‘For the first time, we are able to comprehensively quantify the benefit, in human and economic terms, of deploying vaccines against outbreaks’
Category: World
Posted inTech
EU unveils recommendations to rein in powerful AI models
The code applies to general-purpose AI models, such as Google’s Gemini, Meta’s Llama and X’s Grok ; industry leaders want a delay
Posted inWorld
Looted art: the battle for looted treasures
Numerous European countries are returning artifacts taken during the colonial era
Posted inSecurity
EU unveils ‘stockpiling strategy’ to prepare for war
The EU has launched a broad readiness push to bolster its militaries and try to ensure it can defend itself by 2030
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Trump to set 50% copper tariff, no extension to August deadline
Trump also said he will soon announce ‘very high’ tariffs on pharmaceuticals; warns of further escalation if countries retaliate
Posted inHealth
U.S. measles epidemic its worst of 21st century
Measles cases have been confirmed in nearly 40 states since the beginning of the year, with more than 1,270 cases confirmed
Posted inDrugs
Sweden jails 11 over country’s biggest cocaine bust
Cocaine seized was worth about US$126 million; prosecutors argued it was connected to one of Sweden’s biggest crime organizations
Posted inWorld
Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban govt
China and Russia have increased their engagement with the Taliban, and China has welcomed Russia’s decision
Posted inWorld
Roman bigfoot? U.K. archaeologists probe ‘unusually large’ shoes
The 2,000-year-old shoes are equivalent to a size15 and were found in a ditch Romans used as a rubbish dump
Posted inWorld
U.S. couple risk France trial over stolen shipwreck gold
Investigators say the couple sold 18 ingots for $192,000, including on eBay