The US government’s budget deficit widened by nearly 20% in July to $291 billion, driven by an increase in outlays exceeding the growth of receipts. The Treasury Department reported that outlays jumped 10%, or $56 billion, to a record high of $630 billion for the month, while receipts grew 2%, or $8 billion, to $338 … Read more
A mysterious virus has hit China, sparking concerns over its spread. The chikungunya virus, primarily spread via mosquito bites, has infected 10,000 people in the country, making it the largest outbreak on record. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, headache, and muscle aches. Younger individuals, older adults, and those with pre-existing medical conditions are most vulnerable … Read more
US President Donald Trump is considering a long list of 11 candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who will step down in May. The names include those of David Zervos, Rick Rieder, and Marc Sumerlin, among others. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will conduct interviews with the candidates and narrow down the list before … Read more
A rescue operation is underway in western Chios to evacuate people trapped on beaches due to a large wildfire. Five coast guard vessels, a lifeboat, and private boats are involved in the effort. Strong winds of force 5 are present, complicating the work to bring the fire under control. Authorities are working to safely extract … Read more
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The US government’s decision to halt $500 million in funding for vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology has sparked concerns among health experts. The move, which was criticized by a prominent researcher, may have far-reaching consequences for the treatment of deadly cancers, autoimmune diseases, and rare conditions. Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a key component … Read more
US inflation fears eased in July as consumer prices rose less than expected. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit new highs on Tuesday after a tame CPI report, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average also rising. However, former White House economist Jared Bernstein cautioned that the figures may not accurately reflect the true state … Read more
Artificial intelligence start-up Perplexity AI has made an unexpected $34.5bn (£25.6bn) takeover bid for Google’s popular web browser, Google Chrome. The three-year-old firm is backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and chip maker Nvidia. Perplexity’s CEO is a former Google employee, and the company claims its offer is a commitment to the open web, user … Read more
A recent study has found that around 5% of common Australian wild birds, including kookaburras and lorikeets, may have undergone “sex reversal”, where their genetic sex does not match their reproductive organs. The research tested 480 birds across five species and found 24 instances of mismatched DNA and physical characteristics. The study suggests that sex … Read more