The Andes hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship and the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa attracted international attention. Both outbreaks are predictable consequences of the ecological, economic, and political systems we have built. Global health has largely focused on responding to outbreaks after they emerge, while neglecting primary prevention.
Brooklyn-based Mimic Systems uses thermoÂelectric cooling. Its room-scale climate control system is being piloted in an apartment in Vancouver. German company Magnotherm is set to test its system in a chain of supermarkets in Hong Kong. UK's Barocal is betting on barocaloric systems, which change temperature in response to shifts in pressure.
The U.S. government has declared an AI model too dangerous for unrestricted use. It's the kind of move that could cripple AI progress around the world. Anthropic had to take down the Fable 5 model to comply with the government's export control. The company claims that the model wasn't jailbroken.
There is an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz, but it will take time before energy companies can resume operations to meet the world's demand. Oil prices slipped early Monday after the deal was announced, but they are still well above the roughly $70 per barrel where they were trading before the war started.
The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. There are plans for a signing of the deal on Friday in Switzerland, but previous announcements fell through and what the deal contained remained in dispute Monday.
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Enrollment in Obamacare exchanges fell by 1.2 million people during the 2026 open enrollment period. It's the largest annual decline since the ACA exchanges launched in 2014. The decline follows the Trump administration's decision to allow enhanced ACA subsidies to expire at the end of 2025. Arizona, Delaware, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, and West Virginia saw the biggest enrollment losses. New Mexico posted the largest gain, with enrollment rising by 18 percent.
Naomi Herman, a high school student from Chicago, is helping cancer patients in their treatment journey. Her initiative is called Carrying Hope. She has raised more than $7,000 and created more than 200 bags for patients at several hospitals. She recently partnered with Northwestern Medicine for their annual Cancer Survivorâs Celebration walk and provided more than 3,500 thoughtful bags to survivors.
Haaretz's editorial board highlights the Israeli government's apparent addiction to war. Primary beneficiaries of such conflicts are actors engaged in the arms trade and the perpetuation of instability. Unrestrained capitalism and the fusion of corporate and state interests further intensify these challenges. True security arises from addressing these economic and historical undercurrents with wisdom and restraint.
The Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP) is facing a deepening internal crisis. Supporters of former party leader ĂzgĂŒr Ăzel are preparing contingency plans that could include launching a new political party. The dispute follows a court ruling that effectively restored former CHP Chair Kemal KılıçdaroÄlu to the party leadership.
Israel's defense minister says he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are opposed to withdrawing Israeli forces from Lebanon. Israel's war in Lebanon against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah was a sticking point during the U.S.-Iran negotiations. Iran has demanded that any agreement must include a full ceasefire across all fronts and launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel over its strikes near Beirut last week.
The San Diego County Sheriffâs Office wants to hear from North County residents regarding the future of the Vista Detention Facility. The two-hour forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Encinitas Community Center at 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr.
Ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran includes Lebanon. Israel has been ravaging southern Lebanon since 2023. Since March 2, Israel has killed at least 3,783 people in Lebanon and wounded 11,699. More than 1.2 million people have been displaced.
Orbital data centers are the most visible expression of that shift. The industry is still working out what that unlocks. Communications, compute, and manufacturing convert orbital energy into a distinct product before it reaches a customer. Grid interconnect queues in the U.S. run up to 10 years in some markets.
Trump's name was removed from Kennedy Center but the tarp covering the branding stayed up for second day. The controversial sponsors of Trumpâs UFC event are Beer, crypto and nicotine brands. Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized, according to a spokesperson. JFK's grandson said that Trump can't rewrite history.
PFAS "forever chemicals" were found in a stream in North Potomac, Maryland. The drinking water is safe, but people should avoid any contact with the creek. The county will hold a community meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at DuFief Elementary School.
The federal government distributes at least US$1.2 trillion through grants and other kinds of transfers. The OMB proposes revising the rules for awarding those grants. It would give political appointees more power to steer discretionary grants toward projects that match the preferences of whoever is in the White House.
Emirati Foreign Ministry welcomes the announcement of the Memorandum of Understanding between the sides. It affirms the importance of adhering to international law in a manner that enhances security and stability in the region. The ministry commended Trumpâs diplomatic efforts and called for âcontinued progress in negotiations to build upon this progress and achieve sustainable resultsâ
The current crisis between Europe and the United States marks the end of an era. The trans-Atlantic bond rested on specific features at the global level and within the U.S. and Europe. It was an order in which laws and norms were often violated, including by the US as well as Europe. The United States is no longer a leviathan or a liberal one, but a predatory power.
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The Frank Bowling Foundation will launch in London on June 24, 2026. It was set up as a Charitable Incorporated Organization on 24 January 2024. The foundationâs formal launch aligns with the unveiling of its first public initiative âFrank Bowling: Driven to Draw,â an exhibition opening at the Royal Drawing School on June 25.
President Donald Trump was booed during his visit to Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs game. Trump has a fundamental misunderstanding of the relationship between sports and its fans. Trump's experience with sports is through wealthy people who own teams. Trump is a racist whose public persona has been wrapped in bigotry.
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Philipp Witzmann is the CEO of Nebenan.de, a neighborhood platform where people who don't know each other make contact, help, and meet up. According to the FOCUS online series âMore Us Again â Germanyâs Last Stopâ social cohesion in Germany is crumbling, but not all is as bad as we think.