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The US government’s antitrust case against Google has drawn global attention. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech confronted such pressure. One year after Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, he issued remedies that some critics call weak, while others argue they could still influence competition. Chrome and Android remain untouched During the remedies phase, many expected a breakup. Judge Mehta rejected calls to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also requested oversight of Android to prevent Google from reinforcing its control over search and advertising. Both platforms survived intact. “These…
First military action against Tren de Aragua escalates US campaign on cartels The US military carried out a deadly strike on a vessel accused of transporting drugs for Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday. Eleven people were killed in what officials described as a “precision strike” in international waters of the southern Caribbean. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the vessel had departed from Venezuela. He framed the attack as part of a broader counter-drug operation, calling the route “a common corridor” for narcotics shipments into the United States. Trump: “Notice to anyone thinking about bringing…
OpenAI launched new parental controls for ChatGPT after facing a lawsuit over a teenager’s death. The company confirmed the tools will allow adults to oversee which features their children use on the platform. Parents can connect their accounts with their child’s, track chat history, and manage memory functions. OpenAI stated ChatGPT will notify parents if it detects “acute distress” in teens, based on expert guidance. The company plans to roll out these parental tools within a month. Lawsuit links chatbot to tragic suicide Adam Raine, a 16-year-old, died by suicide in April. His parents accused ChatGPT of fostering psychological dependence…
New Zealand is racing to protect its critically endangered birds, including the kākāpō, from H5 avian influenza before migratory seabirds potentially bring the virus to its shores. With fewer than 250 kākāpō remaining, even a single outbreak could be catastrophic. A world-first trial has shown that captive birds from five endangered species, including the kākāpō, takahē, and black stilt, can safely receive the H5N3 poultry vaccine, developing strong antibody responses lasting at least six months. The aim is to protect breeding populations in aviaries and managed island habitats. Timing is critical: vaccination must occur just before the migration season to…
Gold has reached a record peak as global uncertainty pushes investors toward safe assets. On Tuesday morning, the spot price rose to $3,508.50 per ounce. The rally has lifted the metal by nearly a third since the start of the year. Trade tensions drive gold surge Gold often strengthens when markets face instability. Earlier this year, its price jumped after President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs. The measures disrupted global trade and increased demand for secure investments. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, boosting gold’s appeal further. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, said Trump’s…
Rescue efforts obstructed by landslides and damaged infrastructure A magnitude-6 earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, leaving more than 800 dead and roughly 2,500 injured, Taliban officials reported. Relief teams are struggling to access remote mountainous villages as landslides and destroyed roads block travel. The tremor, centered near the Pakistan border, caused the greatest damage in Kunar province. Its shallow depth amplified the destruction, while aftershocks continued into Monday, reaching as far as Kabul, over 100 miles away. Hospitals overwhelmed by flood of casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the death toll is expected to rise, with many individuals still trapped…
Researchers confirmed Yersinia pestis, the Black Death bacterium, caused the Justinian Plague 1,500 years ago. They located its epicentre for the first time, solving a centuries-old mystery about the world’s first recorded pandemic. Evidence Found in Ancient Jerash Researchers discovered Yersinia pestis DNA in teeth from a mass grave beneath Roman ruins in Jerash, Jordan. The findings provided the first direct biological proof linking the bacterium to the Justinian Plague. Lead author Rays HY Jiang said scientists had only relied on written accounts until now. He explained the results gave the missing genetic evidence of how the pandemic spread through…
A simple cheek-swab test may allow doctors to identify children at risk of a potentially fatal heart condition up to five years before traditional diagnosis, new research suggests. The condition, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), is typically genetic and accounts for more than 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in children. It occurs when abnormalities in the proteins connecting heart cells disrupt the heart’s structure and electrical activity, often developing without warning. Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital and St George’s, University of London discovered that these protein abnormalities are also present in the lining of the cheek. This led to the development…
Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD dropped by up to 8% on Monday. The decline followed weaker profits, driven by an intensifying price war in the country’s EV market. Profits take a hit On Friday, BYD reported net profit of 6.4bn yuan ($900m; £660m) for April to June. That represented a 30% decline compared with the same quarter last year. The company said fierce price competition among EV brands had weighed heavily on its results. Competition pushes prices down The Shenzhen-based automaker faces stiff rivalry from Nio, XPeng, and Tesla. All have cut prices to win customers. BYD shares…
Court acts after urgent legal appeal A Washington, D.C., federal judge on Sunday issued an emergency order stopping the Trump administration from deporting a group of Guatemalan children. The injunction followed immediate legal filings arguing that the planned removals were being carried out in violation of the law. Ten minors identified, ruling extends to all in custody The case concerns 10 unaccompanied children, ages 10 to 17, who attorneys said were hours from being flown to Guatemala late Saturday. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan imposed a 14-day pause and directed that the children remain in the custody of the Office of…