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Global health leaders used a UN General Assembly gathering to call for country-led adoption of artificial intelligence in disease elimination. The meeting brought together ministers, public health specialists, funders and diagnostics experts. The Global Institute for Disease Elimination, known as
Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed that an unvaccinated 40-year-old Jefferson County woman died while infected with measles. She died on September 12 as the state confronted its largest measles outbreak in more than three decades. Laboratory testing detected the virus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a formal risk classification update regarding an ongoing voluntary recall of organic white Jasmine rice packaged by Lundberg Family Farms. Federal regulatory officials classified the action as a Class II recall following the
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rasonque, or daraxonrasib, for certain adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The FDA cleared the once-daily tablet on August 26, 2026, giving patients a new targeted treatment option. The approval covers adults who
Congo’s Ebola outbreak had reached 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths by August 3, making it the country’s largest recorded epidemic. It ranks second worldwide only to the 2014 to 2016 West Africa outbreak. Congo crossed 1,000 confirmed cases within
Michigan has reported two deaths linked to its 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first fatalities recorded in the state investigation. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services listed 11,234 cases as of Aug. 3. Officials also reported 193 hospitalizations
Scientists have captured the molecular machinery that malaria parasites use to enter human red blood cells. The finding overturns a decades-old view of the moving junction as a passive ring. Researchers found that the structure acts as an active machine
A cyclosporiasis outbreak in Southeast Michigan has reached 992 confirmed cases, state health data showed July 8. The regional total has topped 1,000 when nearby Ohio cases are included. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the source
Technology
The World Trade Organization raised its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9 percent, reflecting an unexpected boom in cross-border shipments of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Global spending on intelligent computing hardware is expected to expand by at least 30
– Google will reduce the Gemini model choices available to free personal accounts from October 9, 2026. Users without a Google AI subscription will have access to Flash-Lite through Gemini Apps. They will no longer receive access to Flash or
– Google has started orbital testing for Project Suncatcher after sending its first prototype satellite into low Earth orbit. SpaceX launched the spacecraft on October 1, 2026, aboard its Transporter-18 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Google established contact
– Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, its new flagship artificial intelligence model for advanced professional tasks. The company announced Argon on Sept. 30 as the lead model in the Gemini 4 generation. It supports complex software development, financial analysis,
Khalilur Rahman, president of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, warned Tuesday that the UN is falling behind advances in artificial intelligence. He said AI already operates across critical systems that affect daily life worldwide. Rahman called for scientifically informed
OpenAI has begun working with an independent group of mathematicians on the review and release of AI-generated mathematical results. The Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence is hosted at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. It will advise
OpenAI has launched a formal framework for reporting cases in which artificial intelligence systems behave in unexpected or unauthorized ways. The company introduced the process on September 16 with six initial reports on model misalignment. The cases emerged during training,
Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with sales scheduled to begin October 23. The new model opens to a 7.6-inch inner display and carries a 5.4-inch outer screen. Apple says the inner panel is its largest
Apple has introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with a variable-aperture camera, longer battery life and the new A20 Pro chip. The flagship phones also bring new manual camera controls and a redesigned Dynamic Island. Both
Nvidia has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 billion in a definitive transaction announced Thursday. The companies signed the agreement on September 2, 2026. Nvidia will pay about $11.9 billion to Hugging Face stockholders, subject to certain adjustments. The
Nvidia is set to implement price increases of over 15% on numerous AI server configurations slated for shipment in early 2027. These adjustments impact systems built around Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell technology. The final price hikes vary depending on
A New Mexico judge has mandated Meta to pay $567 million to establish a fund aimed at addressing youth mental health issues. The ruling by Judge Bryan Biedscheid in Santa Fe concluded a three-week bench trial, determining that Facebook and
Entertainment
Apple Music is set to elevate the excitement surrounding Super Bowl LVIII with a comprehensive and exclusive USHER experience, creating a vibrant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the iconic artist’s halftime performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11. Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska
“The Equalizer 3” tops $100 million at the global box office in just its second weekend, boasting a formidable total of $107.6 million. This impressive figure includes $61.8 million from the US and a commendable $45.8 million internationally making the
Abu Dhabi’s bustling international airport had an air of Hollywood on Sunday when iconic actor Tom Cruise graced the newly launched Midfield Terminal for the Middle East premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” The Mission: Impossible franchise
Disney’s much-anticipated live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” is facing a staggering box office failure, falling drastically short of expectations. The film experienced a substantial decline in ticket sales, with a 58% drop domestically during its second weekend in theaters.