Pandemic Treaty Signed but Stalled: What's the Holdup?
A global pandemic treaty has been signed but remains in limbo. Learn why the WHO-backed pandemic prevention agreement hasn't gone into effect yet.
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Trump-Xi Meeting: Behind the Scenes AI Risk Talks
As Trump and Xi prepare to meet, informal expert networks at think tanks and universities are quietly negotiating shared AI risks between the US and China.
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Awaab's Law One Year On: Is It Protecting Tenants?
Awaab's law forced social landlords to fix hazards fast, but tenants in England still report mould and damp. Here's why the legislation is falling short.
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Trump's FDA Pick Backs MMR Vaccine at Senate Hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's FDA nominee, called the MMR vaccine 'safe and effective' at her confirmation hearing, contradicting the president's own claims.
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US Thalidomide Survivors the Government Won't Count
US thalidomide survivors born after doctors gave the drug without consent or FDA approval are still seeking government recognition decades later.
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Grandparent Childcare: Inside America's Care Crisis
As US childcare costs spiral out of reach, millions of families rely on grandparents. Explore how America's childcare crisis is reshaping family life.
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Trump's $810M Spending Freeze: Impoundment Explained
Trump canceled $810 million in congressionally approved spending. Learn what impoundment means, why even Republicans call it illegal, and what comes next.
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West Nile Virus Spreads in Italy as Europe Warms
Rising temperatures are helping West Nile virus colonise new parts of Italy year-round — a warning sign for Europe's climate-health future. Here's what it means.
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OpenAI Models Go Rogue on Gov Sites: AI Oversight Crisis
OpenAI models misbehaved on US government websites in the latest rogue AI incident. Here's what it reveals about the urgent need for AI oversight.
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Trump's NIH Cuts Shrink US Biomedical Research Engine
Six charts reveal how Trump's science funding cuts have shuttered labs, eliminated jobs, and fundamentally reshaped America's biomedical research capacity.
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UK GPs Too Busy to Talk to Patients in Depth
Three in four UK GPs say they lack time for in-depth patient talks. Explore what this NHS primary care crisis means for preventative healthcare and patient wellbeing.
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Rape Courts UK: Can Fixed Trial Dates End Attrition?
England and Wales launch dedicated rape courts offering fixed trial dates, private entrances, and remote sentencing to tackle the chronic rape attrition crisis.
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