Agency Refuses to Review Seasonal Flu Vaccine The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company announced the decision on Tuesday. The refusal marks another setback for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise any safety or efficacy…
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Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID. The platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. The company says its new safety system will place all users into a teen-appropriate experience by default. Discord already requires age checks in the UK and Australia to comply with online safety laws. The platform will expand the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains a top priority. She added that teen-by-default settings strengthen…
The Seattle Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots with a relentless defensive display, winning the Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium. The victory marked Seattle’s second championship in franchise history. Two of the NFL’s toughest defences faced off in the season’s biggest game, and Seattle controlled every aspect from the first snap. Briton Aden Durde became the first overseas coach to lift the league’s top prize in the United States. Dark Side Defence Steals the Spotlight Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has built the league’s most feared unit, nicknamed “the Dark Side.” On Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Clara, California, the…
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent customers more than 40 billion dollars in bitcoin. The mistake briefly turned some users into multimillionaires. The company had intended to give a small reward of 2,000 won, worth about 1.37 dollars. Instead, it sent 2,000 bitcoins to customers on Friday. The platform Bithumb apologised for the error and explained the situation. The company said it quickly noticed the mistake and recovered almost all missing tokens. It restricted trading and withdrawals for 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch. Exchange Recovers Nearly All Misplaced Bitcoin Bithumb said it retrieved 99.7 percent…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening new tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran. The order does not set a fixed rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly purchases goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but emphasized that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating threats. Trump had…
The European Union has ordered TikTok to overhaul its platform design or face severe financial penalties. The European Commission said the video app violated EU online safety rules. Officials reached this decision after an investigation launched in February 2024. Regulators focused on how TikTok’s design drives user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to mental wellbeing. Investigators examined autoplay and endless content feeds. They said these features can harm users, particularly children. Regulators also said TikTok did not implement enough measures to reduce these risks. TikTok rejected the findings through a company spokesperson. The firm described…
For two months, the US Department of Justice released millions of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein. The files detail years of alleged sex trafficking by the financier. President Donald Trump now calls for the country to move forward. Political institutions show little sign of letting the story fade. Justice department concludes its review Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government review has ended. Congress mandated the review through legislation passed in November. Blanche said prosecutors found no grounds for new criminal charges. He confirmed the files contain emails, photographs, and extensive correspondence. He said that material alone cannot justify…
Netflix faced tough questioning in Washington over its $82bn (£61bn) bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. Lawmakers questioned whether the merger would benefit consumers or workers. Senators from both parties expressed concern during an antitrust hearing. Senators warn merger could reduce competition and increase prices Members of the Senate antitrust subcommittee said the deal could weaken competition across entertainment markets. Several senators warned that subscription costs could rise. Others questioned whether cinemas could survive if regulators approve the merger. The Department of Justice is reviewing the proposed transaction. Approval would give Netflix control of Warner Bros film and television studios.…
China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles over mounting safety concerns. The country becomes the first to prohibit the design. Regulators acted as electric vehicles face growing scrutiny worldwide. Several deadly accidents raised alarm among authorities. Two fatal crashes in China involved electric cars made by Xiaomi. Investigators suspected power failures prevented passengers from opening the doors. Mechanical Door Access Now Required The new regulations allow sales only for cars with mechanical door releases inside and outside. State media reported full details of the requirements. Authorities want to guarantee access during accidents and power outages. Regulators aim to…
Gold and silver prices fell sharply as traders rushed to exit positions that had pushed metals to historic highs. Losses accelerated on Monday following a heavy sell-off on Friday, signaling a sudden shift in market sentiment. During Asian trading, spot gold dropped more than nine percent to around $4,403 per ounce. Silver fell roughly 15 percent to below $72 per ounce. Both metals had surged to record levels earlier this year amid global uncertainty. US central bank nomination eases investor fears Earlier gains reflected concerns over geopolitics and US monetary policy independence. Investors also worried about political influence over the…