US researchers say a single nasal spray vaccine could protect against coughs, colds and flu. The vaccine could also prevent bacterial lung infections and may even reduce allergies. Scientists at Stanford University tested the universal vaccine in animals and still need human clinical trials. They describe the approach as a radical break from more than 200 years of vaccine development. Experts called the findings exciting but emphasized that the research remains at an early stage. Existing Vaccines Target Only One Infection Current vaccines train the immune system to fight a single infection. A measles vaccine protects against measles, and a…
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Amazon’s cloud division suffered at least one service disruption last year involving an internal AI agent.The incident raised concerns about the company’s rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. A 13-hour interruption in December reportedly began when an AI tool deleted and rebuilt part of its environment.AWS said the event was limited and blamed misconfigured access controls rather than the technology itself.It described the problem as user error, not an AI failure. AWS runs critical infrastructure for large parts of the internet.Previous outages have already highlighted the risks of relying on a few major providers.Only one of the AI-related incidents affected customer…
Court Rules Executive Overreach The US Supreme Court on Friday invalidated Donald Trump’s broad global tariffs, ruling that he exceeded his authority by invoking emergency powers. In a 6–3 decision, the justices emphasized that the Constitution grants Congress — not the president — the power to levy taxes, including tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that “the Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch.” Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented, with Kavanaugh arguing the tariffs were legally justified despite policy questions. Legal Battles and Emergency Powers The ruling focused on…
US President Donald Trump delivered his latest ultimatum to Iran on Thursday during a Board of Peace meeting. He formed this Middle East coalition to stabilise the region. He could soon push that region into a new war. The clash between calls for peace and threats of military action exposed the contradictions in Trump’s second-term foreign policy. The standoff between Washington and Tehran illustrates this tension most clearly. The escalation could trigger the largest US air campaign in years. Trump said he prefers diplomacy and wants a deal to end Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. A White House official said Iran…
Airbus has proposed building two separate fighter jets to break the deadlock in Europe’s €100bn Future Combat Air System.The idea comes amid a long dispute with Dassault Aviation over leadership of the flagship aircraft. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said the stalemate must not endanger Europe’s next-generation defence capability.He argued a split solution could allow progress while keeping the wider programme intact.FCAS also includes drones and a digital combat cloud. Tensions increased after German chancellor Friedrich Merz said the planned nuclear-capable jet does not meet Germany’s needs.France requires that capability, exposing a fundamental difference in military priorities.Germany, France and Spain must…
Police Action and Arrest Details Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his tenure as the UK’s trade envoy. Police also searched properties in Berkshire and Norfolk as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities confirmed a man in his sixties remains in custody, though they did not initially name him. Andrew turned 66 on the day of his arrest. Officials emphasized the need to maintain the integrity of the investigation while acknowledging strong public interest. Unmarked police cars were spotted at Sandringham, where he has lived since leaving Windsor. Links to Epstein…
Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court Wednesday to defend Meta against accusations it targeted children and teenagers. Lawyers presented internal documents suggesting the company prioritized younger users. Zuckerberg said the communications were misrepresented. This was his first jury appearance after years of criticism of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. YouTube is also part of the trial, which could affect thousands of similar lawsuits. TikTok and Snapchat settled shortly before the trial, with terms undisclosed. Meta maintained it protects young users and blocks accounts under 13. Still, lead plaintiff lawyer Mark Lanier presented emails and research showing Meta employees discussed…
Home loan demand has risen sharply after mortgage rates for 30-year loans fell to a four-week low. The drop has encouraged more buyers to enter the market and existing homeowners to refinance their mortgages. Analysts say the slight decrease in rates has made home financing more accessible. Many prospective buyers are taking advantage of lower monthly payments, while refinancers seek to lock in more favorable terms. According to recent market data, purchase applications have climbed alongside refinancing requests. Lenders report a noticeable increase in inquiries, reflecting renewed confidence among buyers who had previously delayed their home purchases due to higher…
Top alpine skiers have raised alarm over accelerating glacier loss during the Winter Games in Cortina.Lindsey Vonn said many glaciers she trained on as a child have already disappeared.Mikaela Shiffrin called the changes a “front-row view” of climate impact.Federica Brignone said the retreat threatens the planet, not just skiing. Scientists report Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.Losses have accelerated sharply in the past two decades.Glaciers near Cortina have shrunk to small ice patches high in the Dolomites. Athletes rely on glaciers for early-season training because they provide reliable snow.Warmer temperatures now…
Safeguarding Against Price Surges EU countries have agreed to update a key financial mechanism to prevent sudden spikes in carbon prices as the bloc prepares to introduce a new carbon tax on cars, vans, and buildings. The system, part of the European Union’s emissions trading scheme (ETS2), is set to start in 2028. Households and businesses using fossil fuels for heating and transport are expected to face higher bills once the scheme is fully operational, prompting debate over its social impact. While Slovakia and the Czech Republic have called for a delay until at least 2030, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the…