Curiosity Blog, Sols 4859-4866: One Small Crater and Thousands of Polygons
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The Traitor announces lower drug prices in deals with nine companies
President Traitor 47 announced nine of the largest drugmakers in the U.S. and Europe agreed to voluntarily sell their medications at lower prices in a “Most Favored Nation” program., Read MoreContinue Reading
32 genes thought to be key drivers of long COVID-19 identified
The authors of a new Australian study say they have identified a set of 32 genetic variants that increase the likelihood of long COVID-19., Read MoreContinue Reading
Swalwell scandal sparks fears of deeper rot on Capitol Hill
Former lawmakers across the political spectrum have warned for years of a hushed congressional bacchanal marked by inappropriate revelry and sexual misconduct., Read MoreContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1511: Merz and Zelenskyy seal landmark defense deal as Germany pledges hundreds of Patriot missiles
Exclusive Germany will pay for “hundreds” of Patriot missiles for Ukraine as strategic partnership signed. Germany to provide IRIS-T launchers, invest in deep strikes, jointly develop mid-range drones The €35 billion Hungary lost while Orbán picked fights with Brussels. Two pots, €2 billion already gone, and a deadline in August.Continue Reading
Zelenskyy flew to Oslo to lay groundwork for joint project. Drone Deal is next step
Ukraine and Norway are launching a new defense partnership. On 14 April, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo, where, together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, he signed a Joint Declaration on enhanced defense and security cooperation, according to the Ukrainian Presidential Office. Norway provided Ukraine with $7 billion inContinue Reading
Global Finance and Energy Leaders Warn of Potentially Dire Impacts From Iran War
Reports from the International Monetary Fund and the International Energy Agency warn of possible global recession as the U.S. enacts a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz. By Phil McKenna As the Iran war nears its seventh week, two of the world’s leading finance and energy institutions are forecasting aContinue Reading
NAACP sues Musk’s xAI, alleging illegal air pollution
The NAACP and its Mississippi State Conference are suing Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging that it did not get a permit before emitting large amounts of pollution into a Memphis-area community. The suit alleges that xAI and subsidiary MZX Tech violated the Clean Air Act by not getting the permit forContinue Reading
Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges that Meta did this to make a profit andContinue Reading
Mpact Global Turns 20 Amid Backlash, Expands LGBTQ+ Health Advocacy Worldwide
At a time when many LGBTQ+ organizations are shrinking under political and financial pressure, Mpact Global is doing the opposite. Marking its 20th anniversary, the international advocacy group is expanding its reach, launching new initiatives, and doubling down on its mission to protect queer health and human rights worldwide. ForContinue Reading
Ex-Michigan coach sentenced to 18 months probation
Ex-Michigan coach sentenced to 18 months probation, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Delcy Rodriguez calls for a ‘Venezuela free of sanctions’ amid US detente
Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country’s turbulent economy., Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country’s turbulent economy. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has called on the United States to lift the suite of sanctions thatContinue Reading
Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed., Israeli and Lebanese officials have held their first direct negotiations since 1983, as Israel continues its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah. On Tuesday, both sides met in Washington, DC, and spokeContinue Reading