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California Expands COVID Vaccine Access Amid Federal Guideline Disputes and Rising Respiratory Illness Concerns
California's Department of Public Health recommends COVID vaccines for a broader group than federal guidelines, amid rising respiratory illnesses. This comes as discrepancies emerge due to changes in federal guidance under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leading to confusion and mistrust.
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Study Links Cannabis Use to Quadrupled Diabetes Risk: Calls for Increased Monitoring
A new study links cannabis use to a nearly fourfold increase in diabetes risk, according to data from over 4 million adults presented at the EASD meeting. Despite limitations, the findings underscore the need for public health messaging and metabolic monitoring as cannabis becomes more accessible.
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Deedy Das: Shaping the Future of AI Venture Capital at Menlo Ventures
Deedy Das, recently promoted as a partner at Menlo Ventures, is steering the firm's focus towards AI, infrastructure, and enterprise software with strategic investments, including co-launching the $100 million Anthology Fund. His technical acumen, industry influence, and investments in startups like OpenRouter and Wispr Flow bolster Menlo's position as a leader in early-stage AI funding.
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Microsoft Enhances Xbox Controller Functionality on Windows 11 with New Task View Feature
Microsoft's latest Xbox controller update for Windows 11 lets users long press the Xbox button to open Task View, streamlining app switching and navigation. This feature, now in testing with Windows Insiders, aims to enhance gaming on handheld PCs, with broader rollout expected soon.
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Travelers at Madrid-Barajas Airport face significant delays due to an indefinite strike by Trablisa-managed passenger control staff, protesting over pay and conditions. Despite Aena's warnings and minimum service orders, Terminal 4 remains particularly affected, causing missed flights and long queues.
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Chinese scientists have unveiled an AI system that detects and tracks stealth submarines with a 95% success rate, potentially revolutionizing anti-submarine warfare. This technology uses advanced data from various sensors to guide military operations, posing a strategic challenge to traditional submarine tactics, including those of the US Navy.
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Terra Security, a Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity startup, has raised $30 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven penetration testing platform. Led by Felicis Ventures, the funds will expand AI capabilities and scale U.S. operations, as Terra aims to revolutionize security assessments with adaptive AI agents for Fortune 100 clients.
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Charles Massey, head of the General Medical Council, warns of a toxic culture in NHS maternity services, risking harm to mothers and infants due to a cover-up culture. The Health Secretary has initiated a national review focusing on systemic issues, with findings expected in December.
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Turin-based startup Plino has raised €650,000 to enhance its AI-driven financial platform for SMEs, supported by investors like Exor Ventures and Berkeley SkyDeck Europe. This funding underscores Italy's investment surge in tech, with Italian startups raising €353.4 million in the first half of 2025, highlighting a shift towards AI and medtech solutions.
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EU member states remain deadlocked on future climate targets as a leaked draft reveals delays just weeks before the UN deadline for national climate plans. The European Commission faces pressure to finalize new commitments by September 30, 2025, amid internal disagreements and geopolitical challenges.
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