FDA approves 1st mRNA flu shot, from Moderna
The vaccine, called mFlusiva, was approved for older adults. In trials, it was found to be about 27% more effective than a standard flu shot.
Progressive Democrat scores narrow victory in Michigan primary
Abdul El-Sayed’s projected victory over Rep. Haley Stevens delivers another win for progressives in the battle over the Democratic Party’s direction, setting up a closely
Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in 2013 rape case
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court verdict clearing Tejpal of all charges.
Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.
In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia’s new Black Sea strikes
Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia’s recent surge of attacks on Ukraine’s coastline.
Anthropic’s AI used fake identities, malware in rogue attack on GitHub project
Routine cybersecurity testing of frontier AI models sparked a series of unexpected security incidents—the most serious case arising when Anthropic’s Mythos 5 model attempted to
Reddit signals ominous upcoming “changes” for old.reddit.com
Old.reddit.com’s days appear to be numbered. Reddit has strayed from saying that it will shutter the website, which many long-time Redditors prefer for its layout
Google named the new boss of Gemini 4. Both of Gemini’s co-leads quit the same day
Sundar Pichai’s memo on Wednesday thanked Jeff Dean for “an incredible 27-year run” and said he was off to start a company with Sanjay Ghemawat.
Google is killing Assistant on phones September 4. Gemini is the only option left.
Google confirmed in emails to users that Assistant on Android phones will shut down starting September 4, forcing everyone to Gemini. The process may take
Carney curses Infantino as FIFA backs its president
FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino gets the support of executive members at an emergency meeting in Morocco.
Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn
Eight leading shipping organisations sign letter opposing fees in critical waterway.
Trump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win
US President Tweety McTreason attacked Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a ‘hater of Jews.’
Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstan
Umit, a female Amur tiger, has been released as part of a programme to restore the animal’s population, which was wiped out in central Asia