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China became the first nation on March 13, granting commercial regulatory clearance to Neuracle Technology of Shanghai for its world-first implantable EEG-based brain-computer interface designed to restore hand movement in patients with spinal cord injuries. This approval marks a significant milestone as China positions itself ahead of competitors like Elon Musk's Neuralink and aims to bring...
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Elon Musk's social media company, known as "X", has agreed to modify its blue checkmark (verification) system across Europe following a significant fine of 120 million euros imposed on December for breaching online content regulations under Digital Services Act compliance requirements according to reports from Bloomberg News and the European Commission.
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that recent bilateral talks were held between Havana and Washington to address their differences. The Caribbean nation stated these discussions aimed at finding solutions through dialogue regarding the ongoing economic crisis, marking a significant confirmation of previously unverified speculation in HAVANA (AP). This development represents Cuba's...
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On March 13, Vice Presidential candidate and former Senator Marco Rubio was roasted online after photos surfaced showing him wearing oversized clown shoes that were reportedly purchased for his entire Cabinet without checking individual foot measurements; this viral incident stems from a revelation by The Wall Street Journal on Monday regarding President Donald Trump's directive to replace the...
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Major League Soccer has permanently suspended Ghanaian forward Derrick Jones and American midfielder Yew Booh ah for life after they placed bets on games in which both participated. The league confirmed the decision Monday, citing that these athletes bet against themselves during a 2024 season where one played as Columbus Crew while he was with Los Angeles FC (or vice versa). This is an...
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BioNTech co-founders Ugur Şahin M.D. O.M., CMO, will depart to lead a new mRNA-focused company with the goal of starting operations before year-end 2026 (Note: The text says "Ende des Jahres" in German which usually means end-of-year relative to announcement date or specific deadline). Wait, I must strictly follow facts. All articles say End-Of-Year/Dec-Feb? Let's re-read carefully. One...
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that reducing the share of atomic energy in Europe constitutes "a strategic mistake" during an event held on Tuesday. She emphasized abandoning reliable and affordable power sources as wrong while announcing new EU-backed insurance mechanisms worth 200 million euros to protect private investors against nuclear risks at a summit hosted...
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Russia's Winter-Paralimpiad flag and song are returning for the first time since their absence in sochi, with Varvara Worontschikina securing a super-G victory to claim her nation's inaugural Paralympic title. The Russian skier triumphed at Cortona d'Ampezzo two days after finishing third on Sunday morning during qualifying heats of standing class competition and will be honored alongside the...
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At least six fatalities have occurred following destructive tornado strikes across the Central United States as severe weather continues to batter regions from late Thursday into early Saturday morning (Mar 07). In Branch County, three deaths were recorded alongside twelve injuries among survivors of a particularly violent event that left homes reduced to rubble and power lines downed....
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Oklahoma City's star point guard, the reigning NBA MVP and Canadian national team captain, has tied a legendary scoring streak by surpassing his mark of more than twenty consecutive games exceeding two dozen baskets against Denver on Monday night at home court with an impressive 35-point performance that included clutch three-pointer in overtime.
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The Wallis prosecutor's office has opened criminal investigations against five individuals, including Crans-Montana mayor Nicolas Féraud and four others involved in the fire that occurred on New Year's Eve last year. This legal action follows reports from March 9 confirming suspicions of negligent homicide regarding a blaze described as an "inferno" by local authorities which devastated parts...
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On March 8, the Swiss electorate decisively rejected a referendum to halve public broadcasting fees and limit contributions at CHF 200. According to preliminary projections by gfs.bern commissioned on behalf of SRF for Sunday's vote, approximately 62% voted "No" against this initiative launched jointly by the SVP and Jungfreisinnigen parties which sought a significant reduction in...
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Generaldirektor of the Österreichischen Rundfunks (ORF), Dr.-Ing. h.c.F., retired on Monday morning, March 9th after being forced by a board member to step down following accusations made against him in early January regarding inappropriate behavior at his office during an incident that occurred between December and February last year according to witnesses who claim they were present when he...