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In a typical year, scientists discover two or three viruses that have never been seen in people before. The number fluctuates, but the trend has been fairly steady since the 1960s. Most of these viruses attract little attention, and my colleagues and I have often had to search through old medical papers to find any mention of them. Some viruses disappear entirely and are all but forgotten. At the other extreme, the discovery of HIV-1 in 1983 and Sars-CoV-2 in 2020 presaged the AIDS and COVID pandemics, respectively. Both have killed tens of millions. The next time a scientist finds…

Reform intend, I am told, to get on with the by-election as quickly as possible.They will crack on with the parliamentary formalities immediately.This will mean Farage being given a Crown appointment which bars him from being an MP – either Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Chiltern Hundreds or Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.Once this has happened and the Clacton seat is vacant, the writ can be moved in the Commons to trigger a by-election, while Parliament is still sitting and before its summer break begins at the end of next week.That would likely mean a…

Here are some of the companies making headlines in midday trading. Cognizant Technology Solutions — The information technology company gained more than 6%. Cognizant said it will expand its partnership with Google Cloud, aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of Gemini AI. USA Rare Earth — The mining company lost more than 7% after The Wall Street Journal reported that a group of Democratic lawmakers is expanding its inquiry into the government’s $1.6 billion investment in USA Rare Earth. In particular, the lawmakers are seeking information from Cantor Fitzgerald regarding potential conflicts of interest tied to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the…

July 7 (Reuters) – ’ oral obesity drug helped patients lose up to 10.9% of their body weight at week 44 in a late-stage trial in China. Kailera began a global mid-stage study of the GLP-1 drug, HRS-7535, in April, with data expected in 2027. The global weight-loss drug market is also entering a new phase as generic rivals loom and U.S. prices slip for blockbuster treatments from and . The fast-changing landscape has prompted Wall Street to rethink long-held forecasts of a $150 billion market within the next decade. Here are the companies racing to develop oral obesity drugs…

Robots on the factory floor. Self-driving vehicles on the Las Vegas strip. Even a substitute for man’s best friend — the robotic dog.They are all part of the physical artificial intelligence buildout that depends on high-tech, low-cost lidar, the critical sensors that allow these technologies to see their surroundings.A Hesai lidar sensor.CNBCAnd at the heart of this buildout is Hesai Technology, a Shanghai-based lidar manufacturer blacklisted as a national security threat in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Defense, which designated Hesai as a Chinese military entity. While the blacklist prevents Hesai and the 187 other companies and subsidiaries on…

Following parliamentary standards investigations, the Reform UK politician announced his resignation and intention to stand in a by-election in Clacton. Source link

AbbVie logo on modern glass office building with metal columns, South San Francisco, California, Oct. 16, 2025.Smith Collection | Gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesJefferies recommends owning quality, low-stress stocks to ride out the summer as markets become more volatile amid increased concerns tied to investment in artificial intelligence.AI-related questions range from potential overcapacity, the profits that will result from hyperscalers investing an estimated $700 billion in capital spending and rising costs for tokens, the fees paid to AI models, according to a note from Desh Peramunetilleke, head of quantitative strategy at Jefferies. As evidence of the popularity of all…

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 7: Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage announces his resignation as a member of parliament while giving a statement on his “future in public life” at Millbank Tower on July 7, 2026 in London, England. Farage added that he would stand in the by-election triggered by his resignation. The remarks came amid renewed scrutiny over financial support he received ahead of his election as Clacton MP. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesNigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party, announced Tuesday that he will step down from parliament…

Stellantis plans to offer the Fiat Topolino, an all-electric quadricycle vehicle, in the U.S.StellantisDETROIT — Chrysler parent Stellantis on Tuesday said it has opened ordering for its small Fiat Topolino electric vehicle in the U.S., starting at $13,995.While the Topolino resembles a small car such as the Fiat 500, the EV is actually a quadricycle that functions more like a golf cart.Stellantis said the Topolino is capable of going 19 mph, with an electric range of up to 46 miles. A low-speed vehicle conversion kit can boost the top speed to 25 mph to make it street legal on roads with…

Poland stocks lower at close of trade; WIG30 down 0.41% Source link