Prenatal ultrasounds have long been a cornerstone of pregnancy care, but they don’t catch everything. In fact, up to half of fetal abnormalities can be missed. A newly approved artificial intelligence tool in the United States aims to change that by giving doctors extra eyes during routine scans. A Smarter Set of Eyes in the Scan Room The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared an AI-powered ultrasound assistant developed by American start-up BioticsAI for clinical use. The software works alongside existing ultrasound machines, analysing images in real time as scans are performed. Its goal is simple: help clinicians spot…
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Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
Poland has sharply increased its gold reserves, with the National Bank of Poland now holding around 550 tonnes of bullion worth more than €63 billion. The move underlines a long-term strategy to strengthen economic stability at a time of growing global uncertainty. A Strategic Shift Toward Bullion For years, National Bank of Poland president Adam Glapiński has argued that gold plays a unique role in the country’s reserves. Unlike other assets, it carries no credit risk, is unaffected by foreign monetary policy decisions and tends to hold its value during financial shocks. According to the central bank, large gold holdings…
Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian designer whose name became synonymous with elegance and red-carpet perfection, has died at his home in Rome at the age of 93. For decades, his refined, romantic creations dressed the world’s most famous women and set the standard for classic glamour. The Designer Who Dressed the World’s Most Famous Women Known simply as Valentino, he built a career on an instinctive understanding of how women wanted to look and feel. His gowns, often crafted in his signature “Valentino red,” became staples at major events, earning him a reputation as the undisputed king of the red…
Airlines across the world are tightening safety rules around power banks after a serious cabin fire highlighted the risks posed by portable batteries. In Europe, Germany’s Lufthansa has moved first, rolling out stricter limits on how passengers can carry and use these devices on board. Lufthansa Cracks Down on In-Flight Use Lufthansa has updated its policy to curb the use of power banks during flights, citing growing safety concerns. Passengers are no longer allowed to use battery packs to charge phones, tablets or other personal devices while in the air. Charging through seatback entertainment systems is also now prohibited. The…
A sharp escalation across the Atlantic European leaders have vowed to stand together after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland, a move that has stunned diplomats and raised fears of a fresh trade war. The warning marks an unprecedented escalation in transatlantic tensions and has prompted strong reactions from across the European Union. Trump announced that products from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the United Kingdom would face an additional 10% tariff from February 1, with the rate potentially rising to 25% by June. The tariffs, he…
Washington signals readiness to act The United States has warned Iran that it is prepared to take military action if Tehran continues to use lethal force against protesters, US officials told an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Thursday. Speaking on behalf of the Trump administration, US Ambassador Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump remains open to intervention if the crackdown on nationwide demonstrations persists. Waltz told council members that the president is not inclined toward prolonged diplomacy, stressing that “all options are on the table” to stop what he described as the killing of civilians. His remarks…
Europe Moves to Strengthen Arctic SecurityEuropean military personnel have begun arriving in Greenland as part of a joint NATO-backed reconnaissance mission, signaling growing concern over security in the Arctic. France, Sweden, Germany, and Norway are sending forces to Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, to assess defense needs amid what officials describe as rising Russian and Chinese activity in the region. Germany confirmed that a 13-member Bundeswehr team will be on the ground for several days at Denmark’s invitation. French President Emmanuel Macron also announced that additional French land, air, and naval units will soon join the operation. Greenland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mute…
Sanctions and Tariffs Top the Risk ListRising economic conflict between major powers is now seen as the greatest threat to global stability, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026. The report, released ahead of the WEF’s annual Davos meeting, ranks “geoeconomic confrontation” — the use of sanctions, tariffs and trade restrictions — above misinformation, social division, extreme weather and even armed conflict as the most serious global risk for the coming year. The findings are based on insights from more than 1,300 experts and leaders across business, government, academia and civil society. Half of respondents expect the…
The artificial intelligence boom continues to reshape Silicon Valley, and Alphabet — Google’s parent company — is the latest tech titan to cash in. This week, Alphabet crossed a staggering $4 trillion market valuation for the first time, becoming only the fourth company in history to reach that level, alongside Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. It now sits as the world’s second-most valuable company, trailing only Nvidia. Investors have poured money into AI-focused companies over the past year, driving valuations to record highs. Even warnings about possible overvaluation — including from Google’s own CEO — haven’t cooled enthusiasm. Alphabet’s stock has…
Germany’s new chancellor is wasting no time shaping Europe’s trade future. Friedrich Merz has thrown his weight behind expanding the EU’s network of free trade agreements, signalling that a long-awaited deal with India could be signed before the end of the month — even as Europe’s recent Mercosur agreement continues to stir controversy. Merz Bets on India as Europe’s Next Key Trade Partner Speaking during a visit to India, Merz said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa may travel to New Delhi in the coming weeks to finalise a free trade agreement. He…
