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US inflation fell to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. Prices rose 0.2% from December, while core inflation increased 0.3%. Economists had expected a slightly higher annual rate of 2.5%. Inflation dropped to 2.3% in April, then climbed to 3% by September. It declined again to 2.7% by late autumn. The White House called the new figure proof that its economic agenda controls inflation. Officials argued that lower inflation will support future Federal Reserve rate cuts. Wall Street now studies the data for interest rate signals. The Federal Reserve paused cuts in January and will decide again…

The United Nations has voted to establish a 40-member international scientific panel to assess the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence, marking a major step in global efforts to understand the fast-moving technology. The decision passed the General Assembly by a vote of 117-2, with the United States and Paraguay opposing the measure and Tunisia and Ukraine abstaining. Russia, China, and several European nations backed the initiative. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the new body as a “foundational step toward global scientific understanding of AI,” saying it would provide independent expertise at a time when AI development is accelerating worldwide.…

US President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 scientific finding that labeled greenhouse gases a threat to public health. The rule had served as the legal foundation for federal efforts to limit emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industry. The White House described the move as the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will cut vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease burdens on automakers. Environmental groups warned it represents the most significant climate rollback so far and said they will challenge it in court. Trump attacks Obama-era climate rules Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump called the 2009 finding “a…

The top legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said the European Commission should not have released billions of euros to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that Hungary failed to implement the judicial reforms required to unlock about €10bn in suspended EU funds. The commission froze payments in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law breaches under prime minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it concluded that sufficient reforms had been made and lifted the suspension. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming the commission committed serious errors. Ćapeta said the commission had not properly assessed whether reforms…

NATO may be entering a new phase, one where Europe takes on more responsibility for its own defence while the United States turns more of its attention elsewhere. That was the clear tone emerging from a meeting of defence ministers in Brussels, where both sides of the Atlantic appeared to agree that the alliance must evolve — even if their motivations differ. For Washington, the shift is about freeing up resources to focus on other global priorities. For European leaders, it is about strengthening their own security in the face of uncertainty surrounding the current US administration. Washington Pushes for…

Tight Vote Shows Divisions in Congress The US House of Representatives voted to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains largely symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to approve the measure if it reaches his desk. Trump Escalated Tariffs After Re-Election Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade…

Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can act as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A large review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found the strongest benefits in young adults and new mothers. Scientists analysed 63 reviews covering nearly 80,000 people. They found aerobic activities that raise heart rate produced the greatest reduction in depressive symptoms. Resistance training and yoga also helped, but to a lesser degree. Group and supervised exercise delivered extra benefits, suggesting social connection plays a key role. Neil Munro of James Cook University said exercise can sometimes…

A quiet community in northern British Columbia was left reeling Tuesday after a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School claimed at least nine lives. The suspected gunman was also found dead, and several others were injured in what is being described as one of the deadliest school shootings in Canada in decades. Victims Discovered Inside School and Nearby Home According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), officers responding to reports of an active shooter entered the school and discovered multiple victims. Six people were found dead inside the building. Another victim later died while being transported to hospital.…

Agency Rejects Seasonal Flu Shot Submission The US Food and Drug Administration refused to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company announced the decision on Tuesday. The refusal represents another major setback for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently criticized the technology. The FDA said the application lacked an adequate and well-controlled trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States during the study. Moderna said regulators did not raise any safety or efficacy…

A return to traditional Nepali food could help reverse the country’s growing type 2 diabetes epidemic, researchers say. In Nepal, about one in five people over 40 lives with the condition, while medication remains largely unaffordable. Doctors warn diabetes often leads to severe complications and early death, creating long-term social and economic strain for families. Studies suggest that simple meals once eaten by previous generations, especially lentils and rice known as dal bhat, can put diabetes into remission. A pilot study in Kathmandu found that 43% of patients with long-standing diabetes reversed the condition after switching to a calorie-controlled traditional…