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Johns Hopkins Scientists Create Advanced Brain Organoids That Mirror Human Neural Activity, Sparking Medical Breakthroughs and Ethical Debates

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In a groundbreaking advancement for neuroscience, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have successfully cultivated a multi-region brain organoid—a sophisticated model that replicates the complex neural networks and electrical activity of the human brain. This achievement promises to revolutionize our understanding of neurological disorders while simultaneously raising profound ethical questions about the boundaries of consciousness in…

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SEC Approves Texas Stock Exchange: First New U.S. National Securities Exchange in Decades

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In a landmark development for U.S. financial markets, the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) has received formal approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a national securities exchange. This approval represents the first fully integrated exchange established in the United States in decades, positioning TXSE to challenge the longstanding duopoly of…

Secret Service Foils Chinese Plot to Cripple NYC Telecom Infrastructure During UN General Assembly

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Federal investigators have uncovered a sophisticated plot to cripple New York City’s telecommunications infrastructure, revealing an operation of unprecedented scale and complexity. The scheme, which authorities have linked to Chinese actors, was disrupted by the U.S. Secret Service just as world leaders gathered for the United Nations General Assembly—timing that underscores both the plot’s strategic…

Tesla’s 13-Year Head Start in Over-the-Air Updates Still Leaves Automakers Playing Catch-Up

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Tesla revolutionized the automotive industry in 2012 when it introduced seamless over-the-air software updates—a capability that continues to leave competitors scrambling to catch up more than a decade later. Despite billions in investment and extensive R&D efforts from traditional automakers, Tesla’s dominance in software update frequency, scope, and execution remains virtually unchallenged. The Power of…

Scientists Challenge Autism as Single Condition, Reveal Multiple Neurotypes and Female Diagnosis Gap

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Autism, traditionally viewed through a narrow diagnostic lens, is revealing itself as a far more complex neurological landscape than previously understood. Groundbreaking research is dismantling the conventional perception of autism as a single condition, instead unveiling multiple distinct neurotypes with unique genetic signatures and developmental pathways. This paradigm shift is fundamentally transforming diagnostic approaches and…

Ransomware Attack on Asahi Breweries Triggers Japan Beer Shortage, Exposes Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

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Japan faces an unexpected beer shortage as a ransomware attack cripples Asahi Group Holdings, forcing the closure of most of its 30 breweries and leaving retailers scrambling to stock the nation’s beloved Asahi Super Dry. The cyberattack has paralyzed the company’s ordering and delivery systems, creating supply chain disruptions that highlight Japan’s growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities…

Britain’s Public Debt Crisis: How Borrowing Surged from 35% to 95% of GDP in Two Decades

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Britain’s economic foundations are showing dangerous cracks. The nation’s net public debt has surged from 35% of GDP in 2005 to 95% today, while the government continues borrowing over 4% of GDP annually. Unlike previous debt spikes driven by financial crises or pandemics, this borrowing occurs during relatively stable times—raising urgent questions about fiscal sustainability…

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PayPal and Venmo Finally Enable Cross-Platform Money Transfers After 11 Years

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In a significant leap forward for digital payments, Venmo and PayPal are finally eliminating the barriers that have long separated their platforms. Starting this November, users of these two popular services will be able to send money to each other directly—a feature that has been notably absent despite PayPal’s ownership of Venmo since 2013. This…

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Boeing Quietly Begins Developing 737 MAX Replacement in Biggest Commercial Aviation Pivot in 20 Years

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Boeing has quietly begun developing a new single-aisle aircraft to eventually replace the troubled 737 MAX, marking the company’s most significant commercial aviation initiative in over two decades. This strategic pivot represents both an engineering challenge and a critical business imperative as Boeing seeks to restore confidence and compete effectively against Airbus in the narrow-body…

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FCC Accidentally Exposes Apple’s Confidential iPhone 16e Schematics in Regulatory Blunder

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons after accidentally publishing confidential schematics for Apple’s rumored iPhone 16e. This unprecedented regulatory blunder has torn away Apple’s veil of secrecy, exposing proprietary technical details that the company fought to keep under wraps and potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in smartphone development….