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Around 31.6 million people were on antiretroviral drugs in 2024

US Funding Cuts Could Reverse Decades Of Gains In AIDS Fight: UN

The halt to US foreign aid is a "ticking time bomb" that could reverse decades of hard-fought gains in the fight against AIDS, the United Nations warned Thursday.

Trump Doesn't Want To Release Epstein Files Because People's Lives Will Be 'Destroyed,' Ex-Fox Host Says
A former Fox News host stated that President Donald Trump is avoiding releasing the Epstein files as it would impact those named within the files and ruin their lives.
EU Opens New Probe Into TikTok Data Transfer To China
An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy said Thursday it had launched an investigation into TikTok over the transfer of European users' personal data to servers in China.
Mike Johnson Has 'No Concerns' About Losing Republican Seats In Midterm Elections Despite Tanking Approval Rating
Despite plummeting approval for President Donald Trump's new budget law, House Speaker Mike Johnson remains confident it will help Republicans in the midterms.
Trump Issues More Letters To Countries In Push For Tariff Deals
US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to bring about a flurry of trade deals.
Copper Hits Record High As Trump Confirms 50% Tariff, Extends Deadline To August 1
Market analysts say the surge reflects concerns about supply disruptions and global reshuffling of industrial metals sourcing.
SCOTUS Hands Trump A Power Play—But Are The Checks Vanishing?
The Trump administration is now free to proceed with planning "reductions in force" at departments like Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and the State Department.
Trump Hosts African Leaders In Landmark Trade-focused Summit
US President Donald Trump will host five leaders from West Africa Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing regional influence of Russia and China.
Musk's Chatbot Grok Slammed For Praising Hitler, Dishing Insults
Billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok was under fire again Wednesday, for antisemitic comments, praising Hitler and insulting Islam in separate posts on the X platform.

Markets Show Growing Resilience As Trump Sets August 1 Tariff Deadline Amid Negotiations

The looming tariff threat continues to inject volatility in sectors such as manufacturing and technology but emphasized that overall market indices remain steady as investors factor in the potential for exemptions or softer measures.

Economy in Focus

World Bank's IFC Ramps Up Investment Amid Global Uncertainty
While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump's threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities.
Where Do Trade Talks Stand In The Rush To Avert Higher US Tariffs?
IMF Urges Swiss To Strengthen Bank Resilience

War in Ukraine

Russian Forces Claim First Foothold In New Ukraine Region
Russia said Monday it captured its first village in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region after grinding towards the border for months, dealing a physchological blow for Kyiv as its worries mount.
US Halting Some Shipments Of Military Aid To Ukraine
The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion.
Ukraine Hits Russian City Deep Behind Front Line, Leaves Three Dead
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian city of Izhevsk on Tuesday, killing three people and wounding dozens in one of the deepest strikes inside Russia of the three-year conflict, authorities said.
UK And Ukraine Agree To Deepen Ties As Zelensky Meets Starmer
Seeking to shore up support more than three years into Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a surprise visit to London on Monday, cementing a military co-production deal.

CBEX Crypto Scam: AI-hyped Ponzi Scheme Defrauds African Investors

Embarrassed and in debt, Edwin was left reeling after losing $16,000 to CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), one of the crypto-trading platforms preying on investors in Africa.

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A Lost Generation: Anne Delery McWhorter on Long COVID and Its Connection to High-Level Intelligence

As the founder of Quiet Calm, LLC, a company dedicated to developing sensory solutions for individuals with invisible disabilities, McWhorter has always been an advocate for neurodivergent individuals with understanding the constantly evolving genetic links between high intelligence, rare genetic mutations, and how these formerly known as "rare genetic conditions" are disproportionately linked to those battling the life-altering consequences of Long COVID.

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United Five Construction & Tristate CMG: How One Veteran's Dream Became a One-Stop Global Construction Powerhouse
From architects and engineers to foremen and financiers, the lack of streamlined communication often leads to delays, cost overruns, and client frustration. That fragmentation, he says, damages reputations, timelines, and trust.
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The Overlooked Goldmine: Why Logistics Cost-Savings Measures Need To Be On Every Company Executive's Radar
Manning, a seasoned logistics and transportation advisor, brings decades of experience and credibility to the table.

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