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The fictional virus ‘mammothpox’ emerged during a World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic simulation, where researchers fell ill while studying a woolly mammoth specimen from thawing permafrost. The scenario, which warned of a potential new pandemic, involved 15 countries testing their preparedness for a fast-spreading virus with symptoms similar to Mpox and smallpox. While ‘mammothpox’ itself is not real, the simulation highlighted concerns about ancient pathogens being released due to climate change and the melting of...

Top seed Alexander Zverev won decisively against Daniel Altmaier at the BMW Open in Munich, with a score of 6-3, 6-2, converting four of six break points in a match lasting 80 minutes. Zverev aims to equal Philipp Kohlschreiber's record of three titles in Munich, having previously won in 2017 and 2018. Meanwhile, second-seeded Ben Shelton advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6(7-1), 6-3, and will face Italy's Luciano Darderi, who...

Toby Carvery faces legal threats from Enfield council over the felling of a 500-year-old oak tree in north London on April 3, which the council claims was healthy and alive at the time. The restaurant chain, owned by Mitchells & Butlers Retail, justified the action by stating the tree was “mostly dead and diseased,” a claim disputed by the council's experts. The incident has sparked national outrage, with local residents and environmental groups demanding accountability...

Humanitarian Parole Under ThreatHundreds of thousands in the U.S. under humanitarian parole face potential deportation as the Trump administration seeks to revoke the program. Wuilman Vanegas, who moved to the U.S. with his family ten months ago, is one of those affected, having received notice to leave by April 25. A recent federal judge's ruling has temporarily blocked this revocation, allowing Vanegas to seek full-time employment and pursue a visa while receiving community support during...

The value of California chip designer Nvidia plummeted by billions following new trade restrictions imposed by Donald Trump, causing significant turmoil in the semiconductor sector. As a result, US stock markets saw a sharp decline, with the S&P 500 index dropping approximately 1.3%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq index falling 2.1%, and the Dow Jones decreasing by 0.6% in early trading. This sell-off rattled investors and highlighted the vulnerability of the technology sector to regulatory changes. Full...

Lebanon's authorities have banned Disney's live-action adaptation of "Snow White" due to Israeli actress Gal Gadot's casting, as she is on the country's boycott list. The ban was enacted by Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar following recommendations from the media censorship committee, citing Gadot's military service in Israel and her support for Israel during recent conflicts. Lebanon has previously prohibited screenings of other films featuring Gadot, highlighting ongoing tensions due to the country's laws against cultural...