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AI-Powered Virus Map Narrows Pandemic Threats to Key Viral Players
science3 days ago

AI-Powered Virus Map Narrows Pandemic Threats to Key Viral Players

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh built a catalog ranking 239 human-infecting RNA viruses by transmission potential, lethality, and how closely they resemble known human pathogens. About two-thirds are zoonotic, and the highest-risk viruses cluster near highly transmissible human viruses like SARS‑CoV‑2, making a novel measles-related virus especially concerning. AI-driven tools such as SpillOver, CEPI’s VISTA, and the CDC’s influenza risk assessment framework are used to pre-develop vaccines and antivirals for top-ranked families, shifting pandemic preparedness from reactive stockpiling to proactive defense. While the catalog doesn’t predict the next outbreak, it narrows the search and can speed public health responses when a threat emerges.

via Yahoo|
#ai#epidemiology#pandemic
Global trust in science remains high, yet political divides create fractures
science9 days ago

Global trust in science remains high, yet political divides create fractures

A Nature feature finds that global trust in science remains moderately high overall (about 3.6/5 across 68 countries), but confidence varies by region and has declined among certain US groups and politically conservative audiences. The COVID-19 era amplified misinformation and skepticism, yet surveys show scientists are among the most trusted professions. Experts warn that politicization and online information noise threaten support for evidence-based policies and health decisions, and call for scientists to acknowledge their biases and engage the public to rebuild trust.

via Nature|
#misinformation#pandemic#political-polarization
Global Leaders Urged to Finalize Pandemic Pathogen Access Rules by July
world26 days ago

Global Leaders Urged to Finalize Pandemic Pathogen Access Rules by July

In a joint open letter issued at the G7 Summit, President Lula and WHO Director-General Tedros urge leaders to finalize the WHO Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex by the July session, arguing that political will, equity, and urgency are essential for the treaty to enter into force; they emphasize sovereignty remains intact, warn that delaying would raise avoidable health and economic costs, and note negotiations resume July 6–17 to close remaining gaps and speed access to vaccines and treatments born from shared pathogens.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|
#global-cooperation#health-policy#pandemic
Pandemic Time Rebuilt Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller’s Marriage
entertainment1 month ago

Pandemic Time Rebuilt Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller’s Marriage

Christine Taylor says the COVID-19 pandemic saved her marriage to Ben Stiller after they split in 2017; being home with their kids during lockdown gave them time to work on their relationship with therapy, leading to rekindling their romance (Stiller confirmed in 2022) and they are now focused on co-parenting their two children, Ella (24) and Quinlin (20).

via Page Six|
#ben-stiller#celebrity-couples#christine-taylor
Former CDC Chief Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Trigger a Major Global Spread
health1 month ago

Former CDC Chief Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Trigger a Major Global Spread

Robert Redfield warned that the Congo- and Uganda-spread Ebola outbreak could become a “very significant pandemic,” with potential spread to Tanzania, southern Sudan, and Rwanda as cases exceed 500 suspected and about 150 deaths. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern, while the CDC says U.S. risk remains low but has stepped up screening and traveler monitoring and imposed entry restrictions for travelers from affected areas.

via HuffPost|
#cdc#ebola#health
Minnesota nonprofit founder sentenced to nearly 42 years for pandemic aid fraud
crime1 month ago

Minnesota nonprofit founder sentenced to nearly 42 years for pandemic aid fraud

A federal judge sentenced Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock to nearly 42 years in prison for orchestrating what prosecutors called the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the U.S., a $250 million operation that exploited federal child nutrition programs via a web of fake distribution sites, kickbacks, and phony lists of children; the case spurred broader fraud prosecutions in Minnesota and highlighted a sprawling network that ensnared dozens of others.

via The Guardian|
#crime#fraud#minnesota
The world isn’t ready for the next pandemic
world1 month ago

The world isn’t ready for the next pandemic

The piece argues that global readiness for a future pandemic is weaker than during COVID-19, citing reduced funding for public health, staff burnout, gaps in disease surveillance, and insufficient stockpiles, and it calls for sustained, cooperative investment in early warning systems, rapid vaccine development, surge capacity, and stronger international health coordination to prevent a repeat of COVID-era weaknesses.

via Yahoo|
#covid-19#global-health#pandemic
Steady Under Pressure: Powell Steers the Fed Through Pandemic, Inflation and Politics
economy1 month ago

Steady Under Pressure: Powell Steers the Fed Through Pandemic, Inflation and Politics

Jerome Powell’s eight-year tenure as Fed chair is portrayed as a duty-driven ride through the pandemic, the surge in inflation, and growing political pressure, starting with unprecedented easing and a rapid balance-sheet expansion, then a slow pivot to tighten policy once inflation proved persistent, culminating in aggressive rate hikes that cooled prices while aiming to protect independence and avoid a recession.

via Axios|
#economy#federal-reserve#inflation
Pandemic Drives Sharp Rise in North Korea Executions, NGO Reports
world2 months ago

Pandemic Drives Sharp Rise in North Korea Executions, NGO Reports

An NGO report by the Transitional Justice Working Group says North Korea executed 358 people between 2011 and 2024, with a pandemic-era spike: 153 executions or death sentences from 2020–2024, up from 44 in the previous five years. Offences include religion, superstition, and watching foreign media like K-dramas and K-pop; most executions were public and by shooting at 46 identified sites, as the regime tightens ideological control amid Kim Jong Un's fourth hereditary succession.

via BBC|
#death-penalty#human-rights#k-dramas
Kirk Acevedo: Hollywood’s Middle-Class Squeeze After the Pandemic
entertainment2 months ago

Kirk Acevedo: Hollywood’s Middle-Class Squeeze After the Pandemic

Kirk Acevedo says the pandemic and ongoing industry shift have squeezed Hollywood’s middle-class actors, increasing competition with Oscar winners and shifting work toward TV; he even had to sell his house as earnings from guest spots and recurring roles no longer cover living costs, illustrating how the pay ladder for working actors has changed.

via Variety|
#entertainment#hollywood#kirk-acevedo
Post-pandemic spike in adult ADHD meds prompts clinician concern
health3 months ago

Post-pandemic spike in adult ADHD meds prompts clinician concern

A Canadian CMAJ study finds adult ADHD stimulant prescriptions more than doubled since the start of the COVID-19 era, with a 2024 monthly rate of 10.4 per 1,000 people. The increase is strongest among 25–34-year-olds and women, and the time from first ADHD visit to prescription shortened, suggesting greater access via telehealth and primary-care prescribing. While this may reflect better treatment access, experts warn it could reflect overdiagnosis or rushed evaluations, underscoring the need for thorough assessment.

via Fox News|
#adhd#health#mental-health
US Exits WHO, Halting Funding and Engagement
world5 months ago

US Exits WHO, Halting Funding and Engagement

The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, ending all funding and recalling staff after accusing the agency of mishandling the Covid-19 pandemic and being too China-centric. Washington says it will maintain only limited bilateral health engagement and pursue NGO partnerships to support disease surveillance as the WHO faces a funding shortfall and the international pandemic treaty moves forward without US participation.

via BBC|
#funding#pandemic#us