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Galaxy S26 series gets faster wired and wireless charging, but you’ll need your own Qi2 magnets
Samsung has confirmed that, yes, the Galaxy S26 series is getting faster charging rates both wired and wireless, but skipping...
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet
With powerful hardware working together with an industry-leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier and faster
Concerns over funding for science in the UK
Letters: In response to an article by Jon Butterworth, Prof Michele K Dougherty writes that the council is putting its portfolio on a sustainable footing
Ninja Gaiden 4: The Two Masters DLC Arrives on March 4 - New Weapons, New Enemies, and New Challenges
We’re excited to announce that The Two Masters DLC for Ninja Gaiden 4 will be released on March 4, 2026 - find out all the details inside.
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
25 February 2026 (EMRO/PAHO)—WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement to strengthen collaboration on making hospitals safer and better prepared for health emergencies and disasters. At a time of growing instability and constrained resources, this collaboration positions hospitals as a dependable anchor for communities, ensuring they remain open, functional, and capable of delivering life-saving care when it matters most.
MPs back UK broadcasters in push to expand sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’
Public service broadcasters are making renewed attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of televised sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’
Man who stabbed four to death in Washington state had history of mental health issues
Man, 32, shot dead by deputy after stabbing attack was the subject of domestic violence protection orders
Taser Maker Axon Says Its Business Is Being ‘Supercharged by AI.’ Its Stock Is Surging.
Axon shares surged after the Taser maker beat estimates for quarterly earnings and forecast faster-than-expected 2026 growth.
Despite likening new Xbox head's job to a "palliative care doctor", original co-creator doesn't actually think Xbox is dead
Seamus Blackley, one of the co-creators of the original Xbox, has assured the community he doesn't actually think Xbox is "dead".
Among the gangsters, gamblers and high rollers: a master bookie’s life in Las Vegas
In his new memoir, Art Manteris recalls raucous times in Nevada, and explains why the explosion of sports betting in the US presents serious risks
ABC15 Kidcaster likes science, wants to be an engineer
Maxen Sullivan is the ABC15 Kidcaster of the week!Maxens favorite subject in school is science and he is fascinated by earthquakes.WHen he grows up, he wants t
‘A partisan and politician’: Abraham Lincoln and the art of the deal
New book Boss Lincoln takes a fresh look at a well-studied political figure, showing him to be a master of party politics
6 events in Lancaster County this week, from a whoopie pie festival to the Village\'s last weekend
Celebrate the arts and food scenes in Lancaster County this weekend.
Iran accuses US of spreading ‘big lies’ after Trump’s State of the Union address
President claimed during longest ever State of the Union speech that Tehran was building weapons that could strike the US
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and Pan American Health Organization sign agreement to strengthen hospital resilience
Cairo, Egypt, 25 February 2026 — WHO’s Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have signed a Memorandum of Arrangement to strengthen collaboration on making...
Scotland’s new emissions strategy ‘too reliant on science fiction’, critics say
UK Climate Change Committee voices concern over Scotland’s progress on decarbonising buildings and reliance on unproved technologies
Citizen scientists discover a Great Barrier Reef coral giant ‘like a rolling meadow’
Volunteer group Citizens of the Reef made the find as part of the Great Reef Census
Measles count rises in Pennsylvania with new case in Montgomery County
Another Montgomery County resident has been diagnosed with measles, the state announced Tuesday, raising Pennsylvania’s count to 11 cases in 2026 and the Montgomery County total to three cases.
On the scene: A new accelerated forensic science program
GCU now offers an accelerated bachelor and master of forensic science so students can advance in the profession faster. Students in the accelerated program can […]
No. 17 Alabama rides offense into rematch vs. Mississippi State
Alabama seemingly has found its stride and looks to stretch its season-long winning streak to seven when it faces Mississippi State on Wednesday night in Southeastern Conference play at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Populism is plain to see all around us
Letters: The characteristics include attachments to authoritarian regimes including the one based in the Kremlin, writes Kevin Lloyd; plus a letter from Peter Gray
The accidental hacker: how one man gained control of 7,000 robots
When Sammy Azdoufal found he had access to data from robot vacuum cleaners around the world, he told a tech publication. But the implications could be mind-boggling
America loves a reality TV villain. Tyra Banks is counting on it.
If the core allegation of "Reality Check" is true, and both Banks and "ANTM" mastered the art of converting provocation into profit, could the furor that's erupted this month put both of them back on ...
Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview
Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship
How Public Health Officials Use Data to Protect a Community
Over the course of her career, Dr. Janet Berreman has relied on data to identify, understand, and guide her response to community health needs. One source of that data comes from syndromic surveillance, an automated data feed that can act as an early warning system for emerging health threats.
The Beach Boys will perform two shows in Lancaster this summer
The Beach Boys are celebrating 60 years of their classic album "Pet Sounds" this year, and their plans to mark the milestone include two performances in Lancaster.
The Beach Boys will perform two shows in Lancaster County this summer
The Beach Boys are celebrating 60 years of their classic album "Pet Sounds" this year, and their plans to mark the milestone include two performances in Lancaster County.
Tech’s politics push at home and abroad
We report from California’s Silicon Valley, where billionaires pour money into midterms, and the AI Impact summit, where India pushes back on ‘AI monopoly’ held by US and China
‘I considered starting over as a farmer’: Masao Adachi on political cinema, revolution and Japan today
The director and ex-Japanese Red Army militant discusses his new film Escape, about the anarchist fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, the frustrations of radical film-making and progressive politics
Lancaster Roots & Blues 2026: 4 things to know ahead of this year\'s festival
The 10th annual Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival returns this weekend, bringing dozens of blues artists to six Lancaster County venues.
Trump reportedly frustrated as he waits on envoys’ judgment over Iran strikes
Trump’s decision to order airstrikes against Iran will hinge in part on the judgment of Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
If you think politics shaped these Winter Olympics, just wait until LA 2028
In Milan, athletes showed that patriotism can be generous. In Los Angeles, that definition will be tested on the biggest, loudest stage sport can offer
Trump State of the Union Speech 2026: How to Watch, Time and Attendees
President Trump will speak at 9 p.m. Eastern time to a joint session of Congress. The New York Times will carry the address live.
Minister signals government won’t stop MPs voting to publish Andrew trade envoy documents
MPs to debate the release of documents relating to the appointment of ex-prince Andrew as UK trade envoy
Trump’s new global tariffs kick in at 10%
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
The truth about fat, and its complex role in our health
To find out more about the complex role fat plays in our health, Ian Sample hears from co-host Madeleine Finlay and from Declan O’Regan, professor of cardiovascular AI at Imperial College London
The truth about fat, and its complex role in our health
To find out more about the complex role fat plays in our health, Ian Sample hears from co-host Madeleine Finlay and from Declan O’Regan, professor of cardiovascular AI at Imperial College London
Supreme Court ruling on tariffs leaves uncertainty for Cincinnati businesses, economists say
A local coffee roaster and University of Cincinnati economist explain how shifting trade policies could impact prices and planning across Ohio.
Braves could link up with other Southeastern pro sports teams for TV network
The new TV home of the Braves may not be “All Braves, All The Time” as the club is looking to loop in other sports teams
BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show
The British Academy Film Awards and BBC have apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday’s show while two stars of the film “Sinners” were onstage. The
Health care co-ops don’t get snow days
These health care students are learning that medical services must be provided no matter what the weather brings.
Dirty Business review – if this doesn’t incite righteous anger over our filthy water then nothing will
Based on the true story of amateur sleuths appalled at the dumping of sewage in our rivers, this drama starring David Thewlis is a blast of controlled fury – and could become the next Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Channel 4’s Dirty Business is a clarion call to nationalise the water industry
As the drama shows, private firms no longer able to pollute the coast of England of Wales just switched to rivers instead
Mandelson’s downfall is one of fastest ever seen in British public life
Epstein links have taken political operator from a vaunted position in British diplomacy to arrest in under six months
How 20 seconds of shirtless screen time changed Eric Dane's career and gave the world the gift of McSteamy
One day, a smooth-talking plastic surgeon with perfect salt-and-pepper hair sauntered in, giving a master class in flirting and birthing the moniker "McSteamy" into the worldwide lexicon.
Farage kicks things off before 30 minutes of hate – and has the final word
Reform’s ‘shadow home secretary’, Zia Yusuf, launches tirade of misery that sounded more hardline and deranged as it went
Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s long-awaited plans for the special educational needs and disabilities system
No business like snow business: blizzard shuts down the north-east US
As another major storm brings to the area up to 2ft of snow, people brave the weather to commute and shovel
No evidence behind RFK Jr’s claim keto diet can cure schizophrenia, experts say
Health secretary likely referred to Harvard psychiatrist who says he’s ‘never used the word cure in my work’
New off-Broadway show stars Elizabethtown native, viral TikTok husband-and-wife dancers
Perhaps you're not in love with your job, or your relationship is feeling a little rocky.
Attacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025
Since the beginning of the full-scale war on 24 February 2022, WHO has documented at least 2881 attacks on health care in Ukraine, affecting health workers, facilities, ambulances, and medical warehouses.
‘Progressive membership’: Ukraine’s economic resilience shows future for EU business tie-ups
Joint ventures on defence, green energy and telecoms suggest how country could join bloc in stages rather than wait for full status
Suspected gunman identified after being shot dead at Mar-a-Lago
Law enforcement confirm man, who was armed with a shotgun and gas canister at Trump’s Florida home, was 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin
Starwatch: Jupiter shines steady in Gemini
Solar system’s largest planet remains a brilliant, unwavering beacon, forming a striking trio with Castor and Pollux
US dollar drops and stock markets face losses after Trump announces 15% global tariff
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Politics Without Politicians by Hélène Landemore review – power to the people
Can a radical proposal to get rid of career politicians really be implemented?
Lakers honor championship coach Riley with statue
The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, mastermind of the team's 1980s "Showtime" era, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.As head coach in Los Angeles, Riley won 533 games, his winning percentage of 73.3 leading all Lakers coaches.
John Sterling goes on the air to clarify recent health issue
On Sunday, legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling went on WFAN radio with Rickie Ricardo to talk about a recent personal health issue.
PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) is making significant progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness, with dedicated support from the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC).Aligned with the WHO Global Influenza Strategy and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution High‑Level Implementation Plan III (2024–2030), the country is strengthening its capacity to prepare for and respond to influenza and other respiratory threats. In early 2025, a core team from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) participated in a two‑day virtual workshop, which included a mini‑simulation exercise. The workshop was organized by WHO SEARO in collaboration with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Secretariat at WHO headquarters and the WHO Country Office for the DPRK. Read more A REGIONAL CONSULTATION GUIDES WHO SEARO IN DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PREPPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR EMERGING THREATS (PRET) INITIATIVE BASED RESPIRATORY PATHOGEN PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSInfluenza and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential continue to pose major public health risks globally. To strengthen regional preparedness and response, Member States of the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR) convened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to review and provide input on the draft Roadmap and Action Framework for Broad Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Planning (2026–2031). Supported through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) funds, the proposed roadmap aims to advance robust, integrated preparedness and response capacities for influenza and other respiratory threats across SEAR. This work is aligned with the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative and the SEAR Strategic Roadmap on Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies Read moreSRI LANKA’S USE OF ANTIVIRALS TO REDUCE THE SEASONAL INFLUENZA BURDEN Sri Lanka is strengthening its influenza response by placing greater emphasis on rapid testing, timely treatment, and integration with maternal health services. With support from WHO, the country is building a stronger evidence base on the burden of influenza and the value of vaccination, advancing a holistic approach to protect vulnerable populations and enhance pandemic preparedness. To reduce hospitalizations and deaths from seasonal influenza, Sri Lanka is taking proactive steps to expand access to rapid diagnostic testing and ensure prompt initiation of treatment. National clinical guidelines recommend the use of oseltamivir for individuals at high risk of complications, helping prevent severe illness and shorten the duration of infection. This strategy not only saves lives but also supports local pharmaceutical production, contributing to a reliable supply of antivirals for both seasonal outbreaks and future pandemics.Read moreBHUTAN BOOSTS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA READINESS WITH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS FRAMEWORK PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION SUPPORTED TRAINING AND SIMULATIONSOriginally developed in 2012, the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) has long served as Bhutan’s central framework for managing influenza threats. In 2024, the plan underwent a comprehensive update to reflect evolving global and regional guidance, lessons learned from the COVID‑19 pandemic, and new capacities developed under the PIP Framework. The revised NIPPRP is now more clearly aligned with Bhutan’s broader emergency and disaster risk management structures, ensuring a coordinated, whole‑of‑government approach to pandemic response. As part of efforts to strengthen national pandemic preparedness, Bhutan conducted three national‑level training sessions followed by simulation exercises on influenza pandemic preparedness and response at five sentinel hospitals between April and May 2025, with support from the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC). These activities brought together more than 140 health professionals and key partners from across the country, with a focus on operationalizing the updated NIPPRP and enhancing readiness at key frontline facilities. Read moreSTRENGTHENING INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE: WHO BRINGS TOGETHER INFLUENZA EXPERTS FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONSThe World Health Organization (WHO) convened the 18th Bi‑regional Meeting of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and Influenza Surveillance for the WHO South‑East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9–11 September 2025. Hosted by the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), the meeting brought together representatives from Member States, Territories, and Areas across both regions, alongside experts from the WHO Collaborating Centres for Reference and Research on Influenza in Australia and Japan, the WHO Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals in the United States, quadripartite partners (WOAH and FAO), and other technical counterparts. The consultation provided a platform to review progress, share experiences, and outline priorities for strengthening influenza and respiratory pathogen surveillance across the two WHO regions.Read moreNETWORKS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERSHIPSSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC READINES: SOUTH-EAST ASIA ADVANCES UNITY STUDIES UNDER THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVEThe WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies initiative, also known as Unity Studies, provides a standardized, globally coordinated framework to support these efforts. Originally developed for influenza and adapted during COVID-19, Unity Studies enable countries to conduct rapid, nationally led investigations and studies to assess transmissibility, severity, susceptibility, and intervention effectiveness. To better prepare for future influenza pandemics, WHO has recently launched a network of sites which will be ready to conduct these investigations and studies rapidly in the event of a pandemic, or epidemic of an emerging or re-emerging respiratory pathogen. The WHO South-East Asia Region now hosts six sites of WHO GISRS Unity Studies across the five countries including Sri Lanka, strengthening regional capacity for early pandemic investigations. From 13–16 July 2025 in Colombo, the Global Public Health Summit offered an opportunity to advance this agenda. Read moreSTRENGTHENING PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS THROUGH UNITY STUDIES: REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FROM INDIA IN WHO’S SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION As countries continue to strengthen their pandemic preparedness through investments in resilient health systems during the interpandemic period, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS) Investigations & Studies Global Initiative, Global Initiative, commonly known as Unity Studies, remains a vital framework for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness. These standardized epidemiological protocols enable countries to rapidly generate high‑quality data on transmissibility, infection severity, population immunity, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. To highlight how Unity Studies protocols are being adapted and applied in national settings, WHO Headquarters, together with WHO Regional Offices, including the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Office (SEARO), hosted a global webinar. The session showcased case studies from India and the United Kingdom (UK), demonstrating innovative approaches to respiratory virus surveillance and pandemic readiness. Read moreSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE AND PREPAREDNESS: WHO SEARO HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL WEBINAR AMID RISING H5 THREATS In response to the increasing detection of avian influenza A(H5) cases in humans globally and within the WHO South‑East Asia Region, the WHO Regional Office for South‑East Asia (SEARO) convened a regional webinar on 25 July 2025 to review preparedness mechanisms, strengthen surveillance pathways, and promote timely reporting of unusual respiratory events. The virtual session brought together more than 50 participants from Ministries of Health, National Influenza Centres (NICs), National IHR Focal Points (NFPs), WHO Headquarters, WHO Country Offices across the Region, and WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) for influenza. The webinar provided an opportunity to share situational updates, discuss surveillance gaps, and reinforce coordination mechanisms critical for early detection and rapid response to avian influenza threats. Read moreOther Key PIP Updates (July-December 2025)MEMBER STATES:Bangladesh drafted and conducted a series of Core Group Meetings in 2025 to review and update the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan for Respiratory Pathogens. In addition, the country carried out Rapid Response Team (RRT) trainings on seasonal and avian influenza and other re‑emerging infectious diseases. Bangladesh also updated its epidemiological data‑training programme for physicians at sentinel surveillance sites, using a revised epidemiological data‑collection tool.Bhutan revised and updated its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NIPPRP) in 2025 and developed a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for influenza outbreak management. DPR Korea conducted a nationwide simulation exercise in July 2025 to support the update of its National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (2019). This followed a PRET‑based virtual orientation and mini‑simulation exercise held in May 2025 by SEARO and the WHO PRET Secretariat. The comprehensive exercise, conducted across central and provincial levels, assessed strengths and gaps in pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The feedback gathered has been incorporated into the revised draft plan to address identified weaknesses and strengthen overall readiness.India conducted a targeted nationwide online re‑orientation training on review and updates to the influenza portal for all State Surveillance Officers (SSOs) and relevant officials using the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP). The training emphasized correct marking and reporting of influenza samples as “unsubtypable” or “not subtyped” where applicable, to ensure accurate national surveillance.Maldives conducted simulation exercises in three atolls based on its existing National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP). The country plans to conduct similar exercises in three additional atolls after updating the NPPRP in 2026. In addition, Maldives conducted training on FluID and FluMart as part of a broader data‑management training package for Ministry of Health and Health Protection Agency officials, aimed at improving routine reporting to WHO platforms and the DHIS2 system.In Myanmar, technical support was provided to the National Influenza Centre (NIC) through dedicated human‑resource support (January–December 2025) to sustain data management and laboratory detection capacity for influenza and other emerging and re‑emerging respiratory viruses. This support also included strengthening genomic sequencing capacity.Nepal conducted a consultative workshop on the National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NPPRP) in July 2025. The workshop engaged key stakeholders from multiple sectors to review lessons from past pandemic responses, assess current mechanisms, and gather critical inputs for strengthening national preparedness. Key recommendations included revising the 2019 NPPRP and developing an updated Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan aligned with emerging risks, national priorities, and relevant international frameworks. Nepal also held a two day workshop dedicated to advancing the National Action Plan for Genomic Surveillance, aimed at reinforcing the country’s capacities for early detection and monitoring of emerging respiratory pathogens.Sri Lanka received the final report from WHO on the feasibility assessment for conducting an Influenza Burden of Disease (BoD) study in the country. The assessment, conducted from 28 April to 9 May 2025, included a desk review of existing data sources, document review, visits to sentinel surveillance sites, and key informant interviews. The study identified critical data sources required for a future BoD assessment, as well as their availability and quality. Officials from the Epidemiology Unit, the National Influenza Centre (NIC), and SARI/ILI sentinel hospitals across the country participated in the assessment.Timor Leste conducted on‑the‑job training and monitoring activities at two sentinel surveillance sites to strengthen surveillance and laboratory capacity for the detection of SARI, ILI, ARI, and other respiratory infections. REGIONAL OFFICE:SEARO conducted a Member States Consultation on the first draft of the Regional Roadmap and Strategic Action Framework for implementing WHO’s PRET‑based broad respiratory pathogen pandemic planning for 2026–2031. The consultation took place on 29–30 October 2025 during the final two days of the Regional PIP PC Annual Review and PRET Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participants included representatives from Member States, WHO Country Offices, WHO SEARO, WHO Headquarters, partner agencies, and invited multidisciplinary technical experts. They reviewed the draft and provided detailed feedback, which has since been incorporated into a revised version. The consultation helped shape a shared regional vision for robust, PRET‑aligned pandemic preparedness, building on country‑level progress, addressing existing gaps and challenges, and aligning with global and regional health security frameworks. The publication is planned for release during the SEAR regional committee in 2026.SEARO documented the evolution of the National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Planning process in the Region, tracing its development from its origins as a planning tool for responding to avian influenza outbreaks in 2006, through the experiences of the 2009 and 2019 pandemics, to the current status. The document outlines the way forward for respiratory pathogen pandemic planning across all 10 SEAR countries, aligning future national plans with WHO’s PRET Framework for broad respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness.The Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) Unit has drafted the WHO South‑East Asia Regional Guidance on Influenza Prevention and Control, aligned with the Global Influenza Strategy and other regional initiatives. The draft is currently under review. Although this technical product was developed in response to a request from the Ministry of Public Health of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (MoPH‑DPRK), SEARO is finalizing it for use not only in DPRK but also across all Member States in the Region.The Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit, in collaboration with WHE/SEARO, completed a regional landscape analysis on key barriers, challenges, and opportunities for the introduction of seasonal influenza vaccination in WHO South‑East Asia Regional (SEAR) countries.Additionally, the Immunization and Vaccine Development (IVD) Unit has completed a regional landscape analysis of influenza vaccine procurement systems across the WHO South‑East Asia Region (SEAR).KEY MEETINGS AND PUBLICATIONSMEETINGS:Six-month progress review of the implementation of the PIP-PC workplans in SEAR, focusing on Outputs 1 and 2 for the period January to June 2025, and held virtually across three sessions on 4, 8, and 10 July 2025. Read moreAnnual Regional Meeting (Hybrid) on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Partnership Contribution (PC) and WHO’s Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Implementation in SEAR in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27 to 30 October 2025. Read more18th Bi-regional Meeting (Virtual) of National Influenza Centres (NICs) and influenza surveillance in WHO South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions from 9 to 11 September 2025. Read morePUBLICATIONSImplications of influenza A virus surveillance in Southeast Asian Region countries: a scoping review of approaches for the surveillance of swine influenza viruses at human-swine interfaces. Read moreAnnual South-East Asia regional meeting on operational planning for implementation of global influenza strategy and preparedness for respiratory viruses in 2025 Report on annual review meeting of implementation of pandemic influenza preparedness (PIP) partnership Contribution (PC) Fund in South-East Asia Region and the simulation exercise on PRET Status of influenza in who south-East Asia Region
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Emissions from trucks and buses cost Australia $6.2bn in health effects each year, study finds
Research describes children exposed to air pollution equivalent to eight cigarettes a day by attending childcare near major roads
How a Provo-based graduate school is endeavoring to meet society’s healthcare needs
For-profit institution offers dozens of doctoral and master’s degrees for aspiring health care professionals
Apple Reportedly Plans to Unveil at Least Five New Products Next Week
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple will have a three-day stretch of product announcements from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4. In total, he expects Apple to introduce "at least five products". A week ago, Apple invited selected journalists and content creators to an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
It's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'
Sony Pictures Animation’s film “GOAT” is leading a quiet weekend at the North American box office, beating “Wuthering Heights” in a second-weekend showdown. Sunday's studio estimates show “GOAT” earning $17
‘We want to rebuild trust’: fired CDC workers form group to combat Trump’s war on science
Former employees stepped up to create the National Public Health Coalition to advocate for public health after Trump’s cuts to the agency
Are we really overdiagnosing mental illness?
It’s tempting to dismiss the proliferation of labels as a fad, but there’s more to this phenomenon than a simple culture-war reading allows
How loose social ties can help heal political division
Weak connections known as ‘bridge ties’ cross the boundaries that normally structure our lives. We must restore this connective tissue
LIVE: WSK Super Master Series - Round 3 in Viterbo
Follow live action from the third round of the Super Master Series in Viterbo
High energy prices threaten UK’s status as manufacturing power, business groups say
CBI and Energy UK report finds 40% of firms have cut investment as electricity costs remain far above pre-Ukraine levels
‘Eye-watering numbers’: food producers sound alarm on rise in energy charges
Indoor growers warn April price jump will hinder sector’s competitiveness and drive up costs for consumers
Thailand moves to cut sugar in popular drinks amid health drive
Major chains agree to halve default sweetness, but street vendors and cafes remain outside sugar tax rules
Eastern Kentucky defeats Bellarmine 95-92
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) MJ Williams had 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds in Eastern Kentucky's 95-92 victory over Bellarmine on Saturday.
The Liberal party believes Trump-style politics is the way to win back power. But it just won’t work in urban Australia
It appears the Liberals are living in an echo chamber. The young voters they need to find are not
US businesses clamor for refunds after supreme court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
Refunds were not addressed by supreme court ruling, and they’ll likely play out in lower courts over extended period
Disaster-relief loans available for small businesses in Boone County
These loans are designed to aid small businesses and most private, non-profit organizations through the disaster recovery period.
How Jesse Jackson’s ‘radically inclusive’ vision shaped the Democratic party we know today
The civil rights trailblazer imagined a future for America in which the marginalized became the center of US politics
Does Nigel Farage have a problem with women?
Critics say Reform leader’s patronising rhetoric is part of worrying trend. He says scrutiny is a two way street.
See art up for auction at Friendship Community's annual fundraiser [photos]
Can you capture “Nighttime in a Bottle”?
From Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die to Tracey Emin: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Sam Rockwell stars in Gore Verbinski’s madcap sci-fi comedy, and the YBA Goat is back with a new exhibition at the Tate Modern
Alabama Neurodevelopment Center aims to boost mental health resources in Birmingham, the state
The Alabama Neurodevelopment Center in Birmingham is addressing the state's mental health resource challenges by providing faster access to diagnoses and training clinicians.
Justice Department says interim US attorney is fired hours after Virginia judges appoint him to replace Trump loyalist
Just hours after the federal judges in the Eastern District of Virginia appointed a new interim US attorney to replace Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan, the administration said he is fired.
Ruben Dominguez, Texas A&M seek scoring touch vs. Sooners
Texas A&M squares off with streaky Oklahoma in a Southeastern Conference game on Saturday in Norman, Okla.
Missouri City woman says a trademark dispute is hurting her wings business
A Missouri City woman reached out to ABC13, upset by what she calls bullying from the master planned community where she lives and owns a business.
US strikes alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
The US military conducted a strike against another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing three people, according to US Southern Command.
Israeli strikes kill at least 10 and wound 24 in Lebanon, health ministry says
Senior Hezbollah leader Hussein Yaghi reportedly killed in the attacks in the eastern Bekaa valley
Trump tariff court ruling does little to end uncertainty for global business
British Chambers of Commerce official says US supreme court decision ‘does little to clear the murky waters’
Scientists successfully mine meteorites on International Space Station
Can we use fungus to mine precious metals from asteroids?
Mumford & Sons to perform in Hershey this summer
Folk-rock band Mumford & Sons will stop in Hershey this summer on a leg of its upcoming tour.
Pauline Hanson is already distorting policy and politics on immigration. It’s threatening to take us down a dark road
Labor is cutting immigration, and the Coalition is talking about ‘good and bad’ migrants, as One Nation’s rise influences the debate
Quantum computer breakthrough tracks qubit fluctuations in real time
Qubits, the heart of quantum computers, can change performance in fractions of a second — but until now, scientists couldn’t see it happening. Researchers at NBI have built a real-time monitoring system that tracks these rapid fluctuations about 100 times faster than previous methods. Using fast FPGA-based control hardware, they can instantly identify when a qubit shifts from “good” to “bad.” The discovery opens a new path toward stabilizing and scaling future quantum processors.
Trump weighs strikes as he gives Iran ‘10 to 15 days’ to agree deal over nuclear programme
The US has amassed an arsenal of military assets in the Middle East that would allow it to launch an aerial bombing campaign against Iran
GE HealthCare, BARDA expand work on AI ultrasound tools
GE HealthCare is expanding a federal contract to develop AI-powered ultrasound tools designed to help even inexperienced medics diagnose injuries during mass casualty events — adding $35 million to the effort to speed emergency care in disasters.
The Future of hospitality and entertainment is on the ascent. Buckle up!
The recent International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo marked the five-year anniversary of the Covid-19 shutdown – which had a significant impact… Learn More
Eurozone Business Activity Picks Up Faster Than Expected
Private-sector activity in Europe expanded at a stronger pace than anticipated in February, driven by a rebound in industry.
Gravity Media, Green Couch Entertainment Partner to Create Original Programming for International Broadcasters
Gravity Media and Los Angeles-based Green Couch Entertainment announce a strategic partnership to develop and produce premium unscripted formats for international broadcasters and streaming platforms. Unveiled ahead of MIP London...
‘This city shows up’: Cleveland Heights celebrates Laila Edwards’s historic Olympic gold
The 22-year-old became the first Black woman to win an Olympic hockey title on Thursday. Those she grew up alongside couldn’t hide their delight
Euro zone business activity improved in February as manufacturing bounced back, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity accelerated faster than forecast this month as manufacturing swung back to growth for the first time since October, though the dominant services sector marginally underperformed expectations, a survey showed.
Analysis: As the sewage spills, the politicians snipe
Everyone agrees that a spill of nearly 250 million gallons of raw sewage is an ecological emergency and an environmental disaster. But not even hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage dumped into the Potomac River can bring the American political parties together.
Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup, Winter Olympics and Hollywood legends
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, MMA, rugby league, skiing, skeleton and cricket?