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Elon Musk has become the first person to reach a net worth above $500bn. The milestone reflects rising values of Tesla and his other ventures this year. His fortune briefly touched $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon in New York. It later slipped slightly to just over $499bn, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Musk’s other companies, including AI startup xAI and rocket firm SpaceX, have also seen significant valuation growth in recent months. Musk extends lead as world’s richest The milestone secures Musk’s position as the richest individual on earth. He remains far ahead of other global tech leaders. Oracle co-founder Larry…

Genetic defenses give women an advantageLife expectancy is consistently higher for women than for men, and scientists argue that evolution offers part of the explanation. Women possess two X chromosomes, which allows one to compensate when the other carries harmful mutations. Men, by contrast, rely on a single X chromosome, leaving them more vulnerable to genetic weaknesses. This chromosomal difference provides women with a built-in safeguard that may contribute to longer lives. Hormonal protection and biological costs of reproductionEstrogen, a key female hormone, has been linked to stronger immune defenses and better protection against cellular damage. Testosterone, on the other…

Autism should not be regarded as a single condition with one underlying cause, according to new research showing clear biological differences between people diagnosed in early childhood and those diagnosed later in life. The international study, published in Nature and based on genetic data from more than 45,000 autistic people in Europe and the US, found that those diagnosed before the age of six tended to have distinctive genetic profiles and early-emerging social and communication difficulties that remained relatively stable over time. By contrast, those diagnosed after the age of 10 were more likely to develop increasing behavioural and social…

Eurozone inflation rose to 2.2% in September, reaching its highest level in five months.Core inflation held steady at 2.3%, showing underlying pressures remain firm despite rising headline figures.Eurostat reported that prices increased 0.1% month-on-month, matching August’s growth rate. Services and Energy Drive Price Growth Services prices increased 3.2% annually, slightly higher than August’s 3.1% rise.Food, alcohol and tobacco prices grew 3.0%, easing from 3.2%, while non-energy industrial goods held steady at 0.8%.Energy costs declined 0.4%, slowing from a 2.0% fall in August.Estonia recorded the highest inflation at 5.2%, followed by Croatia and Slovakia at 4.6% each.Cyprus posted no change, while…

The sunscreen crisis in Australia is intensifying. Authorities have already pulled 18 products from store shelves over safety concerns. Major sunscreens fail protection tests In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several popular sunscreens did not deliver the protection advertised. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but tested at only SPF 4. The company voluntarily recalled it in August. The medicines regulator has since flagged 20 more sunscreens from different brands. All used the same base formula, which performed poorly in testing. SPF results far below claims Preliminary investigations showed the formula rarely exceeded SPF 21. Some…

Researchers in the US have created human eggs from skin cells, a development that could transform IVF treatment. The work at Oregon Health and Science University could help women who are infertile due to age, illness or medical treatment, as well as same-sex male couples. The process uses somatic cell nuclear transfer, first applied in the cloning of Dolly the sheep. Scientists inserted nuclei from skin cells into donor eggs with their own nuclei removed, then fertilised them with sperm. To reduce the chromosome count from 46 to the 23 normally present in eggs, the team used a compound called…

Newly Recognized Type 5 Diabetes Scientists have identified a previously underdiagnosed form of diabetes, referred to as Type 5, which primarily affects adolescents and young adults in low- and middle-income countries. Unlike more common forms, this variant is associated with malnutrition and presents unique clinical features, making diagnosis more challenging for healthcare providers. Distinct Symptoms and Diagnostic Challenges Patients with Type 5 diabetes often show symptoms similar to Type 1 diabetes but lack the usual autoimmune markers. Traditional tests may not detect the condition, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Researchers emphasize the importance of recognizing these differences to provide…

Zhimin Qian, 47, deceived more than 128,000 victims in China. She converted the stolen funds into Bitcoin between 2014 and 2017. Police confirmed she orchestrated the fraud, storing the assets in cryptocurrency. Criminal Activities Reach the UK Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, admitted guilt at Southwark Crown Court in London. She illegally obtained and held cryptocurrency worth billions. Her guilty plea followed a seven-year global money-laundering investigation led by the Metropolitan Police. She escaped China with false documents and entered the UK in 2018. Authorities stated she attempted to clean the illegal funds by buying property. Police seized 61,000…

Donald Trump renewed his warning to impose a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States. He said foreign countries had “stolen” America’s film industry. On Monday, he claimed California suffered most and the tariff would “solve this long-time, never-ending problem.” In May, Trump announced plans to meet Hollywood executives and begin the levy. He warned that the American film industry was dying “a very fast death.” His statement followed a wave of new tariffs last week, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports and 50% tariffs on kitchen and bathroom cabinets. California hit hardest…

NDM-CRE Cases Surge NationwideThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified a sharp increase in infections caused by New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE) across the United States. From 2019 to 2023, the number of reported cases climbed by more than 460%. These infections, which can affect the bloodstream, lungs, urinary tract, and wounds, are highly resistant to standard treatments and can be fatal. Detection and Treatment Remain DifficultNDM-CRE infections are particularly challenging to detect due to limited testing in laboratories, delaying diagnosis and treatment. The bacteria’s resistance to powerful antibiotics makes managing infections complex, increasing the risk…