The FDA's vaccine advisory committee unanimously recommended Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine, mFlusiva, for adults 50 and over. This marks a significant step, potentially being the first vaccine approved under the second Trump administration despite past vaccine criticism from President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has enlisted three prominent economic advisors, including former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane, to bolster his fiscal credibility. This move precedes a potential return to Parliament via the Makerfield by-election and a possible challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership.
US health advisers are reviewing Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine, mFlusiva, for individuals 50 and older. The vaccine, similar to those used for COVID-19, showed a 27% reduction in flu cases in a study. The FDA is assessing its safety and efficacy, with a decision expected before the winter flu season.
Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson's family investment trust holds undisclosed shares in Gondwana Carbon, a climate advisory firm involved in carbon credit trading. ASIC records show the trust held directorship until May 2023, and shares in another firm, Spektrum Holdings, were also not disclosed.
The Korea Exchange KOSDAQ Market Division announced the formation of the 'KOSDAQ Segment Advisory Group' and its first meeting. The group aims to divide KOSDAQ into 'Premium' and 'Standard' segments with a promotion/demotion system, comprising experts from venture companies, venture capital, investment, and academia.
Belgium and Egypt drew their opening World Cup match in Seattle, with temperatures reaching 30C. Egypt took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 20th minute, but Romelu Lukaku equalized for Belgium in the 66th minute. Both teams showed quality and a willingness to compete.
Belgium and Egypt drew their World Cup opener 1-1 in Seattle. Egypt took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 20th minute, with Romelu Lukaku equalizing for Belgium in the 66th minute. The match was played under intense heat, necessitating cooling breaks.
A three-year-old boy swallowed metal wires from a cake topper, leading to a hospital visit. Following the incident, India's food regulator FSSAI has ordered an immediate halt to the use of metallic pins and wires in food products and packaging.
An ozone advisory issued for eight cities and counties in northern Gyeonggi Province was lifted at 9 PM on the 13th, according to the Korea Environment Corporation under the Ministry of Environment. The average ozone concentration in the affected areas was 0.1094 ppm at the time of lifting.
An ozone advisory has been issued for Hapcheon, Gyeongnam, effective 6 PM on the 13th, with average ozone concentration at 0.1206 ppm. The advisory for Sancheong has been lifted.
An ozone advisory for 11 cities in central Gyeonggi Province, including Suwon and Ansan, was lifted at 6 PM on the 13th. The average ozone concentration in the affected areas was 0.1167 ppm. Advisories remain in effect for northern and eastern regions.
An ozone advisory has been issued for Sancheong, South Gyeongsang Province, effective 4 PM on the 13th, with average ozone concentration at 0.1308 ppm. Jinju also has an active advisory. Vulnerable groups are advised to limit outdoor activities.
An ozone advisory was issued for Jinju, Gyeongnam, on the afternoon of the 13th, with the average ozone concentration at 0.1290ppm. Vulnerable groups are advised to limit outdoor activities.
An ozone advisory was issued for Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, at 3 PM on the 13th, with the average ozone concentration at 0.1251 ppm. Vulnerable groups are advised to limit outdoor activities.
An ozone advisory has been issued for eight cities and counties in northern Gyeonggi Province, including Goyang, Uijeongbu, and Paju, as of 1 PM on the 13th. The average ozone concentration in the affected areas is currently 0.1225 ppm.
An ozone advisory has been issued for Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, effective noon on the 13th, with an average ozone concentration of 0.1667ppm. Yeosu is also under an ozone advisory. Vulnerable groups are advised to limit outdoor activities.
Coinbase's quantum advisory council advises blockchain developers to prepare for a post-quantum future, addressing the risk of quantum computers breaking current blockchain cryptography, potentially affecting millions of vulnerable coins.
Hong Kong's heritage advisers have endorsed designating the nearly 180-year-old Hung Shing Temple and the city's only mosque, located inside Stanley Prison, as statutory monuments. The Antiquities Advisory Board proposed the upgrade to the highest tier of legal heritage protection, with most members agreeing the sites reflect the historical presence of minority groups.
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en's municipal advisory group is under fire after a retired associate professor with a history of drunk driving was revealed to be a member. Another professor on the list is reportedly linked to sexual harassment allegations. Ko's campaign stated the drunk driver has been removed and defended the inclusion of the other professor as based on professional expertise, dismissing the allegations as rumors.
Current and former SpaceX employees, managing over $1B in post-IPO wealth, have partnered with Choreo to create a new, low-fee wealth management option. The group aims to leverage their collective financial scale for better terms, potentially undercutting industry standards and freeing up more funds for philanthropy.
A brief ground stop was issued and then lifted at SFO due to safety concerns over closely spaced parallel runways, following new FAA restrictions reducing hourly landings from 54 to 36 to mitigate risks.
Chinese intelligence agents are reportedly using job search and recruitment platforms like LinkedIn to pose as recruiters for fake companies and lure Western workers into sharing sensitive information, according to a joint advisory from the FBI, MI5, and governments of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Password manager Dashlane reported a breach where attackers obtained 20 encrypted user vaults after a brute-force attack on 2FA. Users and experts question the attack's mechanics, citing unusual 2FA code validity and lack of information on how the initial password was compromised. Dashlane claims vaults remain secure without the master password.
Dashlane's security advisory about attackers obtaining encrypted user vaults has raised concerns due to a lack of clarity on the attack's mechanics, particularly how two-factor authentication was bypassed and how initial account access was gained.
