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Today ChatGPT read 1080 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 3 articles with a significance score over 6.

[6.5] New Android security flaw lets hackers seize control of apps — Tom's Guide

Microsoft warns of Android malware "Dirty Stream," exploiting a critical security flaw affecting popular apps with billions of installs. Hackers can manipulate the ContentProvider system to execute unauthorized code, steal data, and hijack apps. Vulnerable apps like Xiaomi File Manager (1B+ installs) and WPS Office (500M+ installs) have been patched.

[6.3] Quantum computing breakthroughs draw investment back to sector — Financial Times [$]

Australia and Queensland commit A$940mn to build a full-scale quantum computer by US start-up PSI Quantum near Brisbane. Recent advances in error correction promise a path to practical quantum computing by 2029. IBM aims to demonstrate a fault-tolerant quantum computer by then. Progress in error correction and hardware scaling indicates a shift from a science to an engineering problem.

[6.0] Boeing aims to redeem reputation with Starliner crew capsule launch — The Guardian

On May 6, 2024, Boeing aims to redeem its reputation with the first crewed launch of Starliner from Florida. Despite previous setbacks including technical issues and a failed test in 2019, Boeing has prepared with nearly 450 suppliers and hundreds of employees. If successful, the flight could lead to six further astronaut flights for NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

Highly covered news with significance over 5.5:

[5.7] Brazil: 37 killed and dozens missing in worst floods in 80 years (The Guardian + 8)

Let’s do an experiment today. Here’s everything that usually doesn’t appear in the newsletter due to low rating. Do you prefer similar stories to be included or excluded in the future?

Highly covered news with significance over 5.0:

[5.3] SpaceX unveils high-tech EVA suit for spacewalks (Hindustan Times + 4)

[5.2] Xi Jinping visits Europe to avert trade war tensions (Financial Times + 5)

[5.1] Boeing faces whistleblower deaths, financial loss, CEO resignation (Hindustan Times + 4)

[5.1] Germany condemns Russia for cyber attack on Scholz's party (Financial Times + 3)

[5.0] Russia plans drills with tactical nuclear weapons amid tensions with West (The New York Times + 3)

[5.0] Congo faces largest mpox outbreak with new, more transmissible form (PBS NewsHour + 6)

[5.0] Houston braces for worsening flooding due to heavy rains (The Associated Press + 7)

[5.0] New Covid variant 'FLiRT' capable of evading the immune system (Zee Business + 7)

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