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[7.5] US ends COVID-19 border restrictions and replaces with new asylum regulation. — Reuters

The US has replaced its COVID-19 border restrictions with a new asylum regulation aimed at deterring illegal crossings from Mexico. Immigration advocates have challenged the new asylum bars, claiming they violate US laws and international agreements. The regulation presumes most migrants are ineligible for asylum if they passed through other nations without first seeking protection elsewhere, or if they failed to use legal pathways for US entry. Thousands of migrants have scrambled to enter the US before the new rule went into effect.

[6.6] Study finds specific COVID-19 vaccine offers long-term protection against Omicron and other variants in monkeys. — News-Medical.Net

Scientists have studied the long-term effects of a specific COVID-19 vaccine on the immune system of rhesus macaques, a type of monkey. Over 1.5 years, they observed that the vaccine provided long-lasting protection against the Omicron variant of the virus. The immune response to the vaccine improved over 12 months, becoming more effective and wide-ranging. The team also found a number of antibodies that were effective at neutralizing the virus, with two being particularly strong against all forms of the virus, including Omicron. This research could help in the development of new vaccines and treatments.

[6.5] WHO declares monkeypox no longer a global health emergency. — Hindustan Times

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is no longer a global health emergency. The disease, which causes a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, and fever, has seen a significant decrease in cases over the past three months. WHO Director praised the rapid response of countries and community organizations in controlling the outbreak, but emphasized that mpox still poses public health challenges requiring a proactive and sustainable response.

[6.5] The impact of AI on different industries: healthcare, education, call centres, agriculture, and military. — The Guardian

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries from healthcare to the military, leading to debates about its positive and negative implications. Some are optimistic, arguing that AI, like past industrial revolutions, will lead to job evolution rather than job loss. However, others express concerns about potential risks such as job replacement and misuse of data.

In healthcare, AI can improve efficiency but may face resistance from patients preferring human care. In education, the worry is that AI could lead to a cheaper, impersonal system, particularly affecting less-privileged students. Call centers might benefit from AI's ability to analyze emotional states, though this could also increase surveillance. In agriculture, AI's impact is limited by current robotic capabilities, but advancements could disrupt logistics. In the military, AI is seen as a future game-changer, with potential for autonomous warfare, yet this raises ethical concerns about human roles and decision-making in conflict situations.

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