New hormone found to strengthen bones + 3 more stories

Central banks warn of record global debt; Disaster-hit nations seek immediate climate aid; New hormone strengthens bones; AT&T breach impacts millions of users.

Today ChatGPT read 800 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 4 articles with a significance score over 6.

[6.4] Central banks warn of global sovereign debt surge — Financial Times [$]

UBS surveyed 40 central bank managers, finding 37% concerned about global sovereign debt, up from 14% last year. Global debt hits a record $91.4tn, with debt-to-GDP poised to exceed 100%. Nearly 75% worry about inflation and rising yields. Under a potential Trump presidency, 83% foresee higher US deficits and inflation, driven by promises of tax cuts and high tariffs on imports from China.

[6.2] Disaster-hit nations appeal for climate aid — DAWN.com

Countries hit by climate disasters appeal for immediate aid during the "loss and damage" fund meeting in South Korea. Developing nations argued they cannot wait until the end of 2025 for aid. Nearly 200 nations agreed at COP28 to establish the fund. Wealthy nations pledged $661 million so far, but estimates suggest over $400 billion is needed annually.

[6.1] AT&T data breach exposes 'nearly all' wireless customers — Financial Times [$]

AT&T suffered a cyber security breach in April, affecting call and text data of "nearly all" its tens of millions of wireless customers. Hackers accessed records from May-October 2022 and January 2, 2023. The breach involved both wireless and landline customers. AT&T, with over 100 million wireless subscribers, is collaborating with law enforcement.

[6.2] New "maternal brain hormone" strengthens bones, aids bone growth — Livescience.com

Scientists discovered a new hormone, named "maternal brain hormone" (CCN3), which strengthens bones. Created in the brain, the hormone enhances bone growth in both genders and has shown efficacy in mice, potentially leading to treatments for fractures and osteoporosis.

Highly covered news with significance over 5

[5.8] Microsoft Outlook had a critical zero-click vulnerability
(Infosecurity Magazine + 4)

[5.5] China investigates cooking oil transported in uncleaned fuel tankers
(The Washington Post + 5)

[5.4] Russia recruits sympathizers online for sabotage in Europe
(The Washington Post + 3)

[5.4] Google's dark web monitoring service now free for all users
(Scripps News + 5)

[5.2] La Niña forecasted with potential global weather impacts
(The Washington Post + 3)

[5.1] EU accuses X (formerly Twitter) of deceptive blue checks
(PBS NewsHour + 5)

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