Swiss implants help paralyzed patients walk again + 2 more stories

Today ChatGPT read 25895 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 3 articles with a significance score over 5.9.

[6.3] Swiss implants help paralyzed patients walk again — cbsnews.com (+2)

An early clinical trial is showing promising results, enabling paralyzed patients to regain movement in their limbs through brain and spinal implants.

The trial, conducted in Switzerland, utilizes a "digital bridge" that wirelessly connects a patient's brain to a spinal cord stimulator, allowing them to move paralyzed arms or legs by thinking about it. This technology has helped patients, including a former Ironman athlete, take steps again.

Researchers are also seeing nerve regrowth in some patients, even when the system is off, and plan to expand trials to the U.S. in the coming years. The FDA has designated the device as a breakthrough, accelerating its review.

[6.0] U.S. and China agree to slash most tariffs for 90 days — cbc.ca (+419)

The U.S. and China agreed to roll back most recent tariffs and pause their trade war for 90 days to allow further negotiations. Stock markets reacted positively to the news.

The agreement involves a 115 percentage point reduction in tariffs by both countries. The U.S. will reduce its tariff rate on Chinese goods to 30 per cent, while China will lower its rate on U.S. goods to 10 per cent.

The decision follows talks in Geneva and aims to avoid a complete blockage of trade. However, the EU Chamber of Commerce expressed caution due to the limited 90-day suspension period.

[5.9] Iran will send missile launchers to Russia — reuters.com [$] (+6)

Iran is preparing to send Russia launchers for short-range ballistic missiles, potentially escalating the conflict in Ukraine. This follows previous reports of Iran supplying Russia with missiles.

Western security officials and a regional official confirmed the imminent delivery of Fath-360 launchers, which have a 75-mile range. The U.S. previously reported Iran sent missiles to Russia last year, but not the launchers.

The delivery could bolster Russia's attacks and deepen ties with Iran. The move may also complicate U.S. efforts for a ceasefire and nuclear deal with Iran.

Highly covered news with significance over 5.5

[5.8] NATO chief wants members to spend 5% of GDP — lapresse.ca (French) (+5)

[5.8] Data suggests liquid water ocean exists under Mars — theconversation.com (+5)

[5.5] Taiwan tests US-supplied HIMARS, gains ability to strike China — reuters.com [$] (+5)

[5.5] Measles cases surge in Europe, fueled by vaccine hesitancy — dn.se (Swedish) (+12)

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