Trump announces 50% tariffs on EU imports + 3 more stories

Today ChatGPT read 27657 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 4 articles with a significance score over 5.9.

[5.9] Trump will impose 50% tariffs on EU imports — ft.com [$] (+141)

Former President Trump announced a 50% tariff on European Union imports, effective June 1, 2025, citing stalled trade negotiations.

Trump's announcement, made on Truth Social, accused the EU of unfair trade practices. The US had previously imposed a 20% tariff on most EU goods, which was temporarily reduced.

Following the announcement, European stocks declined, and US stock futures indicated a lower market open.

[5.9] Scientists treat malaria in mosquitoes, not kill them — bbc.com (+5)

US researchers have developed a new method to combat malaria by treating mosquitoes with anti-malaria drugs, potentially stopping disease transmission.

The scientists found that drugs absorbed through mosquito legs can eliminate malaria parasites within the insects, a departure from current insecticide-based approaches. This method, tested with a drug-coated material, aims to replace or supplement insecticide-treated bed nets.

This new approach, detailed in Nature, could offer a long-lasting and potentially cheaper alternative to insecticides, with field trials planned in Ethiopia to assess real-world effectiveness.

[5.9] Fires destroyed world's forests at record rate in 2024 — theguardian.com (+10)

Global forest destruction reached a record high in 2024, primarily due to a surge in fires exacerbated by rising global temperatures.

Fires, fueled by global heating, surpassed farming and logging as the leading cause of tropical forest destruction. Brazil experienced the most significant loss.

Experts warn that this trend could trigger a dangerous cycle, intensifying climate change and leading to more extreme fires.

[7.5] Scientists create targeted gene delivery for the brain — nih.gov (+3)

NIH-funded scientists have developed new gene delivery systems for the brain and spinal cord. This advance could lead to targeted therapies for neurological disorders.

The systems can accurately reach different neural cell types in the brain and spinal cord, a major step toward precise gene therapy. Current treatments primarily address symptoms, while this new approach could control errant brain activity directly.

The new tools use viruses to deliver DNA and have been validated in living systems. The toolkit includes delivery systems for key brain cell types and AI programs to identify genetic "light switches."

Highly covered news with significance over 5.5

[5.6] Germany stations troops in Lithuania, marking its first foreign military deployment since World War Two — bbc.com (+40)

[5.5] Trump's Golden Dome plan could launch new era of weapons in space — economictimes.indiatimes.com (+71)

[5.6] US Senate blocks California's gas car sales ban — apnews.com (+39)

[5.5] UK will return Chagos Islands to Mauritius — rte.ie (+64)

[5.6] Italy court recognizes both mothers in same-sex IVF couples — cbc.ca (+15)

[5.6] Iran's parliament approves a 20-year strategic partnership with Russia — thestar.com.my (+6)

[5.6] JWST detects most distant galaxy yet, formed 280M years after Big Bang — sciencealert.com (+5)

[5.5] England to launch world-first gonorrhoea vaccination program — medscape.com (+5)

[5.5] Evolving bacteria on Tiangong space station threatens future missions — tribune.com.pk (+8)

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