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The ‘First True Neural Implant’ Is Taking a Big Step Forward
A new chapter is unfolding for one of the most widely used neural prostheses. The first commercially available fully internal cochlear implant marks a transition from traditional behind-the-ear (BTE) devices — which transfer sound from an external microphone and processor to an internal receiver — to full implants with the processor, microphone, and battery all under the skin. It’s a major advance for patients who are deaf — and for the wider neurotechnology space.
Houthi advance in Yemen brings fresh Saudi, US, global quagmire
Publishing note: I hope everyone's doing well. I'm back with a pretty deep look at ongoing developments in Yemen and the Red Sea. Thank you for your continued support of Conflict Journal. Houthi rebels in Yemen launched its first major sweeping ground offensive in four years, taking control of land held by the internationally recognized government and seizing a maritime strait pivotal for global trade.
The “Heated Rivalry” Paradox
Society / June 26, 2026 The “Heated Rivalry” Paradox What does it mean that TV’s biggest hit is a mega-steamy gay romance at the same time as anti-queer hatred rages out of control? Ad Policy The rivalry…it’s so heated! (YouTube) This has been the year of Heated Rivalry. Heated Rivalry marked a milestone for queer representation, inspiring NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to binge the series, as well as current players to come out publicly.
The "Heated Rivalry" Paradox
Now A big day for France, Spain, and Cape Verde. The 2026 World Cup is almost ready for the knockout stages, with the last few days of groups games to play. And the big boys are out in full force today, with both France and Spain — two favorites to win the whole tournament — back in action. Today, June …
Why Good Hospital Ventilation Can’t Always Stop Infection
What if “good ventilation” doesn’t mean what you think it does? A new study of COVID outbreaks at a Sydney hospital found viral particles lingering in nearly 40% of air samples — even in areas with robust ventilation systems, such as the emergency department and ICU. Researchers also detected particles in waiting rooms, wards, and staff spaces — including break rooms, where masks come off, and corridors outside ICU rooms, where airflow may be weaker — highlighting how easily aerosols can spread.
The Real-World Limits of Shared Vaccine Decisions
“Talk to your doctor.” We hear that advice a lot. But what if you don’t have a doctor to talk to, or the guidance you’ve been given isn’t clear? Shared clinical decision-making is framed as empowering to patients, but some clinicians argue it assumes access, time, money, and consistent medical advice — conditions that aren’t always met in the real world. “It puts the onus on the patient and the family, and it can set them up for failure,” said Zaid Fadul, MD, a pediatrician in Scottsdale, Arizona.
For Kids, COVID Infection Is Riskier Than the Vaccine
Dec. 3, 2025 – With many parents still navigating new COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children – and with most pediatric infections remaining mild – it can be hard to know what to do. But a growing body of research points to the same conclusion: COVID infection poses greater and longer-lasting health risks than vaccination does.
Robert Kennedy Jr claims he is 'not anti-vaccine'
Robert F Kennedy Jr, the nominee for US secretary of health and human services, arrives for a Senate finance committee confirmation hearing. Bloomberg
Trump White House releases Biden hold on 2,000-pound bombs for Israel, reports say
An aerial photograph shows destruction caused by Israel's air and ground offensive, in Rafah, Gaza, on January 24. AP Trump White House releases Biden hold on 2,000-pound bombs for Israel, reports say Former US president halted shipment of heavy bombs over concerns of impact on Gaza civilians in Rafah
Judge blocks Trump's 'blatantly unconstitutional' order to end birthright citizenship in the US
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily halted President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the US, slamming the directive as being “blatantly unconstitutional”. Mr Trump on inauguration day signed an order denying citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants, or born to mothers who were in the US legally but temporarily. It was due to come into force as early as February 19.
Trump tells Putin: ‘Time to make a deal’ on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump raised the stakes for Russia's President Vladimir Putin to end the conflict with Ukraine. AFP US President misses own deadline to end war before entering office and threatens to impose further sanctions on Moscow
Trump orders inauguration be held indoors due to freezing temperatures
Workers prepare for the presidential inauguration parade in Washington, which will now take place indoors. Bloomberg
Special counsel Jack Smith suggests Donald Trump would have been convicted in 2020 election case
Special counsel Jack Smith suggests Donald Trump would have been convicted in 2020 election case
LA fires: Biden ‘deeply saddened’ as death toll rises to 24
A firefighter in the Palisades area. The fire is one of several simultaneous blazes that have spread across Los Angeles County. Reuters
LA fires: Biden ‘deeply saddened as death toll rises to 24
Collin Brown of SoCalGas helps extinguish flames from the Palisades fire along Pacific Coast Highway at Malibu. Reuters A firefighter in the Palisades area. The fire is one of several simultaneous blazes that have spread across Los Angeles County. Reuters A helicopter drops water on hotspots in the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California. Bloomberg A search team works at a home destroyed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena.
Donald Trump given unconditional discharge in New York hush-money case
Donald Trump was given an "unconditional discharge" in the sentencing for his New York hush-money conviction, and will enter the White House formally recognised as a convicted felon — a first in the US. An "unconditional discharge" in New York state law allows for a convicted person to be let go “without imprisonment, fine or probation supervision" in cases where "no proper purpose would be served by imposing any condition upon the defendant’s release".
Supreme Court denies Trump bid to stay sentencing in New York criminal case
US president-elect Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide payments sent to people with scandalous stories. Bloomberg
Trump to 'reverse' Biden offshore drilling protection
US president-elect Donald Trump after speaking at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 7. Reuters US president-elect Donald Trump after speaking at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 7. Reuters Trump to 'reverse' Biden offshore drilling protection Republican president-elect says he will allow oil and gas exploration 'immediately' after inauguration but move probably requires congressional action
Trump Middle East envoy 'hopeful' for Gaza hostage release by January 20
Steve Witkoff speaks alongside US president-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Reuters President-elect says 'all hell will break out' in region if hostages are not released
US records first bird flu death in latest outbreak
A patient in a Louisiana hospital has become the first H5N1-related human fatality in the latest US bird flu outbreak, authorities said on Monday. The person was reported by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in mid-December as the “first instance of severe illness linked” to avian flu in the US. The Louisiana Department of Health said the patient was over 65 years old and had underlying medical conditions.
US records first death to the bird flu in current outbreak
A patient in a Louisiana hospital became the first H5N1-related human death in the US bird flu outbreak, authorities said on Monday. The person was reported by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in mid-December as the “first instance of severe illness linked” to avian flu in the US. The Louisiana Department of Health said the patient was over 65 years old and had underlying medical conditions.
FBI tells of 'numerous' bomb threats against Trump nominees
US national law enforcement on Wednesday confirmed that president-elect Donald Trump's choices for his new cabinet and administration faced threats this week. “The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners,” the FBI said in a statement. Swatting is when a false emergency call results in a heavily armed police response at a person's home.
Special counsel asks to drop Trump election interference and classified document cases
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What does Robert F Kennedy, Jr's appointment to Trump's cabinet mean for future pandemics?
Robert F Kennedy, Jr, was nominated to be president-elect Donald Trump's health secretary. AP Robert F Kennedy, Jr, was nominated to be president-elect Donald Trump's health secretary. AP What does Robert F Kennedy, Jr's appointment to Trump's cabinet mean for future pandemics? With the height of Covid a few years in the past and new health threats spreading, his nomination concerns some The inside scoop from The National’s Washington bureau By signing up, I agree to The National's privacy policy
What happens to Donald Trump's court cases after his election win?
Donald Trump appears in a police booking mugshot released by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Atlanta, Georgia. Reuters Donald Trump appears in a police booking mugshot released by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Atlanta, Georgia. Reuters What happens to Donald Trump's court cases after his election win? He is the first convicted felon to be elected to the presidency
Donald Trump seals White House comeback with 2024 US election win
Donald Trump and his wife Melania enjoy an election night event in West Palm Beach, Florida early on Wednesday. AFP
Donald Trump claims 'magnificent victory' in 2024 US election
Swing states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia fall to Republicans as party wins Senate majority
Trump in the lead in US election as Harris campaign pins hopes on 'blue wall' states
Trump in the lead in US election as Harris campaign pins hopes on 'blue wall' states Millions of voters went to polling stations across the country on election day, some waiting in long queues while others went quickly through
US election: Trump takes early lead in electoral count, with battleground states still up for grabs
US election: Trump takes early lead in electoral count, with battleground states still up for grabs Millions of voters went to polling stations across the country on election day, some waiting in long queues while others went quickly through
Trump visits Arab-American community in Dearborn, Michigan
Republican is trying to garner the support of the influential community in the swing state
Middle East at 'most dangerous juncture', UN official says
The UN Security Council meets to discuss the situation in the Middle East. AP
Iran and Israel trade threats at UN after weekend strikes
US tells Security Council it 'should be the end of the direct exchange of fire between Israel and Iran'
Trump holds campaign rally in New York at Madison Square Garden
Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters stand near Madison Square Garden before a political rally with Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump in New York. EPA Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters stand near Madison Square Garden before a political rally with Republican presidential candidate and former US president Donald Trump in New York.
Harris calls Trump ‘fascist’, as ex-chief of staff John Kelly claims former president praised Hitler
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Naval Observatory in Washington. AFP Harris calls Trump ‘fascist’, as ex-chief of staff John Kelly claims former president praised Hitler Concerns over future of democracy grow after former Trump chief of staff John Kelly claims Republican former president said 'Hitler did some good things'
Harris warns of fascist threat from Trump after claimed Hitler comments
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Naval Observatory in Washington. AFP US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Naval Observatory in Washington. AFP Harris warns of fascist threat from Trump after claimed Hitler comments Concerns over future of democracy grow after former Trump chief of staff John Kelly claims Republican former president said 'Hitler did some good things'
US charges IRGC official over plot to kill Iranian-American activist
Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad says she has moved between safe houses 21 times. Reuters Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad says she has moved between safe houses 21 times. Reuters US charges IRGC official over plot to kill Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad, believed to be victim of plot, says today is 'another beautiful day'
Trump claims 'even Iran' would have joined Israeli normalisation if he stayed in office
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said: 'We would have had 12 to 15 countries within ... a year'. AFP Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said: 'We would have had 12 to 15 countries within ... a year'. AFP Trump claims 'even Iran' would have joined Israeli normalisation if he stayed in office Republican presidential candidate says he will bring peace to the Middle East if elected
Israel-Gaza war death toll exceeds 120,000 if indirect causes are included, study finds
Pro-Palestine protesters hold a rally outside the White House in Washington on June 8. Bloomberg Pro-Palestine protesters hold a rally outside the White House in Washington on June 8. Bloomberg Israel-Gaza war death toll exceeds 120,000 if indirect causes are included, study finds Brown University says US has spent $22.76bn on military aid to Israel for war in Gaza and Middle East The must read newsletter for the region By signing up, I agree to The National's privacy policy
Israel-Hamas war death toll exceeds 120,000 if indirect causes are included, study finds
Protesters at a pro-Palestinian rally in front of the White House in Washington on June 8. Bloomberg Protesters at a pro-Palestinian rally in front of the White House in Washington on June 8. Bloomberg Israel-Hamas war death toll exceeds 120,000 if indirect causes are included, study finds Brown University says US has spent $22.76bn on military aid to Israel for war in Gaza and Middle East
US doctors who served in Gaza treated 'children shot in head every day'
Injured children are carried into Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on October 2. Ramadan Abed / Reuters Injured children are carried into Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on October 2. Ramadan Abed / Reuters US doctors who served in Gaza treated 'children shot in head every day' After witnessing the horrors of the conflict, 99 medics press the Biden administration to stop sending weapons to Israel
Middle East on brink as Israel threatens major retaliation for Iran's missile barrage
Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets following Iran's salvo of ballistic missiles on Tuesday night. Reuters Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets following Iran's salvo of ballistic missiles on Tuesday night. Reuters Middle East on brink as Israel threatens major retaliation for Iran's missile barrage Israel promised revenge after some rockets breached its defences on Tuesday
Middle East on brink as Israel threatens major retaliation for Iran's missile barrage
Iran launched dozens of missiles at Israel on Tuesday, AFP Iran launched dozens of missiles at Israel on Tuesday, AFP Middle East on brink as Israel threatens major retaliation for Iran's missile barrage Israel promised revenge after some rockets breached its defences on Tuesday
New York Mayor Eric Adams indicted in illegal foreign campaign donations probe
New York Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges on Thursday for allegedly accepting illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources, making him the city's first leader to be criminally charged while in office.
Two US agencies warned Blinken of Israel blocking US aid, report says
Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid from the UAE and USAID before arriving on the beach on the Gaza Strip. US Army via AP Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid from the UAE and USAID before arriving on the beach on the Gaza Strip. US Army via AP Two US agencies warned Blinken of Israel blocking US aid, report says ProPublica documents show government assessments shared with Secretary of State before he rejected them
US announces new Iran sanctions over 'human rights abuses'
The US on Wednesday imposed new sanctions against 12 people involved with “violent and coercive tactics” used against Iranians domestically and internationally since the mass protest movement that began in 2022. “Today’s actions target members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, officials of Iran’s Prisons Organisation and those responsible for lethal operations overseas,” US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement.
How a US doctor used an award from the UAE to make major strides in paediatric eye care
A child receives prescription glasses on World Sight Day in Texas. This year, a bill was introduced in Congress that called for mandatory eye checks for young children. AP A child receives prescription glasses on World Sight Day in Texas. This year, a bill was introduced in Congress that called for mandatory eye checks for young children.
'From the river to the sea': Pro-Palestine slogan isn't hate speech, Meta board rules
Meta's Oversight Board on Wednesday ruled that the stand-alone pro-Palestinian phrase “from the river to the sea” does not break its rules regarding hate speech. The independent body reviewed three cases in which the slogan was used on Facebook, with board members finding that because the posts did not pair the slogan with calls to attack, harm or exclude Jewish or Israeli communities, the phrase did not violate its content policies.
Pro-Palestine campus protests restart in US as semester begins
Pro-Palestinian supporters hold a picket line outside Columbia University, in New York on September 3. AP Pro-Palestinian supporters hold a picket line outside Columbia University, in New York on September 3. AP Pro-Palestine campus protests restart in US as semester begins US colleges and universities enact changes to curb potential anti-war protests
Pro-Palestinian advocates attempted stronger tone on Gaza for Harris DNC speech
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. AP Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. AP Pro-Palestinian advocates attempted stronger tone on Gaza for Harris DNC speech Democratic nominee's Israel-Gaza war remarks receive mild praise and mixed criticism
Outcry over lack of Palestinian-American voice at DNC
Abbas Alawieh, a Michigan 'uncommitted' delegate, outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22. AP Abbas Alawieh, a Michigan 'uncommitted' delegate, outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22. AP Outcry over lack of Palestinian-American voice at DNC 'Uncommitted' voter movement says it's shocked by Democratic Party and Harris leadership decision not to allocate speaking time at convention
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