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Alzheimer's Test Breakthrough, Putin's Nuclear Threat, and TikTok Security Battle ðŸ§
Jeroen Seghers
July 29, 2024 • Reading Time: 5 minutes
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It’s Monday, and your daily Brief is here with this weekend’s top stories you need to know.
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Today’s top stories
Breakthrough Blood Test for Alzheimer's Boasts 91% Accuracy
Researchers in Philadelphia have developed a highly accurate blood test for Alzheimer's disease, achieving a 91% accuracy rate in a study with over 1,200 patients. This breakthrough could slash diagnosis times from nearly six years to as little as six months, potentially revolutionizing early treatment and care.
Yahoo News + 6 • Science • Health
In a stark warning, Vladimir Putin announced Russia might resume producing intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the U.S. deploys long-range missiles in Europe by 2026. This response follows the 2019 collapse of the INF Treaty and escalating tensions over missile deployments in Europe, reminiscent of Cold War-era conflicts. |  |
The DOJ warns that TikTok's Chinese ownership poses national security risks, prompting the app, ByteDance, and creators to file lawsuits to block a U.S. law aimed at mitigating these threats. Despite TikTok's $1.5 billion investment in Project Texas to safeguard user data, officials remain skeptical, with oral arguments set for September.
The Guardian + 15 • Tech • US News
Elon Musk shared a deepfake video of VP Kamala Harris on X, raising alarms about AI misinformation in the 2024 election. Despite the original parody label, Musk's retweet lacked context, spotlighting the need for stricter AI regulations.
NYTimes + 9 • AI • US News
In Rio, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized China's unsustainable economic model, warning of its global impact due to excessive industrial capacity. She urged a unified international stance against China's overinvestment in manufacturing, which harms both G7 and emerging markets like Brazil.
Investing +1 • Global Economy
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave in the central Atlantic with a 40% chance of developing into a storm, potentially affecting Florida. Forecasters expect the system to move toward the Lesser and Greater Antilles next week, with conditions becoming more favorable for strengthening.
Yahoo News + 6 • US News
The FDA has warned consumers about high lead levels in El Servidor ground cinnamon, urging a recall of the product sold in New York City. This alert follows previous warnings about lead in various cinnamon brands and other food products, with lead levels in some cases exceeding 5,000 PPM.
Gizmodo + 1 • Health
Lee Kiefer, a 30-year-old medical student from Lexington, Kentucky, clinched her second consecutive Olympic gold in women's individual foil fencing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating teammate Lauren Scruggs 15-6. This victory underscores her growth since Tokyo 2020 and highlights a historic matchup between two American women in the finals.
The Guardian + 4 • 2024 Olympics • US News
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