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A new ultrasound “helmet” may provide a non-invasive alternative to deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treating neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, depression, Alzheimer’s, Tourette syndrome, and chronic pain. The device can target brain regions 1,000 times smaller than standard ultrasound and 30 times smaller than previous deep-brain ultrasound systems. Unlike DBS, which requires implanted electrodes, the helmet delivers mechanical pulses while the patient wears it inside an MRI scanner. In tests on seven volunteers, researchers directed ultrasound waves at the lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN), achieving pinpoint accuracy and producing lasting changes in connected brain regions. Experts say the breakthrough could…

Statement at Eastern Economic Forum On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned that troops from Western countries entering Ukraine amid ongoing hostilities would be treated as legitimate targets.He delivered the warning at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, stressing that Moscow would act against any foreign military presence during active fighting. Response to Allied Security Plans The remarks came shortly after a meeting in Paris where French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 nations had pledged long-term security assistance to Ukraine.These commitments include financial aid, military training programs, and the possible deployment of an international reassurance force after the conflict.Putin…

Jaguar Land Rover has told workers to remain at home until Tuesday as it handles the consequences of a cyber attack. The breach over the weekend forced the automaker to switch off essential IT systems. That move disrupted both production and sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton are closed. Managers warn operations could remain suspended longer as the review continues. disruption to production and sales Car sales have been badly affected, though some transactions still went through, according to people close to the situation. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, shut down systems on Sunday to limit…

An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along a narrow hill road. Rescuers reported its roof and sides were partially crushed. Emergency teams rushed to the scene as locals watched in shock. President Condemns the Accident President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed condolences to the victims and their families. Authorities have not yet determined the exact cause of the crash. Reports indicate the derailment occurred around 6 pm, at the start of the evening rush hour. Glória Funicular Serves City…

Labour’s plan to stop badger culling by 2029 is achievable, but only with a significant boost in testing and vaccination, a new government-commissioned report warns. Sir Charles Godfray, who led the review, said current investment in testing and vaccinating cattle and badgers is insufficient to control bovine tuberculosis (bTB), which costs taxpayers and farmers around £150m a year. More than 210,000 badgers have been culled since 2013. The report highlights that badgers can spread bTB to cattle, but stressed that ending the cull is possible through non-lethal methods, including cattle microchipping and vaccination programs. “Vaccination is a realistic way to…

Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court to protect his tariff program. He wants the justices to overturn a ruling that struck down his sweeping trade duties as illegal. Battle over presidential authority The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It asks the court to quickly decide whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges said the power to set import duties belongs solely to Congress. Billions at risk The case could derail Trump’s trade and foreign policy plans. It may also force the…

The Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) has launched a drive to reintroduce lost species including the large heath butterfly, bog bush cricket, and white-faced darter dragonfly, once common on Lancashire and Greater Manchester’s peat bogs. These insects depend on lowland peatlands, 96% of which have been lost to human activity. LWT has been restoring habitats by rebuilding water systems and replanting specialist vegetation, and is now appealing for £20,000 to complete the project. The trust highlighted the ecological roles of these species: the butterfly pollinates plants, the cricket breaks down plant matter and feeds birds, and the dragonfly controls smaller insect…

Villagers in Dupnitsa reported seeing a black panther, prompting police investigations and social media jokes. A local resident filmed an animal he believed could be a dangerous feline. Mayor Desislav Nachov visited the filming location with police to assess the scene. Authorities questioned the man who recorded the footage showing a large dark animal moving through tall grass. Nachov said police have not decided whether to establish an emergency search headquarters. The witness described the animal as resembling a large dog. Dupnitsa lies about 66 kilometres south of Sofia and near the Serbian border, more than 430 kilometres west of…

The US government’s antitrust case against Google has drawn attention worldwide. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech faced such pressure. One year after Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, he announced remedies that some critics call weak, while others believe could still influence the market. Chrome and Android remain untouched During the remedies phase, many expected a dramatic breakup. Judge Mehta rejected demands to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also sought oversight of Android to prevent Google from reinforcing its control over search and advertising. Both platforms survived intact.…

Trump calls strike a message to drug traffickers President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that US military forces carried out a strike on a vessel reportedly linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, resulting in 11 deaths. The operation took place in international waters in the southern Caribbean, according to officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ship had departed from Venezuela and described the strike as a move to disrupt the cartel’s trafficking network in the region. Trump defends the operation On Truth Social, Trump stated: “Under my orders, US forces conducted a precision strike against identified Tren de…