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Tuesday, 5:23 AM

May 27, 2025

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Car Rams into Celebrating Liverpool Fans

A minivan driven by a 53-year-old man injured over 45 people during Liverpool's Premier League title parade. Among the injured, 27 required hospitalization, including two in serious condition and four children.

The incident occurred shortly after the team bus passed, sparking panic among the crowd. Firefighters had to lift the minivan to rescue four individuals trapped underneath.

The driver was arrested, and police confirmed the incident is not terrorism-related. Prime Minister Keir Starmer offered condolences, noting the bravery of first responders.

The parade celebrated Liverpool’s 20th title, intended to uplift spirits after COVID-19 restrictions impacted previous celebrations.

Sources: Reuters, AP News, Bloomberg, Dw, France24

Western Allies Lift Restrictions on Strikes Inside Russia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Western allies, including the US, Germany, France, and Britain, have lifted all range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine.

Ukraine can now target military positions deep inside Russia, a shift from prior limitations restricting strikes near Kharkiv. Merz aims to fully support Ukraine’s defense, emphasizing the decision will significantly impact the conflict's dynamics.

President Trump is evaluating new sanctions against Russia. His stance on Putin has shifted, acknowledging a lack of serious negotiation efforts.

Sources: Bloomberg, Euractiv, Lemonde, EuroNews, FinancialTimes

China’s Industrial Profits Surge

China's industrial profits rose 3% year-on-year in April, up from 2.6% in March. For January-April, profits increased 1.4%, compared to 0.8% in Q1.

High-tech manufacturing saw a 9% profit growth, while household appliances exceeded 15%, aided by a trade-in program. State-owned enterprises faced a 4.4% profit decline.

Despite U.S. tariffs at 145%, industrial output grew 6.1% in April. Mining profits fell 26.8%, while manufacturing and utilities reported gains of 8.6% and 4.4%.

The automotive sector struggled with a 5.1% profit drop amid price competition.

Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC, Investing, Reuters, WallStreetJournal.

Builder.AI’s Fall

US prosecutors increased scrutiny of Builder.ai, an AI startup, after its insolvency filing.

They demanded financial statements amid concerns over inflated sales figures, initially projected at $220 million for 2024 but revised to $55 million after an internal audit.

Previous sales for 2023 were overstated from $180 million to around $45 million. Key lenders seized $37 million due to default, leading to the company's collapse. CEO Sachin Dev Duggal was removed after discrepancies surfaced during funding requests.

An investigation is ongoing regarding reseller activities in the Middle East, highlighting concerns about misleading financial practices in the AI sector, which faces a 92% failure rate.

Sources: Bloomberg, Kr-Asia, Techinasia, Sillicon.

The Weighty Impact of Cysteine Deficiency

Researchers found that removing cysteine from the diets of genetically modified mice led to a 30% weight loss in one week.

This deficiency disrupts energy metabolism by lowering coenzyme A levels, prompting the body to utilize fat reserves for energy. Additionally, cysteine deficiency triggered stress responses that increased GDF15, a hormone linked to decreased appetite.

Although the study offers insights for potential obesity treatments, researchers warn against complete cysteine deprivation in humans due to health risks, including weakening the immune system.

Sources: Nature, Newatlas, SciTechDaily

New Material Harvests Water from Air

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania discovered a new class of nanostructured materials that can efficiently harvest water from air without external energy.

This material uses capillary condensation to collect water vapor in small pores, even at low humidity. Unlike traditional methods, it combines hydrophilic and hydrophobic components to produce stable droplets from within.

Increasing the material's thickness enhances water collection, with droplets remaining stable longer than expected. Potential applications include passive water harvesting devices and cooling systems for electronics.

The team aims to optimize the material's composition and explore further uses, addressing global water scarcity challenges effectively.

Sources: Phys, Sustainability-Times.

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