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The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to restrict China's semiconductor industry, building on measures initiated under President Biden. Recent meetings between U.S. officials and counterparts in Japan and the Netherlands aim to prevent engineers from firms like Tokyo Electron and ASML from maintaining chip-making equipment in China. The administration seeks to align allies with U.S. restrictions on companies such as Lam Research and KLA Corp. Additionally, Trump officials are considering tighter export controls on Nvidia chips and discussing sanctions on specific Chinese firms, including Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC). While the new administration is keen to adopt a more aggressive stance, it remains uncertain if allies will respond favorably. The discussions could take months to yield new regulations, as Trump finalizes appointments in key agencies. The overarching goal is to hinder China's technological advancement, particularly in AI and military capabilities. 
Published: Feb 25 2025, 12 pmeznews.inBitcoin and ether plunged to multi-month lows on Tuesday amid a broader market sell-off, exacerbated by the recent $1.5 billion hack of ether from the crypto exchange Bybit. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell by as much as 6%, reaching $88,245, marking its first drop below $90,000 since mid-January and its lowest level since November. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, experienced an even steeper decline, plummeting up to 11% to $2,333, its lowest price since October. The downturn reflects ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market as investors grapple with the implications of significant security breaches and market sentiment.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 2 pmeznews.inA 40-year-old Colombian man was arrested at Rafael Nunez International Airport in Cartagena while attempting to smuggle over 220 grams of cocaine hidden in a hair wig. The individual, from Pereira, was scheduled to fly to Amsterdam when anti-narcotics officers detected the suspicious wig during a security scan. The cocaine, valued at approximately $10,450, was intended to be divided into more than 400 doses. Footage from the authorities shows the wig being cut open to reveal the concealed drugs. This incident highlights a troubling trend, as Colombia continues to be the world's largest cocaine exporter, with a significant increase in coca leaf cultivation and cocaine production reported in 2023. According to a UN report, coca cultivation rose by 10% from the previous year, while cocaine production surged by 53%, marking the highest levels since monitoring began in 2001.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 2 pmeznews.inElon Musk has given US federal workers "another chance" to justify their roles after an initial deadline passed, with many agencies advising staff to disregard his request. Musk's demand, communicated via email, sought a list of recent accomplishments from over two million federal employees, emphasizing accountability in government roles. The request has sparked confusion, as some agencies, including the Defense Department and the FBI, instructed employees to pause responses, citing cybersecurity concerns. Trump defended Musk's initiative, suggesting it would reveal inefficiencies within the workforce. However, unions and some lawmakers have expressed strong opposition, warning against potential unlawful terminations and urging a more compassionate approach. Amidst growing backlash, a federal judge has ruled against sharing sensitive information with Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, highlighting the ongoing legal and political challenges facing his cost-cutting efforts.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 2 pmeznews.inJulianne Moore's children's book, _Freckleface Strawberry_, is set for reprinting following a surge in interest after it was removed from schools serving US military families during the Trump administration. The Oscar-winning actress expressed her "great shock" on Instagram after learning that her 2007 book, which encourages children to embrace their differences, was banned as part of a Pentagon review targeting materials related to "gender ideology or discriminatory equity ideology." The controversy reflects broader concerns over educational censorship, with over 10,000 book bans reported in US public schools during the 2023-2024 academic year, particularly affecting titles on race and gender. While supporters of the bans argue they protect children from political indoctrination, critics decry them as attacks on free expression. In response, major publishers have initiated legal action against book bans, challenging laws that restrict minors' access to certain materials.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 2 pmeznews.inA pilot suffering from a severe spider allergy was bitten by a hidden tarantula mid-flight on an Iberia Airbus A320 traveling from Dusseldorf to Madrid, causing significant delays as the aircraft was fumigated upon landing. The incident occurred on Friday when crew members administered Urbason, a corticosteroid, to manage the pilot's allergic reaction. Fortunately, the plane landed safely, and all passengers disembarked without incident. Specialist teams at Madrid Airport worked to eliminate the arachnid, which is believed to have entered the aircraft via luggage from a previous flight from Casablanca, Morocco. While it remains unclear if the pilot required further medical attention, Iberia confirmed he is in good health. The fumigation process delayed the next flight to Vigo by approximately three hours, leading to passengers inspecting their seats for any remaining spiders. The subsequent flight landed safely around midnight without any further sightings.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 3 pmeznews.inA 30-year-old woman in New England faced a rapid onset of neurological symptoms, beginning with a burning sensation in her feet that escalated to her arms within days, leaving doctors baffled despite multiple hospital visits. Initially treated for severe headaches and elevated immune cell counts, her condition deteriorated to confusion before being diagnosed with a rare parasitic infection, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, or rat lungworm, after a spinal tap revealed high eosinophil levels. The woman had recently traveled to Thailand, Japan, and Hawaii, where she may have ingested contaminated food. Experts, including Robert Cowie, criticized the delayed diagnosis, highlighting a broader lack of awareness about rat lungworm disease among healthcare professionals, which can lead to severe complications if not treated promptly. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to excruciating pain, with some patients likening it to the worst agony imaginable.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 1 pmeznews.inA recent analysis suggests that authoritarian leadership styles are gaining traction, exemplified by figures like Russian President Vladimir Putin, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and tech mogul Elon Musk, who govern with unilateral authority reminiscent of monarchs. While some may label these leaders as "authentic" for their straightforwardness, their actions often provoke significant backlash. Research has evolved to redefine authentic leadership as a process of "signalling," where leaders communicate their values through their behaviours and decisions. High-profile cases illustrate the complexities of this concept; for instance, Trump’s executive orders often reflect personal biases rather than ethical considerations, while Musk's abrupt directives raise questions about moral transparency. As digital scrutiny intensifies, understanding these leadership signals becomes crucial for employees and voters alike, highlighting the ongoing tension between personal authenticity and the demands of leadership in a politically charged environment.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 1 pmeznews.inUS Senator Tina Smith has criticized billionaire Elon Musk after he requested federal employees to report their weekly accomplishments, asserting her allegiance lies with the workers, not "billionaire a****le bosses." In a pointed response on Twitter, Smith declared, “I hate to break it to you but you aren’t my boss. I answer to the people of Minnesota,” adding that her recent efforts focused on opposing tax breaks for billionaires, funded by cuts to healthcare for mothers and children. Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), had sent an email to federal workers asking for their achievements in five bullet points, a move that followed praise from former President Donald Trump, who urged Musk to be "more aggressive" in his role. This comes amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to cut federal spending, including buyout offers to over 2 million employees and the dismissal of 17 inspectors general.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 1 pmeznews.inIn a groundbreaking study published in PNAS, a team of Chinese and American scientists, led by Jianhui Li from Guangzhou University, has unveiled evidence suggesting the existence of an ancient Martian ocean. Utilizing data from China's Zhurong rover, which operated on Mars from 2021 to 2022, researchers identified beach deposits near Utopia Planitia, a vast impact basin. This discovery adds to the growing body of evidence that water has significantly influenced Mars' geological history, with indications of water presence dating back 4.5 billion years. The Zhurong rover's findings, including sedimentary rock formations resembling coastal deposits, challenge previous assumptions about Mars' climatic history, suggesting that habitable environments may have persisted longer than previously thought, potentially into the Late Hesperian period. As investigations continue, scientists are keen to explore the implications of these findings for the possibility of past life on the red planet.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 1 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump has called for the revival of the Keystone XL Pipeline project, which was halted by his successor, Joe Biden, on his first day in office in January 2021 due to environmental concerns. The pipeline, first proposed in 2008, has faced significant opposition from environmental activists and Indigenous groups, who have organized protests against it in various locations. Trump criticized Biden's administration on his Truth Social platform, urging TC Energy, the Canadian company behind the pipeline, to resume construction immediately. Proponents argue that the project would reduce US dependence on oil from adversarial nations by transporting up to 830,000 barrels of oil per day from Alberta to Nebraska. Although Canadian regulators approved the project in 2010, it was blocked by former President Barack Obama in 2015 before Trump reversed that decision in 2017.
Published: Feb 25 2025, 11 am
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