He Helped Discover Ebola 50 Years Ago. He’s Still Worried.

New York Times - Oct 12, 2026

In an interview, Dr. Peter Piot recalled when he first saw the spindly virus under a microscope and reflected on a five-decade career spent fighting two deadly pathogens.

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Beijing moves to steady A-share market after sharp tech sell-off

Oct 12, 2026

Beijing moves to steady A-share market after sharp tech sell-off

China’s top securities regulator has signalled fresh support for the domestic A-share market, convening a symposium over the weekend as authorities sought to shore up sentiment following a sharp sell-off in technology shares driven by concerns over US sanctions. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) brought together executives from listed companies and experts from securities firms and fund managers at a meeting in Beijing on Saturday to “discuss the country’s capital markets and...

China’s CXMT unveils ‘key progress’ on chip structure pursued by Samsung, SK Hynix

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Watch: Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires

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American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump

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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

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Psychopaths hiding in plain sight could be exposed by their writing as scientists reveal the hidden clues

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Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires

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Apple’s Tim Cook kicks off China visit amid mixed signals on new iPhone demand

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Apple executive chairman Tim Cook has begun his third visit to China this year, following the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro line-up and the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable device, in one of its biggest markets. Cook met Meng Fanli, governor of the southern province of Guangdong, on Sunday and said Apple was willing to expand its presence, including in smart manufacturing and sales channels. As an important manufacturing powerhouse, Guangdong had been essential to Apple’s growth in China,...

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