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Starmer Ready to Send UK Troops to Ukraine as Peace Talks Loom, Europe Divided on Response
UK PM Keir Starmer is open to deploying troops to Ukraine to ensure European security, as talks between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky are planned in Saudi Arabia. With European nations split on peacekeeping forces, Starmer calls for stronger NATO involvement, stressing that peace depends on strength, not appeasement.


Apple Eyes Ads in Maps App to Boost Revenue Amid Stagnant Hardware Sales
Apple is exploring ad placements in its Maps app, aiming to boost revenue by allowing businesses to pay for prioritized search results. This shift aligns with Apple's broader strategy to expand its services revenue, which has seen significant growth amid stagnating hardware sales.

India's Sensex and Nifty 50 continued their losing streak for the seventh day, with declines attributed to global tariff tensions and inflation worries. Despite some gains in US and Asian markets, Indian equities struggle amid sluggish corporate earnings and cautious sentiment over US tariffs on key sectors.

Paleontologists have discovered a nearly intact skull of Bastetodon syrtos, a new apex predator from 30 million years ago, in Egypt's Fayum Depression. Led by Shorouq Al-Ashqar, this find sheds light on ancient carnivorous mammals' roles in early ecosystems and challenges previous theories on hyaenodont evolution.

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The Trump administration's proposed funding cuts to biomedical research are causing widespread concern over the potential impact on maternal health initiatives and research viability. The NIH's plan to slash indirect cost reimbursements and recent data losses further exacerbate fears about sustaining crucial maternal health research, prompting legal action and congressional scrutiny.

Fierce winds on January 7, 2025, led Altadena residents to demand power shutoffs from Southern California Edison to prevent wildfires, but a subsequent fire under an Edison tower caused 17 deaths. Edison faced scrutiny for not enacting shutdowns, despite warnings of potential risks and delayed safety projects, resulting in over 40 lawsuits and questions about their decision-making in extreme weather.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency summit in Paris to discuss European defense strategies amid shifting US NATO commitments. The summit considers pooling UK and French nuclear arsenals as part of a broader defense integration, though proposals face political resistance in Germany and the UK.

Swimming Australia is deploying AI and machine learning in training for the LA 2028 Olympics to enhance athlete performance. This tech, developed with AWS, includes real-time analysis tools like Sparta and Lane Four, providing immediate feedback to coaches and swimmers, aiming to surpass the U.S. in medals.
