Sixteen-year-old Gunisha Kaur from Ludhiana has won third place at the 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Awards. Her Buzzing Blooms initiative has created more than 20 pollinator gardens, recording a 155% rise in species richness.

Millions of Americans have been warned to watch for rabid bats and other animals that may be infected with an illness that is always fatal once symptoms appear.

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China’s proposed export bans and controls of artificial intelligence technologies aim to tighten Beijing’s grip in the strategically vital sector, casting a cloud over the commercial prospects of domestic model developers in the global AI race, analysts say. The new measures come as concerns mount globally over the risks of advanced AI systems, following a string of recent cyberattacks, while also underscoring AI’s growing national security importance for both Beijing and Washington. Zhang Yi,...

China’s proposed export bans and controls of artificial intelligence technologies aim to tighten Beijing’s grip in the strategically vital sector, casting a cloud over the commercial prospects of domestic model developers in the global AI race, analysts say. The new measures come as concerns mount globally over the risks of advanced AI systems, following a string of recent cyberattacks, while also underscoring AI’s growing national security importance for both Beijing and Washington. Zhang Yi,...