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(Reuters) -The World Health Organization said on Thursday the aid to Gaza is increasing, but is still only a “fraction of what’s needed” as the health agency attempts to rebuild the region’s healthcare system.WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said they are working with partners to plan for the long-term recovery and reconstruction of Gaza’s health system, which is expected to cost at least $7 billion.Many have suffered from injuries sustained during the two-year-long Israel-Hamas conflict that is now in a ceasefire under a U.S.-brokered agreement.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe health agency said the “food situation” has slightly improved since the ceasefire, but will take…

London-based AI creative studio Wonder Studios has raised $12 million in seed funding to scale production amid a push to bring AI-generated content into the entertainment industry.  The round was led by Atomico, alongside existing investors LocalGlobe and Blackbird, and builds on Wonder’s pre-seed investment, which included executives from ElevenLabs, Google DeepMind, and OpenAI.  Wonder will use the fresh funds to double its engineering team and accelerate its push into IP ownership and original content production. The team recently produced an AI music video for Lewis Capaldi’s ‘Something in the Heavens’, created with DeepMind, YouTube, and Universal Music Group. Wonder also…

With TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 less than 4 days away, we’re gearing up for an incredible three-day event packed with interactive sessions at Moscone West in San Francisco. Roundtable sessions return for another year with dynamic conversations led by top founders, investors, and operators — offering you a rare chance to engage directly with experts and attendees in small-group settings. Don’t miss your chance to pocket ticket savings and participate in these roundtables. Register now to lock in up to $444 in savings on your pass, plus 60% off your guest ticket before prices go up at the door. These savings…

The wait all year is almost over! In just 4 days, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West and with it the future of tech. This is your final chance to join the founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future before ticket prices increase. From October 27 to 29, connect with 10,000+ members of the global startup community for three action-packed days of breakthrough ideas, live startup pitches, hands-on learning, and career-making connections. Time is running out. Pass rates will increase soon. Save up to $444 today. Bring a guest and get 60% off their pass, or rally your team and save up to 30% on group passes. Disrupt is where the future of…

By Sriparna Roy(Reuters) -The U.S. could have saved up to $1.5 billion in the first year following approval of a drug if the price after rebates and discounts aligned with its benchmark, an analysis from an influential drug pricing watchdog showed on Thursday.The data from the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, based on an analysis of 23 drugs previously reviewed by the research firm, comes as President Donald Trump has called for U.S. drug prices to match those paid in other high-income nations.Last month, Pfizer and Trump cut a deal to cut prices for drugs the company sells to…

Emerging adulthood – the life stage that unfolds around ages 18-25 – is full of major transitions, such as starting college or learning a trade, making new friends and romantic connections, and generally becoming more independent.It’s also a stage where behaviors that diminish heart health, such as spending more time sitting, consuming more fast food and using more tobacco and alcohol, become more common. In fact, only about 1 in 4 youths maintain positive health behavior patterns during the transition to adulthood.More Americans die of heart disease than of any other condition. People often think of heart disease as an…

Amazon has been stuffing AI features into its shopping experience for the past few years now. Today, the company unveiled a new feature called “Help me decide,” which takes into account your searches, browsing and shopping history on Amazon to suggest products and describe why a particular product is right for you For example, if you’re shopping for a camping tent, and have looked at sleeping bags for four people, stoves, and have bought camping boots, Help me decide would suggest an all-season, four-person warm tent. The tool will initially stick to the price range you’re currently browsing, but it…

Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body’s processes for staying cool are altered.It’s a problem that climate change, caused by the burning of fuels like gasoline and coal, is worsening. Intensifying extreme heat events, high temperatures well into the night and shattering weather records means more exposure for pregnant people, particularly in developing countries.Here’s what to know about the science of pregnancy and extreme heat:Pregnancy makes heat harder to handlePregnancy changes the body in myriad ways, which can make it more…

Agricultural workers are already among the most vulnerable to extreme heat. For pregnant workers, those risks are higher because the body must work harder to cool down and requires more liquids, making it more easily dehydrated. While protections exist, experts say they need better enforcement and more are needed. The Associated Press interviewed four agricultural workers who recounted experiences of working in extreme heat while pregnant.Here are takeaways from AP’s story:How much are temperatures rising?Average temperatures are increasing globally, including in the U.S.’s most agriculturally-productive states. Since the start of the 20th century, California temperatures have increased almost 3 F…

Redwood Materials, the battery recycling startup run by Tesla cofounder JB Straubel, just raised $350 million in a funding round that pushes its valuation past $6 billion.The deal, led by Eclipse with participation from Nvidia’s venture capital arm NVentures, supports Redwood’s surprising new role powering the generative AI boom.At first glance, a company known for reclaiming metals such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium might seem far removed from the realm of large language models and GPU clusters. But as AI data centers multiply across the US, power has become a defining bottleneck. Redwood’s growing grid energy storage business aims to…