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Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) Announces Strategic Deal with Merck to Fast-Track AI-Driven Precision Medicine
Some Americans are using AI chatbots for therapy. Mental health experts share when it is, and isn't, safe to use those tools for emotional support.
On the eighth day of the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran, questions are emerging about the legality of the Middle East war, though those directing the campaign do not seem overly concerned.
For more on the legal issues surrounding the conflict, Professor Marc Weller University, a law professor at Cambridge University, shares further insights.
As the conflict rages on, efforts to repatriate EU citizens stranded in the Middle East are ongoing. Among French nationals alone, around 5,000 are seeking to leave. Commercial flights across the region have been postponed, and the few tickets that remain available are extremely expensive. France 2’s Mathieu Rio and France 24’s Peter O’Brien have the story.
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This Saturday, Iranian Army said it launched a new wave of drone attacks on Israel, specifically targeting what it called a “strategic facility.”
Explosions were heard in the skies above Jerusalem shortly after the military said its air defenses were working to intercept projectiles from Iran. No injuries were reported.
An army spokesman added that there had been a “real decrease” in the number of launches from Iran after nearly a week of barrages. FRANCE24 Reporter Olivia Bizot tells us the latest from Jerusalem.
As strikes against Iran appear to intensify, increasing numbers of Iranians are seeking safety abroad, raising fears that the conflict could trigger a refugee crisis. The United Nations has warned of a “moment of grave peril” for civilians caught up in the fighting, urging de‑escalation and protection for vulnerable populations.
Nicholas Rushworth tells us more.
Over 80 Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes across Iran overnight in the largest bombing campaign since the fighting began last Saturday. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted strategic infrastructure, including a military academy, an underground command center and a missile storage facility.
However, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations accused both the United States and Israel of striking densely populated civilian areas, calling the actions war crimes and crimes against humanity. According to the Iranian government, more than 1,200 people have been killed and 2,000 injured since the attacks began on February 28.
Caroline Baum.
Wix.com Ltd. (WIX) Fell on Investors’ Concerns Over Acquisition Integration
Stock Market Focus On Iran War News. Oil's Next Move Could Be Big.
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) Announces Strategic Deal with Merck to Fast-Track AI-Driven Precision Medicine
Some Americans are using AI chatbots for therapy. Mental health experts share when it is, and isn't, safe to use those tools for emotional support.
On the eighth day of the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran, questions are emerging about the legality of the Middle East war, though those directing the campaign do not seem overly concerned.
For more on the legal issues surrounding the conflict, Professor Marc Weller University, a law professor at Cambridge University, shares further insights.
As the conflict rages on, efforts to repatriate EU citizens stranded in the Middle East are ongoing. Among French nationals alone, around 5,000 are seeking to leave. Commercial flights across the region have been postponed, and the few tickets that remain available are extremely expensive. France 2’s Mathieu Rio and France 24’s Peter O’Brien have the story.
2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
This Saturday, Iranian Army said it launched a new wave of drone attacks on Israel, specifically targeting what it called a “strategic facility.”
Explosions were heard in the skies above Jerusalem shortly after the military said its air defenses were working to intercept projectiles from Iran. No injuries were reported.
An army spokesman added that there had been a “real decrease” in the number of launches from Iran after nearly a week of barrages. FRANCE24 Reporter Olivia Bizot tells us the latest from Jerusalem.
As strikes against Iran appear to intensify, increasing numbers of Iranians are seeking safety abroad, raising fears that the conflict could trigger a refugee crisis. The United Nations has warned of a “moment of grave peril” for civilians caught up in the fighting, urging de‑escalation and protection for vulnerable populations.
Nicholas Rushworth tells us more.
Over 80 Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes across Iran overnight in the largest bombing campaign since the fighting began last Saturday. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted strategic infrastructure, including a military academy, an underground command center and a missile storage facility.
However, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations accused both the United States and Israel of striking densely populated civilian areas, calling the actions war crimes and crimes against humanity. According to the Iranian government, more than 1,200 people have been killed and 2,000 injured since the attacks began on February 28.
Caroline Baum.
Wix.com Ltd. (WIX) Fell on Investors’ Concerns Over Acquisition Integration
Stock Market Focus On Iran War News. Oil's Next Move Could Be Big.