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• New high-resolution images published in the journal *Nature* reveal that the Sun's visible surface is teeming with a vast number of whirling vortices. • These findings highlight the extreme turmoil and complex fluid dynamics occurring on the solar surface, providing a more detailed look at solar activity than previously captured. • The discovery matters because understanding these vortices helps scientists better comprehend the Sun's magnetic field and the mechanisms driving solar weather.

Cases have passed 4,000 and health watchdog plans to go door to door to find patients in major response escalationThe virus causing a massive outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be mutating, health officials fear, as confirmed cases pass 4,000.Africa’s public health watchdog said the time for incremental action was over, as they announced plans to scale up every aspect of the response and go “door to door” looking for patients. Continue reading...

As Australia prepares for the H5 bird flu to potentially rip through hundreds of species, residents of the Limestone Coast are already seeing the impactsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s only been three weeks since H5 bird flu was detected on South Australia’s Limestone Coast, and already encounters with sick or dead birds are becoming commonplace.Maureen Christie, who lives in the seaside town of Carpenter Rocks, has been observing and protecting birds in the region for decades. She is now witnessing many stricken and suffering. Continue reading...

• Myanmar's military leader has conducted his first official visit to Thailand since the coup, marking a significant break in his diplomatic isolation. • While Western nations have barred the leader and accused him of crimes against humanity, Thailand is pursuing "calibrated re-engagement" to manage their shared 2,400 km border. • The visit highlights a divide within ASEAN, as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore demand more concessions to end Myanmar's civil war and humanitarian crisis before restoring ties.

• Two people in Michigan have died following a cyclospora outbreak, marking the first confirmed fatalities related to the microscopic parasite in the United States. • State health officials noted that while cyclosporiasis is rarely life-threatening, these deaths involved individuals with significant underlying health conditions. • The fatalities were attributed to severe dehydration caused by diarrhea, which exacerbated the patients' existing medical vulnerabilities.

• Goldman Sachs projects that China's AI revenue will reach US$13 billion, driven by significant technological breakthroughs and increased adoption. • The bank specifically raised year-end Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) forecasts for Hong Kong-listed firms Zhipu AI to US$2.5 billion and MiniMax to US$1 billion. • This growth is attributed to Chinese AI models reducing operational costs, enhancing capabilities, and capturing a larger share of the global token market.

• Singer Ariana Grande, 33, will step back from public visibility and take a break from her public life following the conclusion of her world tour next month. • The decision comes as a response to what her representative describes as "endless" scrutiny surrounding the artist. • Grande is currently continuing her tour schedule, with three upcoming performances at the United Center in Chicago starting this Monday.