China finalizes tariff hike against US amid escalating trade dispute

April 11, 2025, 4:20 am

Chinese authorities announced a final tariff increase on U.S. goods, raising duties to 125% in what they described as a measured response to recent U.S. tariff hikes. In official statements, Chinese officials condemned the U.S. measures as unilateral and coercive, emphasizing that this last increase marks a decisive end to their tariff escalation strategy. The move signals Beijing’s readiness to assert trade pressures and correct the balance amid ongoing economic tensions between the two nations.

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zerohedge.com / China Flaunts Footage Of Mass Murderer Mao, Declares "We Are Not Afraid"

tomshardware.com / China fires back at Trump’s tariff increases with 125% levies on U.S. goods

zerohedge.com / Trade War Turbulence: Chinese Airline Delays Boeing Jet Delivery In Possible Non-Tariff Countermeasure

appleinsider.com / China calls Trump's trade war a joke, jumps tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%

10 stories from 6 sources in 4 days ago ... #china #techpolicy #fintech #ecommerce #apple +

Colossal Biosciences Revives Dire Wolves Through Cloning Technology

April 8, 2025, 8:20 am

Two reports detail Colossal Biosciences’ groundbreaking project centered on reviving dire wolves using advanced genetic and cloning techniques, with one article outlining the overall strategy that also hints at future efforts to re-create extinct species like the woolly mammoth, and the other offering an on-the-ground look at a secured reserve featuring striking snow‐white wolves. Both stories highlight the intersection of cutting‐edge biotechnology and wildlife conservation in a bold, experimental initiative.

bgr.com / A genetics company just revived the dire wolf, sort of

techcrunch.com / Does Colossal Biosciences’ dire wolf creation justify its $10B+ valuation?

technologyreview.com / The Download: a “dire wolf” revival, and safeguarding AI companions

4 stories from 3 sources in 7 days ago ... #startups #innovation #biotech #ai #vc +

Scientists de-extinct dire wolf with gene editing breakthrough

April 7, 2025, 3:20 pm

Two independent stories report that a de‑extinction company has introduced genetic modifications to a gray wolf's DNA, claiming to have resurrected an animal resembling the long‑extinct dire wolf. Both reports detail the specifics of the genome editing process and its potential implications for conservation and scientific research. The reports underline debates over the ethics and feasibility of reviving extinct species and what this breakthrough means for the future of de‑extinction efforts.

wired.com / Scientists Claim to Have Brought Back the Dire Wolf

arstechnica.com / De-extinction company announces that the dire wolf is back

2 stories from 2 sources in 8 days ago ... #startups #innovation #biotech +

US Measles Outbreak Fuels Vaccine Debate and Tragic Losses

April 7, 2025, 2:08 pm

A severe measles outbreak sweeping across the United States has reignited public health debates as cases surge and vulnerable populations suffer heartbreaking losses. Recent coverage details rising infection numbers, with health officials urging MMR boosters while anti-vaccine advocates spark controversy by prematurely reporting fatalities. In one particularly tragic instance, the death of a second child, along with political figures attending funerals, has intensified calls for prompt and decisive vaccination efforts to contain the outbreak.

cnet.com / Scared by the Measles Outbreaks in the US? The MMR Vaccine Is the Best Way to Protect Yourself.

arstechnica.com / Second child dies of measles—anti-vaccine advocate reported it before officials

gizmodo.com / RFK Jr. Attends Measles Victim’s Funeral, Then Pitches Junk Treatment

3 stories from 3 sources in 8 days ago ... #innovation #biotech #digitalhealth +

Measles Outbreak Sparks Controversial Treatments and Health System Cuts

April 4, 2025, 9:33 pm

Reports emerging from Texas and elsewhere reveal that efforts to combat a worsening measles outbreak are marred by unconventional treatment methods and ensuing adverse health effects. Healthcare facilities are feeling the strain as workforce reductions compound concerns over disease management and conflicting medical practices, sparking a debate over the balance between innovative treatments and established public health protocols

gizmodo.com / RFK Jr.’s Vitamin A Fix for Measles Is Hurting Kids in Texas

techdirt.com / Amid The Measles Outbreak, HHS Cuts 1/8th Of Workforce

gizmodo.com / Snake Oil Guru Dr. Oz Will Now Oversee Medicare and Medicaid for 140 Million Americans

3 stories from 2 sources in 11 days ago ... #biotech #techpolicy #digitalhealth +

Trump Administration Slashes Public Health Agencies in Massive Layoff Wave

April 3, 2025, 8:21 pm

Two separate reports reveal a broad policy shift within federal public health. One article details imminent cuts in contract spending at the CDC, while another documents HHS’s decision to fire thousands of workers amid sweeping administrative cost‐reduction measures. The actions underscore a controversial new agenda reshaping government health operations.

zerohedge.com / Health And Human Services Layoffs Begin Leaving Federal Workers Stunned

gizmodo.com / Trump and DOGE Are Destroying U.S. Public Health Agencies From the Inside Out

2 stories from 2 sources in 12 days ago ... #cryptocurrency #techpolicy #biotech #china +

TikTok Faces Sale Deadline Amid Looming U.S. Ban Concerns

April 2, 2025, 3:20 pm

Amid escalating regulatory pressures in the United States, major players like AppLovin and Amazon have joined the bidding fray as TikTok’s future hangs in the balance. With a looming ban deadline and pervasive uncertainty, stakeholders are racing to secure control over the platform, highlighting the high stakes of its uncertain operational landscape.

techinasia.com / Amazon reportedly makes last-minute bid to acquire TikTok

wired.com / Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades

macrumors.com / Apple Stock Falls as Trump Tariffs Target Supply Chain

cnet.com / Tariffs Explained: Impacts for You as Trump Confirms Worldwide Tariff Wave

appleinsider.com / Apple CEO Tim Cook makes a cool $24 million in serendipitous stock sale

techdirt.com / Otherwise Objectionable: When Congress Ridiculously Tried Merging Censorship With Freedom

androidheadlines.com / Amazon reportedly also wants to buy TikTok's US business

androidheadlines.com / TikTok Notes, ByteDance's Instagram alternative, is shutting down

zerohedge.com / Government Funding For mRNA Technology Is Being Scrutinized And, In Some Cases, Sidelined

wired.com / The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok

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zerohedge.com / Seattle Economic Crisis: Proof That Democrat Wealth Taxes Lead To Disaster

techdirt.com / Trump’s Buddies At Andreesen Horowitz Want To Help Buy TikTok, Turn It Into A Right Wing Safe Space

26 stories from 15 sources in 13 days ago ... #vc #mobiletech #mobile #techpolicy #china +

Crowdsourced Genetic Data Projects Shut Down Amid Privacy and Politics

April 1, 2025, 6:23 pm

Multiple reports reveal that crowdsourced platforms for sharing personal genetic data are shutting down due to mounting privacy concerns and political pressures. Once praised for democratizing access to genomic information, these projects are being discontinued to protect users from potential misuse and authoritarian surveillance, underscoring the broader challenges of managing sensitive biological data in today’s digital climate.

arstechnica.com / FTC: 23andMe buyer must honor firm’s privacy promises for genetic data

techcrunch.com / Genetic sharing site openSNP to shut down, citing concerns of data privacy and ‘rise in authoritarian governments’

gizmodo.com / Crowdsourced DNA Project Says It Will Shut Down to Protect Users from Rising Authoritarianism

4 stories from 4 sources in 14 days ago ... #biotech #open-source #dataprivacy #techpolicy +