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• [New] By integrating the XEL spectra, the yields for EuBTC-H and EuBTC-D were estimated as 1114.8 and 2459 photons / MeV, respectively. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] A common stomach bacterium called H. pylori increases the risk of stomach cancer, particularly in Black, Hispanic and Asian American communities. Duke Today
• [New] Tighter H-1B policies will cause the academic profile of international applicants to U.S. schools to worsen, in that the best students are the ones most likely to be discouraged from coming to the United States. Federal Register
• [New] Marginal Risk Excessive Rainfall Outlooks are in effect for much of northern, central, and southern California, where rainfall rates may exceed 13 mm / h (0.5 inches / h). The Watchers
• [New] Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds will blow, turning to active at times at 15 to 25 and 40 km/h, while the sea will have regular to moderate waves in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Gulf Today
• [New] Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds will blow, turning to active at times at 10 to 25 and up to 35 km/h, while the sea will have moderate to regular waves in the Arabian Gulf and regular waves in the Sea of Oman. Gulf Today
• [New] Light to moderate northwesterly winds will blow, turning to active and dust-stirring at times at 15 to 25 and up to 40 km/h, while the sea will be rough to one of moderate waves in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Gulf Today
• [New] Australia's PA & H insurance industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6% between 2026 and 2030, with direct written premiums rising from $35.7 billion (US$ 23.5 billion) in 2026 to $42.8 billion (US$ 27.7 billion) by 2030. Insurance Business
• [New] New HP IQ-enabled devices are expected to begin shipping in Fall 2026, with broader availability rolling out to more products across the HP portfolio starting in 2 H 2026. Barchart.com
• [New] Gusts of 70 to 100 km/h are expected in many regions, particularly in northern and eastern Spain and the Balearics, significantly lowering the perceived temperature. Spanien Press
• [New] Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds will blow, turning to active and dust-stirring at times at 15 to 25 and up to 40 km/h, causing the horizontal visibility to be lower, while the sea will have regular to moderate waves in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Gulf Today
• [New] Lynas is broadening its product mix: it expects to start samarium production in 1 H 2026, tied to expansion work on its heavy rare earth separation circuit in Malaysia. Rare Earth Exchanges
• [New] Winds will be light to moderate, reaching speeds of up to 30 km/h, while sea conditions will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea. Aletihad Newspaper
• [New] The Alberta government will move ahead with a trial in 2026 to raise speed limits to 120 km/h on select rural divided highways, following strong public support and months of discussion. Lakeland Connect
• [New] Northeasterly to northwesterly winds will be light to moderate, occasionally freshening to 35 km/h, while seas will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Sea of Oman. Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, trave
• [New] The Etihad Rail fleet will feature 13 trains that operate at speeds of 200 km/h. Travel And Tour World
• [New] R337 H will enhance public health planning and genetic counseling strategies in Brazil. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
• Hundreds of visa holders who traveled to India to renew their H-1Bs had their appointments postponed with the State Department explaining that officials needed more time to ensure that no applicants pose a threat to U.S. national security or public safety. NPR
• ARPA-H, the U.S. federal health research agency, announced it could fund up to $144M for anti-aging and healthspan-related research programs over several years. New Market Pitch
• Ukraine's domestically developed ODIN counter-drone interceptor, combat-tested against Shahed-type threats at 300 km/h, suggests an emerging indigenous capability to address persistent Russian one-way attack drone campaigns through low-cost, rapidly deployable kinetic interception. Drone Warfare
• Authorities in Beijing could green-light shipments of H 200s - currently the most powerful GPU Uncle Sam has ever allowed Nvidia to sell in China - as soon as this quarter. The Register
• The TikTok parent plans to buy roughly $14 billion worth of H 200s. / China The Register

Last updated: 13 April 2026