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WELLINGTON — Hanson Robotics’ AI candidate, trained on 200 years of parliamentary debates, polls at 31% ahead of October elections. Legal scholars clash over whether AI can swear oath allegiance… Highlights EU’s AI Bill of Rights and anti-robot vandalism incidents.
SINGAPORE — The world’s tallest vertical settlement (632m) combines hydroponic agriculture with dormitory stacking. Human rights groups condemn “neo-feudal algorithms” that deduct rent from digital wallets automatically… Examines ASEAN labor reforms and robotic security enforcement.
SEATTLE — Startups like Atomo and Compound Foods now supply 15% of global coffee using cellular agriculture. Traditional growers in Ethiopia and Brazil face market collapse despite blockchain fair-trade certifications… Quotes International Coffee Organization’s emergency tariffs.
ORLANDO — Disney’s $5B “Project Living Stories” uses quantum computing to resurrect historical figures as interactive holograms. While families praise the immersive experience, SAG-AFTRA strikes escalate over AI rights… Analyzes box office impacts and deepfake legislation.
Featured ImageCaption: Mycelium leather samples at Hermès’ Paris lab. (Credit: Unsplash/DesignBio)
DUBAI — Virgin Hyperloop’s transcontinental network, powered by solar-thermal energy, begins commercial operations. Tickets cost $3,000 for premium pods with zero-gravity lounges, raising “apartheid mobility” accusations… Includes passenger testimonials and desert ecosystem impact studies.
CAPE CANAVERAL — The first civilian lunar habitat, equipped with radiation-shielded biodomes, opens bookings despite UN Outer Space Treaty violations. Guests undergo CRISPR-enhanced bone density treatments for low-gravity adaptation… Discusses space law loopholes and Bezos’ Mars tourism roadmap.
PARIS — In a seismic shift for sustainable fashion, Stella McCartney and Hermès have unveiled handbag collections crafted entirely from mycelium-based leather this week, marking 2025 as the year synthetic biology redefines luxury. Lab-grown under controlled conditions, this carbon-negative material mimics the supple texture of animal hides while costing 40% less than traditional leather, according to Material Innovation…
PARIS — Christie’s sold 15 algorithmically reconstructed Da Vinci sketches for €230M, authenticated via neutron imaging. Purists dismiss the works as “stochastic parlor tricks,” while museums adopt AR galleries… Discusses copyright precedents and NFT market implosion.
BOSTON — Verve Therapeutics’ single-injection therapy, EDIT-101, permanently disables the PCSK9 gene in human trials, slashing LDL cholesterol by 75%. Priced at $450,000, the treatment sparks ethical debates over “designer biology” accessibility… Covers insurance industry backlash and WHO equity guidelines.
