Warnings get real by breakfast
Today’s feeds turn on warnings, from vaccines and quake rescues to drought, cyclone forecasting and the data fight behind event markets.
Our summary
Trump signed an order that reshapes childhood vaccination in the U.S. It limits some shots and directs separate measles, mumps and rubella doses, moving a medical fight into federal policy.
Beyond the summary
- The American Academy of Pediatrics called the MMR recommendation dangerous.
- Watch how schools, insurers and state health systems handle federal guidance.
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Our summary
A 7.4 quake hit western Colombia Monday morning. More than 110 people died, and rescuers still face collapsed buildings in major cities.
Beyond the summary
- The epicentre was in Chocó at 7:34am local time.
- Cali reported more than two dozen collapsed structures.
- Mayor Alejandro Eder asked Bogotá and Medellín for disaster teams.
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- Guardian World · Scores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country →
- Guardian World · Colombia quake leaves more than 110 dead – as it happened →
Our summary
France’s heatwaves have hardened into a water crisis. Around 70% of the country now faces restrictions as officials try to preserve supplies.
Beyond the summary
- Two thirds of groundwater levels sit below normal.
- The drought is described as exceptional after successive heatwaves.
- Watch local limits if heat keeps pressure on supplies.
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- France24 World · France: Drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwaves →
Our summary
Google DeepMind says WeatherNext can forecast cyclone track, intensity and wind structure with state-of-the-art accuracy. The model could give forecasters about one extra day of useful warning.
Beyond the summary
- The Nature paper compares three-day forecasts with prior two-day accuracy.
- DeepMind is open sourcing the model.
- Cyclones caused 700,000 deaths and $1.4T in losses over 50 years, per the post.
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Our summary
FlightAware sued Kalshi in New York federal court over flight-cancellation markets. The complaint says Kalshi used flight data and the FlightAware trademark without a commercial agreement.
Beyond the summary
- Kalshi also faces actions from New York, Wisconsin and Nevada over alleged unlicensed gambling.
- The case could test how prediction markets use third-party data to settle contracts.
- FlightAware says Kalshi kept using references after a cease-and-desist letter.
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KEY POINTS · SOURCES
- BBC World · Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots Read the source
- Guardian World · Scores dead in Colombia after powerful earthquake strikes west of country Read the source
- Guardian World · Colombia quake leaves more than 110 dead – as it happened Read the source
- France24 World · France: Drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwaves Read the source
- DeepMind Blog · WeatherNext: AI model achieves breakthrough in forecasting cyclones Read the source
- CoinDesk · FlightAware sues Kalshi over bets on flight cancellations Read the source