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Polio Pledge: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donates $1.2bn

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In 2021, Polio Pledge: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation moves to eradicate polio

POLIO PLEDGE – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will commit a further $1.2 billion to support efforts to end all forms of polio globally.

The move comes as the world looks to complete the last steps in the eradication of the disease.

The foundation’s CEO says “the last steps to eradication are by far the toughest. But our foundation remains dedicated to a polio-free future.”

The foundation is run by Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda French Gates.

The fight against polio has been ongoing for years, with significant progress made over recent decades.

The WHO launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. Back then, there were 350,000 reported cases of wild poliovirus across 125 countries.

Just 649 cases were reported to health authorities in 2021.

However, despite this progress, finishing the job has proven difficult.

New outbreaks have occurred in nations previously declared “polio-free” due to vaccine-derived poliovirus, a strain which can re-emerge if immunisation coverage is low or sanitation conditions are poor.

Polio is a highly infectious disease which is spread mainly through faecal matter. It is responsible for the deaths and paralysis of thousands of children.

While there is no known cure, vaccines provide nearly 100 per cent immunity.

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Google’s take on AI search to shake market direction

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Search Generative Experience (SGE), is the latest innovation from Google Labs

This cutting-edge feature, recently announced by Google, is set to transform search results for a select subset of queries and a small portion of U.S. search traffic.

With SGE, instead of the traditional top-10 results, users may encounter AI-generated responses prominently displayed at the top of the page.

This shift has significant implications, as it pushes both ads and organic results further down the page. Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking development in search technology.

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The battery set to change Electric Vehicles and Tesla’s market share

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The world’s biggest battery maker announced this week they’re working with Tesla to making cheaper batteries.

Recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market raise essential questions about its trajectory.

Cost cuts by the world’s largest battery maker could impact EV prices, potentially boosting their competitiveness. Meanwhile, advancements in mileage, power, and charging times are driving increased adoption.

However, considerations about downsides like battery disposal and resource extraction are pertinent. Nonetheless, the broader implications for climate change efforts and the automotive industry underscore the transformative potential of EVs in creating a more sustainable future.

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What to expect from the Apple developers conference

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Apple has announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held from June 10.

The event, which is pivotal for developers and Apple enthusiasts alike, will take place online for the second consecutive year due to the ongoing global pandemic.

WWDC serves as a platform for Apple to unveil its latest software updates across its various products, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. #ticker today #featured

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