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Scientists achieve a breakthrough building the first synthetic cell that feeds, grows, and reproduces. US Supreme Court rulings strengthen presidential power, bringing Trump a financial windfall from crypto ventures. China signals it does not seek regional hegemony in Southeast Asia while urging EU trade talks. Venezuela's earthquake disaster death toll surpasses 1,900, with rescue efforts faltering and the government facing blame as a humanitarian crisis deepens.

Scientists Build First Synthetic Cell From Scratch

Scientists Build First Synthetic Cell From ScratchResearchers have successfully built a synthetic cell from chemical ingredients in a lab, marking a historic milestone in biotechnology. The man-made cell can feed, grow, and reproduce — meeting the core hallmarks of life for the first time. Scientists at the University of Minnesota led the breakthrough, which aims to deepen understanding of what constitutes life. The research is described as complex but opens new frontiers in synthetic biology.

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Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time (CNN)
Scientists Create Man-Made Cell That Feeds, Grows and Reproduces (NYT)
Carl ZimmerResearchers have used chemical ingredients in a lab to create a synthetic cell with most of the hallmarks of life. What does that mean? (NYT)
Carl ZimmerScientists are trying to build so-called synthetic cells to better understand life. But the research is messy and complex. (NYT)
Carl ZimmerThe cell that researchers at the University of Minnesota built eats, grows and reproduces. Until now, scientists had never mastered the recipe. (NYT)

Supreme Court Expands Trump's Presidential Powers

Supreme Court Expands Trump's Presidential PowersThis Supreme Court term has significantly expanded presidential power, benefiting Donald Trump despite some high-profile legal losses. Trump has reaped a massive financial windfall from his cryptocurrency ventures, unmatched by any previous president. The combination of judicial shifts and personal financial gains marks an unprecedented consolidation of influence.

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Despite marquee losses, Supreme Court term grows Trump’s presidential power (Al Jazeera)
From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president (BBC)
Crypto Brought Trump a Huge Windfall, Even as Many Investors Lost Big (NYT)

China Assures ASEAN It Does Not Seek Hegemony

China Assures ASEAN It Does Not Seek HegemonyBeijing has conveyed to ASEAN that China does not aim to become a regional hegemon, seeking to ease concerns among Southeast Asian nations. China is also pushing for a digital pact within ASEAN and urging dialogue to resolve ongoing trade disputes with the European Union. These diplomatic moves signal a broader effort to strengthen ties amid global economic uncertainty.

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Beijing’s message for Asean – China doesn’t want to become a regional hegemon (SCMP)
ASEAN urged to gear up for a digital pact (China Daily)
China urges dialogue to resolve trade disputes with EU (China Daily)

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,900

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,900Venezuela's powerful earthquakes have killed at least 1,943 people, with many victims including deportees from the United States who died hours after arrival. Police officers have been arrested over alleged looting in the aftermath. The disaster has overwhelmed local response capabilities and drawn international attention to the scale of destruction.

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Venezuelans deported from the U.S. were killed hours later in powerful quakes (NPR)
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,943 (China Daily)
Venezuelan police officers arrested over alleged looting after earthquakes (The Guardian)

Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Efforts Falter Amid Crisis

Venezuela Earthquake Rescue Efforts Falter Amid CrisisVenezuela's earthquake rescue operations are struggling with stalled equipment and disorganization, as volunteers step in to fill the government's gaps. Attention is shifting to a deepening humanitarian crisis, with untold casualties and widespread suffering. Many Venezuelans blame the government for inadequate preparation and response.

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Spotless uniforms, stalled cranes: Inside Venezuela’s faltering quake rescue effort (AP News)
Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis (AP News)
As Venezuela responds to earthquake devastation, volunteers take charge (Al Jazeera)
Untold casualties and humanitarian needs: What to know a week from Venezuela's quakes (NPR)
As Venezuelans struggle to find earthquake survivors, many blame the government (NPR)