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- 1Measles outbreak death toll reaches 1,096●Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 1,096 as nine die in 24 hours
A measles outbreak has killed at least 1,096 people, with nine deaths reported in a single 24-hour period, according to the Dhaka Tribune. The continued daily fatalities point to a serious and ongoing public health crisis. Measles is highly contagious but preventable through vaccination, and outbreaks of this scale typically reflect gaps in immunisation coverage and strained health systems struggling to contain the spread.
- 2PBOC expected to set yuan midpoint at 6.7085●PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7085 – Reuters estimate
China's central bank is expected to set the US dollar/yuan daily reference rate at 6.7085, according to a Reuters estimate. The daily midpoint fixing from the People's Bank of China is closely watched by currency traders as a signal of official policy toward the renminbi, and any deviation from expectations can move Asian currency and equity markets.
- 3PBOC strengthens yuan fixing to 6.7399 against dollar●PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7399 vs. 6.7489 previous
China's central bank set the yuan's daily reference rate at 6.7399 to the US dollar, a firmer fixing than the previous day's 6.7489. The daily fix from the People's Bank of China guides onshore trading and is closely watched by currency traders for signals on official policy toward the yuan.
- 4Microsoft embeds GitHub's coding engine into office apps●Microsoft (MSFT) Puts GitHub’s Coding Engine Inside the App Office Workers Already Use
Microsoft has moved GitHub's coding engine into the office application that workers already use daily, tying its developer tools directly into mainstream productivity software. The move signals Microsoft's push to bring automated coding assistance beyond developers to everyday business users, reinforcing its position in workplace AI tools.
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The space sector has expanded by 136%, now comprising 26 companies, according to a report by Muscat Daily. The figures point to rapid growth in commercial and industry activity in the space field, with new firms entering the market. The report highlights increasing investment and interest in space-related businesses, though further details about the companies and locations involved were not immediately available.
- 6Cornell Higher Education Reform Report Criticised for Missing Trust Issue▼Cornell’s University Reform Report Sidesteps the Real Reason Americans Have Lost Trust in Higher Education
Cornell University has released a reform report on higher education, but a commentary from The Daily Signal argues it avoids addressing the real reason Americans have lost confidence in universities. The criticism suggests institutional self-examination is focusing on narrower reforms while skipping deeper questions about ideology and credibility that drive public distrust in colleges.