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He Went to Prison for Gene-Editing Babies. Now He's Planning to Do It Again
He Went to Prison for Gene-Editing Babies. Now He's Planning to Do It Again Chinese scientist He Jiankui wants to end Alzheimer's and thinks Silicon Valley is conducting a "Nazi eugenic experiment." In 2018, a nervous-looking He Jiankui took the stage at a scientific conference in Hong Kong. A hush settled over the packed auditorium as the soft-spoken Chinese scientist adjusted his microphone and confirmed the circulating media reports: He had created the world's first gene-edited babies . Three little girls were born with modifications to their genomes that were intended to protect them against HIV. The changes he'd made to their DNA were permanent and heritable, meaning they could be passed down to future generations.
AI 'reveals' the most racist towns in the UK - and claims Burnley, Bradford and Belfast are at the top of the list
Idyllic city was hit by a surge in cancers and miscarriages when Trump's'beautiful baby' arrived. Dark side of America's favorite vacation hotspot... where women are subjected to the most horrific sex attacks imaginable White House renovation to include'secure underground facility' underneath Trump's new East Wing Notorious clip of stony-faced Nicola Peltz being pulled into a Beckham family picture goes viral after her husband Brooklyn's explosive online statement Disturbing video appears to show former Disney star shoving his ex-fiancée after'hammer threat'... as Matt Prokop is arrested for child pornography Stephen Miller orders local law enforcement in Minnesota to'stand down and surrender' amid ICE protests Moment Sydney Sweeney's brother is caught remonstrating with anti-Trump demonstrators as rumours swirl about the family's MAGA leanings - and now the actress Hollywood loves to hate may have even more flak coming her way Joseph Gordon-Levitt was the hottest actor in Hollywood... then vanished: Unearthing family tragedy that sparked disappearance and has left'lasting' scars Denmark sends'substantial contribution' of troops to Greenland amid growing tension with US as Trump refuses to rule out invasion I thought I'd seen it all, but this took my breath away: JANA HOCKING reveals the'miraculous' move that will whip you and your sex life into shape I interviewed Joe Rogan's'worst guest ever'... then a controversial question stopped everything Knott's Berry Farm thrill seeker taught painful lesson after trying to cut line at crowded theme park'Mickey' hitmaker Toni Basil looks incredible at 82 - see her now A new biggest-ever Buc-ee's is opening soon and it's not in its home state of Texas Clearest signal yet Democrat is set to run in 2028 as Trump's private flattery is revealed AI'reveals' the most racist towns in the UK - and claims Burnley, Bradford and Belfast are at the top of the list READ MORE: Is AI making us STUPID? Daily Mail's Wellness Explained examines AI has'revealed' the most racist towns and cities in the UK. Researchers from the University of Oxford asked ChatGPT a whopping 20.3 million questions to understand biases in the AI's representation of countries, states, cities, and neighbourhoods around the world. When asked which UK towns and cities are the most racist, ChatGPT claims that Burnley tops the list.
World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect
The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting kicked off in the Swiss resort city of Davos on Monday, with global figures from politics, business, academia and civil society attending the five-day event. The annual forum that attempts to shape global agendas comes at a time of massive global upheaval. United States President Donald Trump will attend the annual event along with other global leaders. His attendance comes amid strained US ties with its European allies over his threat to take over Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. Here is more about the WEF and what to expect at the meeting.
The 3,500-mile love story that started in an online horror game
It is an online romance that has overcome a 3,500-mile distance, and also the Covid pandemic - which meant they had to get married virtually. Welsh cheesemaker Lewis Relfe struck up a relationship with Ameila Henderson, from Virginia, USA, while playing the Friday the 13th horror video game in 2017. She made a number of visits across the Atlantic, including one for six months, and he proposed on Aberystwyth Pier, dressed as the game's main character, Jason Voorhees. While they admit to seeing the humour in being the couple that met and married virtually, they now live together in Ceredigion, with daughter Evelyn. But because of parental responsibilities, they no longer get to enjoy the thing that brought them together.
UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children
The UK government has launched a consultation on implementing an Australian-style social media ban for children in the UK, as well as other measures to better protect minors online. The government said on Monday it would examine evidence from around the world on a wide range of suggested proposals, including looking at whether a social media ban for minors would be effective, and if one was introduced, how best to make it work. "The consultation will look at options including raising the digital age of consent, implementing phone curfews to avoid excessive use, and restricting potentially addictive design features such as'streaks' and'infinite scrolling'," the government said. The UK's announcement comes as governments and regulators worldwide grapple with the rapid explosion of AI-generated content, which was highlighted this month by an international outcry over reports of Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot generating non-consensual sexual images, including of children. The UK has already set out plans for an outright ban on artificial intelligence nudification tools, while working to stop children being able to take, share or view nude images on their devices, it said in Monday's statement.
Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair
Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair Being locked barefoot in an executioner's chair sounds uncomfortable, but that is what Chris Pratt requested for his latest film, Mercy. More familiar as a wisecracking action hero in blockbusters like Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, this role is quite a departure for him. He plays homicide detective Chris Raven, who's fighting for his life after being accused of murdering his wife. Raven is an alcoholic who wakes in the chair after a drinking binge, with just 90 minutes to convince an AI judge he's innocent, or he'll be executed immediately. The film is set in real time, so we see Raven defend his case - while enduring a crashing hangover.
Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
Greenland'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares Donald Trump will not be able to force Greenland to change ownership, a former top adviser to the US president has told the BBC. IBM's vice chairman Gary Cohn, who advised Trump on the economy in his first term, said Greenland will stay Greenland and linked the need for access to critical minerals to his former boss's plans for the territory. Cohn is one of America's top tech bosses, a leader in the race to develop AI and quantum computing, and served under Trump as director of the White House National Economic Council. In a sign of how seriously business leaders are taking the crisis, he warned invading an independent country that is part of Nato would be over the edge. He also suggested the president's recent comments about Greenland may be part of a negotiation.
British soldier's long-lost memoir rediscovered in Cleveland
War of 1812 veteran Shadrack Byfield's second book describes a grittier life story--and a hook for a hand. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. A long-lost second memoir penned by a famed 19th-century British soldier named Shadlock Byfield resurfaced in a rather unexpected place--Cleveland, Ohio. As explained in a study recently published in the, Byfield's second book depicts a very different war veteran than the one described in his first autobiography written 11 years earlier. Although he may not be a household name, many early American history buffs are well acquainted with Shadrack Byfield .
The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?
What is the Insurrection Act? Why is the US Fed chair criminal probe causing alarm? Which 75 countries are on Trump's travel ban list? The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really? Over the past year, United States President Donald Trump has unleashed a slew of policies that have upended businesses, supply chains and jobs.
Scientists discover Greenland's 'Achilles heel' that could force Trump to rethink his Arctic playbook
Revealed: The message Norwegian PM sent Trump that sparked president's outburst saying Nobel Peace Prize snub justified Greenland land-grab The Kristi Noem photo that reveals why anti-ICE mob stormed Minnesota church as terrified child worshipper sobbed in father's arms We were $460,000 in debt. We weren't high earners and paid it off using simple but life-changing tricks... anyone can do it Idyllic city was hit by a surge in cancers and miscarriages when Trump's'beautiful baby' arrived. Joseph Gordon-Levitt was the hottest actor in Hollywood... then vanished: Unearthing family tragedy that sparked disappearance and has left'lasting' scars Mayor of gorgeous Oregon city that's home to Nike HQ explains simple reasons why it is thriving while neighboring Portland circles the drain Spanish train disaster victims flew through windows and were found hundreds of yards away, with more than 39 feared dead - as mystery over what caused'truly strange' crash grows Dark side of America's favorite vacation hotspot... where women are subjected to the most horrific sex attacks imaginable Dietitian reveals the game-changing supplements that work like Ozempic... and will super-charge your weight loss without side-effects Pierce Brosnan fans defend star's wife Keely Shaye Smith, 62, after cruel troll posts a photo of her when she met the 72-year-old Bond star alongside a recent snap as a'reminder to avoid marriage' My husband was acting odd for months. But nothing prepared me for what was hidden under the couch... undeniable proof of my worst fear John Barrowman breaks down in tears while cradling his dog's body after the beloved pet'waited until I got home' before dying peacefully in his arms Country singer Karley Scott Collins responds to rumors she's living with Keith Urban after Nicole Kidman split Scientists discover Greenland's'Achilles heel' that could force Trump to rethink his Arctic playbook MORE: I'm a Risk board game champion... Here's how Trump's tactics are a winning strategy for global domination Scientists have identified a hidden geological weakness beneath Greenland's ice sheet that could accelerate its collapse, and complicate US ambitions in the Arctic. A new study discovered a hidden layer of sediment, composed of soft dirt and sand, which has driven more of the Danish territory's glaciers to melt, break apart, and fall into the ocean.