HIV prevention drug approved + 5 more stories

In the last 2 days ChatGPT read 54749 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 6 articles with a significance score over 5.9.

[6.4] HIV prevention drug hailed as a 'breakthrough' gets FDA approval — npr.org (+27)

The FDA approved lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable drug, for HIV prevention, offering comparable protection to daily pills. This new option could be a significant advancement in curbing the HIV epidemic.

Clinical trial data indicated lenacapavir provides near-complete protection against HIV infection with just two injections per year. While existing daily pills (PrEP) are effective, adherence can be a barrier, making the twice-yearly injection a potentially more accessible alternative.

Lenacapavir, priced at roughly $28,000 annually, raises concerns about affordability, especially in lower-resource countries. While Gilead aims to broaden access, high costs and foreign aid cuts could limit its reach in areas with the highest HIV burden.

[5.7] Australia and Canada next in line after UK to strike defence deal with EU — euronews.com (+3)

Australia will begin talks with the European Union for a defense and security pact, potentially allowing it to participate in the EU's military production program.

The announcement, made Wednesday, follows a similar deal with the UK and precedes an expected agreement with Canada next week.

These pacts could enable Australia and Canada, both NATO allies, to access the EU's €150 billion program for joint defense procurement.

Highly covered news with significance over 5.5

[6.5] Scientists say Earth will exceed 1.5°C warming in three years — abcnews.go.com (+16)

[5.7] North Korea sends 5,000 workers to Russia for reconstruction — npr.org (+17)

[5.7] EU will ban Russian oil and gas by 2027 — cnn.com (+14)

[5.6] US Supreme Court allows Tennessee's ban on transgender care — bbc.com (+55)

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