In a week marked by developments across various sectors, from health and entertainment to international affairs, several key stories emerged. The fallout from the Epstein files continues to reverberate in Europe, while the US grapples with its own reckoning. Meanwhile, the world of entertainment saw the premiere of Charli XCX's "The Moment" at the Berlin Film Festival and the upcoming release of the heist comedy "Abracadaver" in Mexico. Additionally, research suggests a link between moderate caffeine intake and reduced dementia risk.
European figures are facing consequences due to their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with individuals losing jobs and titles, according to NPR News. Peter Mandelson was fired from his position as Britain's ambassador to the U.S. and resigned from the UK Labour Party earlier this month, as reported by NPR News. The contrast is striking, as the U.S. response appears muted. European law enforcement agencies are opening investigations based on recent findings.
In the realm of health, Jim O'Neill, the US deputy health secretary, is focused on increasing human healthspan through longevity-focused research supported by ARPA-H, as detailed in an exclusive interview with MIT Technology Review. O'Neill oversees a department with a budget exceeding a trillion dollars and signed the decision memorandum on the US's new vaccine schedule, according to the same source.
The entertainment industry also saw significant news. Charli XCX premiered "The Moment" at the Berlin Film Festival, with the artist expressing readiness for a new era, though she admitted she's still figuring out what that entails, according to Variety. Cinemex, the Mexican film distribution-exhibition giant, has set a second-quarter release date for "Abracadaver," the final movie from writer-actor-director Pancho Rodríguez, who died last November, as reported by Variety.
Furthermore, research published in Nature suggests that moderate caffeine intake might reduce dementia risk. A study of 130,000 people found a link between coffee consumption and slower brain aging, according to Nature News.
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