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A groundbreaking discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggests that our universe may reside within a black hole, challenging established cosmological theories. The JWST observed hundreds of ancient galaxies that are approximately 300 million years old and found that about 60% are rotating in a uniform clockwise direction, a pattern that contradicts predictions based on the Big Bang theory. According to scientists, this consistent rotational alignment signifies the possibility of an organizing force at the universe’s inception. The implications of these findings are profound. They revive the idea that the universe could be a section of a colossal black hole, potentially explaining its smoothness and the precise tuning of physical laws. This theory also proposes that black holes could serve as bridges to entirely separate cosmic realms. While the JWST observations shed light on this radical hypothesis, some researchers caution that they may be artefacts of observational bias and highlight the need for further investigation. The findings have reignited interest in unresolved questions about cosmic origins and the very nature of space-time as scientists continue to explore the limits of our understanding of the universe.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lenacapavir, a new injectable treatment for HIV prevention that requires only two doses per year. According to Gilead Sciences, the manufacturer, clinical trials demonstrated that lenacapavir is 99.9% effective in preventing HIV transmission among individuals weighing over 35 kilograms. This approval represents a significant advancement in HIV/AIDS prevention, as lenacapavir is the first injectable preventive measure to gain approval in the U.S. Lenacapavir functions by blocking the virus's reproduction early in the infection process, unlike pre-exposure prophylaxis pills, which require daily consumption. Gilead's CEO, Daniel O’Day, hailed this approval as a historic milestone in combatting HIV. However, potential barriers to access arise due to the drug's annual list price of approximately $28,218 per person. Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, expressed concerns regarding affordability, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where approximately two-thirds of the global HIV population resides. To address accessibility, Gilead plans to provide lenacapavir at no profit in 120 high-incidence countries and to issue voluntary licenses allowing local manufacturers to create affordable generic versions.

Seven men have been indicted in connection with the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, valued at nearly $100 million. The alleged theft occurred on July 10, 2022, when the suspects trailed an armored truck from an international jewelry show near San Francisco before stealing 24 bags of precious items at a rest stop in Lebec, north of Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for California’s central district. The jewelry stolen includes gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and luxury watches. Following the theft, some suspects reportedly deactivated their cellphones, and although a portion of the jewelry has been recovered, the majority remains missing. Two of the suspects, Pablo Raul Lugo Larroig and Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, were arrested and appeared in federal court on Tuesday. Four others are still at large, while one individual serves time for an unrelated burglary. The indictment also reveals that some suspects are tied to other criminal activities, including the theft of approximately $240,000 in electronics from an interstate shipment in March 2022, prosecutors stated.