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The Latest Breaking News from Wuhan

COVID-19 likely came from a lab, US committee finds

Republican-controlled committee says coronavirus likely emerged from a ‘laboratory or research-related accident’.

Al Jazeera

Dr. Jay in the House

Plus: the search for COVID's origins, a Middle East ceasefire, and yet another cute, offensive turkey pardon.

Reason

Nobody Stops Batman Riding a Motorcycle on Halloween, Unless He’s in China

Imagine this: it's Halloween, and you're on your merry way to a party when—backed by the soundtrack of a motorcycle—you see the most realistic-looking Batman you've ever seen. Well, if you were in Wuhan, Hubei, China this past spooky season you wouldn't have to imagine anything because it'd be right in…

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Tomljanovic falls at first hurdle in Wuhan Open

Ajla Tomljanovic has suffered a comedown from her success in the Hong Kong Open with a first round defeat in Wuhan.

AAP

Shanghai Masters: Fritz And Dimitrov Advance To Third Round

Exciting matches and standout performances at Shanghai Masters and Wuhan Open showcase player talent and determination in thrilling tennis action.

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Azealia Banks claims Birmingham fish stall made her ill: ‘It’s giving Wuhan wet market’

‘Just spent the last two days bathing, massaging, drinking tea sweating that out,’ rapper tweeted

The Independent UK

Azealia Banks likens Bull Ring fish stalls in Birmingham to ‘Wuhan wet market’

US rapper says her visit to indoor market led to her spending two days ‘sweating out’ an illness

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Did COVID come from an animal market? Here’s what the new evidence really tells us

The argument about the origins of COVID has always been heated, and nowadays it feels more like a brawl than a scientific debate.

The Conversation

New evidence reinforces theory Covid emerged at Chinese market

A French researcher has uncovered new evidence backing the theory that humans initially contracted the Covid-19 virus from animals at a market in China in late 2019 .

Radio France Internationale

‘Beyond reasonable doubt’ Covid pandemic originated at Wuhan market stall

US and French researchers traced coronavirus to one stall in Wuhan, China after analysing genetic samples

The Independent UK

New Study Reinforces Theory Covid Emerged At Chinese Market

A study on the origin of Covid-19 provided new evidence on Thursday supporting the theory that humans first caught the virus from infected animals at a Chinese market in late 2019.

International Business Times

Scientists Identify Animals Possibly Linked To COVID-19 Origins

Scientists identify potential animal sources of COVID-19 at Wuhan market, aiding in tracing origins. Study highlights challenges in determining exact virus...

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A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin

Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people

The Independent UK

Should We Blame Fauci for the COVID Pandemic?

America's COVID celebrity is facing scrutiny for funding risky research that may have sparked the pandemic—and for allegedly covering it up.

Reason

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International Business Times

China's Growing 'Robotaxi' Fleet Sparks Concern, Wonder On Streets

Turning heads as they cruise past office buildings and malls, driverless taxis are slowly spreading through Chinese cities, prompting both wariness and wonder.

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China's Wuhan City Pioneers Driverless Taxis At Unbeatable Prices

Wuhan, China introduces driverless taxis by Baidu's Apollo Go, revolutionizing urban transportation and raising concerns for traditional transportation jobs.

Reason

The Media Is Back to Deriding the Lab Leak as a 'Conspiracy Theory'

Even if EcoHealth's "basic research" in Wuhan didn't cause the pandemic, it certainly failed in its mission to stop it.

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Baidu Driverless Car Incident Highlights Autonomous Driving Challenges

Incident involving Baidu's driverless car in Wuhan sparks discussions on challenges faced by autonomous driving technology.

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The Conversation

Chinese journalist who raised alarm over COVID is in hiding: is the world noticing?

China has finally “freed” citizen journalist Zhang Zhan who was jailed in 2020 for filming and writing about the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan.

Top News

Dr. Fauci Accused Of Funding Gain-Of-Function Research In Wuhan

Controversy surrounds Dr. Fauci's role in COVID-19 origins and U.S. funding implications on risky research practices.

Fortune

China is 'doubling down' on local chip development with a new $47.5 billion fund

High-profile successes and U.S. chip controls could be motivating Beijing to invest even more money in its semiconductor sector.

The Independent UK

Zhang Zhan is released from prison after 4 years for 'provoking trouble' while reporting on COVID

Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for charges related to reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan

Reason

Biden Administration Strips Federal Funding From Nonprofit at Center of COVID Lab Leak Controversy

Federal officials say EcoHealth Alliance failed to properly report on its gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and to monitor safety conditions there.

The Guardian - UK

Concerns grow for Chinese citizen journalist after supposed jail release

Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan, has made no contact with outside world

The Guardian - UK

Chinese woman jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan to be freed after four years

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan’s search for the truth during the early days of the pandemic was seen as a threat by the authorities

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