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1. **Norway to Crackdown on Use of Smart Glasses**
Norwegian politicians, led by digitalisation minister Karianne Tung, have pledged to strictly regulate AI-powered smart glasses due to growing privacy concerns. These devices, capable of recording video and audio discreetly, have sparked backlash worldwide, including criminal complaints against companies like Meta and Ray-Ban in Germany, and a UK petition calling for a ban. Norway aims to be the first country to take decisive action.
2. **HRT Linked to Lower Dementia Risk**
A new UK study following over 180,000 postmenopausal women for 13 years found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with a reduced risk of dementia—10% lower risk overall and 16% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. HRT replaces female hormones reduced during menopause and is already prescribed to millions. Researchers suggest HRT could play a role in long-term cognitive health, particularly since dementia affects women disproportionately.
3. **Wild Horses Made History in Kazakhstan**
For the first time in 200 years, a Przewalski’s horse was born on the steppes of Central Kazakhstan. This species, considered the last truly wild horses, was reintroduced to Kazakhstan last year through the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, which also reintroduced the saiga antelope and received an Earthshot prize in 2024. The birth of the foal marks a significant milestone in the reintroduction program’s success
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