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  • Identification of the Anopheles marshallii group and vector species composition in the forest ecozone of Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria | Malaria Journal

    Identification of the Anopheles marshallii group and vector species composition in the forest ecozone of Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria | Malaria Journal

    There is a wide array of anopheline mosquitoes capable of transmitting malaria in Africa, and each species has varied behaviours, distribution, and seasonality that influences their roles in malaria transmission [25]. For vector control to be…

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  • Italian news publishers demand investigation into Google’s AI Overviews | Artificial intelligence (AI)

    Italian news publishers demand investigation into Google’s AI Overviews | Artificial intelligence (AI)

    Italian news publishers are calling for an investigation into Google’s AI Overviews, arguing that the search engine’s AI-generated summaries feature is a “traffic killer” that threatens their survival.

    FIEG, the Italian federation of newspaper publishers, said it has submitted a formal complaint to Agcom, Italy’s communications watchdog.

    Similar complaints have been filed in other EU countries. Coordinated by the European Newspaper Publishers’ Association, the aim is to push the European Commission to open an investigation against Google under the EU Digital Services Act.

    The threat posed by AI Overviews, which gives users information without them having to click through to the original source by summarising searches with a block of text at the top of the results page, is among the main concerns of European news outlets.

    FIEG said it was also worried about the more recent AI Mode, which takes information from multiple sources and presents them as a chatbot.

    The federation argues that the Google services “violate fundamental provisions of the digital services act, with detrimental effects on Italian users, consumers and businesses”.

    “Google is becoming a traffic killer,” FIEG said in a statement, adding that the products not only directly compete with content produced by publishing firms, but also “reduces their visibility and discoverability, and thus their advertising revenues”.

    “This has serious consequences for the economic sustainability and diversity of the media, with all the risks associated with a lack of transparency and the proliferation of disinformation in democratic debate,” the statement said.

    A study published in July by the UK-based Authoritas analytics company claimed AI Overviews, launched by Google last year, caused up to 80% fewer clickthroughs. The research, which was submitted as part of a legal complaint to the UK’s competition watchdog about the impact of Google AI Overviews, also found that links to YouTube – owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet – were more prominent compared with the normal search result system.

    A second study by the Pew Research Center, a US thinktank, also showed a big hit to referral traffic from Google AI Overviews, with users only clicking a link under an AI summary once every 100 times.

    Google claimed the studies were inaccurate and based on flawed methodology.

    Google AI Overviews arrived in Italy in March. In September, the country became the first in the EU to approve a comprehensive law regulating the use of artificial intelligence, including limiting child access and imposing prison terms on those who use the technology to cause harm, such as generating deepfakes.

    Giorgia Meloni’s government described the legislation, which aligns with the EU’s landmark AI Act, as a decisive move in influencing how AI is used across Italy.

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  • Jennifer Lopez says she’ll never join celebrity dating app Raya, ‘I’m old-fashioned’

    Jennifer Lopez says she’ll never join celebrity dating app Raya, ‘I’m old-fashioned’

    Jennifer Lopez says she’s too old-fashioned for celebrity dating app Raya, preferring love the traditional way

    Jennifer Lopez has made it clear that…

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  • Sharon Osbourne backs call to name Birmingham Airport after Ozzy

    Sharon Osbourne backs call to name Birmingham Airport after Ozzy

    Bridie AdamsWest Midlands and

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    PA Media Ozzy Osbourne, who is pictured with long dark grey hair and wearing orange-tinted glasses and chunky gold jewellery, including a cross around his neck, sits on a blue and white patterned sofa with gold and blue cushions next to Sharon Osbourne, who has short bright red hair and is smiling. They are holding two small dogs.PA Media

    Sharon Osbourne said the idea to name Birmingham Airport after Ozzy was “fabulous”

    Sharon Osbourne has said it “would be amazing” if Birmingham Airport was renamed in honour of her late…

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  • EssilorLuxottica Paris Business Game 2025: An Invitation to Innovate

    The third edition of the EssilorLuxottica Paris Business Game recently took place, bringing together bright young minds from across Europe to imagine the future of vision care, fashion and technology. 

    This year 15 outstanding candidates, each pursuing a Master’s degree, were carefully selected through a rigorous process led by EssilorLuxottica’s Talent Acquisition team and the Alliance of European Business Games (AEBG).  

    An Invitation to Innovate 

    Over the two-day experience, participants were immersed in a live EssilorLuxottica business case that mirrors challenges the Group manages every day in marketing, e-commerce and finance. They had a chance to test their skills and strategic thinking to propose innovative solutions, all while networking with peers from diverse international backgrounds.  

    EssilorLuxottica leaders were part of the initiative, engaging with participants to exchange ideas and offer insight that goes far beyond the classroom. The Group’s leaders also formed a jury to select the winning team, which was recognized for presenting the strongest business case solution as well as showcasing leadership and teamwork. 

    Beyond the Game: Opening Doors to Careers 

    For many, the Paris Business Game represents a first step into an exciting career journey. Selected participants will be offered internship opportunities at EssilorLuxottica in France, providing a chance to further develop their skills and grow within the Group. 

    Tommaso La Macchia, our 2025 Business Game Ambassador, is a recent success story. A participant in the very first edition, Tommaso now thrives within the EssilorLuxottica Finance team.  

    “Taking part in the EssilorLuxottica Business Game is an awesome opportunity for anyone to discover more about the Group by challenging yourself, collaborating and sharing ideas with other young talent and business professionals.” 

    Tommaso La Macchia 

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