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May 2023

Lola Pearce: Brain tumour patient meets EastEnders star

Kylie Weatherby originally found out she had cancer when pregnant with twins in 2021. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XMGpYFh

Southampton researchers design app to help treat lazy eye

Lacie wears an eye patch to treat her condition and says the new app helps her want to keep it on. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wqtlDA0

Researchers find oldest evidence of the plague in Britain

Scientists discover 4,000 year-old plague DNA - the oldest evidence of the disease in Britain. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CLcJAzv

Ministers seek to understand more about video games

The government wants stronger evidence on psychological impacts of gaming and how the industry works. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ifd…

Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years

The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/p1…

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence

The Theranos founder, 39, was convicted last year of defrauding investors and wire fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Uqo70Tj

Music streaming royalties to be discussed by government

It will look into claims of unfairness amid reports labels receive the lion's share of royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Bsj…

Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn

Heads of OpenAI, Google Deepmind and Anthropic say the threat is as great as pandemics and nuclear war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/n…

Covid: Top Chinese scientist says don’t rule out lab leak

The man who led China's pandemic response says inquiries into its origins should consider everything. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/M96…

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vRNUby7

Vaping: Government plans underage crackdown

Rishi Sunak says he is 'deeply concerned' by the rising number of under-18s using vapes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VnOIjSw

Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?

Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ki9BJjV

Capita hack: 90 organisations report data breaches to watchdog

The privacy watchdog is urging groups using the outsourcing giant to check if data has been exposed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jNt2…

Flesh-eating bug: Mum's warning after she nearly dies from disease

A mother is warning others to look out for symptoms of necrotising fasciitis, after she nearly died. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Okd6lR3

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/07CMy5U

Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?

Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BxYfgRG

IVF patients need more mental health support, charity says

Infertility can devastate people's mental health, relationships, finances and career, a charity says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QBz…

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZOojHT…

Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules. from BBC News - Technology https://i…

East Kent: A decade of failure in maternity care

Why has an NHS Trust failed to improve maternity care after a near-decade of failure? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VUCaMDh

Neuralink: Why is Elon Musk’s brain chip firm in the news?

Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received the US regulatory green light for its first human clinical trial, after earlier controversies. f…

Primodos: Pregnancy test damages claims thrown out by judge

The High Court judge rules there is no new evidence linking the tests with harm to babies. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/iRjKX4s

Twitter engineering boss quits after DeSantis launch glitches

Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RaP3hZt

Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study

The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l…

Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study

The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/lWCxn…

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wHm…

PlayStation Showcase 2023: Spider-Man 2 impresses, Project Q confuses

Against huge hype, the console giant's games reveal sparks a mix of excitement and disappointment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JQ…

Promoting vapes to kids is ridiculous, says Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak says he is looking at strengthening marketing rules for e-cigarettes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Su5UBrK

Junior doctors in England to strike for three days in June

They will walk out between 07:00 on Wednesday 14 June and 07:00 on Saturday 17 June. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/C31wybY

35,000 cases of sexual misconduct or violence in NHS in five years

Rape, assault or being touched without consent accounted for more than one in five cases. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JxmDsXN

WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/M6j…

Vaping: High lead and nickel found in illegal vapes

Lab analysis finds vapes confiscated from teenagers at a school pose a potential risk to health. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IlkdyaO

TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban

The western state last week became the first in the US to ban the hugely-popular video platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OB6ZF3

Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise

The new Scottish government pay offer comes after BMA Scotland members voted for strike action. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uDeLpwR

Sadiq Khan: London mayor says he has PTSD after death threats

London's mayor said a number of events coming together had had a "cumulative" effect on his health. from BBC News - Health https://if…

Roblox: Ten-year-old spent £2,500 of mum's money without her knowing

Tesco Bank initially refused to refund the mum but changed its mind after a BBC show got involved. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/v01tef…

China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - Technology https:/…

Labour proposes new NHS targets on reducing deaths

Sir Keir Starmer says if elected he would aim to cut suicide, heart disease and stroke deaths. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1xSQlK0

Labour's NHS plan will offer patients more choice, Wes Streeting says

Shadow health secretary says regional waiting lists could help people get hospital treatment quicker. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9cXBSiu…

Utrogestan: Menopause pill supply restricted over shortages

Other HRT treatments have faced similar limits but ministers say there is good stock of most products. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hX5KTQ…

Bipolar Disorder: 'I hit the fire alarm and evacuated an airport'

Model Rosie Viva was experiencing mania when she triggered the mass evacuation of Stansted Airport. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/t1JawG2

Council accidentally published staff salaries online

Personal details of 15,000 South Lanarkshire council staff, including their salaries, were posted online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt…

Ukraine war: PTSD a growing problem for health ministry

The psychological scars of Russia's invasion are starting to show in Ukraine, at the front and at home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/A…

Use private sector more for NHS patients - Labour

The party says fewer people would be waiting if the government had maximised use of private clinics. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3m2upzo

Montana TikTok creators shrug off state's ban on app

Montana is first US state to ban the app, but influencers there don't seem too concerned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YyGXIlT

Critics say £1bn for UK chip industry not enough

One CEO says the government's semiconductor strategy does not address the needs of UK chipmakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kBD…

Can you get cheaper broadband deals with social tariffs?

Find out whether you are eligible for a social tariff and how to pay less each month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iBEo47x

Lucy Letby trial: Nurse accuses doctors of conspiracy against her

Lucy Letby accuses a "gang of four" of "apportioning blame" on to her "to cover up" hospital failings. from BBC News …

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt…

Ageing body scans to aid understanding of why diseases occur

The results could open up new ways to spot, treat and prevent some diseases, including cancer, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8…

Legend of Zelda game sells 10 million copies in three days

Tears of the Kingdom becomes the fastest-selling game in the Legend of Zelda franchise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/URl0TQw

Colchester City Council investigating Capita over 'serious data breach'

Colchester City Council "extremely disappointed" Capita failed to fully secure historic benefits data. from BBC News - Technology https:/…

Face recognition used at Cardiff Beyoncé concert criticised

The police are using the technology on the city's streets, a move that has divided opinion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eyF79Pf

Elon Musk: I will say what I want even if it costs me

Twitter's owner has been criticised for spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xT4d…

Lucy Letby trial: Triplet boys' deaths were harrowing, says nurse

Nurse Lucy Letby is accused of killing the two babies on the neo-natal ward where she worked. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ThxWGIU

Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://i…

Tory peer proposes Online Safety Bill change to tackle online sexist abuse

Social media companies will be held accountable for sexist abuse under new proposals to the Online Safety Bill. from BBC News - Technology https://…

Needle-free Covid vaccination trials taking place in Cambridge

Trials are taking place in Cambridge, where the technology was developed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/St5s4fb

Do not resuscitate: Man choked to death after paramedics stood down

A care home resident, 80, died after an ambulance was stood down due to a do not resuscitate order. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/noNMuGR

Dirty-bomb antidote: Drug trial begins in US

Volunteers will test a pill designed to remove radioactive contamination from the body. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/treD7Jj

'I've been stuck in my bedroom for two years'

A young woman with a rare disease says she is not being supported to have any quality of life. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mUgSnZH

Online depression therapy given go-ahead in England

Psychiatrists and mental health charities say digital therapies are no substitute for one-to-one care. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/…

Microsoft's Activision takeover approved by EU after UK veto

The proposed $69bn acquisition of Activision is splitting global regulators over competition concerns from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OM3…

Florida professor breaks record for time spent living underwater

Researcher Joseph Dituri has been living underwater in the Florida Keys for more than 70 days. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/V4N8GwL

Baby heart death parents left waiting 14 months for answers

Elijah died at 12 days old and his parents say authorities have left them "in limbo". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aKEOuJ9

I don't have ADHD, but three private clinics say I do

A BBC journalist was told "You do not have ADHD" by an NHS doctor - but private clinics said otherwise. from BBC News - Health https://if…

Gemma Collins: 'We've got to talk about women's incontinence'

Towie star Gemma Collins is urging people to be more open and less embarrassed about the subject. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0N1CpxJ

ADHD: Private clinics exposed by BBC undercover investigation

An undercover journalist for Panorama is diagnosed and given drugs without proper checks. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/A5wxB6q

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DGueRA

Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities

Cancer experts want VAT removed to make sun creams more affordable in the cost-of-living crisis. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/K6Cg1YP

Pat Cullen: Nursing union calls for double-digit pay rise to restart talks

Union boss Pat Cullen urges ministers to reopen pay talks in England after her members rejected a 5% offer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/H…

Hepatitis C home test kits available to most-at-risk in England

The blood-borne virus can lead to liver disease and cancer, but symptoms often go unnoticed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/h1iPM7C

Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests

Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt…

Elon Musk names Linda Yaccarino new Twitter CEO

NBCUniversal's former head of advertising is revealed as the new boss of the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WnyFmPQ

Tears of the Kingdom: Fans react to Zelda sequel launch

Nintendo's new Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom, is already a hit with fans and critics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ivZ7kyJ

Herpes deaths: Surgeon and midwife argued over Caesarean, inquest told

Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy both died from herpes infections after Caesarean births. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PB7VqSa

Mike Lynch: Autonomy founder extradited to US in criminal case

Mike Lynch is accused of overinflating the value of his firm Autonomy when he sold it to Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt…

YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views

Trevor Jacob will plead guilty to obstructing an investigation by destroying the wreckage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MXU2AEZ

Hacker marketplace still active despite police 'takedown' claim

Police said the "dangerous" Genesis Market had been dismantled, but it is still selling hacker products. from BBC News - Technology https…

Hospital boss claims unfair dismissal after chairman 'bullied' her

The Countess of Chester trust chief executive also accuses the chairman of putting finance over safety. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3toWR…

Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss

The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms. from BBC News - Technology https://i…

Smell and taste loss conference in Norwich to help clinicians

The conference in Norwich will hear from one woman who felt she needed to shower all the time. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HLjZfrm

Parkinson's disease: New research could reveal early causes

Little is known about the early stages of Parkinson's, as much damage occurs before symptoms appear. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SuKq…

Autistic teenager was stuck on general hospital ward for months

Experts say it was the wrong place for the 16-year-old, but she had nowhere else to go. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mZAvIft

Disney+ streaming business loses 4m subscribers in first quarter

Most of the losses came from its Hotstar service in Asia, which has lost rights to Indian cricket matches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t…

Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold

Major renewable energy projects being delayed by more than 10 years as grid reaches capacity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/X4wQBK0

Google brings AI to search as it vies with Microsoft

The firm is rolling out artificial intelligence to its core search engine, after Microsoft did similar with ChatGPT. from BBC News - Technology htt…

Twitter will encrypt private messages, says Elon Musk

The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/…

Apprentice doctors considered in radical NHS plan

School leavers would be able to enrol to become doctors without having to pay to go to university. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RaL4Sq3

The grandfather they said would never walk again

The 86-year-old is able to climb stairs and do laps of the garden at an Edinburgh nursing home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BEdlMsN

'Shocking' lack of evidence on antidepressants for chronic pain

Hundreds of thousands are prescribed medication without enough scientific proof it helps, UK experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift…

Vietnam to crack down on anonymous social media accounts

It's the latest in a series of restrictions imposed by the Vietnamese government on social media users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.…

Baby born from three people's DNA in UK first

Most of the baby's DNA comes from their two parents, with a small percentage from a donor. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3mPHbho

Charlotte Henshaw: Paralympic champion on challenges of being an athlete with endometriosis

Paralympic champion Charlotte Henshaw on the challenges she faces training and competing while living with endometriosis. from BBC News - Health …

Cambridge: NHS managers covering up issues - whistleblower

Whistleblowers from a rehab unit claim patients are left in bed all day without therapy. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Oev1oyY

Chelmsford mum who missed baby's birth determined to recover

Emma Taylor was in a coma when she had a C-section in October, and doctors then found a brain tumour. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3X2NGyh…

What the NHS is learning from Brazil

Will a healthcare approach that has been successful in poorer parts of Brazil work in the UK? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WQgSjoB

Tech layoffs: LinkedIn cuts 700 jobs and phases out China

The careers site is the latest tech company to announce major job cuts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nEMiOqK

ChatGPT: Can students pass using AI tools at university?

There are fears about cheating, but new advice says students should be taught how to use AI tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0hN3H1…

New GP plan asks more patients to use pharmacies

The plan would see people able to access their records by smartphone without needing to call their GP. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/q3xXhC…

Apple co-founder says AI may make scams harder to spot

Silicon Valley veteran tells the BBC he thinks AI creations should be clearly labelled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wNQBIM7

Scores of local pharmacies closing across England

Data shows there are now fewer local chemists than at any time since 2015, despite rising demand. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VpUeaRC

Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Joseph Sullivan was convicted over covering up a security breach of 57 million user accounts in 2016. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4Tj…

Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says

Covid-19 global health emergency is over, more than three years after being declared - WHO says from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kJOm7cx

Banks warn of big increase in online scams

Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wUGNev…

Vaccines: Pre-school uptake in Northern Ireland in steady decline, report says

Around 15,000 children are not fully immunised against measles, mumps and rubella, a report finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RYHqUis

Young blind people in Scotland ‘risk losing independence’

Experts warn of a lack of a trained support workers to teach key life skills others learn through sight. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ircu…

TikTok tracked UK journalist via her cat's account

London-based reporter Cristina Criddle says it was "chilling" to learn her data had been accessed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift…

White House: Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks

The White House told executives that they have a "moral" duty to make sure their products are safe. from BBC News - Technology https://if…

Discord plans to make everyone change their username

The changes will come into effect on the online group-chat platform "over the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Wx…

Rise in UK measles cases causing concern

Parents encouraged to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rfXjqib
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