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Mother says NHS failed to give daughter safe care

Phoebe Ockenden, who has learning difficulties, was left in a chair in A&E for seven hours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Rc2jQ7

China's BYD overtakes Tesla revenue for first time

The electric vehicle giant saw its revenues jump 24% as government subsidies boost China's car industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tm2kWBa

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse from …

First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK

A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8EwQSiY

'Sickening' Molly Russell chatbots found on Character.ai

The foundation set up in her memory said it would cause "further heartache to everyone who knew and loved Molly." from BBC News https://i…

How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bUPqfzK

NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s

A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says. from BB…

NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s

A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says. from BB…

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to new low

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades from BBC News https://ift.tt/BIKW53Z

Instagram reveals it lowers quality of less popular videos

The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h7LYCuJ

Doctor who urinated in hospital sink struck off

Graham Holmes worked as a locum consultant in Hampshire, Dorset, Greater Manchester and the Wirral. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pAj4k5a

'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EwYi7Oj

Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction

Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively. from BBC News https…

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pr9v0gC

'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'

Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fidjagt

GPs advise not to ignore scabies symptoms

The itchy rash spreads via physical contact and is highly infectious, the Royal College of GP says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bgyzOrt

UK regulator tells doctors to watch out for obesity injection misuse

It follows reports of a rise in numbers of people who are not obese, becoming very sick. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uZ2xeyg

Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths

The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dgvc2yI

Could vaccines end the winter vomiting bug?

The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xL0h6Wb

Disposable vapes to be banned from June, says government

Ministers say the move is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YrkNytR

NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s

A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says. from BB…

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?

People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P04T1Av

Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space

The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x5vXA3s

Vaccine for winter vomiting bug to be trialled on thousands

The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pnvJ4jB

Infertility made me feel guilty, says TV newsreader

Andrea Byrne says she felt her husband would be "better off" without her during fertility treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rcwU5oV…

Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

Alcon Entertainment says it specifically denied a request to use material from the film at the event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SrBgKQF

AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-rays

It is safe, could speed up diagnosis and relieve NHS pressure, the health assessment body says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZlQLsc

US probing Elon Musk's Tesla over self-driving systems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's evaluation is the first step toward a potential recall of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles from …

TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jgtL9Je

Nut bans little help to allergic air passengers

The real danger comes from passengers on previous flights leaving peanut residue on seats, a review says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aGKt675

Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Y4pXo6

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?

The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DueQX4d

Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QbKlvDw

Netflix hikes prices in some countries as growth fades

Netflix announces some price hikes, as growth from password sharing crackdown starts to fade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wNsO6zT

'World-first' study examines period pain in teens

Researchers hope to see if period pain as a teenager makes chronic pain as an adult more likely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p4FB7JI

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill from BBC News https://ift.tt/0fMXoFC

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zCyv8Pc

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/D9RChqT

This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas

Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dvStwJK

Welby says assisted dying bill 'dangerous'

His comments come just ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament from BBC News https://ift.tt/uKohtUV

Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?

Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition. fr…

Google goes nuclear to power AI data centres

The technology giant says the agreement will see it start using the first reactor this decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xT5j7l6

UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8bjJvLw

Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director

Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mODrRwF

Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RS5bq1A

Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RH0M4pS

How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact?

Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQBL2gb

'I'm too tired to chew food but still can't get care for my ME'

What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JnUbuxs

From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?

As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e589GwS

‘I nearly died drinking a ginger beer – my school’s EpiPen saved my life’

Campaigners want businesses to have EpiPens on hand to treat people having dangerous allergic reactions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqyLma8

'Why is my endometriosis treatment not urgent?'

Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tnvBsw4

Families criticise redacted report into disgraced surgeon

A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U1SKLeJ

Tesla to unveil Cybercab, its big bet on self-driving cars

Elon Musk will unveil a prototype for the long awaited robotaxi at a film studio in Hollywood. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fhvWj45

'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'

An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/imLkxsC

Brazil gives Elon Musk's X green light for return

Brazil's Supreme Court said on Tuesday it is lifting a ban on the social media platform X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gv7x0d2

eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears

The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TfPZlI7

US judge orders Google to open app store to rivals

It is among several remedies ordered in a case brought against the firm by Fortnite-maker Epic Games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xvzbZwc

‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uDtgvRr

Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss

The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yOjWQez

Customers of failed crypto firm FTX set for refunds

The agreement will put an end to a saga that started when the firm went bankrupt in November 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LCPOeEB

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told

Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GjBzMTu

Fly brain breakthrough 'huge leap' to unlock human mind

A new map showing 50 million neural connections is a 'huge leap' to understanding our own brains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jRK2W0X

Spiking victims 'let down' by emergency services

Two women say they were discouraged from going to the police and made to feel it was their fault. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uZ4omBX

Tool promised to help non-verbal people - but did it manipulate them instead?

Experts say a tool supposedly helping nonverbal people speak is prompting false criminal allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w0HYysW

Eye and ear checks to be offered to autism students at school

An NHS scheme is bringing checks into special schools to help identify issues sooner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SHAuD1r

NHS bosses want chippy to sell fruit and veg

Plans for a new takeaway prompt health bosses to chip in with their own suggestions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qw0a5lt

Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EWx…

Collective action punishes patients, Streeting to tell GPs

The health secretary will outline measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech on Friday. from BBC News h…

Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmac

Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rNEU70V

NHS Covid booster jab campaign gets under way

The NHS autumn booster campaign began on 3 October but Covid vaccines are also available privately. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CspzSmo

Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow

The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SW3Zsue

OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NMuYDUZ

Surgeon operated with penknife he uses to cut up lunch

A surgeon is alleged to have used a Swiss Army knife because he could not find a sterile scalpel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cNpGAYy

Drowned mum 'watched cold water swimming programme'

Gaynor Lord, 55, was found in a river a week after she disappeared, an inquest hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XNGrPRd

Microsoft: 'ever present' AI assistants are coming

The tech giant says we are moving to a "fundamentally new age" of "persistent" AI tools. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LvFeRi2

Lucy Letby: Experts tell BBC about medical evidence concerns

Doctors and scientists' concerns contribute to speculation about the safety of the nurse's convictions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/17b0z2…

Sperm donor cash rises by £10 as UK faces shortage

The £10 rise comes into effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2FpywID
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