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January 2025

Barclays outage affecting payments and online banking

The bank says its app also affected, as is the phone line and messenger service for customers from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mo4ESHU

How an AI written book shows why the tech 'terrifies' creatives

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman is given an AI-made book that claims it was written by her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zZY2V4C

Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan

Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/odlPEDx

'Life-changing' tablet for dust mite allergies

The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B0XxWhM

Meta to pay $25m to settle Trump lawsuit over ban

The president sued the firm in 2021 over the suspension of his accounts after the 6 January Capitol riots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MSXWYp0

Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer

The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KlX3ZsO…

UK's first smartphone video call via satellite made from Welsh mountain

Vodafone says the tech could lead to the elimination of "not spots", which cover an estimated 9% of the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/…

Garmin users say smartwatches have stopped working

Its Fenix 8 smartwatches, which retail for just under £1,000, are some of the devices to have issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wX9N2yi

Tech Life: Not as dead as a dodo?

Tech Life takes a close look at the controversial process of de-extinction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DK3H9R1

China's DeepSeek AI on US national security radar

The White House is looking into whether China's apparent AI breakthrough affects US national security. from BBC News https://ift.tt/quXSk86

'I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s'

A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4uT5bP8

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jb3vmlX

Is China's AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dFrB3eH

Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab sales

Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed weight-loss drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j8CWqIs

DeepSeek overtakes ChatGPT to top app charts

The Chinese AI app has overtaken ChatGPT to become the top free application on Apple's App Store in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5vBD8A…

Meta is ditching fact checkers for X-style community notes. Will they work?

Many have questioned Meta's motivations for ditching fact checkers - but could it be a positive change? from BBC News https://ift.tt/GVAcHfb

Musk, MrBeast, Larry Ellison - Who might buy TikTok?

Several potential US buyers have expressed interest in purchasing the social media platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CHyVU5I

Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild

A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope? from BBC News https://ift.tt/tAqmP93

Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e9kfcWN…

'A mockery': Trump's new meme-coin sparks anger in crypto world

The president's meme-coin launch is being criticised as a stunt, while impatience grows for deregulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GorJB0K

Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life'

Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xov54cD

How to make oxygen on the moon

Engineers are working on systems that can turn lunar regolith into useful elements like oxygen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NHFPaD3

Surge in vomiting bug keeps pressure on hospitals

Norovirus cases are the highest they have been since January 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gqQLoy9

Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture

Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fgCvF…

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year

The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sB2p5On

LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI

The lawsuit alleges LinkedIn tried to conceal its actions but the firm says the claims are false. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iwmBQYn

Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years

His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8gD3Qlh

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jbuKnrN

US tech giants announce AI plan worth up to $500bn

OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank join forces to build artificial intelligence infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WZvncsg

Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar

Squid Game and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UoTJVOl

Trump orders US to leave World Health Organization

Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QwDbleY

Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats'

Meta says it is working quickly to resolve the problem, which has prompted accusations of bias on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NYHjVu…

Executive order delaying TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off

The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P35gbBr

Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant

A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4nlTZ5Y

'I break the law to buy my child's life-saving cannabis drug'

Parents going to extreme lengths to get medicinal cannabis oils for their epileptic children speak to the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7DqifUJ…

Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency

$Melania is announced a day after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/893bE1a

Cervical screening knowledge gap 'costing lives'

Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5yjJVDn

TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in

A message appearing for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now". from BBC News ht…

UK set to introduce digital driving licences

The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory. from BBC News https://ift.t…

Deaths of 56 babies at Leeds hospitals may have been preventable, BBC told

Two whistleblowers also believe the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity units are unsafe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BwAkLIM

Singer 'helpless' after baby girl contracted RSV virus

The country singer says her baby daughter spent 10 days in hospital with respiratory syncytial virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8IvkCDz

'Looking for my spy': The jokes Americans and Chinese are sharing on 'alternative TikTok'

Many Chinese users on RedNote say it is the first time they have been able to speak directly to Americans online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VTLA…

Apple halts AI news alerts after errors

The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tBbhaZL

Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert

Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mJ2IASs

Patients dying in hospital corridors, say nurses

The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QhB6jmG

Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs

Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JBUzoLv

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain

They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ig8FmNL

US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure

The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b5RG3yZ

MPs say fix Send system or face 'lost generation'

A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2hEKZp…

Obesity needs new definition, says global report

There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/efhYWCZ

GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload

Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/8u0fsP3

TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk 'pure fiction'

The social media platform has repeatedly said that it will not sell its US operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YnyMVOj

'We re-mortgaged to buy our kids ADHD medication'

BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UYPlfpX

Nurse stabbed in hospital's acute medical ward

A 37-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mgZpX5A

Apple board pushes against diversity rollback call

The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsS7wmf

UK plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0EM…

Facebook and X must comply with UK law - minister

Peter Kyle responds after Mark Zuckerberg confirms changes to how content on Meta is monitored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cevc6GH

Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?

The pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cjGgdou

Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback

It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election. from BBC News htt…

'I paid fake doctor thousands for fillers - now I look like a gargoyle'

Cosmetics clinic says it has "totally reviewed all procedures" since treating Andrea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JysbVcj

TikTok to make final plea at Supreme Court against US ban

TikTok is hoping to win a challenge against law that would see it banned from the US this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H4LJ0uT

BBC goes inside hospital battling unprecedented winter pressures

As pressures on the NHS bite, doctors are facing terrible decisions about who should get a bed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8okEzV6

'I can't keep running my pharmacy from my savings'

Dipak Pau says pharmacists like him are using their own savings to cover the rising cost of drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DRUdjqz

UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta

It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JujWNx5

Alarm as skyrocketing flu cases add to NHS strains

More than 5,400 patients in hospital with flu as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PnixmcA

Political content on Instagram and Threads ramped up

Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nNp6KTd

Mum told to give seriously ill son painkillers amid ambulance delay

Brian Rooney is in an induced coma after suffering a heart attack at the doors of a Belfast hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ySRVbA

Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk - study

Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ye2qUGL

OpenAI boss denies sister's allegations of childhood rape

Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006. from BBC News https://ift.tt/trwZvCp

Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems

The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3BRalUZ

Cases double in NHS trust death and injury investigation

Sussex Police began with an initial 105 cases, but the BBC understands there are now more than 200. from BBC News https://ift.tt/guCtlrf

US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military

The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision "unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UaOok…

UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta

It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HyYgQpC

Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution from BB…

'My second chance at life after liver transplant'

Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer, is now "cancer-free" after a pioneering liver transplant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UJFfEt…

Woman had eight organs removed in cancer treatment

Horsham's Fay Louise planned her own funeral after doctors found a tumour in her appendix in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XjYprVW

Government unveils plan to cut NHS waiting list backlog

The government pledged to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year. …

NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday. from BBC Ne…

Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president

In a post on Meta's Facebook, Sir Nick Clegg said he was departing after nearly seven years with the company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qBMb…

Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China

Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pvfIbZ0

Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers

The government announces first steps to creating a National Care Services - but reform is several years away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ymBtDGk

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F5wSQJo

Cold weather health alerts issued ahead of snow

A major clean-up operation is also ongoing in parts of England after New Year's Day flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GiFVwWt

YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NiEqCyF

China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump

Chinese firm got a boost from subsidies encouraging consumers to replace old cars with greener ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fyOB4xC

Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show

Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GcgOo53

30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?

From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true? from BBC News https://ift.tt/NnsHou…
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