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Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deaths

Bereaved families had asked internet providers to block the forum, following a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bsk3vR2 via IFTTT

AI: Scientists excited by tool that grades severity of rare cancer

AI is twice as good at grading the aggressiveness of tumours than lab analysis, a study suggests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/k1grHqy via IFTTT

Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments

As inconsistencies were put to him, the former crypto boss tried to distance himself from some decisions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bcJYydm via IFTTT

Zimbabwe's cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages

Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Cx2B0Vk via IFTTT

Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos

The inquiry lays bare the moods and whims of key government figures at a time of crisis, writes Chris Mason. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/s6LuiHS via IFTTT

Elon Musk expected to attend AI summit in UK

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would do a live interview with the tech billionaire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FpfLvhu via IFTTT

Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices

It's worried about spying with the app, which is like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder combined from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0IKeQFA via IFTTT

US announces 'strongest global action yet' on AI safety

The measures have been issued less than 48 hours before the UK hosts an AI safety summit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GMsIdew via IFTTT

Hunt is on to find more effective flu treatments

Flu deaths hit a five-year high last winter and treatments for worst cases are still lacking, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/iw9qU12 via IFTTT

Nicola Sturgeon's Covid WhatsApp messages were deleted - newspaper report

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon is reported to have deleted messages relating to the pandemic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MR9KgAF via IFTTT

Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing

"Unflappable" Jimmy turns 80 next month and is still working in intensive care at a Belfast hospital. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6X3ranB via IFTTT

Sale of NHS data up to government, says tech boss

The head of Palantir, which is in the running for an NHS contract, says it would not have access to data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wCNh4mD via IFTTT

'My NHS hell waiting for surgery and information'

When former BBC correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones broke his elbow he waited days for an operation. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qeogEXJ via IFTTT

Can Rishi Sunak’s big summit save us from AI nightmare?

The BBC's tech editor, Zoe Kleinman, looks ahead to next week's AI Safety Summit, hosted by the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xkM0l6m via IFTTT

NHS waits could exceed eight million by summer, charity says

Based on latest trends, yet more patients will be forced to wait, even if doctor strikes cease, projections suggest. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/x5oy4Nw via IFTTT

After a year of Elon Musk, what's next for X?

How the billionaire's purchase of Twitter has changed the platform and what the future may hold. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HYZaxdS via IFTTT

Scottish Government accused of withholding Covid WhatsApps

A lawyer for the UK Covid Inquiry says it is surprising that so many messages have been deleted. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/b5Dd3mQ via IFTTT

NHS pay: Health staff begin legal fight over Covid bonus

The government may face a judicial review after excluding outsourced workers from a one-off bonus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nkpvDfc via IFTTT

Airbnb turns to AI to help prevent house parties

The short-term rental giant is now using artificial intelligence to try to prevent troublemakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rI2uZUl via IFTTT

SAD: Weatherman Derek Brockway on combating his winter sadness

Derek Brockway feels low as the seasons change, just like two million others across the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Loi7u2h via IFTTT

Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life

Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9q2Rfbj via IFTTT

Scientists: Allow forbidden 28-day embryo experiments

Many UK scientists want to double the time allowed for embryo research - and there could be public support. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Um6lFJN via IFTTT

Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids

Charity finds dark web forums sharing thousands of new abuse images made with bespoke AI software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pKDLqBf via IFTTT

Willenhall lorry driver thanks wife after his breast cancer diagnosis

Darren Pallett, whose wife found his lump, has said he wants other men to get themselves checked. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WD125Mi via IFTTT

Short selling: Don’t be the 'Dumb Money'

Short selling can be risky, but more and more amateur investors are taking it up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zC3108g via IFTTT

'Failure to act' on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths

UK families angry at lack of action to shut down online suicide forum despite coroners' warnings. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pWyDBRN via IFTTT

Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury - study

Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/s7DzJp2 via IFTTT

Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed

Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nErPTOU via IFTTT

TikTok personal trainer says stammer is his superpower

Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yIPUkEx via IFTTT

Mario v Sonic: Rivals launch similar games in same week

It is the first time for more than 30 years that the two rivals have released games in the same week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QxcDzy5 via IFTTT

Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate

A new breed of smartphone tools are raising fresh questions about what it means to photograph reality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NiyUteM via IFTTT

Mental health help for under-fives overlooked - report

Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hk9sCzK via IFTTT

Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government

The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6DPmSM0 via IFTTT

Instagram sorry for adding 'terrorist' to some Palestinian user bios

It says it fixed a problem "that briefly caused inappropriate translations" in some Instagram profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hIEugyS via IFTTT

Crumbling concrete: Raac found in 18 more hospitals in England

Hospitals say it puts patients at risk, but surveys are yet to uncover how extensive it is. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vYXobWL via IFTTT

Elon Musk says X to have two new premium tiers

The latest change to the platform will see two layers of subscriptions - one with adverts and one without. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dl2Tjh1 via IFTTT

Two-tier care crisis: People forced to pay or wait

Staffing, funding and cost of living pressures mean a greater risk of an unfair system, says watchdog. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vOcMwas via IFTTT

Birmingham NHS trust sacks staff after sexual harassment claims

The three sackings, at University Hospitals Birmingham, are revealed at a sexual safety charter launch. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3IOFLot via IFTTT

Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs to cut costs

The Finnish telecoms giant reported a disappointing result due to slowing sales of 5G equipment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bypmkuE via IFTTT

Nvidia and iPhone maker Foxconn to build "AI factories"

This comes as the US announced plans to cut off more exports of advanced chips to China, in a blow to Nvidia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Xhau5L1 via IFTTT

Clampdown on unproven fertility treatment add-ons

A new ratings system from the regulator gives information on whether optional extras are effective. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gCNzA4E via IFTTT

US-China chip war: Washington announces new export curbs

The move makes it tougher for companies like Nvidia, AMD and Intel to sell existing or new chips to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/K0g4m1t via IFTTT

Twitter glitch allows CIA informant channel to be hijacked

US spies and informants could have been directed to hostile nations through a CIA mistake made on X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cCZ4yN8 via IFTTT

NHS strikes: Consultants and government to hold talks to try to end dispute

The British Medical Association says strikes will be paused to allow time for the two sides to meet. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PeMBhYH via IFTTT

Gambling levy could raise £100m for NHS treatment

The UK government is proposing gambling companies contribute 1% a year of what they make. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CWhDI2Q via IFTTT

Eczema: Sister creates device to ease brother's condition

Lauren Hill has made a gadget that safely scratches skin and stops itchy sensations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bzaYFfw via IFTTT

Nottingham mother struggling to get ADHD medication

Kimberley Grant says her daughter's education is put at risk if she does not have her medication. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/48Xw7uO via IFTTT

German chancellor Olaf Scholz could snub British AI summit

The BBC understands the German chancellor may turn down his invitation to the event on 1 November. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NKSlRqd via IFTTT

NHS psych ward period provision criticised by patients

Patients say getting access to pads and tampons on mental health wards can be a struggle. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Ilkr4Rv via IFTTT

Care home boss shocked at speed of Covid variant

Kay Emsley says she was taken by surprise at how quickly residents at Shipdham Manor fell ill. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZtlEYnU via IFTTT

Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content

It comes as X's owner Elon Musk had earlier called child safety his number one priority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/980QBrP via IFTTT

NHS Wales: Thousands of hours missing from A&E figures

A&E waits in Wales have been seriously under-reported in official figures each month for a decade. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/F6WJOGP via IFTTT

TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos

The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning by the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WokL43w via IFTTT

What does TikTok's EGX sponsorship mean for the games industry?

The app's hoping to take on Twitch and YouTube to become the main stop for online video games content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aD2n9LC via IFTTT

Microsoft Activision: What does deal mean for gamers?

Call of Duty might be an Xbox exclusive one day, but not for at least 15 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BckFS9 via IFTTT

The 'gay tax' facing same-sex couples starting a family

Couples are still paying thousands before they can access NHS fertility treatment, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Bs10ci9 via IFTTT

Muckamore inquiry: Staff accused of ignoring TB symptoms

The mother of a former patient said staff seemed "not to care" as he lost a large amount of weight. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OZoxsy2 via IFTTT

Lung cancer screening in Wales lags behind England - charity

A grandmother recalls how as a teenager she was rewarded with cigarettes for doing the ironing. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4YcJghS via IFTTT

Wheelchairs and weight: 'I haven't been able to weigh myself for 22 years'

Wheelchair users find it near-impossible to find accessible scales and keep check of their weight. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pR2qMlD via IFTTT

EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation

X, formerly Twitter, is being investigated over the possible spread of terrorist and violent content after Hamas' Israel attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/C743EJf via IFTTT

February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told

Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vYeKL5j via IFTTT

X claims it is erasing 'illegal' Hamas content after EU ultimatum

The EU gave the former Twitter 24 hours to respond to an order to clean up "disinformation". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/f01tP4A via IFTTT

FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial

Chunks of the stolen $470m in cryptocurrency have been laundered every day since the trial began. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/89rkTER via IFTTT

Botched dentistry: Harlow man took his life after years of pain

A coroner concludes a man's dental surgery in 2008 impacted his "ability to cope with daily life". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PvVIWfc via IFTTT

Pret a Manger death: 'Lack of progress' after mum's death in Bath

The family of Celia Marsh, who had a severe dairy allergy, want more done to protect others. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/952ADbW via IFTTT

Schools and NHS caterers ‘must stop’ antibiotic overuse

Health and animal welfare campaigners say the overuse of antibiotics by UK farmers should be banned. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ohDgcHx via IFTTT

Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away

Electrical items such as vapes, fans, cables and USB sticks can all be recycled from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pUAevHN via IFTTT

Never start vaping, says 12-year-old girl with lung damage

Sarah had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Nu5TbQp via IFTTT

Jewish parents told to delete social media apps

Some schools have suggested parents delete apps such as TikTok and Instagram due to the violent content circulating. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Wz3ZG6q via IFTTT

The NHS must modernise or die, Wes Streeting says

The shadow health secretary warns the ageing population could bankrupt the NHS, as he sets out plans. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JY2vryM via IFTTT

EU warns Elon Musk 'disinformation' is spreading on X after Hamas attack

The EU has written to Elon Musk warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TytlLxz via IFTTT

Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn

A committee of MPs say artists and sport clubs' reputations are at risk if they promote NFTs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9zoRv5t via IFTTT

Warning AI industry could use as much energy as the Netherlands

A new study looks at the environmental impact of artificial intelligence if current trends continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0TupdFX via IFTTT

Bird flu: Scientists see gene editing hope for immune chickens

Researchers have developed gene-edited chickens that are partially resistant to bird flu. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IenqEfd via IFTTT

Partygate revelations destroyed trust in government, inquiry told

Ex-cabinet secretary says 'under no circumstances' should lockdown parties have taken place. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2KLDyHd via IFTTT

Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs

The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations on show in Bristol. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Eu0YdWC via IFTTT

Heating on prescription call for Wales' medically vulnerable

Louise is still behind on her heating bills from last winter. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RUNx68k via IFTTT

Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes

James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey garden. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZjJ9YC via IFTTT

Weight-loss drug approved for use by NHS Scotland

Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YxBMIb6 via IFTTT

Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leaders says NHS staff in England will volunteer for longer hours to cut waiting lists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VK3Rhga via IFTTT

ADHD medication: Supply issue leaves man without pills

Simon Hawkins says not knowing when he will get his tablets is stressful as shortages hit Wales. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xYJUEa8 via IFTTT

Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations

The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1sYa8vN via IFTTT

Tweet saying FTX was "fine" was false, court hears

The FTX co-founder tells court that Sam Bankman-Fried's public claims about FTX did not match reality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CY2TKyb via IFTTT

How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/muq5xcN via IFTTT

'Long colds' are a thing, like Long Covid say experts

Common 'long cold' symptoms people reported include a cough, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XUwxPOo via IFTTT

Covid jab could be available privately from 2024

Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PcOVZ5v via IFTTT

How to get rid of bedbugs

Although uncomfortable, bedbug bites are not typically dangerous and are often easily dealt with. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ImfAbkJ via IFTTT

Assassin's Creed Mirage: Why Arabic is at the heart of the new game

The makers of the latest in the stealth action series have put Arabic front and centre of the project. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7YjeBQD via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak defends his plan to ban smoking for younger generation

The prime minister tells the BBC he backs the move because there is "no safe level of smoking". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tqCUiXY via IFTTT

Eurostar introduces preventative measures amid Paris bedbug surge

Cleaning on the Paris-London route is "highly effective at eliminating bugs", Eurostar says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OYXSCMB via IFTTT

Pregnant smokers in Lincolnshire get help to quit

A new scheme is helping women in Lincolnshire stop smoking before they give birth. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/b7uqMXw via IFTTT

Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe

The competition watchdog is investigating the tech giants' cloud computing dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pEXUekj via IFTTT

Health guidance urges doctors to ask about patients about gambling

Doctors are encouraged to identify problem gamblers and those at risk at the earliest possible stage. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PVjD4fi via IFTTT

Surgeon who claimed Covid-19 was hoax struck off

Mr Muhammad Adil is struck-off after undermining public confidence in the medical profession. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qWYilsb via IFTTT

Lucy Letby: Corporate manslaughter probe at Chester hospital

Cheshire Police begins a corporate manslaughter inquiry at a hospital after the conviction of Lucy Letby. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9o4xRWm via IFTTT

MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Oe1EAIT via IFTTT

Police access to passport photos 'risks public trust'

The government wants to allow police to search all passport images to catch criminals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jXIdoex via IFTTT

Sir Patrick Vallance criticises Boris Johnson's 'impossible flip-flopping'

Sir Patrick Vallance writes of No 10 "chaos as usual" in diary extracts released to the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8gqVwJW via IFTTT

US issues first ever fine for space junk to Dish Network

Dish Network will have to pay $150,000 for failing to move an old satellite far enough away from the Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Cq5DL9e via IFTTT

Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to be feared

Industry heavyweights behind Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers hits say AI doesn't have to be a threat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xcW9OSn via IFTTT

Trans women may be banned from women's NHS wards

Health Secretary promises consultation on NHS constitution, calling for a "common-sense" approach. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JkTNabp via IFTTT

TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription

The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8bfk149 via IFTTT

Leicester: Face masks mandatory again in parts of city hospitals

The move has been prompted by a rise in patients testing positive for Covid, senior medics say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IhTKJHa via IFTTT

Mum fears her son could die waiting for life changing surgery

A mother tells BBC Spotlight she fears her son could die waiting for life changing surgery from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cMAOYFz via IFTTT

Greenland women seek compensation over involuntary birth control

Some 4,500 women were fitted with coils as part of attempts to limit the territory's population. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OPGbni0 via IFTTT

Onewheel: Snowboard Shop halts sales after four deaths in US

The Snowboard Shop halts sales of Onewheel electric skateboards following a recall in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wuyOrAz via IFTTT

New, cheap malaria vaccine backed by WHO

Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eXGEmZn via IFTTT

Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EtH63Xk via IFTTT

Nobel Prize goes to scientists behind mRNA Covid vaccines

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman developed the technology behind Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NDywWiL via IFTTT

Covid will 'continue to surprise us', warns health official

Health officials are encouraging anyone eligible to get jabs to protect against Covid and flu. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/61ArPJG via IFTTT

72-hour doctor strike to cause extreme disruption

Three-day joint walkout by junior doctors and consultants begins on Monday as pay dispute escalates. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/M86YNfc via IFTTT