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Aphantasia: Why I cannot see my children in my mind

Not everyone can picture images in their mind's eye and remember sounds or faces - but why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FRm3AMo via IFTTT

Reddit shares jump in New York stock market debut

The social media firm's share prices rose almost 50% on its first day on the New York Stock Exchange. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7zgoCV via IFTTT

UK firm's 4K video cameras head to space station

London company SEN's ultra high-definition cameras intend to stream spectacular views of Earth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J9UY8PB via IFTTT

Woman saw 20 doctors before endometriosis diagnosis

Dearbhail Ormond was diagnosed with endometriosis after seeing 20 doctors across 18 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kFZIQTG via IFTTT

Could assisted dying be coming to Scotland?

MSPs will get the chance to make Scotland the first part of the UK to let people legally end their lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vpQARKM via IFTTT

Wrong patient fitted with coil after Caesarean

Other so-called never events include a patient almost having the wrong toe amputated during surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dL5nFDy via IFTTT

The families borrowing to pay for care

Like TV presenter Kate Garraway, other families are struggling with the cost of care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GLAcSXe via IFTTT

Katie Price warns about 'damaging' plastic surgery

The model says women have cosmetic procedures younger than she did, and they all look like "aliens". from BBC News https://ift.tt/wzP9MEe via IFTTT

European flying car technology sold to China

The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xtn2AVk via IFTTT

Council spending on special needs transport doubles

The rising cost of getting children to school is a key driver of current pressure on council budgets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LYtcW5A via IFTTT

Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest ever level

Just 24% of Britons say they are satisfied, citing waiting times and lack of staff as key concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lGeAho2 via IFTTT

Disposable bans will not work, says vape boss

British American Tobacco boss says bans overseas are not 'effective' and the illegal market is high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lqZtRYT via IFTTT

Leaked emails reveal child gender service concerns

BBC News has seen emails from senior NHS bosses saying some patients could be at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gz4VP2C via IFTTT

Doctors' A&E safety warnings snubbed by watchdog

Consultants at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital warned patient safety was "seriously compromised". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oRWhNkq via IFTTT

Health workers will get promised payments

More than 27,000 healthcare workers in England will receive one-off payments of at least £1,600. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RhjY2ZL via IFTTT

Junior doctors in Wales begin four-day strike

Junior doctors begin their longest walkout to date until Friday in a dispute over pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MNdkREL via IFTTT

EU opens investigations into Apple, Meta and Google

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lu0ATGj via IFTTT

The man in the iron lung: How Paul Alexander lived life to the full

He spent 72 years using an iron lung machine to breathe after surviving polio as a child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Wa7Dcq via IFTTT

What we know about Kate's cancer diagnosis

In a video message she said she started preventative chemotherapy last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/esbGTgU via IFTTT

'Mass surveillance' fears over law change plans

Trade body techUK outlines "substantial concerns" over plans to amend the Investigatory Powers Act. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pyMFY9T via IFTTT

Blood test reveals best lung cancer treatment

Test for patients in England checks if tumours can be treated with pills rather than chemotherapy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XLrDOdi via IFTTT

Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege

With a loyal fanbase, Apple is in a unique position which is now under fire, writes Zoe Kleinman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mc4mpuR via IFTTT

MP calls for Down's syndrome abortion law change

Rishi Sunak declines to back Sir Liam Fox's call to outlaw the abortion after 24 weeks of foetuses diagnosed with Down's syndrome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z34fX8q via IFTTT

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1XDFCn8 via IFTTT

Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells

The gene-editing method used might ultimately offer a way to remove HIV, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wv9a5Wb via IFTTT

British AI pioneer joins Microsoft

Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind - which was bought by Google - is to lead Microsoft AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZErtXb via IFTTT

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1XDFCn8 via IFTTT

Is TikTok really a danger to the West?

Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFzGO8p via IFTTT

How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping

Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HgNhUsd via IFTTT

Government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years

A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VeEmPJ3 via IFTTT

Apex Legends esports final delayed by hack claims

A major tournament is postponed after unwanted cheats appear during matches in the online shooter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5SHtmnq via IFTTT

Women waiting 10 years for endometriosis diagnosis

New figures show the average wait in Wales to have the condition diagnosed is the longest in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKlUrJR via IFTTT

Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yLhN4eI via IFTTT

Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend

Experts say there is "no strong evidence" the monitors, proven to be effective in managing diabetes, can also help people without the condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m2OlMrf via IFTTT

What is the infected blood scandal?

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/McNx8Pl via IFTTT

What is the infected blood scandal?

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/McNx8Pl via IFTTT

McDonald's customers unable to order after IT outage

The chain's system is down in Japan, while customers in the UK, Australia and New Zealand have also reported issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yr9xlwe via IFTTT

Trying to stay alive in a town of despair

How a team of former addicts are trying to stop others from becoming "deaths of despair" in Blackpool. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qpt08TS via IFTTT

Different measure to BMI may spot childhood obesity better, study says

Researchers who have studied thousands of children suggest a new measure could be more accurate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KNgWQTx via IFTTT

Vicky Pattison: Why I’d donate my frozen eggs

The reality TV star tells the BBC why she plans to donate any eggs she doesn't use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/POobsKl via IFTTT

'Journalists are feeding the AI hype machine'

AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DfpjkB0 via IFTTT

Sail-powered cargo ship 'shows potential of wind'

Using sails reduced ship's fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions, company data indicates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CjZ0oVf via IFTTT

Google AI chatbot restricts election answers

Elections are due to be held around the world this year including in the US, India and the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wuLceX1 via IFTTT

Egg freezing patients ‘misled’ by clinics

Some clinics don't make clear the chances of successfully having a baby, the BBC has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xO4pWLD via IFTTT

NHS staff to get paid leave after miscarriages

Those who miscarry in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy can take 10 days' paid leave, NHS England says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HpJlgXD via IFTTT

Artists bid to make Aids memorial near Diana ward

Judges will choose between five artists to create London's first permanent Aids memorial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sSHhX3Q via IFTTT

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras in properties

Customers have previously voiced concerns about the use of security cameras inside properties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bh2U3cS via IFTTT

Workplace mental health service firm investigated

Allegations of poor practice at major UK provider Health Assured have been made to BBC File on 4. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7C0drJf via IFTTT

Trump says a ban on TikTok would only help Facebook

After trying to ban TikTok when he was president, Mr Trump now opposes a bill that targets the app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0W1N9bx via IFTTT

US firm ends takeover interest in Currys

Investment firm Elliot says it will not bid for the retailer after being rejected "multiple times". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xmErnZw via IFTTT

Sisters' warning after heart attacks days apart

Rebecca and Angharad Lewis are urging greater awareness of a heart condition which can be fatal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AxikqVb via IFTTT

Over-40s urged to get free blood pressure checks

Millions of people do not realise they have dangerously high blood pressure that needs treating, says NHS England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xCBIi7h via IFTTT

Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju is now fighting to survive

The tech giant is teetering on the precipice after investors voted to out its CEO last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oo4M1lj via IFTTT

Apple 'like Godfather' with new App Store rules

As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c5OeKRD via IFTTT

Cancer patients at risk, says NHS complaints chief

A health system "at breaking point" is causing delays in diagnosis and treatment, says ombudsman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LJW3X68 via IFTTT

Fertility clinic licence suspended over 'concerns'

Regulators have ordered the centre to halt any new procedures while an investigation continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dM3P8bl via IFTTT

Production of Duvel beer hit by cyber-attack

A suspected ransomware attack has left the Belgian brewer unable to make beer at four of its sites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YD5OWHk via IFTTT

Patients facing uphill struggle to see GPs - report

Analysis identifies areas with the fewest doctors in England, as the drive to boost numbers falls short. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PWcuD1z via IFTTT

Bill that could ban TikTok approved by US House panel

The proposed law would prohibit apps controlled by "foreign adversaries". TikTok has urged users to protest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JeSLn5l via IFTTT

Alabama enacts fast-tracked law to protect IVF

Its passage comes less than a month after state fertility services paused when a court ruled that frozen embryos are children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sm7yfdW via IFTTT

Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets

Linwei Ding is also accused of secretly working for Chinese competitors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PoYytBc via IFTTT

'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’

People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EJNj6MF via IFTTT

BBC Verify: How to spot AI fakes in the US election

The BBC's Marianna Spring explains the key to recognising AI-generated images circulating on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dXrbta via IFTTT

Consultants and specialist doctors vote to strike

Doctors will walk out in April over "extreme pressures" and "unsafe staffing levels". from BBC News https://ift.tt/DqF5unG via IFTTT

NHS trust admits failures over death of baby boy

A coroner hears hospital staff failed to give Zachary Taylor-Smith's mum antibiotics during labour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vuxGfwk via IFTTT

N Korea hacked S Korea chip firms, Seoul says

South Korea's spy agency says Pyongyang is trying to produce its own semiconductors for weapons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GUhfcCu via IFTTT

Medical leaders back rise in physician associates

But the doctors’ union is concerned about patient safety because of a new law regulating those roles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dpz2RoE via IFTTT

Can green 'super powders' really make you healthy?

Products containing probiotics, vitamins and antioxidants are being sold as healthy essentials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iOXQYpG via IFTTT

Nissan accused of dumping its electric car pioneers

Owners of older vehicles tell the BBC of their anger that their cars' apps will stop working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I47BRjg via IFTTT

Kidney donor mum and son take on world on skis

Just living a normal life was the biggest hope, now Alex will take on the world on the slopes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yVKZe1v via IFTTT

How big banks are becoming 'Bitcoin whales'

There will only ever be 21 million bitcoins, and US financial giants are buying up thousands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XRWajET via IFTTT

Elon Musk sues OpenAI over Microsoft links

The lawsuit accuses the firm of abandoning its founding principle of benefiting humanity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CPYo95N via IFTTT

AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high

Investors expect artificial intelligence to unleash a new wave of growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dSU7DW0 via IFTTT