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'The only hospital bed was 248 miles from home'

More mental health patients are being sent far from home for inpatient care, NHS data shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5IMGWEN via IFTTT

Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge

Sales of Instagram and Facebook adverts have soared, delivering a surge in profits for parent company Meta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJmUQMv via IFTTT

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mFQOEsD via IFTTT

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/It4GDdv via IFTTT

TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident

Singapore officials say they are investigating the incident, which hospitalised 57 people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ajn1qpz via IFTTT

Microsoft apologises after thousands report new outage

Microsoft said it was looking at a 'network infrastructure' issue impacting its services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XhF7iB1 via IFTTT

Poor security let hackers access 40 million voters' details

The UK data watchdog says weak passwords and unpatched software were responsible for the hack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dc8j6qp via IFTTT

Nine-year-old Deadpool game sells for £300 after film hype

The game is no longer available for digital download, so fans must seek out physical copies to play it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SQdwJYf via IFTTT

Ditching of social care plan is a tragedy - Dilnot

The plan would have introduced an £86,000 cap on the amount an older or disabled person would have to pay towards their support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OCjJnz0 via IFTTT

Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High Court

Ban on puberty blockers introduced by last government using emergency legislation was lawful, High Court rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1BRNjSg via IFTTT

Health alert issued as temperatures may reach 32C

The hottest day of the year in the UK could be recorded on Tuesday before thunderstorms roll in from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mr2p0Za via IFTTT

‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital for 10 months

No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Uyzuba via IFTTT

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vG3d50J via IFTTT

'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'

Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IaBb1TA via IFTTT

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services

The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nTjfpXh via IFTTT

Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed

Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled since 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/38ku7V4 via IFTTT

Stuck in hospital for months - but not ill

No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5BSdQZM via IFTTT

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rPpFh6E via IFTTT

What's behind the global self-storage boom?

Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9szfnWD via IFTTT

ChatGPT reveals search feature in Google challenge

OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its artificial intelligence (AI) bot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LqRY2i0 via IFTTT

Blood stocks drop to 'unprecedentedly low levels'

The NHS is appealing for people with O-type blood to urgently come forward and donate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w1Pqv8S via IFTTT

Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed

Data suggests nearly 200,000 adults are waiting to be seen, and demand has quadrupled since 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QgIZe5M via IFTTT

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KaEb3id via IFTTT

Woman needed HIV test after old genital swab used

The 40-year-old was "extremely upset and scared" when told she needed tests for HIV and hepatitis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6aUsgKe via IFTTT

CrowdStrike to improve testing after 'bug' caused outage

The cybersecurity company's mistake caused millions of PCs not to work on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IzoRfb6 via IFTTT

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KaEb3id via IFTTT

Why tech bros are turning to Trump

The Republican presidential candidate is forging new alliances as his campaign gains momentum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DJu8Ecg via IFTTT

Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year

The billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jwC1eYH via IFTTT

Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHS

The latest data also shows the average age for first-time treatment is now over 35. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OtRS5UJ via IFTTT

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" just four months before her death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9gzlkyV via IFTTT

CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues

Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qwq10gu via IFTTT

'Significant number' of devices back up - CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t32BeD5 via IFTTT

IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS

NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IPdjygY via IFTTT

IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS

NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xjr60of via IFTTT

NHS warns of GP disruption next week after IT outage

Healthcare IT systems are coming back online - but GPs face a growing appointments backlog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p5jPFD8 via IFTTT

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZPzgXsV via IFTTT

IT outage exposes fragility of tech infrastructure

Ultimately, when systems wobble, there is little that can be done - except wait for a fix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kT8r2Ln via IFTTT

Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wpCMR5G via IFTTT

Ten tips for sleeping in hot weather

A simple guide on how to get a good night's sleep in the heat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X4Ih5a0 via IFTTT

Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks

Major banks, media outlets, telecom providers and an airline are among those reporting to be affected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JtuFNYV via IFTTT

Urgent action needed as malaria resists key drug

Malaria parasites that can shrug off the effects of artemisinin are now well-established in East Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/47sG8JQ via IFTTT

Chip stocks drop on fears US to toughen China rules

The selloff came after a report that the US may further tighten rules on equipment exports to China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/67dKYEm via IFTTT

First Covid inquiry report to show UK plan failures

Austerity, Brexit and the quality of planning will be put under spotlight in the inquiry's first report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BPuDMhk via IFTTT

Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin

A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BW8ZrvR via IFTTT

BMA debates response to child gender care review

It comes as a top doctor brands the ban of the use of puberty blockers for gender identity reasons as "terrible". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yrk6sWR via IFTTT

'Supermodel granny' drug extends life in animals

The drug is already being tested in people, but whether it would have the same effect is unknown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/etqzXoE via IFTTT

DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests

One million more women would have life-saving checks if the NHS adopted self-testing, researchers estimate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rye1tTJ via IFTTT

Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender-identity law

Mr Musk has become increasingly involved in US politics and said the new law was the "last straw". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CSr8lU6 via IFTTT

'Pivotal' quantum computing chip unveiled

Oxford Ionics claim to have created the first quantum chip of its kind that could be mass-produced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U4plGPZ via IFTTT

Olympic esports will level the playing field, says boss

The CEO of one of competitive gaming's top teams says the new event will draw new audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aEBJXCq via IFTTT

Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages

A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EBowmxd via IFTTT

Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban

The move comes after sales and distribution of its products were banned by the Biden administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jfJI6zt via IFTTT

Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin

A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d0Tu23c via IFTTT

'My consultant told me I was a medical mystery'

Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XcvjDFV via IFTTT

More money and staff – so why isn't the NHS more productive?

Labour has launched an investigation into what's wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start? from BBC News https://ift.tt/osEVwtM via IFTTT

As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market? from BBC News https://ift.tt/vLde07o via IFTTT

Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests

They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oj9AdyT via IFTTT

Scientists start human testing of Marburg virus vaccine

University of Oxford researchers start in-human vaccine trial to treat highly fatal Marburg virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0h8dl6Y via IFTTT

Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm

Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RJQw5oz via IFTTT

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

The platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed." from BBC News https://ift.tt/7y4IJ5S via IFTTT

Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking $500m in severance

A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Mr Musk's takeover of the site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tDHiZpM via IFTTT

Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1,400%

The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fG2YVXU via IFTTT

Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares

In February, Mr Bezos announced that he would sell shares in technology giant worth around $8.5bn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z8V9JDM via IFTTT

Samsung Electronics union goes on indefinite strike

A union for almost a quarter of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over better pay and benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gvg2Fdh via IFTTT

Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gSzwMrT via IFTTT

Fall after fall - care home accused of neglect

BBC analysis shows nearly 20% of England's care homes - some 2,500 facilities - "require improvement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vlBL0Wz via IFTTT

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DsN8F59 via IFTTT

Brazil blocks Meta from using social media posts to train AI

Brazil's data protection regulator says it aims to protect users, the company says it is disappointed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Ymb0Sj via IFTTT

Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture

A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/efxj70b via IFTTT

Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK

Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pkoEOsm via IFTTT

Fix NHS gaps or face more attacks - ex cyber chief

Experts warn outdated NHS IT systems remain vulnerable after the cyber attack on hospitals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/epDmJfh via IFTTT

Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son

Police say they are investigating reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8qwJufV via IFTTT

Junior doctors pay talks to start next week - Streeting

The new health secretary has said he spoke to the British Medical Association on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lIXZVoy via IFTTT

Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK

Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PyF36jg via IFTTT

EU says Instagram’s paid ad-free option breaches rules

The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/krs48Mt via IFTTT

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7L48kDW via IFTTT

How to pull off an election all-nighter

You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nVWrtNu via IFTTT

Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young

What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ld4lXb9 via IFTTT

Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?

Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely appears. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BRhtvu1 via IFTTT

Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they're fighting back

Two thirds of Australian women say they have encountered gender bias or discrimination in healthcare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYGE3gT via IFTTT

Are we in a summer Covid wave?

Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious? from BBC News https://ift.tt/8kH76St via IFTTT

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EySbTdF via IFTTT

Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctioned

The note helped persuade President Roosevelt the US should develop the world's first nuclear weapons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I81mepK via IFTTT

World's biggest music labels sue over AI copyright

Sony, Universal and Warner claim AI software steals music to "spit out" similar work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LiI514b via IFTTT

Meta accused of breaching law over 'pay or consent' ad model

The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6YJu7IT via IFTTT

The screen tech that can do almost anything

New technology promises TV and phone screens that use much less electricity than current models. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wGqI4JF via IFTTT