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Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier'

The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ypu0tnf via IFTTT

'Bionic' peer calls for better care for amputees

Lord Mackinlay says prosthetics currently on offer could leave people “feeling in a pit of despair”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DqBWs7u via IFTTT

Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tLz5Hls via IFTTT

Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3mdPRH8 via IFTTT

Gyms to display cancer message stickers

The NHS initiative, promoting body awareness, aims to get more people diagnosed early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tYrIFK9 via IFTTT

NHS warns of continued short supply of blood

England's blood donor service says blood stocks are in short supply, amid a fresh appeal for donors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/81fa295 via IFTTT

Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children

A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2xGLerv via IFTTT

Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan

The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xq0pUoC via IFTTT

AI chip giant Nvidia shares fall despite record sales

The California-based technology giant has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9dxOpDP via IFTTT

Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules

The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3jP7HyD via IFTTT

Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe

He has been placed under formal investigation as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, French prosecutors say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g3v1ZO4 via IFTTT

Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9vqMI42 via IFTTT

Does eating meat raise the risk of diabetes?

A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kzuq4KW via IFTTT

Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden 'pressure' over Covid

The billionaire says White House officials pressured Meta to remove content 'for months' in 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TCmnFYZ via IFTTT

Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff

The move comes after similar announcements, including in the US and European Union. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HaqmxN8 via IFTTT

NHS 111 offers new mental health service

People in crisis can now access urgent help in England by calling 111 and talking to trained staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ukvxpDZ via IFTTT

Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oEcb8iP via IFTTT

Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer

The Dutch watchdog said the transfers were a "serious violation" of EU data protection regulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pCxvifG via IFTTT

Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'

Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dyWI63p via IFTTT

Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours

A new law has come into effect that allows employees to ignore communications from employers after hours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4HIZGM6 via IFTTT

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YIyMgT0 via IFTTT

Should you have to pay for online privacy?

Some websites have started introducing paywalls which can be lifted with data rather than cash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Gsu5YH via IFTTT

How worried should we be about mpox?

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xl7K6AN via IFTTT

Yemen weapons dealers selling machine-guns on X

The traders operate in the capital Sana’a and other areas under control of the Houthis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uBkGjKf via IFTTT

Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?

The choice to not fund Alzheimer's drug lecanemab caused upset, but it is not a “wonder drug”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eKu2pYs via IFTTT

Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK

The jab given to 67-year-old Janusz Racz may revolutionise how this cancer is treated, say doctors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k8j1sUC via IFTTT

Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oeKLqCF via IFTTT

First drug to slow Alzheimer’s too costly for NHS

Health assessment body NICE says the benefits “are too small to justify the costs”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WEIgxkC via IFTTT

How worried should we be about mpox?

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8W2TQte via IFTTT

Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert

The UK Health Security Agency says it will ensure medics know how to spot and test for the virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A9yD762 via IFTTT

Vogue publisher and ChatGPT owner OpenAI strike deal

The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement to be struck between OpenAI and a major media company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r9OSHNb via IFTTT

London through the ages inspires Civilization VII

An eight-year wait for news on the next Civilization game is finally over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0DwmHa via IFTTT

Trump falsely implies Taylor Swift endorses him with AI images

Taylor Swift has yet to weigh in on the 2024 election, but endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z3V9bs4 via IFTTT

Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BnXiNTF via IFTTT

Disney drops bid to stop allergy death lawsuit over Disney+ terms

The firm had argued the case should go to arbitration because of its streaming service's small print. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0SrJU56 via IFTTT

'I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school'

A teenager shares how he became addicted after trying the drug in a vape with school friends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vAYt0Tj via IFTTT

Who is British tech tycoon Mike Lynch?

The co-founder of British tech firm Autonomy was once labelled the UK equivalent of Bill Gates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oRP39Km via IFTTT

Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout

More than 100 women who experienced complications have received payouts from manufacturers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LFD4HbS via IFTTT

X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SjCIg5R via IFTTT

Boy with incurable tumour is not allowed NHS drug

Ronnie Hood, from Sudbury, does not qualify for ONC201 because his tumour is a millimetre too small. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gEGcn1k via IFTTT

GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?

GPs say they have been left with no choice as surgeries begin to impose caps on appointments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XU74gfe via IFTTT

Actors demand action over 'disgusting' explicit video game scenes

They say the scenes, which they often don't know about in advance, leave them "shaken" and "upset." from BBC News https://ift.tt/s7UcgYl via IFTTT

Respected gaming magazine praised after sudden closure

Industry professionals say Game Informer will be "much-missed" after 33 years of gaming coverage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FrTpKxA via IFTTT

'Nothing stopping' child abuse image sharing on WhatsApp, group warns

The Internet Watch Foundation is calling for more mechanisms to be put in place to protect children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UkMyRi6 via IFTTT

Infected blood compensation payouts on the way

Ministers promise first payments by the end of the year with some victims entitled to more than £2m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aw2Sbrj via IFTTT

The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show

Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MECJa5o via IFTTT

Warning over antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases

The UK Health Security Agency says a rise in gonorrhoea cases in England is "concerning". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3G2stj0 via IFTTT

Girl died drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told

The 13-year-old had a dairy allergy went into anaphylactic shock, an inquest hears from BBC News https://ift.tt/zwVxc7n via IFTTT

WHO declares Mpox global health emergency

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4JupEUT via IFTTT

Report into Nottingham killer's mental healthcare raises critical issues

Valdo Calocane often stopped taking his medication and was becoming increasingly violent, assessments before the attack show - yet his care did not change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VhQU7tb via IFTTT

Disney+ terms prevent allergy death lawsuit, Disney says

The entertainment giant says the terms of a free trial prevent it from being sued for wrongful death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wlcno1a via IFTTT

China firm claims world's fastest-charging EV battery

Zeekr says the new batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 10 and a half minutes using its chargers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0fbTP8A via IFTTT

Bicep's Matt McBriar reveals brain tumour surgery

The Belfast-born music producer said a "large and pretty rare" tumour had been found earlier this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EsUOSBe via IFTTT

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Scientists in Africa are alarmed by the speed at which a new strain of mpox is spreading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J1zV0go via IFTTT

Why is Elon Musk's X struggling with technical problems?

The billionaire's interview with Donald Trump was delayed while the platform struggled with tech issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4LHq8MU via IFTTT

The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show

Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNUx5AG via IFTTT

Review of killer's care finds 'a series of errors'

The families of Valdo Calocane's victims say the report "demonstrates gross, systematic failures". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ItD2GpT via IFTTT

Girl died drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told

The 13-year-old had a dairy allergy went into anaphylactic shock, an inquest hears from BBC News https://ift.tt/s9yaFA2 via IFTTT

AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?

Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LG0W86b via IFTTT

New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland

The vaccination programme is aimed at protecting newborn babies and older adults against a dangerous disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vsVDk2j via IFTTT

Doctor warned Nottingham attacker could kill

The concern that Valdo Calocane could "end up killing someone" appears in a summary of medical records shared with BBC Panorama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ragw0t1 via IFTTT

YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56

One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VXY2JPt via IFTTT

A week of unrest - and a week of silence from big tech

Social media firms are accused of stoking the disorder in the UK but have not commented on it. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/hLtB4nk via IFTTT

Doctors question union over puberty blocker views

Some doctors question the British Medical Association's stance on what gender services should offer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/57NrXY0 via IFTTT

Delta Airlines laces into CrowdStrike, says it lost $500m in outage

The US-based carrier has indicated it will sue both CrowdStrike and Microsoft for the damages from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ygMOsb via IFTTT

The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians

Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vPH8FGx via IFTTT

Elon Musk shares faked far-right 'detainment camp' post

The image was faked to look like it had come from the Daily Telegraph website. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ow0Gkal via IFTTT

Egg donors warned not to do it for the £986 cash

The compensation egg donors receive is rising, but they are being warned not to do it just for the money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3sfWgLz via IFTTT

The real story of the news website accused of fuelling riots

The BBC tracks down a Canadian hockey player, a dad in Pakistan and a Texan named Kevin linked to Channel3Now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qZruNnH via IFTTT

First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorder

The treatment for beta thalassaemia is to be offered on the NHS and uses Nobel Prize-winning technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gr9IUjh via IFTTT

BMA calls for ban on puberty blockers to be lifted

Doctors' union attacks landmark review into gender care for under-18s as it launches its own evaluation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TvPjqOE via IFTTT

Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X 'boycott'

The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DWy7Iqd via IFTTT

'No choice' but to shut X San Francisco office - Musk

It comes just weeks after the multi-billionaire said he would move X and his rocket firm SpaceX to Texas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O8ydFY7 via IFTTT

Google's online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules

The decision is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tk49ZWC 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/3U6qQG9 via IFTTT

OCD made actress think she was a danger to her baby

Fresh Meat star Kimberley Nixon says she felt scared and alone after giving birth to her son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Ap1SV2 via IFTTT

'Game changer' AI detects hidden heart attack risk

A pilot is using technology that identifies people at risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bOs46Qr via IFTTT

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds Bank estimates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NtLCufk via IFTTT

Ex-CNN star Lemon sues Musk over cancelled X show

The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire unfairly terminated a partnership with the celebrity presenter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Z3k42S via IFTTT

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UHIyxDq via IFTTT

Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans

The BBC has learned the new Labour government has shelved £1.3bn of funding for tech and AI projects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rj4VNsK via IFTTT

Apple sales rebound as AI bets scramble markets

Apple sales returned to growth, but Intel reported a sales slump and announced sweeping job cuts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JmDP1XF via IFTTT