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Anger as some infected blood payouts put on hold

Some families of those who died have been told payments due before Christmas have been put on hold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n1cJ7oT via IFTTT

Cate Blanchett 'deeply concerned' by AI impact

The Australian actress says the threat of AI is "very real" as "you can totally replace anyone". from BBC News https://ift.tt/b7S0Kdp via IFTTT

Terminally ill people on both sides of assisted dying debate react to vote

BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wpjJOAY via IFTTT

Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed

While MPs debated the bill in parliament, supporters and opponents gathered outside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T0uBbcw via IFTTT

Fix palliative care before assisted dying is introduced, doctors urge

Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W5SIE6L via IFTTT

Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill

Dame Esther says she thought she would be "long gone" by the time MPs debated assisted dying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QSJKTU6 via IFTTT

Canada watchdog sues Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct

The suit is the latest regulatory headache for Google, which is facing similar action in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K2k8xvp via IFTTT

Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill

Lord Cameron previously opposed assisted dying but says the current bill "is about shortening death". from BBC News https://ift.tt/SEYo4yD via IFTTT

Uber questioned by US regulator over subscription plan

The ride-hailing giant says it received inquiries from the FTC about Uber One cancellation procedures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6tVH2bC via IFTTT

First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years

Around two million asthma and COPD attacks each year could be treated with the drug, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I0yPuUR via IFTTT

Do 'much, much more' on age verification, social media firms told

The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mcyiFpL via IFTTT

'The IVF postcode lottery is not fair'

As she prepares for IVF treatment, Hannah Newby says the region's provision is "a mess". from BBC News https://ift.tt/2IsOZRV via IFTTT

Trump picks Covid lockdown critic to lead top health agency

The physician and economist was the face of the Great Barrington Declaration, which opposed widespread lockdowns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kO5Z4ph via IFTTT

How does assisted dying work in other countries?

About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries? from BBC News https://ift.tt/O3A4DKb via IFTTT

LinkedIn: We're too boring for kids for social media ban

It is one of a number of tech firms pushing back against Australia's plan to ban social media for under-16s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZAXlpCf via IFTTT

More single women and female couples having IVF

Single women or female couples now account for one in six of all fertility treatments in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DKecbTO via IFTTT

MrBeast says game show allegations 'blown out of proportion'

Beast Games is set to stream next month amid allegations contestants were mistreated on set. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sbhedzl via IFTTT

Woman with brain injury faced insurance refusal

Jane Rubens' family say they faced accepting her return to the UK or having her insurance cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TRhmFyB via IFTTT

Assisted dying bill about right to choose - minister

Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ybAWLfG via IFTTT

Can RFK Jr make America's diet healthy again?

Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JWhPbZr via IFTTT

Conservationists turn to AI in battle to save red squirrels

The tech is being used to automatically control the creatures' access to feeders at sites across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jr2Tmw9 via IFTTT

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h0x48Qa via IFTTT

Temu owner misses sales forecast as Chinese economy slows

US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AWeChEX via IFTTT

Recall of popular contraceptive pill in South Africa

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VRJ26lW via IFTTT

Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The deaths of four tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of fake or bootleg alcohol in some South East Asian countries from BBC News https://ift.tt/voxthJb via IFTTT

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". from BBC News https://ift.tt/McQvEte via IFTTT

PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues

The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OEC3lo1 via IFTTT

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fl5wQIb via IFTTT

US proposes breakup of Google to end search monopoly

The technology giant could be forced to sell off Chrome to address its illegal monopoly in online search. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RVeLxDg via IFTTT

Surgeries on 'precipice' ahead of tax hike, says GP

A doctor says practices may be pushed "over the edge" by the National Insurance rate rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vDEjwrt via IFTTT

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says

The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeIk80a via IFTTT

Action needed after baby feed deaths, says coroner

A law change is needed after three babies die after being given contaminated feed, a coroner says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DEYuceX via IFTTT

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Its reset feature would cleanse a user's feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yVmfkuz via IFTTT

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kq1ZQV6 via IFTTT

The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations

The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the "Oscars of Gaming". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xJeq92d via IFTTT

'Exploitative' children's home profits to be curbed

The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IgcJvPT via IFTTT

Gynaecology waiting lists double, leaving women in pain

Around 630,000 women are waiting for gynaecology appointments as waiting lists double in four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pGr0fJM via IFTTT

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OrpcDlb via IFTTT

‘Do not pet’: Why are robot dogs patrolling Mar-A-Lago?

Robotic dogs are helping law enforcement protect President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida residence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nhg8CNk via IFTTT

US reports first case of emerging mpox strain

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tfMT4jA via IFTTT

Davina McCall having surgery for rare brain tumour

The TV presenter has a colloid cyst, which is not cancerous but could cause problems if it grows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VMHIrze via IFTTT

Bitcoin hacker sentenced to five years in prison

Ilya Lichtenstein laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with his wife Heather Morgan aka Razzlekhan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ayT8AlU via IFTTT

'Amazing showcase' for UK gaming industry cancelled

The organisers blamed "increasing costs and less demand" as the sector continues to struggle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QkiUIAO via IFTTT

Outage hits Bluesky just as the platform's popularity takes off

Bluesky has at times been the most downloaded app on the Apple Store in the days following the US election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zfHZxQh via IFTTT

'I spend £30 a week on baby milk'

Parents say they feel penalised by the high cost of formula, which cannot be discounted under the law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wy6F4nH via IFTTT

Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest

Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3rTEYBd via IFTTT

Charity wants testing of prostate cancer high risk

Prostate Cancer Research acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CPvXRKA via IFTTT

Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpBykjh via IFTTT

Vogue boss 'concerned' by return to skinny models

British Vogue's editor says skinny models are back "in", partly fuelled by weight loss drug Ozempic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGJXmDW via IFTTT

VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dKoRJTs via IFTTT

League tables to reveal failing NHS trusts

Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hwZ0D78 via IFTTT

'My wife died because the NHS used cheap labour'

Roy Pollitt's wife died after a physician associate mistakenly left a drain in her body for 21 hours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zn8mXwa via IFTTT

Chief medical officer had nightmares after spy poisoning

Dame Sally Davies told the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry she had worried about the disposal of the nerve agent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pymgO7q via IFTTT

Assisted dying bill: What is it and what's in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/epXiTdn via IFTTT

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GxuvpQa via IFTTT

NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pill

People in England will be able to get free varenicline tablets to help them quit cigarettes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NH6Ms7d via IFTTT

'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos'

The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VFPhrE3 via IFTTT

Health boss quits after 'deliberate' accounts errors

Sue Hill will not receive a settlement after "systemic cultural failings" in her department. from BBC News https://ift.tt/keuChSI via IFTTT

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet". from BBC News https://ift.tt/POsz4RL via IFTTT

'I gave my DNA to a testing company - then it vanished'

Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MsSodB1 via IFTTT

Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GOiLyn8 via IFTTT

Thousands of lung cancer cases detected in lorry clinics

Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bwVkn7m via IFTTT

Nurse’s death linked to approved weight-loss drug

Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WQ5EZLs via IFTTT

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0WLmqy6 via IFTTT

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lnxT839 via IFTTT

HRT does not impact life expectancy - health body

Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t8dAJcC via IFTTT

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ilr3aTh via IFTTT

What Musk could gain from a Trump presidency

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/leIaDGL via IFTTT

Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions

The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TQbOP1w via IFTTT

Plans to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

Government proposals could mean some places become vape-free too, subject to consultation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Suem5I via IFTTT

Doctors paid £200,000 overtime to tackle NHS backlog

Some consultants are being paid £200 an hour for working extra hours, a BBC News investigation finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7tGYU0H via IFTTT

Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK

All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WDBNZon via IFTTT

£30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewed

A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lHSbeGP via IFTTT

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SWbOyVp via IFTTT

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dkbBrCc via IFTTT

'Dating is fruitless so I've frozen my eggs'

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p3SulYt via IFTTT

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong? from BBC News https://ift.tt/KslJvpE via IFTTT

'Dating is fruitless so I've frozen my eggs'

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p3SulYt via IFTTT

MrBeast: Law firm finds grooming claims against co-host baseless

The YouTuber hired the firm to look into claims that a co-host had sent inappropriate messages to a minor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F0jkDvA via IFTTT

First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK

A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CoLR197 via IFTTT