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Press X to sniff: Can smelling a game make it more immersive?

Modern video games look more realistic than they ever have - but there's one sense developers have yet to exploit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N7YcjWO via IFTTT

Top supermarkets running 'prohibited' tobacco ads

Trading Standards says adverts for heated tobacco products are banned, but some supermarkets disagree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ok8RlBD via IFTTT

Tech Life: Not as dead as a dodo?

Tech Life takes a close look at the controversial process of de-extinction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JVswYQ7 via IFTTT

Tech Life: Not as dead as a dodo?

Tech Life takes a close look at the controversial process of de-extinction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G1vWsH7 via IFTTT

Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan

Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n2xh8LW via IFTTT

'Life-changing' tablet for dust mite allergies

The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LBaGZhC via IFTTT

Meta to pay $25m to settle Trump lawsuit over ban

The president sued the firm in 2021 over the suspension of his accounts after the 6 January Capitol riots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DRrlSJ6 via IFTTT

Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer

The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hm9XG3r via IFTTT

UK's first smartphone video call via satellite made from Welsh mountain

Vodafone says the tech could lead to the elimination of "not spots", which cover an estimated 9% of the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gs07wRO via IFTTT

Garmin users say smartwatches have stopped working

Its Fenix 8 smartwatches, which retail for just under £1,000, are some of the devices to have issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7czml9A via IFTTT

Tech Life: Not as dead as a dodo?

Tech Life takes a close look at the controversial process of de-extinction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QIBMwgP via IFTTT

China's DeepSeek AI on US national security radar

The White House is looking into whether China's apparent AI breakthrough affects US national security. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UNmIde8 via IFTTT

'I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s'

A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/meYh7X3 via IFTTT

Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu

The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xAeGDbu via IFTTT

Is China's AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yWSCQv3 via IFTTT

Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab sales

Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed weight-loss drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dFcj2UQ via IFTTT

Chinese startup DeepSeek rocks the AI industry

The app has overtaken ChatGPT to become the top free application on Apple's App Store in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yWmrQO7 via IFTTT

Meta is ditching fact checkers for X-style community notes. Will they work?

Many have questioned Meta's motivations for ditching fact checkers - but could it be a positive change? from BBC News https://ift.tt/yL6AGZK via IFTTT

Musk, MrBeast, Larry Ellison - Who might buy TikTok?

Several potential US buyers have expressed interest in purchasing the social media platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z3yqjVt via IFTTT

Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild

A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope? from BBC News https://ift.tt/qp4tsKc via IFTTT

Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jDlKawr via IFTTT

'A mockery': Trump's new meme-coin sparks anger in crypto world

The president's meme-coin launch is being criticised as a stunt, while impatience grows for deregulation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LjVcP3J via IFTTT

Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life'

Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x1NVT8u via IFTTT

How to make oxygen on the moon

Engineers are working on systems that can turn lunar regolith into useful elements like oxygen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uJNFqir via IFTTT

Surge in vomiting bug keeps pressure on hospitals

Norovirus cases are the highest they have been since January 2020. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FSbmtCy via IFTTT

Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture

Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o7pvbce via IFTTT

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year

The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GYuq08V via IFTTT

LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI

The lawsuit alleges LinkedIn tried to conceal its actions but the firm says the claims are false. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bqG1BtC via IFTTT

Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years

His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SKUsn7W via IFTTT

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Th8bwZ7 via IFTTT

US tech giants announce AI plan worth up to $500bn

OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank join forces to build artificial intelligence infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fPRea5i via IFTTT

Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar

Squid Game and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ps5IuT1 via IFTTT

Trump orders US to leave World Health Organization

Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/60ijIeW via IFTTT

Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats'

Meta says it is working quickly to resolve the problem, which has prompted accusations of bias on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GFavSB3 via IFTTT

Executive order delaying TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off

The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yCFriRw via IFTTT

Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant

A new suite of AI tools for civil servants are named 'Humphrey' after the scheming character. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9dPiVrF via IFTTT

'I break the law to buy my child's life-saving cannabis drug'

Parents going to extreme lengths to get medicinal cannabis oils for their epileptic children speak to the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bGxp92h via IFTTT

TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/43Z8uKr via IFTTT

Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency

$Melania is announced a day after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wzim1Ou via IFTTT

Cervical screening knowledge gap 'costing lives'

Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sqLH24W via IFTTT

TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in

A message appearing for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now". from BBC News https://ift.tt/VzjUdBr via IFTTT

UK set to introduce digital driving licences

The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jXWHAiu via IFTTT

Deaths of 56 babies at Leeds hospitals may have been preventable, BBC told

Two whistleblowers also believe the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity units are unsafe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gL3F8QU via IFTTT

Singer 'helpless' after baby girl contracted RSV virus

The country singer says her baby daughter spent 10 days in hospital with respiratory syncytial virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o1ymgPD via IFTTT

'Looking for my spy': The jokes Americans and Chinese are sharing on 'alternative TikTok'

Many Chinese users on RedNote say it is the first time they have been able to speak directly to Americans online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cRCgVN4 via IFTTT

Apple halts AI news alerts after errors

The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CdlKoSN via IFTTT

Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert

Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rmdJNQ3 via IFTTT

Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs

Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/LFpaNPR via IFTTT

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain

They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AQoG1rv via IFTTT

MPs say fix Send system or face 'lost generation'

A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8kIJD5q via IFTTT

US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure

The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LuW9vwi via IFTTT

MPs call for miscarriage bereavement leave

Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RK013eU via IFTTT

GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload

Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QnmswBL via IFTTT

TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk 'pure fiction'

The social media platform has repeatedly said that it will not sell its US operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TiEtAWD via IFTTT

Women seeking abortions after using 'natural' contraception

Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dPKfvat via IFTTT

'We re-mortgaged to buy our kids ADHD medication'

BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E0aUK5n via IFTTT

Nurse stabbed in hospital's acute medical ward

A 37-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FlRsZC6 via IFTTT

Apple board pushes against diversity rollback call

The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YLhFpqf via IFTTT

UK plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fEu81rc via IFTTT

Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?

The pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rAkh9cp via IFTTT

Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback

It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZaXjdN via IFTTT

Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room

The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9fqUpS7 via IFTTT

TikTok to make final plea at Supreme Court against US ban

TikTok is hoping to win a challenge against law that would see it banned from the US this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Czm8EHg via IFTTT

BBC goes inside hospital battling unprecedented winter pressures

As pressures on the NHS bite, doctors are facing terrible decisions about who should get a bed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0weumQ3 via IFTTT

'I can't keep running my pharmacy from my savings'

Dipak Pau says pharmacists like him are using their own savings to cover the rising cost of drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hViryq8 via IFTTT

Political content on Instagram and Threads ramped up

Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7vHi5Jc via IFTTT

Alarm as skyrocketing flu cases add to NHS strains

More than 5,400 patients in hospital with flu as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ToJFVUO via IFTTT

Mum told by 999 to give seriously ill son painkillers over ambulance delay

Brian Rooney is in an induced coma after suffering a heart attack at the doors of a Belfast hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jKUN4BG via IFTTT

Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk - study

Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6pJCdZj via IFTTT

OpenAI boss denies sister's allegations of childhood rape

Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B4k2oYH via IFTTT

Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems

The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tCKSpAe via IFTTT

Cases double in NHS trust death and injury investigation

Sussex Police began with an initial 105 cases, but the BBC understands there are now more than 200. from BBC News https://ift.tt/16rLs4f via IFTTT

UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta

It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VfrdGnZ via IFTTT

Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZTotHgh via IFTTT

US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military

The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision "unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies". from BBC News https://ift.tt/35TpAG7 via IFTTT

'My second chance at life after liver transplant'

Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer, is now "cancer-free" after a pioneering liver transplant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CtKxJzD via IFTTT

Woman had eight organs removed in cancer treatment

Horsham's Fay Louise planned her own funeral after doctors found a tumour in her appendix in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/08N2zec via IFTTT

Government unveils plan to cut NHS waiting list backlog

The government pledged to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WvAds85 via IFTTT

NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZdRcmv via IFTTT

Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president

He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wo9Tn4m via IFTTT

Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China

Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5MlsaVI via IFTTT

Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers

The government announces first steps to creating a National Care Services - but reform is several years away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3YlIWfx via IFTTT

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vbX5LUj via IFTTT

Cold weather health alerts issued ahead of snow

A major clean-up operation is also ongoing in part of the country after New Year's Day flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GYmneIU via IFTTT

YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N3xR1GT via IFTTT

China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump

Chinese firm got a boost from subsidies encouraging consumers to replace old cars with greener ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GdNAmY4 via IFTTT

Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show

Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nSqHKY9 via IFTTT