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Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1OzIX8o via IFTTT

King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients

King Charles gives a personal message to others facing the anxiety of a cancer diagnosis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkEF02Y via IFTTT

Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines

The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/twMoWkp via IFTTT

Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection

After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare bacterial infection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/abYgo8n via IFTTT

Taxi driver gives free ride for mental health chat

A taxi driver from Farnborough has undertaken mental health training with the Samaritans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fi0sONb via IFTTT

Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts say

The Society of Radiographers says allowing men to do mammograms would reduce staff shortages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZVfplkW via IFTTT

What is bug hunting and why is it changing?

Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9n7VGix via IFTTT

Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes

The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lusUGmS via IFTTT

Gamers shocked as Elder Scrolls IV revealed and launched on same day

It is a long-awaited remaster of the classic video game, which originally released back in 2006. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sTe0HfB via IFTTT

Urgent care worse than pre-pandemic, think tank says

The Health Foundation argues that the NHS was "in distress" this winter with A&E waiting times reaching a record high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BlAhqH8 via IFTTT

ChatGPT-maker wants to buy Google Chrome

An OpenAI executive told a US judge the company would be interested in buying the popular browser. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DcAWSTr via IFTTT

5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif & Dr Christine Ekechi from BBC News https://ift.tt/kb3W7Pl via IFTTT

Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays

Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xlNKJhq via IFTTT

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F4rgODY via IFTTT

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer

Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mEChJwb via IFTTT

Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays

Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XqdJfmk via IFTTT

Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown

Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o9147Nb via IFTTT

Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog

NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BslSVri via IFTTT

'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'

Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pLlvWsC via IFTTT

Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck

China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/PyoLlka via IFTTT

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery

Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sZ2Rcra via IFTTT

The monthly AI or real quiz: April 2025

Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks! from BBC News https://ift.tt/JnAX4bV via IFTTT

Tech Life

Find out how holoportation 3D telemedicine technology is helping patients in Ghana. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X7c0dRa via IFTTT

Tesla whistleblower wins latest legal battle in fight against Musk

Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g4x3fuy via IFTTT

The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'

James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rD0JlyA via IFTTT

These men put off doctor's visits again and again. Then came a tipping point

In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to "tough it out" when it came to potential health issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D2gNOFX via IFTTT

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Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/msVW0e5 via IFTTT

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Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6gxT7J1 via IFTTT

Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind

Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zwKXLRn via IFTTT

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Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BRd7ltC via IFTTT

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Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qwMujkH via IFTTT

Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EoILvRA via IFTTT

Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eilHvE4 via IFTTT

PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions

The digital, disc-free edition of Sony's console has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NJroFIE via IFTTT

Tesla whistleblower wins legal battle against Elon Musk

Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cZ8VIOx via IFTTT

Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lMe49NU via IFTTT

Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital

GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PCaV2gx via IFTTT

Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator

The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/muvTRH2 via IFTTT

Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban

The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0b6IZjr via IFTTT

OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics'

Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwS5FDb via IFTTT

Blood test firm blamed for 'catalogue of disasters'

Synnovis' failure to provide the correct blood-test results amounts to a "scandal", the BBC is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FbYoH7y via IFTTT

Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dNbz0x2 via IFTTT

Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown

Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TzhA0IO via IFTTT

Lab-grown human teeth to 'fill in the gaps' in regenerative dentistry

Scientists from King's College London manage to grow a human tooth under laboratory conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wmp5Ztr via IFTTT

Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l2oY3xQ via IFTTT

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Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows

Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IcCG3Fk via IFTTT

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack

Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MxepTWl via IFTTT

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Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TC4zpyn via IFTTT

OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics'

Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mlViMcD via IFTTT

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New pill can slow progression of incurable breast cancer

Around 3,000 women a year with advanced cancer could benefit from capivasertib which can slow the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IkDqQWG via IFTTT

Saliva test may turn tide on prostate cancer, claim scientists

Analysing DNA in saliva can identify men at the greatest risk of prostate cancer from BBC News https://ift.tt/dCGFTg9 via IFTTT

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Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says

Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NUH7MDd via IFTTT

Infected blood victims losing faith as inquiry hearings restart

Inquiry chair is acting amid grave concerns over payouts to victims after final report was published last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bmRL1k6 via IFTTT

Pro-suicide forum subject of first Ofcom probe, BBC understands

BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ogsYn7y via IFTTT

Pro-suicide forum subject of first Ofcom probe, BBC understands

BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kVuPcsl via IFTTT

Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins

Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gWJzvm5 via IFTTT

How a surgeon tried to avoid justice for years after stabbing colleague

Jonathan Peter Brooks tried to manipulate the forensic process, prison staff and the courts, a judge says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MPZmFiJ via IFTTT

A revolution is underway in India's trainer industry

India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/YKhb7NO via IFTTT

The English neighbourhood that could hold the secret to fixing the NHS

With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QsLWGza via IFTTT

'A little miracle': First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb

Grace Davidson gave birth to a baby girl two years after her sister's womb was transplanted into her body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dDmtT3f via IFTTT

Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens

Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is reportedly headed to the state, which has recorded 480 cases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/knYwErK via IFTTT

'The NHS can't tell me where my job will be'

Health bosses are accused of keeping resident doctors in the dark about their first position. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rHUd5LM via IFTTT

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UN agencies are worried about rising cases of satellite navigation signal interference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ka9zZHJ via IFTTT

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Cancer screening reporting errors led to mum's death

Louise Gleadell died aged 38 after she was wrongly told her cervical screening tests were negative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X6suWnq via IFTTT

A man contacted her on a DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled

An NHS trust has agreed to pay compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tuGM9Z7 via IFTTT

Will £75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2's Mario Kart?

There's a lot of excitement about the new console - but also concern about the high price of its games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pOfVNdG via IFTTT

Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KPf84y7 via IFTTT

Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters from BBC News https://ift.tt/ADm5eJb via IFTTT

No drinks with sweeteners for younger children, say UK advisors

Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8uJTnA9 via IFTTT

'Google AI presented my April Fools' story as real news'

Journalist Ben Black was "shocked" to discover his fake news from five years ago used by AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mhf1D2Y via IFTTT

Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash

The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n4aQ7TZ via IFTTT

Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as Parliament debates new law

Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oBYQshn via IFTTT

Nintendo announces Switch 2 release date - and a new Mario Kart game

Nintendo has released details of the long awaited successor to the best-selling gaming console from BBC News https://ift.tt/XNhmoI2 via IFTTT

Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox

They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pxt1ATZ via IFTTT

Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low

A fifth 21% happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yTdLmeF via IFTTT

Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds

The research found a correlation between looking at a screen in bed and reporting insomnia and sleep loss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lq8FNgr via IFTTT