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Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected from BBC News https://ift.tt/7tGUfMn via IFTTT

Judge backs AI firm over use of copyrighted books

A US court has ruled Anthropic was not breaching copyright rules when it trained its AI model on books. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5pyTg3J via IFTTT

I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo - could it save your life?

It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CcARIWX via IFTTT

US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis

Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4XDx52A via IFTTT

I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman

Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated by the fertility watchdog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SQEahOw via IFTTT

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What are the advantages of creating a digital mirror of a city – or an entire island? from BBC News https://ift.tt/z3yi9Zm via IFTTT

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What are the advantages of creating a digital mirror of a city – or an entire island? from BBC News https://ift.tt/dbX3nB8 via IFTTT

Millions of children at risk as vaccine uptake stalls

A global study finds large numbers of children are unvaccinated against diseases like measles, tuberculosis and polio, which makes outbreaks more likely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/USQPOTe via IFTTT

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What are the advantages of creating a digital mirror of a city – or an entire island? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wkT2QnO via IFTTT

Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?

In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HjfUC7D via IFTTT

Pornhub to introduce 'government approved' UK age checks

Parent Aylo hasn't spelt out what the age checking methods will be, but say they will be introduced within a month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F2ktC18 via IFTTT

Grow a Garden: The surprise Roblox gaming hit

It's breaking records for online gaming - what's behind its growing appeal? from BBC News https://ift.tt/tFzaKyd via IFTTT

How to stay safe at festivals this summer

The UKHSA and Somerset Council have put together a list on how to stay safe at festivals this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JiIWmUc via IFTTT

Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!

Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels? from BBC News https://ift.tt/J10jNSb via IFTTT

Trump confirms further delay to TikTok ban or sale deadline

It's the third time the date has been moved back by Trump since he took office in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bwfh39H via IFTTT

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for 'profoundly damaging' data breach

The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z51SlKz via IFTTT

'Just speak to someone' - Pimblett's mental health advice

UFC star Paddy Pimblett speaks with BBC Sport's Sam Harris about dealing with mental health issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RUETyJA via IFTTT

At-home cervical screening tests offered in England

The home tests will be offered so that women can check for cervical cancer without visiting a GP. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1yGXWEl via IFTTT

Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'

The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UR3r4g via IFTTT

Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!

Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Von89Lu via IFTTT

Tech Life

Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NUPQteu via IFTTT

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Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fGNcCiV via IFTTT

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Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pEmUBq0 via IFTTT

Esther Rantzen urges Lords not to block assisted dying

Some critics, including disability rights campaigner Lord Shinkwin, indicate they will try to amend a bill, backed by MPs, to legalise assisted dying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0FE25mO via IFTTT

Why today's assisted dying vote is so significant

The debate around assisted dying has been a polarised one - and there are still hurdles to cross before it will be a reality here. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p4qAowf via IFTTT

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Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RpQeOJK via IFTTT

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Illegal mining is a big problem in Ghana. Now tech is being used to combat it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2UEz9Wx via IFTTT

'Endometriosis is so much more than painful periods'

Mia Rose Harrison says more awareness of the condition is needed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jYJzpmV via IFTTT

NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk

Scheme is part of the government's 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Oj1H29 via IFTTT

Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?

The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models? from BBC News https://ift.tt/OqR6vzT via IFTTT

Heston: My Life with Bipolar

Chef Heston Blumenthal looks back at how bipolar disorder has impacted his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dxv7ECs via IFTTT

Heston: My Life with Bipolar

Chef Heston Blumenthal looks back at how bipolar disorder has impacted his life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3GEgPe2 via IFTTT

Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears

In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iP3ejwF via IFTTT

Calls for more support for endometriosis patients

A campaign group hosts a special event to raise awareness about how the disease affects women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BzjMl9t via IFTTT

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments from BBC News https://ift.tt/WSrZBN0 via IFTTT

Meta urged to go further in crackdown on 'nudify' apps

The apps use artificial intelligence to create fake nude images of people without their consent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wnqH5a via IFTTT

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales

Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi led the call to decriminalise the 1% of abortions that happen after 24 weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3EDNA8h via IFTTT

I'm an NHS leader - but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black

NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother's death illustrates inequalities in the system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tG0gCVU via IFTTT

Warning over TikTok filming by hospital patients

The Society of Radiographers says more patients are filming for social media without permission. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K3LlZsx via IFTTT

Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aT2xJt0 via IFTTT

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L7RpwWA via IFTTT

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In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T7WMk8U via IFTTT

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In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ha7hgyt via IFTTT

MPs set to vote on decriminalising abortion in England and Wales

Women would never be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy under proposed new laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eqiblyW via IFTTT

We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years fighting for the truth

A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings over the death of Alice Figueiredo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DpmkC7z via IFTTT

Cervical screening invites to change in England

Invitations be sent out by the NHS every five years instead of every three for women aged 25-49 in England, if they have a negative test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iOgFpGY via IFTTT

Martha doctor's failings 'particularly grave'

A medical tribunal has found a senior doctor's failings amounted to gross negligence and misconduct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DevQPtb via IFTTT

Wales is UK worst for surgical abortions, says charity

Doctors call it "astonishing" Wales is behind Northern Ireland where abortion became legal in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6aCqIZU via IFTTT

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In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Blxwg56 via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4d6FOv via IFTTT

Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK

The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZztSHEa via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PX2He75 via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4d6FOv via IFTTT

Will Musk's explosive row with Trump help or harm his businesses?

Experts say his tech empire needs more of Musk's attention - but also the continued custom of the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zdrxOfs via IFTTT

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In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/20ly3BY via IFTTT

Menstrual tracking app users cautioned about risks

Women deserve better than to have their menstrual data treated as consumer data, say researchers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k9vmDcf via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/giYsKox via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TV5mkEv via IFTTT

RFK Jr sacks entire US vaccine committee

The US health secretary, a vaccine sceptic who has been criticised by health experts, said the panel was 'plagued' with conflicts of interest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UmKBFqn via IFTTT

Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2

One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0vD5fto via IFTTT

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ax539AG via IFTTT

'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'

Jack is one of only 16 children in the world with a genetic condition so rare it doesn't have a name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nCV8AQE via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r5duto6 via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/37zdGQH via IFTTT

Science Cafe

Adam Walton delves into three books exploring global health and disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7UI5JM6 via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xidRLjY via IFTTT

Science Cafe

Adam Walton delves into three books exploring global health and disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OUfsF5T via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/37zdGQH via IFTTT

Victoria's Secret takes down US website after 'security incident'

Some in-store services are also suspended - the lingerie firm says it is "working round the clock" to restore them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIB28v9 via IFTTT

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Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xidRLjY via IFTTT

'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'

Jack is one of only 16 children in the world with a genetic condition so rare it doesn't have a name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2fpdon via IFTTT

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Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fAePW82 via IFTTT

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Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A9VyJse via IFTTT

Tesla is 'not interested' in producing cars in India - minister

This is the first time India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3ab2BE via IFTTT

People say cola and fries are helping their migraines - but there's a twist

Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science behind the latest hack? from BBC News https://ift.tt/fTK28UH via IFTTT

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXiNvxg via IFTTT

Abortion laws are Victorian era, says grieving mum

Elen Hughes, who lost her son Danial at 37-and-a-half weeks, says police guidance is "terrible". from BBC News https://ift.tt/d3Y0Kkf via IFTTT

Police investigate heart deaths at NHS hospital

Patients who died at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull may have suffered avoidable harm, documents suggest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DrlToUj via IFTTT

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Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HC4lYfj via IFTTT

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Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tw8Hn4I via IFTTT

Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue

Musk's exit comes after he criticised the legislative centrepiece of the president's agenda. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GnStfB6 via IFTTT

The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'

Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3YUohGx via IFTTT

'I had to leave my baby and felt like a prisoner in hospital'

Mothers with serious mental health problems are separated from their babies in Northern Ireland, unlike the rest of the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qLxPH3g via IFTTT

Pharmacists warn drug shortage affecting cancer patients

Some patients are skipping meals due to a shortage of Creon, says a pharmacy association. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0TObaIJ via IFTTT

How 'laughing gas' became a deadly - but legal - American addiction

Nitrous oxide overdoses have increased in the US, but the substance is still legal as a "culinary product". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5U0EKWD via IFTTT

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Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ql63TVK via IFTTT

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Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6UeA8My via IFTTT