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‘Her mental health deteriorated’: family forced to wait years for autism diagnosis
A mother in Greater Manchester describes a five-and-a-half-year struggle to obtain an official autism diagnosis for her 14-year-old daughter, during which the teenager’s mental health deteriorated significantly.
Drones could speed up getting defibrillators to people having cardiac arrests, study suggests
Drones could reduce response times for defibrillators during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, according to a research study analyzing events in the Greater Paris area.
New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Aviva’s chief executive warned that new homes being built in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable as climate-related flooding threats intensify across England.
Stuck between superpowers: How Australia navigates the China-US rivalry
Australia deepens military ties with the US while maintaining crucial trade relationships with China, navigating tensions between its security ally and largest economic partner amid rising geopolitical competition.
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Why growing older LGBTQ+ community in Britain fears losing identity
England’s older LGBTQ+ community faces poorer health, social isolation, and fears of discrimination when accessing care, prompting specialized housing initiatives like Manchester’s Kindred House.
UK doctors develop non-invasive test for womb cancer in women bleeding after menopause
UK researchers developed a non-invasive test using urine and vaginal samples to help identify womb cancer in women experiencing postmenopausal bleeding, potentially reducing unnecessary invasive procedures.
‘Peeing a jellyfish’: Children’s ketamine injuries revealed
NHS doctors report over 100 children as young as 13 have suffered ketamine-related bladder damage, with symptoms including severe pain and incontinence. A dedicated clinic at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool opened to address the growing problem.
Open wounds and eyes that can’t close – women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
Oculoplastic surgeons warn of rising complications from cheap eyelid surgery performed abroad, with patients experiencing open wounds, inability to close eyes, and inadequate aftercare burdening the NHS.
‘Ghost patient’ policy wrongly removing at-risk people from GP lists, doctors say
An NHS policy accelerating the removal of inactive patients from GP lists is incorrectly stripping vulnerable people in deprived areas of healthcare access, according to doctors and analysis.
Will FDA advisers recommend a multi-cancer blood test for approval? They’ll vote
An FDA advisory committee votes today on whether to recommend approval of Galleri, a blood test claiming to detect up to 50 cancer types, which could reshape early cancer screening if approved.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, including 112 critical issues, as the industry accelerates defenses against anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks exploiting fake CAPTCHAs to trick users into running malicious terminal commands have become widespread, infecting both Windows and macOS systems across compromised websites.
OpenAI ‘ethically hacked’ with help of Anthropic’s Claude chatbot
Cybersecurity researchers at Hacktron AI compromised OpenAI employee accounts using Anthropic’s Claude chatbot as part of an ethical hacking program, gaining theoretical access to sensitive systems.
Why Europe has been absent from the great AI safety debate
Europe’s absence from the AI safety debate reflects its lack of major tech giants like OpenAI, though some argue its regulatory approach offers pragmatic benefits despite competitive pressures.
Your AI doomsday questions answered: ‘What, if anything, can people like me do about it?’
Experts address common AI doomsday scenarios, examining bioweapons, nuclear war, and system control while questioning whether superintelligence poses genuine existential risks.
Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial
Tesla faces trial over allegations that Black employees at its California factory endured racial slurs, unequal pay, and discriminatory practices that management failed to address.