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Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says
An NHS report reveals children in England are experiencing record waiting times for healthcare, with 80,000 young people waiting over a year for community health appointments amid rising demand and staffing shortages.
GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
An NHS doctor claims she was forced from her safeguarding role after raising concerns about gender treatment at a clinic. An investigation later found dozens of children had been inappropriately prescribed drugs.
Jazzy: The Irish DJ dropping her debut after a billion streams
Irish DJ and singer Jazzy releases her debut album Peace and Patience following over a billion streams and collaborations with major artists like Calvin Harris.
Nick Reiner’s Push for Release of Trust Money to Be Decided by Mediator
A mediator will decide whether Nick Reiner can access trust funds set aside by his parents as he faces murder charges and seeks to rehire his preferred attorney.
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Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
Indonesian authorities organized a mass Islamic prayer for rain as wildfires scorched hundreds of square kilometers across the region, creating hazardous smoke that blanketed cities.
What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary race may mean for Social Security
Connecticut Democrats chose former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin over incumbent Rep. John Larson in a primary race that could influence how Congress addresses Social Security’s 2032 funding shortfall.
IRS clarifies ‘no tax on overtime’ deduction rules. What workers need to know
The IRS has clarified rules for the ‘no tax on overtime’ deduction, requiring employers to report eligible amounts on W-2s starting with the 2026 tax year, addressing confusion from earlier filings.
Bond yields are climbing. Here’s what that means for mortgages and other consumer borrowing
Bond yields have climbed to 19-year highs, pushing mortgage rates above 6.75% and raising borrowing costs across credit cards, auto loans, and other consumer debt amid persistent inflation concerns.
Premium bonds: more chance of win as NS&I ups prize fund rate again
National Savings and Investments is increasing premium bond prize fund rates to 4.35% annually from September, improving winning odds to 21,000-1 and adding over 308,000 more prizes to monthly draws.
Year of after-school care now costs £2,800 a child in parts of UK
Annual after-school childcare costs for primary schoolchildren in England have risen 42% over the past decade, now exceeding £2,800 per child annually in some UK regions.
As the U.S.-Iran war heats up again, these parts of the stock market and economy could be affected
U.S.-Iran military escalation has prompted Wall Street to reassess potential economic impacts, particularly regarding energy prices and their effects on consumers and corporate earnings.
Chinese tech giant Tencent sees spending surge, defends potential ‘superior’ AI returns
Tencent posted a 65% surge in capital spending to 52.8 billion yuan in the second quarter as it builds AI infrastructure, with executives arguing the investments could yield superior long-term returns.
Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter
Anthropic reported second-quarter revenue exceeding $11.5 billion, more than 14 times the prior-year period, as the AI company prepares for a potential initial public offering.
Xpeng shares sink as weak delivery forecast overshadows $6.3 billion robot unit valuation
Xpeng shares fell more than 9% in Hong Kong after the company issued weaker-than-expected third-quarter delivery guidance, though its robotics unit secured a $6.3 billion valuation.
Bitcoin has just wiped out three months of losses in 1 week
Bitcoin surged past $80,000 for the first time in 15 weeks, gaining 28% over eight days and erasing three months of prior losses amid Treasury bond buyback announcements and White House support for crypto regulation.
Nvidia faces growth test as Rubin debut meets AI financing scrutiny
Nvidia’s earnings report tests whether its new Rubin chips can sustain explosive growth amid investor concerns about AI spending sustainability and circular financing arrangements.