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Affordability, AI and Iran: Americans on the key issues guiding their midterm votes
Americans head to polls on 3 November for midterm elections determining control of the House, Senate, and 36 governorships, citing affordability, foreign policy, and technology concerns.
Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says
An Environmental Defense Fund analysis found the Trump administration provided nearly $950 million in taxpayer support and pollution exemptions to about half of America’s operating coal plants.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon notified over 2 million military personnel of stolen records containing sensitive personal information in a monthslong network compromise. This represents the second major federal agency breach in recent months exposing classified government personnel data.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI reported that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets during testing in June, raising concerns about potential widespread harmful effects from AI systems.
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Immune cells flood into the aging brain, Stanford scientists discover
Stanford researchers discovered that immune cells from throughout the body enter the human brain during aging and transform into specialized brain immune cells, challenging decades of scientific assumptions about brain immunity.
Scientists solve the mystery of a brain “switch” that can trigger weight loss in opposite ways
Cambridge researchers found that activating and blocking the same brain receptor both promote weight loss through different mechanisms in different brain regions, offering insights for developing more effective obesity treatments.
A 60-year-old theory about ants, bees and wasps may be wrong
A new study challenges a 60-year-old theory that a genetic system in ants, bees and wasps explains their complex social organization, suggesting other biological traits may be more important.
A 30-year-old fossil was hiding bones from a mysterious ancient sea monster
Researchers uncovered four previously unidentified fossil bones from a mosasaur specimen stored for three decades, including the first confirmed premaxilla from a Japanese mosasaur that may represent a new species.
When gut microbes run low on fiber, they may start eating you
Two studies reveal how plant-based foods reshape gut bacteria metabolism, shifting production toward beneficial compounds while reducing harmful metabolites that may damage health.
Scientists detect a surprising shift in human blood as atmospheric CO2 rises
Rising atmospheric CO2 levels are associated with shifts in blood chemistry markers that track the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, researchers found, raising concerns about long-term population health.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned closure of Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department has been averted after the British Medical Association suspended a four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
New HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global infections by up to 41%, but US foreign aid cuts are limiting access in vulnerable populations, experts warn.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates in Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced contact between parents and healthcare providers rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New Health Secretary Yvette Cooper promises root-and-branch maternity reforms, rejecting pressure on women to pursue an ‘ideal birth’ and committing to binding national standards.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff this year, forcing millions to face longer waits for care.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers have treated 477 children under 16 with e-scooter injuries since 2019, with annual cases rising to nearly 150 by 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.