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Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A hospital employee accessed a patient’s medical records and disclosed her cancer diagnosis before her consultant could, breaching privacy protocols at a UK hospital.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A primary school teaching assistant lost her job due to endometriosis, a condition affecting one in 10 women. A new parliamentary inquiry finds nearly half of affected women have lost income due to their symptoms.
UAE Hotels Lean On Short-Haul Markets To Drive Recovery
UAE hotels are shifting focus to short-haul markets from India, China, and Russia as higher airfares deter long-haul travelers following regional unrest and elevated jet fuel costs.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Rastafarians in Kenya are mobilizing after a court rejected their petition to decriminalize marijuana for religious purposes, with followers vowing to appeal the decision.
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A Tibetan studies conference is canceled in Nepal at the request of officials
Nepal canceled a Tibetan studies conference scheduled for later this month at the request of government officials who provided no explanation, organizers said.
IRS chief Bisignano: ‘We should have every family enrolled in a Trump Account’
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said he aims to enroll 70 million children under 18 in Trump Accounts, tax-deferred investment accounts. So far, 6.5 million children have signed up.
AARP to Congress: ‘We strongly object to fast-tracking Social Security changes’
AARP opposes a bipartisan Senate proposal to fast-track Social Security changes through Congress, arguing the expedited process bypasses regular legislative oversight and public input.
UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
UK households will be able to purchase plug-in balcony solar panels from major retailers starting later this summer following government regulatory changes.
‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
Fraudsters are sending convincing fake Spotify payment update emails that direct victims to cloned websites designed to steal login credentials and payment information for unauthorized purchases.
Some high-earning investors will soon owe taxes on years of deferred capital gains
Investors in Opportunity Zone funds face a tax bill on $75 billion in deferred capital gains by the end of 2026, when a decade-long deferral period expires under rules established by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
‘Ask the right questions’: what you need to know before buying shares
Individual share investing can be rewarding but risky, requiring thorough research into financial metrics like price-to-earnings ratios, dividend yields, and cashflow before committing funds.
‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam
Fraudsters are sending fake text messages impersonating RingGo parking app, requesting payment for alleged outstanding charges and directing users to counterfeit websites to steal financial information.
AMD’s revenue climbs 50% and data center sales doubled, but the stock is down
AMD reported second-quarter revenue growth of 50% to $7.69 billion, with data center sales doubling to $6.7 billion, though the stock declined in extended trading following the earnings release.
SpaceX’s AI spending unnerves Wall Street despite promises of quick payoff
SpaceX’s massive artificial intelligence spending exceeded analyst expectations, prompting executives to assure investors of profitability within a year, though stock prices declined following earnings results.
CVS blows past estimates, hikes guidance as insurance unit continues to improve
CVS Health exceeded second-quarter earnings and revenue forecasts while raising full-year profit and revenue guidance, driven by improvement in its Aetna insurance unit despite high medical costs.
Flutter shares plummet on earnings miss and another key leadership change
Flutter shares fell more than 11% after the company reduced full-year U.S. profit guidance by 22% and announced CEO Peter Jackson’s departure, effective October 1.