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Public support for founding principles of NHS is falling across UK population
Public support for the NHS’s founding principles of free access, universal availability, and tax funding has declined over the past five years across most age groups in the UK, according to recent research.
Give more people weight loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
UK MPs urge the NHS to expand access to weight-loss injection Mounjaro, criticizing the current plan to provide it to only 220,000 people in 2028 as insufficient and contributing to a two-tier system.
Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear
Archaeologists discovered a Neanderthal shoulder blade bearing a spear wound from over 70,000 years ago, potentially representing the earliest known evidence of a human ancestor killed by a wooden spear.
Scientists find 10 different diets linked to slower aging
A study of 7,500 people found that 10 different healthy diets, including Mediterranean and DASH, are each associated with slower biological aging as measured by DNA changes.
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Ball Corporation Beats Second-Quarter Expectations as Packaging Volumes Increase
Ball Corporation reported second-quarter earnings of $1.03 per share, beating expectations of $0.99, with revenue reaching $3.99 billion and global aluminum packaging volumes rising 4.3%.
Hut 8 misses estimates as revenue reaches $74.9 million: Q2 Earnings
Hut 8 reported second-quarter revenue of $74.9 million, up 81.4% year-over-year but missing consensus estimates by $1.9 million. The company posted a GAAP loss of $1.27 per diluted share versus analyst expectations for a $0.48 loss.
Snap Shares Jump as Advertising Growth Lifts Quarterly Results
Snap shares surged over 8% after reporting second-quarter revenue of $1.60 billion, exceeding expectations, driven by advertising growth and improved user engagement metrics.
Caterpillar lifts 2026 sales growth forecast as AI buildout powers on
Caterpillar raised its annual revenue growth forecast after beating second-quarter profit estimates, driven by strong demand for power-generation and construction equipment from AI data center buildouts.
SpaceX’s AI spending unnerves Wall Street despite promises of quick payoff
SpaceX’s massive artificial intelligence spending exceeded analyst expectations, drawing investor concern despite management pledges of rapid profitability through cloud computing partnerships.
CVS blows past estimates, hikes guidance as insurance unit continues to improve
CVS Health surpassed second-quarter earnings and revenue expectations while raising 2026 guidance, as its Aetna insurance unit showed improvement, though shares declined due to anticipated Caremark membership declines.
Uber stock sinks 5% after weak guidance despite revenue growth
Uber’s stock declined 5.3% following the release of second-quarter earnings that showed revenue growth but disappointed investors with weaker-than-expected forward guidance on bookings and earnings per share.
Situational Awareness hedge fund meltdown was a warning shot for leveraged markets, BofA CEO says
Bank of America’s CEO called the near-collapse of AI hedge fund Situational Awareness a warning shot about elevated valuations and excessive leverage in financial markets.
Flutter shares plummet on earnings miss and another key leadership change
Flutter’s stock fell 13% after the company cut its full-year U.S. profit guidance by 22% and announced CEO Peter Jackson’s departure, with international business leader Dan Taylor taking over October 1.
E.l.f. Beauty sees $50 million windfall in tariff refunds as profits surge 100%
E.l.f. Beauty received $50 million in tariff refunds during its fiscal first quarter, nearly doubling net income. The company raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance on strong sales growth.
Wrexham sign Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman
Wrexham have signed Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman, a 30-year-old midfielder with 200 Championship appearances, on a three-year deal with an optional fourth year.
The Hundred: Trent Rockets all but qualified in women’s competition with win over Birmingham Phoenix
Trent Rockets secured their fourth consecutive victory against Birmingham Phoenix, with Sophia Dunkley scoring 65 runs to guide the team to the top of the women’s table and near-certain knockout qualification.