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‘A despicable betrayal’: Democrats incensed by Haley Stevens’s endorsement of Mike Rogers
Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, prompting Democratic leaders to condemn the move as a betrayal following a campaign dispute.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Sports entertainment company Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s VergeOS platform, saving over $11.3 million in infrastructure costs while avoiding significant price increases under Broadcom’s ownership.
Officials from Mecca pact states to hold talks in Iran amid regional tensions
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are visiting Tehran for talks with Iranian counterparts amid escalating regional tensions and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Do Palestinians in Gaza expect anything to change after Israel’s election?
Palestinians in Gaza are watching Israel’s upcoming election with uncertainty, hoping for leadership change that might ease their suffering after three years of conflict and a ceasefire that has brought limited relief.
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Tiny black holes may be secretly exploding stars across the Milky Way
Researchers propose that primordial black holes may trigger white dwarf explosions as Type Ia supernovae, potentially explaining certain chemical patterns observed in Milky Way stars.
NASA’s Curiosity rover finds a mysterious honeycomb landscape on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered an extensive honeycomb-like landscape of polygonal fractures covering terrain in Mars’ Valle Grande valley, marking the largest such formation the rover has encountered during its 14-year mission.
Cancer-fighting chewing gum cuts HPV levels by up to 93%
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania developed a bioengineered chewing gum that reduced HPV levels by 93% in patient samples, potentially offering a new approach to head and neck cancer treatment.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge used artificial intelligence to design a vaccine component that was then tested in humans, representing what they describe as a world-first achievement in vaccine development.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday in a pay dispute, following similar action by consultants and specialist doctors the previous week.
PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
A UK Covid inquiry found nearly £10 billion in wasted PPE spending and inadequate protective equipment left NHS staff and patients at risk during the pandemic.
Doctors didn’t spot my condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
A woman with endometriosis experienced 17 years of medical dismissal before diagnosis, resulting in permanent nerve damage and disability. Her experience of being medically gaslit is reflected in a new stage adaptation of The Secret Garden.
Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to use his political capital to overhaul England’s social care system, warning that without action the NHS could collapse under the strain.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
New HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global cases by 41% in some regions, but US foreign aid cuts are limiting access to those most in need, experts warn.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found over-the-counter antihistamines and prescription colchicine offered small fatigue reduction in long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current UK guidelines used by GPs to identify young women at breast cancer risk miss 95% of those who will develop the disease within 10 years.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges comprehensive maternity reform, rejecting pressure on women toward particular birth experiences and committing to binding national standards.