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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.
The persisting paradox of men’s health
A federal judge rejected the government’s definition of medical frailty, potentially delaying work requirement rollout. Meanwhile, a new study examines why younger colorectal cancer patients face worse outcomes than older ones.
Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home
Audi will invest $4 billion to build its first US factory in Georgia, producing 200,000 SUVs annually and creating 4,500 jobs, as Volkswagen navigates Trump’s tariffs and domestic job cuts.
AI’s ‘opportunity divide’ could deepen global inequality, UN official warns
A UN official warns that artificial intelligence risks widening inequality between rich and poor nations, with developing countries facing significant barriers to benefiting from the AI revolution.
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Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead, city spokesman says
Three people were killed and seven injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday afternoon. Police found the suspected gunman’s body near the restaurant.
U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
U.S. job openings held steady at 6.87 million in March while hiring improved, though the Iran war threatens economic conditions ahead.
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Over 200 economists and AI researchers have signed an open letter urging institutions to act immediately on addressing artificial intelligence’s potential economic impact and job displacement risks.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people have been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation at the University of Greater Manchester, involving allegations of fraud, bribery, and money laundering totaling over £1 million.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot scheme to convert empty school classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, with £2.1m funding for six local authorities.
‘Without this it’s all just tourists’: the fight to save Soho’s last primary school
Soho Parish C of E primary, the last remaining school in an area that once had 16, faces potential closure due to falling enrollment and pandemic-related disruptions, though community members are fighting to keep it open.
How the Trump administration’s new rules could affect international students
New Trump administration visa rules impose strict time limits on international student visas and restrict transfers, potentially affecting campus diversity and research programs.
Education researchers warn political review of federal grants could reshape what gets studied
Education researchers warn that proposed federal grant rule changes could restrict studies on student achievement gaps and increase political influence in research funding decisions.
Facing political attack and falling enrollment, colleges take the fight to … each other
Facing declining enrollment and public scrutiny, four-year colleges are competing aggressively with community colleges and each other for students through expanded programs, aggressive recruiting, and political lobbying.
Many game sites evade school web filters
Many gaming websites are deliberately circumventing school web filters, allowing students to access inappropriate content on school-issued devices despite districts’ filtering efforts.
Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA employees after Congress failed to reach agreement on Department of Homeland Security funding, as the shutdown extended beyond 43 days.
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Spirit Airlines shut down in early May, leaving budget-conscious travelers scrambling for alternatives as fuel costs rise and remaining low-cost carriers face mounting competitive and financial pressures.