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One million UK people who have never smoked are now vapers
Over one million people in the UK who have never smoked are now vapers, up from 940,000 in 2024, while smoking rates continue declining to 4.9 million adults.
NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
The NHS is experiencing significant staff departures from ADHD and autism services to private clinics, forcing some trusts to restrict patient access amid surging demand for diagnoses.
Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high
Ryanair warned that European air fares will rise sharply next year if oil prices remain elevated, and cautioned that some competitors could face financial difficulty during the challenging winter season.
Should cockpits stay locked from the inside? Flydubai stabbing raises flight security questions
A flydubai pilot stabbing incident raises questions about cockpit security measures implemented after 9/11, sparking debate among aviation experts about balancing access restrictions with rescue capabilities.
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Crocodiles are famous for finding their way home. These ones didn’t
A new study finds that captive-born saltwater crocodiles released into the wild do not attempt to return to their breeding facilities, unlike wild-caught crocodiles that demonstrate strong homing behavior.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug offered modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize this is not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
The NHS is rolling out a new type 1 diabetes treatment called teplizumab that can delay disease onset for years, marking a potential shift from century-old insulin therapy.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she was diagnosed last November with polycythaemia vera, a rare incurable blood cancer affecting about 8,000 people in the UK.
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
A fire at a nursing home in Chile killed at least 16 elderly residents, with ten others evacuated. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the incident.
One in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to quit amid racism, report finds
Nearly one in five black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS managers in England plan to leave within three years due to racism, exclusion, and career discrimination, a new survey finds.
‘It makes you feel helpless’: patients and doctors cast doubt on standard treatment for endometriosis
A study challenges the standard NHS approach to endometriosis treatment, finding that surgery and hormonal medication alone do not improve quality of life, while psychological support shows greater effectiveness.
Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia and giving him more power to levy tariffs
President Trump signed legislation imposing sanctions on Russia and granting him expanded authority to levy tariffs on countries violating the embargo, two days after bipartisan House passage.
Trump administration pushes on with construction of controversial Big Bend border wall
The Trump administration has begun constructing a border wall in Texas’s Big Bend region, facing significant opposition from local landowners and environmental groups concerned about property rights and wilderness damage.
Men deported from US bound and beaten in Equatorial Guinea detention hotel, lawyers say
Two men deported to Equatorial Guinea were bound, hooded and beaten at a detention hotel, according to witnesses and lawyers. About 30 US deportees remain trapped there following their expulsion from the US.
Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children
Stephen Miller is directing a White House effort to accelerate removal of undocumented immigrant children, with critics arguing the tactics are cruel and violate federal law.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted 18,000 messages on a public wiki discussing ways to bypass security sandbox restrictions during internal testing, researchers reported Friday.