FEATURED
COVID 19 Articles
Stratford teen’s death inspires mum’s drive for earlier rare cancer diagnosis
A Stratford teenager died from angiosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer, after delayed diagnosis. Her mother is now supporting a campaign to improve early recognition of sarcomas in young people.
Republican Susan Collins dismisses allegations of corruption as ‘completely false’
Republican Senator Susan Collins denies allegations she traded federal contracts for campaign contributions, calling them “completely false” and recycled from prior investigations that found no wrongdoing.
Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made
Shell forecasts record refinery profit margins of $42 per barrel in the third quarter, nearly double the previous record, driven by global fuel shortages and Middle East supply disruptions.
Tesla Enables V2H Bidirectional Charging, Europe Completes EV4EU Trial
Tesla enables V2H bidirectional charging for new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, while the European Union completes a four-year study validating vehicle-to-grid technologies across multiple countries.
Trending COVID 19 News
Plan to limit NHS diagnoses of ADHD attacked as ‘rationing’ healthcare
A government review proposes limiting formal ADHD diagnoses and offering support based on need assessment instead, drawing criticism from health advocates who say it amounts to rationing healthcare.
Purer fentanyl won’t solve the U.S. overdose death crisis, study says
A new study challenges prior research suggesting purer fentanyl supplies explain declining U.S. opioid overdose deaths, finding no clear national correlation between potency changes and overdose rate reductions.
Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces calls to establish an 18-week waiting-time target for dementia care in England, similar to existing cancer treatment standards.
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over membership offer to Canada | First Thing
Trump threatened the EU with “serious tariffs” after European Commission President von der Leyen invited Canada to become an associate member, calling the idea “laughable.”
FBI warned ICE agents could be targeted by fake ‘tradwife’ dating profiles, memo reveals
The FBI warned law enforcement that women were creating fake dating profiles with “tradwife” aesthetics to lure immigration agents and publicly expose their identities online.
Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby monuments but will proceed, report says
A planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington DC will likely harm nearby historic sites, according to the National Park Service, but construction is expected to proceed despite concerns from preservationists and veterans.
House Republican releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policies
A Republican congresswoman from Florida released a campaign ad criticizing Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts, citing data showing many detainees lack criminal records as the midterm elections approach.
Jon Kyl, former Republican US senator who served three terms, dies aged 84
Jon Kyl, a former Republican US senator from Arizona who served three terms and helped shepherd Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation, has died at age 84.
White House withdraws nomination of ex-state trooper Lance Schroyer to head ICE
The White House has withdrawn its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with no ICE experience, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement less than three months after announcing the position.
Judge orders Trump administration to give 30 days’ notice before moving to demolish Kennedy Center
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide 30 days’ notice before any demolition of the Kennedy Center, following the president’s comments about the building being “ripped down.”
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots from multiple vendors to perform data center tasks like cable management and server resets, potentially reducing workforce needs as AI infrastructure spending accelerates.
‘In this new car, I feel patronised’: which driver assistance systems actually improve safety?
Advanced driver-assistance systems have contributed to safer roads, but concerns persist about intrusive design, poor calibration, and whether they degrade driver skills and encourage distraction.