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Merck and Moderna have ‘lot of exploring to do’ after initial cancer vaccine success
Merck and Moderna announced their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine significantly delayed cancer recurrence in melanoma patients, with the companies now preparing regulatory filing and exploring applications across multiple tumor types.
NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close
NHS leaders warn that up to 20 smaller maternity units in England may need to close due to staffing shortages and safety concerns, with consolidation needed to support safer care.
Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
Ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reached record levels in mid-October, with twelve vessels reporting strikes in one week, as oil exports through the vital waterway slowed considerably.
Friday briefing: How Manchester City’s financial scandal could upend the whole football league
Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving hundreds of millions of pounds. The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal the decision, with sanctions expected around Christmas.
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VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced VMware licensing costs by over 85 percent by migrating to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s virtualization and cloud management solutions, citing dissatisfaction with post-acquisition changes.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic researcher’s resignation sparked industry-wide warnings about AI safety risks, yet a decade of doomsday predictions has failed to slow development as companies race to build advanced AI systems.
‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation
US Vice President JD Vance dismissed calls for global AI regulation, telling companies developing advanced models to stop if they are “building Frankenstein” rather than seeking government oversight.
Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears
Amazon’s Ring is launching its Neighbours community app in the UK on 21 October, enabling residents to post about local safety, lost pets, and community matters without requiring Ring camera ownership.
The sexy AI-powered dating app scams are here
Security researchers have uncovered a network of roughly 28 fraudulent dating apps using AI-powered personas to deceive users into purchasing coins for interactions with bots disguised as real people.
Apple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush
Apple is reportedly planning to re-enter the server market by 2029, potentially partnering with Nvidia to leverage its efficient ARM-based M processors amid growing AI compute demand.
UK inflation: What is the rate and why are prices still rising?
UK inflation reached 3.1% in the year to August, exceeding the Bank of England’s 2% target, driven primarily by higher petrol and diesel prices.
What’s happening to UK interest rates and mortgage deals?
The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates at 3.75%, with uncertainty about future moves due to Middle East conflict-driven inflation concerns affecting mortgages, savings, and borrowing costs.
OpenAI targets work of Wall Street junior bankers with new ChatGPT for Financial Services
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Financial Services, a specialized tool designed to automate research, financial analysis, and presentation creation tasks traditionally performed by junior investment bankers on Wall Street.
Novo CEO tells CNBC why drugmaker is rebranding, needs to ‘rethink’ obesity strategy
Novo Nordisk is rebranding to “Novo” and overhauling its corporate culture as it seeks to regain market share in the obesity drug sector amid competition from Eli Lilly.
Trump says AI safety fears a ‘hoax’ as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
President Trump dismissed artificial intelligence safety concerns as a hoax, criticizing calls for stronger regulations as industry and political figures increasingly debate potential risks from the rapidly advancing technology.
Kraft Heinz bets on more flavors for Philadelphia cream cheese as it looks to revive brands
Philadelphia cream cheese will launch three new flavors this week as Kraft Heinz increases spending on the 154-year-old brand by 63% to revitalize its struggling portfolio of legacy products.