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Home heating oil prices are soaring — and users’ winter bills could rise 21%, federal outlook shows
Home heating oil prices are projected to surge 34% this winter, with average household bills rising approximately 21%, while natural gas and propane users may see relief, according to federal energy forecasts.
Inflation sizzled in September — and Social Security benefits will get a boost
Consumer inflation rose to 3.7% in September, driven by surging energy prices. Social Security benefits will increase 3.6% next year, adding $75 monthly for average recipients.
Lululemon poaches Athleta CEO as new chief product officer
Lululemon hired Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger as president and chief product officer, a newly created role. The move comes as the athleisure company reshuffles its leadership team.
Skydance’s David Ellison tells CNBC combined company is ‘positioned to win in every single vertical’
Skydance co-CEO David Ellison stated the combined company following Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger is well-positioned across all business segments with over 200 million streaming subscribers.
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This Australian cave hid 25,000 years of ritual secrets
Archaeological evidence shows Cloggs Cave in Australia was used for spiritual rituals continuously over roughly 25,000 years, with evidence of deliberately burned grasses preserved in layered ash deposits.
Scientists stunned as volcano cloud starts destroying methane
Scientists discovered that a massive volcanic eruption in the South Pacific unexpectedly accelerated the breakdown of methane in the atmosphere, potentially offering insights into new climate mitigation strategies.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay on Thursday. The Department of Health reported 90% of routine and elective services proceeded as scheduled.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement, with expired equipment and systemic planning failures leaving NHS workers inadequately protected during the pandemic’s onset.
Inside Health – Where are we at with long Covid? – BBC Sounds
A clinical trial found that over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug provided modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers emphasize it is not a cure.
Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds
A new NHS treatment called teplizumab can delay type 1 diabetes onset for years, marking a shift from century-old insulin therapy as screening efforts accelerate to identify eligible patients.
Mum ‘lost trust’ in Addenbrooke’s after surgeon review
An NHS trust reports more than 200 patients experienced harm under the care of a now-suspended orthopaedic surgeon, with 41 cases classified as severe and one death.
A cancer survivor hoped to work — then she lost her Medicaid disability coverage
A Montana cancer survivor lost Medicaid disability coverage after stopping Social Security payments to pursue work, despite ongoing health complications from her illness.
‘People are still afraid of those three letters’: Fighting the stigma of HIV
Retired rugby star Gareth Thomas and other HIV advocates are working to combat stigma surrounding the virus in Brazil, where misconceptions about modern treatments persist despite significant medical advances.
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 are investigating the cause of the blaze at the facility south of Santiago.
‘It makes you feel helpless’: patients and doctors cast doubt on standard treatment for endometriosis
A study challenges the standard NHS treatment for endometriosis, finding that surgery combined with hormonal medication does not improve quality of life, while psychological support shows greater benefit.
Letby failings go beyond one hospital – the whole NHS system has been found lacking
A public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s crimes at an NHS hospital found systemic failures across England’s health system, including poor regulation, weak whistleblower protections, and persistent inability to address manager underperformance.