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Southwest is overhauling its frequent flyer program. Here’s what’s changing
Southwest Airlines is replacing its two-tier A-List frequent flyer program with three new tiers—silver, gold, and platinum—starting next year while adding airport lounges and adjusting Companion Pass benefits.
Nike’s India campus is a long-term growth bet amid turnaround
Nike announced plans to establish a global campus in Bengaluru, India, as part of CEO Elliott Hill’s turnaround strategy amid struggles in China and efforts to revitalize the company’s business.
Car buyers are stretching loans to afford payments — it’s a ‘potential warning light,’ analyst says
A record 25.5% of new vehicle purchases featured 84-month or longer loan terms in the third quarter, while average monthly payments reached $787 despite buyers stretching loans to manage costs.
High diesel prices may put ‘another squeeze’ on the consumer, economist says
Diesel prices have surged 68% since the start of the Iran war, threatening to increase consumer costs across food and goods as higher transportation expenses ripple through supply chains.
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching in response to meningitis B infection concerns, with officials saying it protects those at highest immediate risk.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay erosion, with 95% of 104 eligible members backing industrial action in a dispute with Manx Care.
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
Leading cardiovascular organizations have agreed on the world’s first universal heart attack definition, aimed at improving care for women who have historically received delayed or less effective treatment.
Doctors’ AI scribes get names of drugs and diagnoses wrong, NHS watchdog warns
An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing patient consultations make dangerous errors with drug names and diagnoses, potentially affecting medical records and patient care if undetected.
Gaps in NHS end-of-life care ‘denying ill children chance to die at home’
Critically ill children in England are unable to die at home due to NHS failures to provide required end-of-life care, with charity research showing 36% of health boards commission no such services.
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in US have more than doubled over three decades
Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the US more than doubled over three decades, with research showing that consuming just one drink daily could elevate cancer risk across multiple cancer types.
C-sections hit record high in Wales as mothers warn of support gap
Caesarean births in Wales reached a record 42% in 2025, yet mothers report insufficient postnatal support despite the procedure being major abdominal surgery.
A&E did not get the basics right – now my son’s life is ruined at 32
A man in his 30s suffered permanent paralysis after an emergency department failed to order a brain scan despite his medical history, a case part of a 41% rise in A&E negligence claims over five years.
Boycott launched against American Diabetes Association includes journal
Four editors of the American Diabetes Association’s flagship journal Diabetes Care have joined a boycott against the organization, refusing to review manuscript submissions in protest of member expulsions from a June conference.
Medicaid will let states use ‘tiers’ to determine medical frailty
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released guidance allowing states to use a tiered system to determine which Medicaid recipients qualify for exemptions from new work requirements based on medical frailty.
U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
U.S. health officials declared the largest cyclospora outbreak in the nation’s history over, following nearly 13,000 reported cases linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce, though its origin remains undetermined.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The UK government spent £83m running its vaccine damage compensation scheme since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, with only 264 of 24,260 claims approved.