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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover just shattered the all-time off-world driving record
NASA’s Perseverance rover has traveled 28.10 miles on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by Opportunity rover. Perseverance accomplished this in five and a half years compared to Opportunity’s nearly 15 years.
Astronauts’ hearts just passed a surprising test for Mars
A new study of astronauts aboard the International Space Station suggests that human hearts can adapt well to extended weightlessness and function under Mars’s weaker gravity, offering encouragement for future crewed missions.
Woman says she was left ‘bewildered and confused’ by alleged Russell Brand assault
A woman testified that Russell Brand assaulted her at MTV in 2001, leaving her feeling bewildered and confused. Brand, 51, faces seven charges including rape and sexual assault across allegations spanning a 10-year period.
‘Tough to watch, impossible to ignore’: reviewers on NAZA documentary
The Guardian-produced documentary NAZA, examining Israel’s military operations in Gaza, has received widespread critical acclaim following its release in UK cinemas this week and upcoming global distribution.
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Baby Tommy’s our ‘light’, say grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth
A 31-year-old woman died from a cardiac event during childbirth, but her newborn son Tommy was delivered safely and is now home. The family describes him as their ‘light’ during grief.
Updated flu vaccine ready as NHS regroups from busiest summer ever
The NHS has rolled out an updated flu vaccine targeting last year’s subclade-K strain, with schoolchildren and pregnant women eligible to receive doses beginning this week.
Gaps in NHS end-of-life care ‘denying ill children chance to die at home’
Critics say the NHS is failing to provide at-home end-of-life care for seriously ill children, forcing many to die in hospitals instead despite legal obligations to enable home deaths.
Disabled workers at greater risk of losing health insurance
Disabled workers are less likely to have employer-based health insurance, putting them at greater risk of losing Medicaid coverage when work requirements take effect next year, according to a new report.
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 consumption of 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 sections in Wales reached a record 42% of births in 2025, with mothers reporting inadequate postnatal support and recovery guidance following the major abdominal surgery.
A&E did not get the basics right – now my son’s life is ruined at 32
A man left in severe paralysis after emergency room staff failed to order a brain scan missed a critical diagnosis. NHS data reveals a 41% rise in A&E-related clinical negligence claims over five years.
Hospitals pursue deals to ensure survival as Trump’s Medicaid cuts loom
Rural hospitals across the U.S. are pursuing mergers with larger health systems to prepare for anticipated federal Medicaid funding shortfalls, though consolidation raises concerns about rising costs and reduced competition.
A breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug won approval. They still struggle to access it
A newly FDA-approved pancreatic cancer drug called Rasonque showed dramatic survival benefits, but patients struggle to access it after the manufacturer closed its early access program upon approval, creating gaps before insurance coverage begins.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held the nation’s first major midterm primaries this week, with the Republican Senate race headed to a runoff and voting issues affecting the Democratic contest. Multiple House races also advanced to runoffs amid record spending.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in open seats during an expensive primary season marked by approximately $125 million in total spending across competitive races.
Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms
The Supreme Court halted a lower-court ruling that would have required political parties to pay full price for TV campaign ads, allowing Republicans cheaper broadcast rates ahead of midterm elections.