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IPCC is under pressure to delay publication of key global climate report
The IPCC faces pressure from oil-producing and major developing nations to delay its seventh climate assessment report from 2028 to 2029, opposed by vulnerable countries concerned about timing for UN climate negotiations.
Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
England’s government unveiled a plan to increase organically farmed land to 10% by 2036, though funding mechanisms and implementation details remain uncertain.
Florida stuns No. 7 Texas in Austin, handing tumbling Longhorns second-consecutive loss
Florida rallied from a 17-3 deficit to defeat No. 7 Texas 27-24 in Austin, handing the Longhorns their second consecutive loss and marking an upset victory for the visiting Gators.
Eagles place Jalen Hurts on IR, as he deals with superficial blood clot
Philadelphia Eagles place quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after he developed a superficial blood clot in his calf, forcing him to miss at least four weeks.
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Doctors’ AI scribes get names of drugs and diagnoses wrong, NHS watchdog warns
An NHS watchdog warns that AI scribes transcribing doctor-patient consultations frequently misrecord drug names and diagnoses, potentially compromising patient safety by introducing errors into medical records.
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.