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Covid-19: ‘Lessons need to be learnt’ as care home report published
A Covid inquiry report found government failings in care settings allowed disease spread, with over 43,000 recorded deaths in homes between March 2020 and July 2022.
High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job
A KFF survey shows employer health insurance premiums rose 5% while workers face high deductibles and out-of-pocket costs, prompting concerns about affordability despite coverage through jobs.
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
An IT error at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust caused loss of viewing history data spanning 11 years from maternity records, though patient care information was recovered.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based platform that used AI to compromise 12,000 accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide by exploiting OAuth device authentication processes.
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Amazon cargo plane sends up billowing cloud of smoke after overrunning runway at Miami airport
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking vehicles and catching fire, forcing the closure of all runways at the major hub.
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Greece seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greek gods at 2,918 meters. The World Heritage Committee will consider the nomination this month in Busan, South Korea.
Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopened after a heist that saw crown jewels worth 88 million euros stolen. The jewels remain unrecovered, and the gallery now displays no valuables.
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, a Buddhist temple in Thailand, and South Korean tidal flats were among sites added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List during meetings in Busan.
Pakistani rescuers recover 3 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche
Rescuers in Pakistan recovered three bodies of climbers missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak, with four bodies located in harsh weather conditions that hampered search operations.
Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees ‘new quality’ of threat
A drone carrying explosives was discovered and defused at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting authorities to describe it as a “new quality of danger” and a “hybrid attack scenario.”
Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Canadian airline cancelled a flight after a child refused to wear a seatbelt during taxiing, forcing all passengers to disembark due to safety protocols and airport closing time constraints.
Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of was broken by engine debris, report finds
Engine debris shattered a Ryanair aircraft window in July, partly sucking out a passenger mid-flight before crew members pulled him back inside, according to a US investigative report.
Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily’s busiest airport during peak holiday week
Mount Etna’s ash has forced the closure of Sicily’s largest airport for five consecutive days, stranding hundreds of summer travelers during peak holiday season.
1 death linked to Tropical Storm Lala as more than 100,000 remain without power in Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lala caused one death and left more than 100,000 without power across Hawaii, with severe flooding and fallen trees isolating remote communities on the Big Island.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched formal investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegations of drip pricing, a practice that obscures the true cost of tickets and services.
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has modified its return-to-office policy after strikes across multiple European locations, allowing staff to work remotely an average of two days weekly instead of restricting it to one.