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Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Pope Leo will not require additional cancer treatment following lung surgery last week, with doctors confirming the tumor remained localized, though his planned South American trip status remains uncertain.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French authorities reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a deceased immunocompromised patient in early October, with officials stating there is currently no public health risk.
Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church has sent a fragment of a medieval prince’s remains to troops in Ukraine, stating the relic would spiritually strengthen soldiers and aid their war effort.
More than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries may get one-time $90 payment — here’s who qualifies
More than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries will receive a one-time $90 payment to help offset their Part B premiums, the White House announced Friday.
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NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike over pay, with 90% of routine services continuing as emergency coverage remained fully staffed.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved human trials for an Ebola vaccine developed by University of Oxford scientists, the first of four candidates to enter clinical testing during an ongoing outbreak.
Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests
A 15-year Danish study of over 132,000 people suggests statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, with greater benefits when treatment begins earlier in life.
A golf course for ‘the people’ faces a presidential makeover
President Trump plans to remake East Potomac Park’s historic golf course into a championship-quality venue, but residents worry the changes will eliminate an affordable, accessible recreational space that has served the public for over a century.
Even in safe-haven Massachusetts, trans care is at risk. Young people are fighting to protect it
Trans activists in Massachusetts occupied the state attorney general’s office, demanding action to protect gender-affirming care amid hospital program closures and federal pressure on state protections.
Game on: November elections kick into high gear with control of Congress in the balance
Republicans hold narrow House and Senate majorities heading into November midterm elections, facing historical headwinds as voters typically punish the party in power while Democratic candidates show competitive positioning.
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Meta explored a plan to reduce workforce by up to 60 percent using AI agents, but canceled the second phase of layoffs after encountering productivity challenges and system disruptions.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A BGP hijacking attack exploited security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online to redirect traffic for Softaculous software updates, distributing malware to infrastructure customers over a 33-hour period.
Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after Manchester Airports Group hack
Hackers published personal data of 8.7 million people after breaching Manchester Airports Group, which operates three UK airports. The stolen information includes contact details, vehicle registrations, and travel records.
Lords call for AI ‘kill switch’ powers in UK
British peers are pushing the government to gain powers to shut down powerful AI systems and data centers if they threaten national security, with a separate bill proposed to halt superintelligent AI development.
Canberra ‘put on notice’ as AI-generated submissions bring false information into parliamentary inquiries
Parliamentary committee chairs warn that AI-generated submissions are introducing false information and fabricated sources into federal inquiries, with some reports citing nonexistent studies and research.
New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
New York City will ban artificial intelligence use for students through eighth grade, with the prohibition taking effect next week as part of a broader technology overhaul in the nation’s largest school district.