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Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?
French President Macron meets with high school student representatives as nationwide protests over education system funding and reform continue, with authorities preparing increased police presence for weekend demonstrations.
Hacking attempts rise after flaws found in program affecting 70 percent of websites
Security flaws discovered in PHP, a programming language powering roughly 70 percent of websites globally, have prompted urgent patching efforts from governments and corporations across multiple continents.
Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years
More than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite never having smoked regularly, with rates nearly doubling since 2021, according to recent health data.
NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
The NHS is experiencing staff shortages in ADHD and autism services as healthcare professionals move to private clinics, forcing some trusts to restrict patient access amid overwhelming demand for diagnoses.
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Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program launched in July, with CVS and Walgreens each filling approximately 100,000 prescriptions in less than two months, suggesting substantial demand among eligible beneficiaries.
Treatment involving patient’s family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
A study finds involving a patient’s family in mental health treatment reduces psychiatric hospital admissions threefold compared to traditional approaches, though relapse rates remain unchanged.
ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn
NHS leaders warn that costs for ADHD and autism services in England are becoming unsustainable, with spending in some areas increasing tenfold annually as demand surges.
New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks
New York City is increasing cooling tower inspections and regulations following two legionnaires’ disease outbreaks over consecutive summers that killed dozens and sickened hundreds of residents.
Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics
Severe flooding in Indiana has damaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people, but recovery efforts face challenges as state officials cite political divisions affecting disaster preparedness and response.
What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?
Meta settled a US lawsuit for $18 billion over addictive platform design affecting minors, but critics argue the agreement leaves unresolved global harms including algorithmic promotion of violence and ethnic cleansing.
Inside Meta’s push to put robots to work in data centers
Meta is testing robots in data centers to handle cable plugging, server resets, and other technician tasks, potentially reducing labor needs as AI infrastructure spending surges.
Smart glasses should automatically blur people’s faces while filming, Australia’s online safety regulator says
Australia’s online safety regulator has called on smart glasses manufacturers to automatically blur faces and provide clear recording indicators, as concerns mount over non-consensual filming.
Most Americans aren’t anti-vaccine. They’re uncertain — and that’s a growing public health challenge
A July survey found most Americans aren’t firmly anti-vaccine but rather uncertain about vaccine safety and effectiveness, creating a public health challenge as measles cases reach record highs.
Trump admin taps former JPMorgan Chase exec Matt Zames to advise Social Security agency
Matt Zames, a former JPMorgan Chase executive, will serve as an unpaid advisor to the Social Security Administration to help modernize the agency alongside Commissioner Frank Bisignano.
United’s next decision: What to do with all those Boeing 737 Max 10 seats it ordered years ago
United Airlines faces decisions about hundreds of lie-flat premium seats ordered years ago for Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft that have faced significant certification delays.
Goldman Sachs partner warns of ‘huge danger’ in letting AI replace bankers’ reasoning skills
A Goldman Sachs AI leader warns that widespread deployment of artificial intelligence in banking risks eroding junior bankers’ analytical and reasoning capabilities needed for career development.