A superbug, doctor shortages and a neonatal unit ‘out of its depth’: failures at Lucy Letby hospital revealed
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BBC News - Top stories
Letby hospital bosses 'facilitated a mass murderer'
Hospital bosses ignored concerns about Lucy Letby, says the mother of a baby girl killed by the nurse.51 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Science
Study Reveals Bird-Migration Mystery
By outfitting blackbirds with heart-rate monitors, scientists debunked a long-held assumption about the benefits of spending the winter in warm climates.2 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
UK hospitals with potentially dangerous concrete to be redeveloped
The rebuilding of facilities that involve reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete is being prioritised by ministers4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Great men do wear their babies – the days of criticising a father for carrying his child are over | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
In response to a call-out, I was inundated with moving messages from dads about how much they loved their baby slings. This week’s viral paternity-leave campaign stunt, placing baby dolls in slings ...5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
A FAIR chance for all future doctors
We have a responsibility to ensure that all medical students have an equal opportunity to contribute to our healthcare system.7 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Smaller Rivals Grab Market Share From United Health Tech Unit After Hack
The February cyberattack that snarled its Change Healthcare IT business created an opportunity for competitors, who say they are retaining customers who sought secure alternatives.7 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Denmark's Queen Margrethe who abdicated earlier this year has been hospitalized
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, who abdicated earlier this year, has been admitted to a hospital after falling in her home8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Starmer faces backlash over early failure to disclose £16,200 in donor-funded clothing
The then opposition leader did not originally specify nature of donation from Waheed Alli12 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
London and New York cocoa prices in rare divergence as shortages bite
Processors buy up high-grade beans, leaving poorer quality stock in UK warehouses19 hours ago - New York -
CBS News - Top stories
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Secret Service’s Failure to Halt a Tragedy at a Trump Rally
Communications gaps, unguarded warehouses and a lack of written instructions opened an opportunity for a gunman at a rally in Butler, Pa., in July.22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Connie Chung reveals doctor who sexually abused her also delivered her: 'Reprehensible'
Connie Chung revisits her sexual abuse experience, revealing that the gynecologist who abused her as a young adult also helped bring her into the world.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Ex-Saint Gleason returns home after hospital stay
Former Saints safety and ALS advocate Steve Gleason has returned home after spending six nights in the hospital following a medical event last week.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Letby hospital didn't show families full report
The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Chuck Todd: What if we can't unite?
There’s been an odd numbness in the political ecosystem regarding the apparent second attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Life as an NBA seven-footer: ‘The cons? Doors, beds and a shortage of tall women’
Life as a professional athlete brings plenty of unwelcome attention. But many basketball players started getting stares when they were still in their early teens. When Paul Mokeski traveled to ...Yesterday - NBA -
CNBC - Business
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high
Japan's number of people aged 65 and over has reached a record high, cementing it as the worlds most elderly country, according to government statistics.Yesterday - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job title change
They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Superbugs could kill 40 million by 2050: Research
Superbugs that are increasingly resistant to infections could kill up to 40 million people between now and 2050, according to new research published in the journal The Lancet. During that time ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Major London NHS hospital trust freezes external hiring
Guy’s and St Thomas’ moves to tackle £31mn deficit as government push to improve standards collides with straitened budgets2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Doctors Without Borders closes operations in Russia
Doctors Without Borders says it has closed its operations in Russia after 32 years2 days ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Lucy Letby: mother of murdered baby demands apology over hospital ‘failings’
Mother of Child D describes feeling she was ‘losing mind’ as she pushed for investigations. The mother of a baby girl murdered by Lucy Letby has demanded an apology from the hospital for “dozens” ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Doctors criticise Finland’s proposal to withhold healthcare from migrants
Most undocumented adults would receive only emergency treatment in plan medical association calls ‘very damaging’. Doctors have urged Finland’s rightwing government to change “problematic and ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Costco Is Rolling Out a Brand-New Feature That Its Most Loyal Customers Will Love
We laugh because it's funny, and we laugh because it's true.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Instagram to roll out 'teen accounts' with increased privacy — its biggest move yet to protect minors
Teenagers on Instagram will soon be automatically placed in a new type of account with built-in privacy restrictions that give parents more control.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Junior doctors will want more money despite backing pay deal, union says
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Nurses lived in disused hospital building after race attack
The staff had to leave an estate in County Antrim after they were victims of intimidation.2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Radio host Jamie Theakston reveals cancer diagnosis
The presenter says a biopsy revealed it is stage one and the prognosis is positive.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Doctor left bedbound for four years by long Covid
Becky Williams, a doctor from Leeds, says patients like her have been “left to rot”.2 days ago - Covid -
NBC News - Top stories
NBC News investigation reveals Texas medical school leasing out body parts of unclaimed corpses
A Texas medical center has been studying and leasing out the body parts of unclaimed people without the consent of that person or any survivors. After an NBC News investigation exposed its ...2 days ago -
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Chased out by protesters, a political dynasty plots its comeback
The Rajapaksas had a vice-like grip on Sri Lanka until they were chased from power. Could they return?2 days ago