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Concerns raised over access to UK Biobank data after ‘race scientists’ claims
Expert says any suggestion of Human Diversity Foundation accessing sensitive data could affect public trust in science. Concerns have been raised about access to a scientific trove containing the ...5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Tech - VentureBeat
OpenAI scientist Noam Brown stuns TED AI Conference: ’20 seconds of thinking worth 100,000x more data’
At the TED AI conference, OpenAI’s Noam Brown unveiled the o1 model, showcasing how "System Two Thinking" could transform industries by enabling AI to deliver smarter, more deliberate decision-making.2 days ago -
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Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears
The murdered teenager's family and school has shown concern but Brianna did not engage with support.8 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Alleged Al Fayed victims raise concerns over Harrods settlement process
Four women have decided to discontinue claims through the London department store’s scheme8 hours ago -
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Costco recalls salmon over listeria concerns
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers
Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changes19 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Victims concerned over missing Windrush reform
Yvette Cooper announces funding as part of a "fundamental reset" of the Windrush scandal response.Yesterday -
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Austin raising concerns about Israeli strikes against Lebanese army
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed concerns to his Israeli counterpart, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, about Israeli strikes against the Lebanese Army as well as the amount of aid ...Yesterday - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
4 questions we will be asking about the presidential race after it's over
These are thought exercises as much as questions — messy and nuanced, unable to be resolved with any definitive answer.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
UK amends football regulator bill over concerns of state interference
Changes intended to ‘ensure’ new body will be ‘fully independent’ of government and industry2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Politics - The Hill
American Airlines fined $50M over wheelchair access, damage
The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $50 million penalty to American Airlines on Wednesday for mistreating passengers with disabilities. The agency alleges the company provided improper ...2 days ago - Travel -
Business - Financial Times
Scientists develop DNA technology in data storage breakthrough
Genetic code technique for preserving huge amounts of digital information could be ‘cheaper than hard drives’2 days ago -
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Battle over abortion access stretches to state supreme court races
Voters in at least 30 states will decide who will fill 69 state supreme court seats in judicial elections in November.2 days ago - Abortion -
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World - Financial Times
Patagonian tourism numbers sparks concerns over sustainability
A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsibly2 days ago -
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UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims
Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Elon Musk's PAC giveaway raises legal concerns
Elon Musk is giving away big bucks to random voters who sign a petition from his political action committee. But there's a catch — and it's raising concerns about possible campaign finance ...3 days ago - Elon Musk -
Sports - CBS Sports
Liberty win WNBA Finals: New York reveals plans for ticker-tape parade after claiming first title over Lynx
The Liberty prevailed in a winner-take-all Game 5 on Sunday night4 days ago - New York -
World - Financial Times
Harris raises nearly $1bn to surge past Trump in election money race
Democratic candidate pulled in more cash in three months than Republican challenger has managed since January 20234 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Inter's win over Roma marred by injury concerns
Inter Milan suffered double injury blow as Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Francesco Acerbi limp off on Sunday in the 1-0 win against Roma.4 days ago - College Football -
Business - Financial Times
Top UK law firms raise hourly rates by 40% in five years
Inflation and growth of US firms in London push up charges at British counterparts, according to PwC survey5 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out
Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...5 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Nigerian banks race to raise capital after order to bolster balance sheets
Central bank moves to promote stability in industry while country struggles with deteriorating economy5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Nigerian nurses urge UK minister to intervene over test cheating claims
Exclusive: More than 100 nurses write to Wes Streeting after being accused of cheating in tests to practise in UK. ‘I feel like I have failed everyone’, says Nigerian nurse accused of cheating ...October 18 - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons
Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...October 17 -
World - The Guardian
‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data
Exclusive: Fringe network recorded boasting of securing data from UK Biobank trove donated by 500,000 volunteers. Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss ...October 17 - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
‘Scramble for the oceans’: how countries are racing to name and claim remote parts of the seabed
Newly ‘discovered’ underwater topographical features are paving the way for nation states to exploit previously untouched marine resources. “The sea does not belong to despots,” Jules Verne wrote ...October 17 -
World - The Guardian
David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip
Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive. David Lammy must “engage with China as it really is under the leadership of Xi ...October 16 - China -
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Kari Lake's fraud claims drive Arizona lawyers away from GOP's 'election integrity' operation
Republican lawyers in Arizona are keeping their distance from the party's 2024 "election integrity" efforts amid Kari Lake’s unfounded fraudOctober 15 -
World - The Guardian
No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened
Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...October 15 -
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Business - Financial Times
UK to raise bank ringfencing threshold to ‘improve competitiveness’
Wider package of reforms expected ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’, says ministerOctober 15 - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economyOctober 14 - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan
The United States said it is “seriously concerned” about Chinese military drills near Taiwan on Monday. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is concerned by the joint military ...October 14 -
Business - CNBC
ServiceNow, Coreweave and others to invest $8.2 billion in UK data centers to fuel AI growth
American enterprise software giant ServiceNow and cloud computing startup CoreWeave plan to invest billions of dollars in their U.K. operations.October 14 - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Intesa apologises after ‘disloyal’ employee accessed Meloni’s account
Italian bank says rogue branch worker conducted data breach involving PM and other public figuresOctober 14