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NHS warns of flu ‘tidal wave’ hitting hospitals in England
Number of patients being admitted with illness jumps 70% over the past weekFinancial Times - 5h -
Fewer children are getting flu shots as pediatric deaths from the virus hit record high
Even though a record number of kids died from the flu last year, the percentage of children going without flu shots continues to plummet, according to new CDC data.NBC News - 6h -
Could Cats Become a Vector for Bird Flu?
A new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions.The New York Times - 21h -
Some jury trials may be scrapped in England and Wales as court backlog hits record high
Review led by Sir Brian Leveson will consider creating ‘intermediate courts’ heard by judge in bid to speed up trials. Courts in crisis – what it means for claimants, the accused and justice ...The Guardian - 5h -
Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of winter viruses
NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.BBC News - 5h -
Mysterious wave of New Jersey drone sightings prompts concern
New Jersey residents looking skyward have been left baffled by dozens of drone sightings since last month. On Wednesday, Homeland Security officials and New Jersey State Police met state lawmakers ...CBS News - 15h -
Bank of Canada warns Trump’s tariffs will ‘dramatically’ hit growth
Central bank has slashed borrowing costs five times this year in an effort to combat unemployment and boost growthFinancial Times - 23h -
PinkNews boss suspended from NHS job after BBC investigation
The BBC heard claims Dr Anthony James kissed and touched a younger PinkNews colleague at a party.BBC News - 23h -
Israel Says It Destroyed Syria’s Navy, Part of Wave of Post-Assad Attacks
Israel says it is striking Syrian military sites to keep them out of “the hands of extremists.” The rebels who toppled the Assad government began laying out their plans while rival groups fought ...The New York Times - 1d -
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.BBC News - 1d -
Executive 'hit lists' and wanted posters: NYPD warns about threats to executives
Online posts have listed the names and salaries of health insurance executives and "Wanted" signs have been posted in Manhattan, according to the bulletin.ABC News - 1d -
Explosion at house leaves two in hospital
Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford.BBC News - 1d -
Wednesday Briefing: A Wave of Post-Assad Attacks
Plus, how Netflix brought a magical town to life.The New York Times - 1d -
NHS in England ‘confused’ about Starmer’s priorities, health bosses warn
Focus on 18-week waiting list target risks diverting attention away from other critical areas, service leaders sayFinancial Times - 1d -
NHS to get £600m boost in Welsh budget
All Welsh government departments to be offered more cash from April under budget plans.BBC News - 1d -
MixRift launches Crit Attack MR arcade wave shooter
MixRift has launched its free-to-play mixed reality arcade shooter game Crit Attack. I played the game and it was a lot of sweaty fun.VentureBeat - 2d -
Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told
Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures.BBC News - 3d -
USDA Will Begin Mandatory Milk Testing for Bird Flu
Bird flu has been seen in more than 500 dairy herds in California and 700 across the country.Inc. - 3d -
West Ham, Jamaica striker Michail Antonio stable in hospital after car accident in England
The Hammers said they would issue an update in due course as the club is set to play on Monday against WolvesCBS Sports - 4d -
Storm Darragh in pictures: Fallen trees, crushed cars and crashing waves
The 90mph winds leaves cars and houses crushed by trees, roads flooded, and thousands without power.BBC News - 5d -
MAP: Flu season is here, especially in these states
Flu activity spiked in states across the U.S. during the last week of November, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The Hill - 5d -
In Mexico, Heat Waves Are Even Killing Younger Adults
It’s not just the elderly. More than three-quarters of heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred among people younger than 35, researchers reported.The New York Times - 5d -
USDA orders testing of milk for bird flu
The national milk supply must be tested for bird flu under a federal order announced Friday by the U.S.NBC News - 5d -
The Papers: PM's 'pledges' and NHS faces 'quad-demic'
Keir Starmer's "plan for change" speech and rising cases of winter viruses in hospital lead the front pages.BBC News - 6d -
7.0 earthquake hits off Northern California coast; tsunami warning canceled
A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Thursday morning.CBS News - 6d -
Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full
NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Safran warns of Trump tariff hit to aerospace sector
French jet-engine maker sets ‘exceptionally conservative’ forecastsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
This OC surf punk was a terror on the waves and on the stage. Then the bomb exploded.
Steve "Crabby" Cabler, an OC surfer and punk vocalist (El Centro, The Insurrection) barely survived the 2002 Bali bombing that claimed the lives of more than 200 people, including his best friend ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Millions will have to wait up to 12 years for NHS weight-loss drug
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
‘Climate bomb’ warning over $200bn wave of new gas projects
New liquefied natural gas projects could produce 10 gigatonnes of emissions by the end of the decade, close to the annual emissions of all coal plants. A $200bn wave of new gas projects could lead ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Three more hospitals hit by cyber attack
Screenshots of data the attackers claim to have taken were published online on Thursday.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Heavy rain and gales set to hit UK as weather warnings issued
Three Met Office yellow warnings for wind and rain cover large parts of the UK with areas of low pressure set to bring heavy rain and gales.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
England’s chief prosecutor warns lawyers’ pay may be adding to court delays
Head of Crown Prosecution Service Stephen Parkinson calls for reviewFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
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Scottish NHS reform 'urgently needed' - watchdog
Audit Scotland says decisions may needed about whether some services can be provided by the NHS.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Radical planning reform needed to hit 1.5m housebuilding target in England, Labour warned
Thinktank urges government to be ‘much more ambitious’ as actions so far are not enough to fulfil manifesto pledge. Labour will miss its manifesto target of building 1.5m homes in England before ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
