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NHS may need private funding to fix buildings, says head of England’s health service
Amanda Pritchard calls for ‘radical’ rethink as NHS struggles with highest maintenance backlog on recordFinancial Times - 6d -
Deficits at NHS trusts in England more than double
Rising cost of temporary staff and increased outsourcing to the private sector weigh on health serviceFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
NHS training bottleneck in England leaves doctors in limbo
Lack of specialised medical placements prevents many applicants from starting careers as consultantsFinancial Times - 1d -
'There could be no NHS dentists in two years'
Dentists say NHS contracts are becoming more challenging to fulfil and they need to hand them back.BBC News - 1d -
Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year
Freezing temperatures, wildfires and a still-cautious consumer led to lower sales in January.CNBC - 23h -
Why have Townsend's Scotland had hex on England?
Scotland have won four games in a row against England after years of misery. But what is the secret to that success?BBC News - 9h -
2024 was deadliest year for journalists with 124 killed, report says
Of the 124 journalists and media workers who were killed in 2024, 82 were killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.CBS News - 6d -
Robinhood had a huge quarter thanks to crypto — here’s why that may continue
These latest earnings show that Robinhood benefited from the recent crypto bull run, and it could encourage Robinhood to push farther into crypto.MarketWatch - 6d -
Street doctors bring health care to homeless people in Los Angeles
More than 700,000 Americans experienced homelessness last year. In addition to being unhoused, many are suffering from a lack of adequate medical care. Elise Preston found one initiative in Los ...CBS News - 5d -
McDonald’s reports sales growth in fourth quarter as Gaza boycott eases
US fast-food chain records like-for-like improvement in revenue, with business improving in Middle EastFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says
A new report says China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a decadeABC News - 6d -
Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met, PM says
Sir Keir Starmer says the figure is a "shot in the arm", but "the job isn't done" to bring down waiting lists.BBC News - 2d -
Planned Parenthood in Crisis as Patients Report Botched Care and Tired Staff
The health care provider of last resort is working to shore up affiliate clinics that are in dire financial straits. Patients report failed abortions, misplaced IUDs and inadequately trained staff.The New York Times - 3d -
PlayStation Just Had Its Best Sales Quarter Yet, PS5 Lifetime Sales Now At 75 Million
The PlayStation 5 has reached a new milestone, as Sony revealed that the console has enjoyed its best sales quarter to date. In its financial results for the three months that ended on December 31, ...GameSpot - 6d -
Proper care for people who are struggling isn’t ‘soft’ – it saves cash | Phillip Inman
New research suggests that spending on those with the most complex needs can release so much financial benefit that it should be regarded as an investment. One of the reasons Rachel Reeves wants ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Take-Two reports $1.37B bookings for holiday quarter; no update for GTA VI launch
Take-Two didn't offer an update on the coming launch date of Grand Theft Auto VI, but it did report $1.37 billion net bookings.VentureBeat - Feb. 6 -
Amazon reports strong earnings for Q4, but stocks dip due to outlook for the first quarter
Amazon has reported better-than-expected revenue and profits for the holiday shopping periodABC News - Feb. 6 -
British oil major BP reports sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, vows strategy reset
British oil major BP on Tuesday posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, pledging to "fundamentally" reset the embattled energy company's strategy.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Quarter of UK employers plan to cut jobs before tax rises bite, report finds
Increase in national insurance contributions and higher minimum wage are increasing employment costsFinancial Times - 2d -
'I'm only asking for basic respect' says trans doctor in NHS changing room row
A tribunal hears Dr Beth Upton denied being a man multiple times in a row over who can use women's changing rooms.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
North Korea Is Caring for Russia’s Wounded Soldiers, Envoy Says
Russia’s ambassador to North Korea said that its Asian ally is also hosting Russian children orphaned by its war against Ukraine, as the two nations deepen ties.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Trump Funding Freeze Decimates Women’s Health Care, U.N. and Others Say
Only three weeks into the Trump administration’s suspension of money for foreign aid, those who work in women’s health say the impact has already been devastating.The New York Times - 5d -
Most victims in Swedish mass shooting had immigrant background, say police
Prime minister addresses nation to pay tribute to those ‘who wanted to contribute to a better society’. Most of the people killed by a gunman in the Swedish city of Örebro last week had an ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Migrants’ bodies in Libya mass graves had gunshot wounds, IOM says
Some of the bodies of migrants found in two mass graves in Libya bore gunshot wounds, the International Organization for Migration said Monday, adding that one of the sites is thought to contain up ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
EA Previously Had The "Worst CEO" In Gaming, Ex-Activision Boss Says
In 2013, John Riccitiello stepped down as EA's CEO following a tumultuous six-year run on top of the company. During Riccitiello's reign, Activision's Call of Duty franchise overtook Battlefield ...GameSpot - Feb. 11 -
Connecticut Rep. John Larson says he had seizure on House floor
Connecticut Rep. John Larson (D) said Tuesday that he had a seizure on the House floor the previous day. "Yesterday, at around noon, I experienced a medical incident on the House floor, when my ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Munich car attack believed to have had Islamist motive, says prosecutor
Gabriele Tilmann says suspect’s online communications point to extremism but investigators have found no links to jihadist groups. German police and prosecutors have said the Afghan suspect in a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Suspect in fatal stabbing in Austria had an 'Islamic terror motive,' officials say
A 23-year-old man stabbed five passersby in southern Austria on Saturday in what police said was a random attack that left a 14-year-old dead and four others injured.NBC News - 3d -
Former PlayStation Boss Says He Had "No Choice" But To Take Indies Job
After a 38-year run at Sony, former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida bid farewell to the company earlier this year . In a new interview detailing his career, the former executive commented on how ...GameSpot - 1d -
Trump says 'inflation is back': 'I had nothing to do with it'
President Trump is seeking to distance himself from a rise in inflation, arguing that the uptick had "nothing to do" with his return to the Oval Office. Trump instead placed the blame on former ...The Hill - 3h -
Ecuador’s Leader Has Had a Year of Chaos. He Is Still Favored to Win Sunday’s Election.
President Daniel Noboa is favored to win Sunday’s presidential election as many voters embrace his heavy-handed tactics to fight violence and corruption.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Our four dogs sleep on the bed – so I haven’t had sex with my wife in 10 years
My partner doesn’t seem to care about our sex life or my needs as her husband. Should I have an affair?. I haven’t had sex with my wife for more than 10 years. We have four dogs and she has ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
The unspoken agony of vaginal dryness: ‘I had to give up four jobs in four years’
Recently, there has been much more discussion of menopause. But one debilitating condition, experienced by 80% of women, remains shrouded in secrecy and misunderstanding. When Lorraine Kelly shared ...The Guardian - 3d -
13 Years Ago, Boston Almost Had Alex Bregman. Now He’s Its New Star.
For so long, the former Astros star was the one who got away. But no more, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
Woman who had pioneering cancer treatment 18 years ago still in remission
Researchers say woman treated for neuroblastoma as a child is longest known survivor after having CAR T-cell therapy . A woman treated with a pioneering type of immunotherapy for a solid tumour has ...The Guardian - 2d -
Wind energy just had a record year in Germany — but the federal election could shake things up
2024 was a strong year for wind energy in Germany, but the two parties leading polls ahead of the election later this month have been critical of wind turbines.CNBC - 1d -
Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
Bobby Hull's widow says the Hall of Famer and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years agoABC News - 2h -
Nick Pivetta joins Padres on 4-year, $55 million deal: Report
The Padres had one of MLB's quietest offseasons before this move.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Trump says he’s revoking security clearances for people he doesn’t 'respect'
President Trump on Sunday said that he has revoked the security clearances of people he doesn’t respect, days after he said he would end former President Biden's security clearance. “There are ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
13 people arrested in Croatia for illegally disposing of hazardous waste, Europol says
The European Union’s law enforcement agency says 13 people suspected of illegally importing and disposing of hazardous waste have been arrested in CroatiaABC News - 5d