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Lucy Letby Murders Inquiry Should Be Halted, Hospital’s Ex-Managers Say
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Hospital ex-bosses accused of ‘opportunistic’ call for halt to Lucy Letby inquiry
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Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search
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Lawyers who say nurse wrongly convicted in baby killings ask to halt hospital inquiry
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Hospitals keep dodging price transparency rules, leading Trump to take action — again
Trump signed an executive order on hospital price transparency. Experts say it could help lower health care costs, if hospitals comply.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Keywords Studios provides AI-assisted innovation for game devs
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If You Use AI Search at Work, Be Careful: A New Study Finds It Lies
AI search tools can serve up information that’s just plain wrong. Elon Musk’s Grok scored the worst.Inc. - 5d -
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The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
AI vs. AI: 6 ways enterprises are automating cybersecurity to counter AI-powered attacks
AI-powered cybersecurity threats include deepfakes, automating breaches, and morphing malware in real time, challenging cyberdefenses.VentureBeat - Mar. 11 -
After Amy Gleason’s sudden rise to prominence, mystery surrounds DOGE acting administrator
Amy Gleason, a nurse turned health care technology consultant, was recently named the acting administrator for DOGE. How much control she has at DOGE is unclear.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
51 seconds to breach: How CISOs are countering AI-driven, lightning-fast deepfake, vishing and social engineering attacks
Attackers can breach a network in 51 seconds. CISOs fight back with zero-trust, AI-based threat detection & instant session token revocation.VentureBeat - 5d -
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Investors are concerned about delayed AI features and the looming threat of tariffs.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Music industry revenues slow as pandemic-era CD boom fades
Lockdown revival in physical music goes into reverse, as sector grapples with AI threatFinancial Times - 17h -
Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home
Fearing roundups, many immigrants are staying home. Construction, agriculture, senior care and hospitality employers say labor shortages will worsen.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Singapore's population is aging fast. It hopes AI can help manage its elderly care
By 2030, a quarter of Singaporeans will be 65 or over. Societies around the world are "dismally unprepared" for an aging population, said one expert.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Trump administration cancels disaster training for meteorologists amid staffing, travel cuts
The Trump administration has canceled a training that prepares meteorologists to forecast during disasters, The Hill has learned. The incident meteorologist training for the National Weather ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Xsolla unveils solutions for game devs ahead of GDC 2025
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced a series of new and enhanced solutions for game developers ahead of GDC 2025.VentureBeat - 6d -
Coach Nick Nurse addresses Paul George's future status for Sixers
Coach Nick Nurse gives the latest on Paul George as the All-Star forward goes to consult doctors.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Nick Nurse provides injury update on Tyrese Maxey after loss to Pacers
Coach Nick Nurse gives an update on Tyrese Maxey after the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Indiana Pacers on Friday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Nick Nurse reveals what he's evaluating with Sixers in final stretch
Coach Nick Nurse reveals how he's evaluating the Philadelphia 76ers in the final stretch of the season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
‘No military solution’ to Ukraine war, Rubio says ahead of Saudi meetings
First official meeting of two governments since disastrous Trump-Zelenskyy encounter comes as Russia intensifies attacks. There is “no military solution” to the conflict in Ukraine, US secretary of ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Nick Nurse reacts to Sixers bringing back Chuma Okeke on a 10-day deal
Coach Nick Nurse reacts to the Philadelphia 76ers bringing back Chuma Okeke on a 10-day contract.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Manslaughter probe at Lucy Letby hospital expanded
Cheshire Police expands its investigation into what happened at the Countess of Chester Hospital.BBC News - 5d -
VA to stop offering gender-affirming care
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Best remaining free agents by position: Aaron Rodgers, Stefon Diggs highlight top players available
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'Lack of quality depth must be addressed'
After exiting the Champions League to Paris Saint Germain and losing to Newcastle United in the League Cup final, Liverpool's sole focus is maintaining their lead at the summit of the Premier ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why hospitals are increasingly treating patients at home
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
NHS England looks to slash central staffing by half
Announcement comes as ministers start to bring senior leadership of health service body into central governmentFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
On Wednesday, a woman gave birth in a Lubbock, Texas, hospital in the middle of a deadly and fast-growing measles outbreak.NBC News - 5d -
How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly Care
The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, ...The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Pope works on signature reform from hospital as recovery continues
Pope Francis entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on Saturday.CBS News - 4d -
China is tackling weak consumption with child care subsidies
Among the top five priorities China has laid out for boosting consumption is child care subsidies.CNBC - 1d -
English Champions Cup win would be 'miraculous' - Care
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care says it would be "miraculous" if an English team won the Investec Champions Cup this season.Yahoo Sports - 22h
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