5 h. ago True identity of Jack the Ripper finally unveiled after new DNA breakthrough

Controversial genetic tests claim Jack the Ripper was Aaron Kosminski, a Polish barber and prime suspect at the time, but experts warn the evidence falls short of closing Britain's most notorious cold case.

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18 h. ago 'Worrying' virus resistant to body's defense system... as experts warn of looming 'pandemic threat'

One of the body's key defenses against infection is a fever. Scientists say this may not work against rampaging virus.

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21 h. ago Experts warn of ‘ChatGPT psychosis’ among users of AI chatbots

Wave of anecdotal evidence of chatbots inspiring psychosis and delusional behaviour prompts renewed calls for safeguarding and further research

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22 h. ago Prostate cancer screening on NHS denied to most men as experts warn of risks

The UKNSC has advised against population-wide prostate cancer screening

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24 h. ago ‘Mansion tax’ valuation appeals will flood government agency, experts warn

Process will struggle to complete before surcharge is introduced in 2028

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48 h. ago Why experts warn you shouldn’t leave out that Thanksgiving buffet for too long

Dangerous bacteria can grow on food left out at room temperature

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48 h. ago Householders warned about hanging Christmas lights on fences this year

While it's temping to deck the halls and the garden ahead of the big day, experts warn it could land you in trouble

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53 h. ago Urgent warning as babies die from 'Victorian era' disease making a comeback

A surge in whooping cough cases has claimed the lives of unvaccinated infants, as experts warn that plummeting vaccination rates are putting babies and vulnerable groups at grave risk

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54 h. ago Experts warn of ‘global crisis’ as number of women in prison nears one million

Number of women incarcerated around the world rising at nearly three times the rate of men, with female prisoners often subjected to sexual violence and forced labourExplainer: How many women are in prison and on death row around the world? – in chartsUp to a million women worldwide are facing sexual violence and forced labour in prisons, where they are overlooked and forgotten, in what is being called a growing global crisis.The number of incarcerated women is rising much faster than men and is expected to surpass one million on current trends. While on average women account for between 2% and 9% of national prison populations, since 2000 the number imprisoned has grown by 57%, compared with a 22% increase in the men’s prison population. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Experts warn two popular sore throat remedies may be a waste of money

Consumer group Which? and ENT experts say simple home remedies can be just as effective

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2 d. ago Young men are overlooked in NHS strategy despite elevated suicide risk, experts warn

First national men's health report shows mental health and suicide prevention as top priorities, but experts warn younger men most at risk are barely represented in the evidence

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3 d. ago Experts warn shoppers to be wary of ‘buy now, pay later’ this Black Friday

BNPL schemes can lead to overspending, so follow these expert tips before shopping in the Black Friday sales

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4 d. ago The most unhealthy Christmas coffees on the high street revealed

Experts warn against indulging too often in these 'secret sugar bombs', as many of them contain significantly more than the NHS recommended daily sugar intake.

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4 d. ago Labour’s ‘blinkered’ drive to build risks pushing wildlife to point of no return, nature experts warn

Planning and Infrastructure Bill and weakening biodiversity gain rules will be disastrous, say RSPB and Wildlife Trusts

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4 d. ago Inside King Charles and Prince William's 'tensions' over Andrew after 'furious' call

As the disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor looks particularly downcast during a public outing, experts warn the headache for the royals is far from over

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6 d. ago Experts warn of ‘severe’ flu season with fears over new strain

An early analysis suggests current vaccines may still be somewhat effective against the new version of the flu

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7 d. ago Experts warn one heating mistake is costing you money and warmth

A common mistake when it comes to heating your home could be costing you more in the long run

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7 d. ago Want to catch this season’s biggest blockbuster? Be prepared for ‘Wicked’ prices at the movie theater, experts warn

The average price of a movie ticket is $11.50, but can be as high as $27 for premium-format films in big cities

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8 d. ago Elon Musk’s Grok AI tells users he is fitter than LeBron James and smarter than da Vinci

Users noted that in a raft of now-deleted posts, the chatbot would frequently rank Musk top in any given fieldElon Musk’s AI, Grok, has been telling users the world’s richest person is smarter and more fit than anyone in the world, in a raft of recently deleted posts that have called into question the bot’s objectivity.Users on X using the artificial intelligence chatbot in the past week have noted that whatever the comparison – from questions of athleticism to intelligence and even divinity – Musk would frequently come out on top. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Elon Musk’s Grok AI tells users he is fitter than LeBron James and smarter than Leonardo da Vinci

Users noted that in a raft of now-deleted posts, the chatbot would frequently rank Musk top in any given fieldElon Musk’s AI, Grok, has been telling users the world’s richest person is smarter and more fit than anyone in the world, in a raft of recently deleted posts that have called into question the bot’s objectivity.Users on X using the artificial intelligence chatbot in the past week have noted that whatever the comparison – from questions of athleticism to intelligence and even divinity – Musk would frequently come out on top. Continue reading...

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