61 m. ago Lack of interpreter left deaf man fearing he ‘had HIV and could die’

When Richard MacQueen’s test results came back, there was no interpreter to pass them on

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61 m. ago More than a quarter of Scots businesses expect to shrink, figures show

The Federation of Small Business found 57% of firms saw their profits slump in the third quarter of the year.

Politics

61 m. ago Government confirms £55bn boost for science and tech research and development

The funding will be available for UK research agencies and bodies to support innovation in a range of sectors, including clean energy and health.

Economics

61 m. ago Study shows prostate cancer screening can ‘reduce deaths’ as UK scheme assessed

Experts called for a ‘targeted’ screening approach to prevent overdiagnosis.

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2 h. ago Media coalition sues Tennessee prison officials to get more access to executions

A coalition of news organizations is suing Tennessee’s top prisons official and a warden, alleging that state execution protocols unconstitutionally limit the media’s access to the entire process when inmates are put to death

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2 h. ago The surprising health benefits drinking a mug of cocoa could have for men

Arteries show drop in function when people are sedentary, but flavanols have a protective effect and are even found in tea, berries and apples

Politics

2 h. ago Campaign to support mental health charities in memory of Ricky Hatton reaches milestone

Former world champion Ricky tragically died at his home 46 on September 14

Politics

3 h. ago Trump’s ‘absurd’ DoJ compensation bid would be rejected if he were anyone else, experts say

President’s effort to win $230m in damages from Mar-a-Lago and Russia investigations criticized as ‘frivolous’Donald Trump’s effort to get his justice department to pay him hundreds of millions of dollars is based on specious legal claims that would likely be rejected if he were any other American, according to a legal expert and a former Department of Justice official who handled damages claims against the government.Trump has asked the justice department to pay him $230m in damages, the New York Times reported last week. The amount is the total of two separate claims in which Trump argues he is entitled to compensation because of investigations into the links between Russia and his 2016 campaign as well as the 2022 search for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and subsequent criminal prosecution. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago We fight on for Ricky Hatton's legacy as you help mental health charities hit target

You guys dug deep to help continue The Hitman’s crusade to help those affected by mental health issues after his shock death on September 14 - and all we can say is thank you

Events

4 h. ago Trump live: Major airport forced to ground planes as federal shutdown causes huge staff shortage

Shutdown-linked travel disruption comes as Trump prepares to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea for key talks to try and defuse trade war

Politics

4 h. ago Journalist turned Democratic candidate faces federal charges over anti

Progressive influencer blasts ‘political prosecution’ as grand jury indictment charges six protesters

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5 h. ago I tried the healthy Trader Joe’s snacks that dietitians recommend

From pre-gym bites to post-workout protein, I tracked down the top options

Events

5 h. ago New virus with potential to spark another pandemic discovered in bats in South America

A new coronavirus has been found in Brazil that shares key features with the one that sparked the Covid pandemic.

Events

5 h. ago Harry warns of social media impact on children’s mental health

Harry’s Archewell Foundation launched its Parents’ Network to support families whose children have been impacted by social media.

Events

5 h. ago Journalist turned Democratic candidate charged with assault over anti

Progressive influencer blasts ‘political prosecution’ as federal indictment charges six protesters with conspiracy and assault

Politics

5 h. ago Federal health officials push effort to spur cheaper biotech drugs

Federal regulators are trying to make it easier to develop cheaper alternatives to powerful drugs that many Americans depend on to treat autoimmune diseases or cancers

Politics

5 h. ago Boeing pushes 777X jet deliveries to 2027 amid certification delays

Boeing on Wednesday reported mixed third-quarter results, with higher aircraft deliveries and a growing order backlog offset by certification delays for its 777X jet

Politics

5 h. ago Trump live: Hot mic catches president discussing Xi talks while tribal nations warn federal shutdown will spark hunger crisis

Trump ‘has strengthened China’s hand while weakening America’s leverage,’ a new report from Senate Democrats states

Events

6 h. ago Scientists identify why we can’t concentrate after a bad night’s sleep

We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and yet, the secret of how our brain falls asleep remains one of the greatest mysteries of neuroscience

Politics

6 h. ago DeSantis urges Florida universities to stop hiring foreign visa workers

Governor tells universities to end use of H-1B visas, though legal experts say states lack authority over federal programFlorida governor, Ron DeSantis, is urging the state’s universities to stop hiring international employees through the H-1B visa program.DeSantis said he wants the Florida board of governors “to pull the plug” on the practice. Nearly 400 foreign nationals are currently employed at Florida’s public universities under the H-1B visa program, reported the Orlando Sentinel. Continue reading...

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