38 h. ago Sam Altman challenges Elon Musk with plans for Neuralink rival

OpenAI in talks to invest in brain implant start-up that would compete with Musk’s company

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4 d. ago Brain tumour survivor feared the worst after starting to feel ill again, but a miracle had happened

Alexe Cherrington was told she only had days to live if she didn't undergo immediate surgery, and that it would be virtually impossible for her to have children

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6 d. ago Tottenham’s James Maddison faces long spell out with ruptured ACL

Midfielder needs surgery to right kneeHe sustained injury during pre-season friendlyJames Maddison faces a long period on the sidelines after Tottenham confirmed the midfielder had ruptured an anterior cruciate knee ligament. The England international sustained the injury during a pre-season game against Newcastle in Seoul and is to have an operation.Spurs said: “We can confirm that James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee His surgery will take place in the coming days and, following that, James will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team. Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur wishes James a full and speedy recovery. We will be supporting him every step of the way.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago ‘Heartbreaking’: a London surgeon on the trials of operating in a Gaza hospital

Dr Graeme Groom has visited Gaza 40 times and says he has never before witnessed such trauma, hunger and bravery from Palestinian colleaguesEvery day between 4am and 6am, Graeme Groom, an orthopaedic surgeon from London, would be woken by a dawn chorus of bombs and missiles. And so began another 24 hours at the Nasser hospital in Gaza, the largest functioning hospital in the territory. Shortly after 8am, the first patients would be wheeled into the operating theatres.Groom and his orthopaedic and plastic surgery colleagues saw on average 20 patients a day: one-third children, one-third women, then men of all ages, their limbs mangled by bombs and guns. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Woman uses slices of HUMAN PLACENTA to cure common, painful eye condition

A beauty influencer has raved about a bizarre cosmetic treatment which involves wearing placenta lenses to brighten and treat dry eyes.

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3 w. ago Jessie J issues health update following cancer surgery as she admits having 'hard days'

Jessie J has shared a candid update with fans a month after undergoing breast cancer surgery, as she was flooded with support on social media.

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3 w. ago The Liverpool gangster so violent that prison guards are afraid to look him in the eye: Brutal crimes of notorious enforcer who scalped woman and slashed his OWN throat while on trial for murder

EXCLUSIVE: He was an enforcer for Vincent Coggins - boss of the hated Huyton Firm - and has convictions for a string of heinous crimes.

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3 w. ago Woman who went for eye test 'talking about brain surgery days later'

Elizabeth Craig was dealt two major blows within months

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4 w. ago England call up veteran spinner Liam Dawson to replace Bashir for fourth Test with India

Hampshire bowler last played Test cricket in 2017Rest of the squad unchanged for Old Trafford clashEngland have recalled spinner Liam Dawson for next week’s fourth Rothesay Test against India, with the all-rounder replacing the injured Shoaib Bashir. The 35-year-old made the last of his three Test appearances eight years ago, but looks set for an unexpected return at Old Trafford following Bashir’s withdrawal.Bashir took the match-winning wicket in a tense finish at Lord’s on Monday, having already broken the little finger on his left hand. He is set for surgery in the coming days and will miss the remainder of the series. Dawson has been picked ahead of fellow left-armer Jack Leach, despite the latter being centrally contracted. Continue reading...

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