44,000 object to Palantir’s NHS data platform, the Guardian reports
More than 44,000 people have filed legal objections to stop the NHS’s Federated Data Platform handling their health records. The platform runs on Palantir software.
Google is paying 100 publishers for AI answers, The Information reports
Google is paying about 100 digital publishers when their content feeds its AI answers. For several small and mid-sized sites in the pilot, the payments
AFCON 2027: East Africa races to get tournament-ready
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have less than nine months to prepare for AFCON 2027.
US Supreme Court clears way for Christa Pike’s execution in Tennessee
Top court’s decision overturns last-minute stay that had stalled Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years.
Nuclear enzyme discovery unlocks new paths to combat breast cancer
One of the major challenges in the treatment of the most common subtype of breast cancer (hormone receptor positive, HR+) is the emergence of resistance.
Hegseth announces 20% cut to US military commanders
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says he’s firing 20% of the military’s generals and admirals.
UVM receives historic contract to develop medical digital twins
What if doctors could test a customized treatment on a virtual version of a critically ill patient before administering it in real life? That’s the
Scientists discover molecular pathway that controls cellular waste recycling
For years, TFEB has been regarded as one of the most promising therapeutic targets for restoring the cell’s ability to clear and recycle waste.
High-dose taurine aggravates alcohol-induced liver injury, study shows
The researchers first tested whether taurine could compensate for reduced intestinal taurine availability and protect against alcohol-induced liver damage.
Specific brain cells rewire to control motor movement timing
Whether speaking, driving, or playing an instrument, nearly everything we do requires precise control over the timing of our actions.
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after attempted execution, lawyer says
One of her attorneys told the BBC that Pike, 50, was in hospital after two syringes of pentobarbital had been administered.
Google Releases New Gemini Model With Guardrails Amid A.I. Safety Debate
For safety reasons, Gemini 4 Argon will initially be available only to some companies and organizations focused on cybersecurity defense before it is more widely
‘Hero’ pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says
Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
Gov Gavin Newsom called it a “long overdue measure to protect young Californians”.