Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studying
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.
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Tech billionaires back startup probing gene-edited ‘designer babies’ despite US ban: report
The company, Preventive, says its goal is to end hereditary disease by editing human embryos before birth.
Häagen-Dazs recalls ice cream bars in 31 states over undeclared wheat allergy risk
The voluntary recall, announced Nov. 3 and posted by the Food and Drug Administration a day later, affects six-count boxes.
Mayor-elect Mamdani reeks of Lenin — but NYC’s wise safeguard against Marxism stands in his way
Zohran Mamdani’s victory-lap speech Tuesday night reeked of Vladimir Lenin after Russia’s 1917 communist revolution.
Arkansas PBS executive busted for meth after traffic stop: cops
Michael Hibblen, director of public affairs at Arkansas PBS, was arrested after Pulaski County deputies allegedly found methamphetamine in his car.
How this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinity
We look at the Christmas ads that are out so far - and what they tell us about the year that’s been.
Honesty boxes should be dying like cash. But many are flourishing
Once found by the roadside offering local produce for a few pence, honesty boxes are being reborn via social media.
Target mandates employees smile and make small talk in bid to lift holiday sales
The Minneapolis-based retailer issued a new directive for in-store workers instructing them to smile and make eye contact with shopppers.
More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.
AI models given $10K to compete in first-of-its-kind crypto-trading competition — and most crashed and burned
The "Alpha Arena" pits the six most popular artificial intelligence programs in a crypto-trading competition to see which is independently smart enough to master the market and maximize their investment.
Pfizer wins $10 billion bidding war for obesity drug developer
Metsera accepted a sweetened offer from Pfizer late on Friday, citing U.S. antitrust risks in Novo's bid that it had previously called superior.
Council launches winter energy cost support scheme
Rotherham Council is offering payments of up to £250 to help with energy expenses.
