After halting X’s Grok, Irish regulator launches probe into Google AI

A man was apprehended at Heathrow Airport after running across the tarmac of Terminal 2 while being chased by four others. The incident lasted approximately one-and-a-half minutes and was captured on video, showing the man being subdued and led away by authorities after a van arrived with personnel in high-visibility clothing. A Heathrow spokesperson confirmed that the situation was resolved quickly and that airport operations continued normally, reassuring passengers that travel plans were unaffected. Full...

The NHS is urgently seeking one million new blood donors to address a critical shortfall, having faced low stocks and issued an ‘amber alert’ due to insufficient donations over the past year. Four-year-old Isaac Balmer, who receives regular transfusions for hereditary spherocytosis, symbolizes the need for increased donations, as his mother emphasizes the life-saving impact of donor blood. NHS Blood and Transplant officials stress the importance of diverse donors, especially those with O negative blood,...

Dr Hilary Jones, a prominent physician, has expressed his support for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which aims to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients in England and Wales. He argues that the bill is a compassionate choice for patients facing suffering and that denying it would regress medical practice. While acknowledging concerns from some medical organizations about the bill, Dr. Jones emphasizes the importance of respecting individual patient choices regarding...

Two people have died after a car plunged off a cliff into the sea at Alum Bay on the Isle of Wight on Friday evening. The vehicle was driving along Alum Bay New Road when it veered off the road and fell over the cliff. Emergency services recovered a man from the water, but Hampshire Police later confirmed the deaths of both individuals, whose identities have not been released, and a yacht race in the...

A midwife named Seana Mary Kerr from Newry, Northern Ireland, has been struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council register for spreading conspiracy theories about Covid-19 and vaccinations on social media. Kerr claimed vaccines harmed unborn babies and advised pregnant women against wearing masks and receiving flu vaccinations, contradicting official health guidelines, which caused significant emotional distress to a pregnant woman she approached in public. The tribunal panel concluded that her actions undermined public confidence...

Freddo chocolate bars, once sold for 10p, have seen their prices rise to 30p or more over the last 20 years, with recent changes to their multipack offerings. Cadbury has reduced the weight of Freddo multipacks from 5 to 4 bars while maintaining the price at £1.40 due to rising costs of ingredients like cocoa and dairy. This adjustment is part of a broader trend affecting Cadbury products, as the company aims to keep prices...