The vulnerable people left behind
Getty Images Mobile phones like this have always been fine for making calls but not for completing complicated online forms Whether it’s banking, food delivery or a local taxi company, finding out your favourite services are available online is normally a happy moment – it’s often faster and more convenient. However, for the most vulnerable […]
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris say Trump has left US ‘in tatters’
Harris: ‘America is crying out for leadership’ Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris have attacked “whining” President Donald Trump as an incompetent leader who has left the US “in tatters”. The pair held their first campaign event together, a day after Mr Biden unveiled Ms Harris as his number two. President […]
Google staff walk out over women’s treatment
Staff leave some of Google’s US offices over women’s treatment Staff at Google offices around the world have staged an unprecedented series of walkouts in protest at the company’s treatment of women. The employees are demanding several key changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with at the firm, including a call to end […]
Bobsleigh World Cup: Mica McNeill and Mica Moore fifth in Whistler
Unfunded bobsledders Mica McNeill and Mica Moore secured the best result for British women in the Bobsleigh World Cup for over eight years by finishing fifth in Canada. The pair were only able to compete on the World Cup circuit this season after raising over £30,000 through crowdfunding following an overspend by their governing body. […]
AI could help identify patients with high-risk heart problems
Getty Images Medical records were analysed to help train the AI tool Artificial intelligence (AI) could help GPs identify patients most at risk of developing conditions that could lead to fatal heart problems. The University of Leeds has helped train an AI system called Optimise, that looked at health records of more than two million […]
Robbie Williams to perform at Bath’s Royal Crescent
Pop star Robbie Williams will perform at the Royal Crescent in Bath in one of only a few concerts ever hosted at the historic location. The open air concert on 13 June 2025 is part of the singer’s UK tour and will see the “coming together of a truly iconic artist and venue”, promoters have […]
Should disposable vapes be banned?
Greg Brosnan Walk down the street, and you will probably spot finger-sized colourful plastic tubes discarded on the ground. Disposable vapes are booming in popularity, especially among those aged 18-34. They are easy to use and cheap. But campaigners say they are an environmental nightmare with one activist calling for them to be banned. The […]
Facial recognition to ‘predict criminals’ sparks row over AI bias
Getty Images A US university’s claim it can use facial recognition to “predict criminality” has renewed debate over racial bias in technology. Harrisburg University researchers said their software “can predict if someone is a criminal, based solely on a picture of their face”. The software “is intended to help law enforcement prevent crime”, it said. […]
European Curling Championships: Scotland men fall short of semi-finals
Scotland’s men missed out on a place in the semi-finals of the European Curling Championships after losing to Russia. Tom Brewster’s rink needed to win their final round-robin match but succumbed 8-6, with the Russians picking up two in the 10th end. A fifth defeat in nine left the Scots sixth in the overall standings. […]
Oasis tickets sales ‘shambles’ defended by industry chief
The Oasis ticket sales process has been defended by the boss of a ticketing industry body, after prices surged while fans queued online. Many fans were furious to find tickets escalating in price as the sale continued on Saturday while others gave up queuing or were kicked out of the system while they waited. Rachael […]