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Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confesses
One hundred and eighty years after the first fax machines started grinding out messages, three NHS trusts in England are still using the technology. Health Secretary Wes Streeting had made it his personal mission to banish the fax, pledging to Radio 5 Live in October 2024 that he would phase them out of the health…
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Greenland: Vance criticises Denmark and Europes handling of critical territory
US Vice-President JD Vance says Greenland is “critical” for the defence of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese missile attacks – and that Europe and Denmark have “not done a good job” in securing the area. Vance told Fox News that they had not only under-invested in Greenland’s defences, but also…
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Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
The boss of Greggs said there was “no doubt” hugely popular appetite suppressing drugs have led to people looking for “smaller portions”, affecting the company’s bottom line. People are also looking for “protein and fibre”, and generally healthier options, Roisin Currie said, adding the bakery has been introducing products to tap into that market. Greggs…
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Spain: Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse compensation
EPA The deal is expected to expand the number of victims who can seek compensation Spain’s Roman Catholic Church has reached an agreement with the government to compensate victims of sexual abuse by members of the clergy. The accord follows complaints that religious leaders had failed to tackle the issue adequately. It means the government…
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Jersey homeless charity concerned over energy costs
Some islanders are struggling to heat their homes in cold temperatures, a homeless charity boss has warned. The Shelter Trust chairman Mike Powell said he was concerned some people were “effectively rough sleeping at home” because they could not afford energy bills. “We think with more cold months likely to come the problem will become…
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Lebanon: Army says has taken over security in Hezbollah-dominated south
The Lebanese army says it has taken over security in the south of the country, which for decades had been dominated by the Iranian-backed movement Hezbollah, amid fears that Israel could escalate its military offensive against the group. Lebanon has been under intense international pressure, particularly from the US, to disarm Hezbollah, a powerful militia…
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Opinion | US invasion of Venezuela no guarantee of hemispheric dominance
The US decision to raid Venezuela, detain its President Nicolas Maduro and bring him to the United States, ostensibly on drug trafficking charges, will have serious downstream effects, but of what variety? US President Donald Trump has already sent ominous warnings to other Latin American countries whose leaders oppose all or parts of his agenda…
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Xboxs Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay
Microsoft’s annual Xbox Developer Direct event is taking place on January 22nd this year. The fourth Developer Direct will provide a closer look at two of Microsoft’s biggest Xbox games this year, Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, as well as a first in-depth look at Beast of Reincarnation from Game Freak. Playground Games will debut…
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Gmail debuts a personalized AI Inbox, AI Overviews in search, and more | TechCrunch
Google has unveiled a new AI Inbox for Gmail that’s designed to provide a personalized overview of your tasks and keep you informed about important updates. Gmail is also launching AI Overviews in search and a Grammarly-like “Proofread” feature. Additionally, Gmail is bringing several AI features that were previously available only to paid users to…
