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Utah startup pilots AI-written acne prescriptions for adult users
Utah-based healthcare startup Nolla Health has launched a pilot programme allowing users to receive AI-generated acne prescriptions through a mobile app. Users photograph their faces and the system analyses acne severity before autonomously writing a prescription, making it the first such system approved in the United States to issue initial prescriptions rather than renewals only.…
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Cornell Sexual Assault Case Escalates as Protesters Vandalize Campus, Defense Challenges Investigator’s Impartiality
Olivia Rodrigo has publicly condemned Cornell University over a sexual assault case, posting on Instagram on 4 October that the institution is “protecting rapists and abusers over women” and expressing solidarity with the alleged victim. Her statement joins growing public criticism from other musicians, intensifying pressure on the university to demonstrate accountability and change. A…
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BT Acquires Debt-Laden TalkTalk Via Pre-Pack Administration to Avert Service Disruption
Broadband provider BT has agreed to purchase TalkTalk through a pre-pack administration process, resolving a financial crisis for the telecommunications company burdened by approximately £1.5 billion in debt. The acquisi
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Conservatives won’t cut inheritance tax immediately; Paris school fire during nationwide protests
Conservatives won’t immediately cut inheritance tax, says Griffith. A fire at a Paris school during protests has forced the evacuation of about 100 students.
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Cohere upgrades North platform with tighter controls for enterprise AI agents
Canadian AI developer Cohere has launched North 2, an upgraded version of its enterprise agent platform, designed to address concerns about autonomous AI safety and control in organisations. The platform introduces enhanced security and strict access controls, positioning itself against offerings from OpenAI, Meta, and other technology firms. The launch reflects enterprises’ growing demand for…
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Protesters damage Cornell building over university’s handling of rape allegations
Protesters damaged Cornell University’s main building overnight, breaking a glass door and spray-painting red messages condemning the university’s handling of sexual assault allegations. The vandalism preceded a planned student demonstration demanding justice for survivors and changes to how the university processes sexual assault complaints, reflecting widespread campus anger over the institution’s response to serious allegations.…
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Tories unite behind Badenoch as MPs urge economic focus to win voters
Kemi Badenoch has consolidated her leadership of the Conservative Party, which displays unprecedented unity more than two years into her tenure. Much of this cohesion stems from a shared enemy: Tory defectors such as Robert Jenrick, whose departure has been met with barely concealed relief across party ranks. The relative stability marks a striking contrast…
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Hyundai chief says fair competition could curb impact of Chinese rivals
Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz says fair competition and stronger products could help limit the impact of Chinese carmakers if they enter the US market. He warns that, without protections, affordable Chinese imports could put pressure on established manufacturers, but says he is not adopting a China-specific strategy. Muñoz points to Hyundai’s efforts to cut…
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PepsiCo recalls 122,000 Gatorade cases over undeclared food dyes
PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled about 122,000 cases of Gatorade across 37 US states because some bottles may contain food dyes that were not declared on the label. The recall matters particularly to people who may be sensitive to Yellow No 5 or Yellow No 6. The recall covers 28-ounce bottles of Lemon Lime, Lime Zero,…
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Charities warn Badenoch’s aid cuts would undermine Britain’s global standing
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced plans to slash the UK’s overseas aid budget by 90%, from £9bn annually to just £1bn, to fund 50,000 new prison places and culture budget cuts. Charities and development organisations argue this radical reduction would irreparably damage Britain’s global credibility and leave it unable to meet existing commitments to…