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Never smoked a cigarette? You could still be at higher risk for lung cancer
A rare genetic mutation in the EGFR T790M gene dramatically increases the risk of developing lung cancer, even in people who have never smoked, according to a new study published in Science. Researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and 23andMe analysed data from over 3.3 million people, finding that carriers of the mutation face approximately 62…
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Producers Ross Kauffman, Sarah Sarandos, Scott Veltri Board ‘They Were Good Dogs,’ Lily Blavin Exposé On Beagles Used For Research
Oscar-winning producers Ross Kauffman and Sarah Sarandos have joined the production team for “They Were Good Dogs,” a documentary exposing the breeding and testing of beagles in pharmaceutical and chemical research facilities. Directed by Lily Blavin in her feature directorial debut, the film results from six years of investigation into practices that kill an estimated…
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Asian grooming gang who preyed on girls in seaside town as recently as 2024 then blamed parents who ‘can’t look after their kids’ jailed for 82 years
Five people have been jailed for a combined 82 years over the sexual exploitation of vulnerable teenage girls in Rhyl, north Wales. Three men allegedly supplied victims with drugs and alcohol before raping and abusing them, while two others helped transport victims or provided premises; the case has renewed calls for a wider inquiry into…
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Kansas father remains in intensive care after severe West Nile infection
Kansas father Billy Howe has spent three weeks in intensive care after developing severe West Nile virus infection following a mosquito bite. He required ventilation twice and suffered swelling of the brain and spinal cord, leaving his heavily pregnant wife, Autumn, to care for their family while preparing for the birth of their fifth child.…
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Mother blames child services after baby dies in convicted abuser’s care
A four-month-old girl named Neveah died following fatal head injuries whilst in the care of her mother’s boyfriend, Bobby Randall Conner, who had prior convictions for child abuse. The case has drawn significant attention because her mother, Jessica Petty, publicly blamed the Department of Children’s Services for allowing her to leave her daughter with Conner,…
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County lines dealer arrested after fleeing police raid in Basildon
Essex Police arrested 20-year-old Tyler Flynn during a county lines operation in Basildon after he tried to escape through the back of a house. Officers used a chainsaw to enter the property, while a drone tracked Flynn and armed officers waited outside; the arrest highlighted police efforts to disrupt drug gangs. Police found a flick…
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Blondshell on battling the “virus of the patriarchy” with new album ‘Violins’
Blondshell’s new album, *Violins*, explores femininity, friendship, the female body and the difficulty of finding emotional truth within patriarchal structures. Sabrina Teitelbaum says the record reflects her growing ability to observe experiences with greater distance, producing a more complex and emotionally varied work than her earlier albums. The 11-track album was written during quiet periods…
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Popular weight-loss drugs may play surprising role in cancer outcomes
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medicines used for weight loss and diabetes could affect cancer risk and outcomes, because obesity is a major risk factor for many cancers. Early studies suggest the drugs may lower cancer risk, improve survival and reduce recurrence, but experts stress that the evidence is mixed and does not yet establish…
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Open-source AI campaign breached at least 27 companies, report finds
A Chinese-speaking criminal used three open-source AI tools to conduct at least 105 attacks against companies, compromising at least 27, including a Fortune 500 hospitality firm and a major US airline. The largely autonomous campaign stole more than 600,000 payment-card records, installed card-skimming software and sometimes risked operational disruption through data deletion. The tools divided…