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Former Scottish Health Secretary Jeanne Freeman has strongly criticized successive governments, including her own, for the current poor state of the NHS in Scotland. Freeman believes politicians fail to plan beyond the next election. This short-sighted view prevents necessary, long-term improvements to the health service. The Political Problem Freeman, who served from 2018 to 2021,…
Organizers hoped a two-day conference on ADHD would start “real change.” The event was held at the Pomme d’Or Hotel. ADHD Jersey hosted the successful conference. Experts and charities spoke about needed improvements. They want Jersey to become more neuroinclusive. Rachel Boss, founder of ADHD Jersey, said the attendance was great. Professionals from probation, education,…
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) has begun. It runs from October 15 to December 7. The 2026 plan year brings important changes. Older adults must review their current coverage. The average monthly premium for Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans will decrease. The cost will drop from $16 to about $14. The yearly maximum out-of-pocket…
Scientists know that antibiotics disrupt your gut bacteria. A new study shows that many other common prescription drugs also hurt your gut. The effects can even last for years after you stop taking them. This is a very surprising discovery. Researchers studied data from over 2,500 adults. They looked at current and past drug use….
France’s consumer regulator has reported fast-fashion company SHEIN to prosecutors after the discovery of online listings for sex dolls with “childlike appearance.” The regulator, DGCCRF, said the products’ descriptions and categories made it hard to dismiss their child-pornography nature. In response, SHEIN said the items were immediately removed upon detection. The company is now reviewing…
Amazon reported its third quarter results with revenue of $180.2 billion, up 13% year-over-year. Earnings per share reached $1.95, beating expectations and showing strong profit growth. The standout was AWS (Amazon Web Services), which posted $33 billion in revenue—up 20%—and marked its fastest growth since 2022. The cloud unit also delivered more than half of…
The U.S. government shutdown is now in its fourth week, and pressure on the aviation system is increasing every day. Thousands of airport workers, including air traffic controllers and TSA officers, are still on duty but are not being paid. Airlines warn the situation is becoming serious. Delta Air Lines says the shutdown is costing…
Major U.S. cannabis stocks surged this week after Donald Trump hinted at loosening federal rules on marijuana. On Sunday, he posted a video highlighting potential health benefits of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD), especially for seniors. Trump’s remarks follow earlier comments that he is exploring reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III — a change that…
Bitcoin has suffered its first monthly decline in October since 2018, snapping a seven-year run of gains. The flagship cryptocurrency fell nearly 5% during October, weighed down by broader market jitters and a dip in risk-appetite. Earlier in the month Bitcoin surged past $126,000 but hit a low of $104,783 around October 10-11 after massive…
Jefferson City-based Central Bancompany plans to raise up to $426.7 million in a U.S. IPO by offering 17.8 million shares at $21-$24 each. If completed, the bank could be valued at around $5.7 billion, a large figure for a U.S. bank IPO in the current market. The lender had assets of roughly $19.2 billion and…
