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Scotland has secured multiple medals across the Tollcross events, with Keanna MacInnes taking silver in the 100m butterfly and Angharad Evans winning gold in the 200m breaststroke and contributing to relay medals. The team has performed strongly, expanding Scotland’s medal tally and energising home crowds.
The conflict in Iran has pushed up energy prices and fuel costs, with gas and oil contributing to higher household bills. The price cap review set for 1 July to 30 September 2026 is expected to show a rise, while a think tank identifies towns most vulnerable to energy-spending shocks.
The Item Club has warned that the UK faces a year of job losses driven by higher energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, with South Wales and the Humber hardest hit. London, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow are also expected to shed thousands of posts as discretionary spending contracts.
A wave of local and state actions is shaping the data-center boom. New rules aim to curb power use, water consumption and cost pressures, while critics warn of overreach and uneven economic impacts.
GSK has struck a multi-billion deal to acquire Nuvalent, adding three late-stage cancer drugs to its portfolio, including two lung-cancer therapies under FDA review. The acquisition aims to boost sales growth, expand the lung-cancer platform, and position GSK for a potential rise in annual revenue by 2031.
SOLAR-1 has passed eight months of testing and now transmits coronal mass ejection images to NOAA within 30 minutes, improving early warnings for solar storms that could disrupt signals and infrastructure.
David Hockney has died at 88, ending a seven-decade career that reshaped portraiture, landscape and pop art. Born in Bradford, he moved to London and then Los Angeles, where his pool paintings defined a generation. He continued creating across formats, including iPad drawings, until late in life.
Scientists have analysed teeth from hunter-gatherers around Lake Baikal and found plague DNA in 18 individuals, showing two distinct outbreaks about 5,500 years ago and earlier emergence of Yersinia pestis at least 5,700 years ago. The findings challenge the idea that plague began with farming.
A three-year-old has been pulled from a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon and has been taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with serious injuries. A 30-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and has been released on bail after being assessed as not fit for interview. The zoo has closed its Tropical House.
Insurers are signaling double‑digit premium increases for 2027 in preliminary rate filings across 16 states and the District of Columbia. Analysts attribute the rise to higher healthcare costs and the expiration of pandemic‑era subsidies, with enrollment shrinking as affordability pressures mount.
A long-forgotten tail vertebra from James Ross Island has been confirmed as belonging to a Titanosaur, dating from about 82 million years ago. The bone had been stored in a BAS drawer since 1985 and is the first dinosaur fossil identified on Antarctica. Scientists say the find reshapes understanding of the continent’s prehistoric ecosystems and suggests a forested, hospitable Antarctica.
Swift populations in the UK have declined sharply in recent decades due to loss of nesting sites. Cambridge’s Darwin College and other buildings are hosting nest boxes to support swift colonies. A live camera on the Attenborough Building provides public viewing as part of ongoing conservation efforts.
Clinique has launched the Daily Calm collection, a four-product skincare-to-makeup line designed for sensitive skin. The range aims to soothe irritation, repair the skin barrier and prevent future sensitivity, with a focus on hydrating, fragrance-free formulas. The rollout coincides with a broader market push for gentle, barrier-supportive products.
A Florida group home, All About Living Inc., is facing a lawsuit after a resident with autism and an intellectual disability contracted necrotizing fasciitis, leading to amputation of two fingers. The suit claims systemic understaffing, inadequate training, and deficient supervision.
Wildfires across England and Wales remain at very high to exceptional risk as heatwave conditions continue. North Wales declared a major incident near Conwy Mountain; firefighters are battling blazes in Conwy, Glossop, Tintwistle Moor and other sites as temperatures stay dangerously high. Authorities urge caution and continued vigilance.
The Trans-Pennine Connect project proposes a 14-mile tunnel beneath the Peak District to connect Manchester and Sheffield, aiming to ease Congestion and reclaim nature along the route. Government says the plan is financially and environmentally costly and has no current approval. Local authorities welcome dialogue as EMCCA emphasises strategic context.
Rail investigations show that a driver’s red-signal breach led to a deadly Elstow crash. RAIB interim report points to AWS faults and human error; an inquest has opened as the rail network remains on edge after last month’s collision.
A body of studies is showing that a blood marker called p-tau217 can forecast an elevated risk of cognitive impairment in healthy older adults years before symptoms appear. The evidence is not yet clinical-ready, but it is guiding trials that aim to slow or prevent Alzheimer’s disease and is being tested in Scotland’s primary care setting.
A US Navy Blue Angels flyover at Pensacola Beach has prompted a safety review after a low-altitude pass sent chairs and tents flying and drew mixed political and public reactions. Officials say the maneuver is under review and applicable safety standards are being reassessed.
Southern Water has been fined £7.127m after pleading guilty to 13 offences linked to illegal sewage discharges at Margate and Broadstairs between 2019 and 2021. The judge cited a pattern of noncompliance and warned of broader environmental harm and disruption to tourism in Kent.
Novo Nordisk has filed a US lawsuit accusing Eli Lilly of false advertising over weight‑loss and diabetes drugs, arguing Lilly used outdated trial data to claim superiority. Lilly defends its campaigns, citing SURMOUNT‑5 results. The case centers on GLP-1 treatments and the race for market dominance, with potential damages and corrective advertising at stake.
A study from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust shows UK bumblebees struggle to fly and forage as heatwaves push body temperatures toward lethal levels. Data from 2022 reveals declines in red-tailed, buff-tailed and common carder bumblebees, with concerns about ongoing drought and climate trends. Some species are faring better this spring, but the year remains uncertain.
Labour has moved into a leading position ahead of the next General Election as Andy Burnham consolidates his grip on the party. Revelations surrounding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage have unsettled rivals, with betting markets shifting in Labour’s favour.
National Geographic’s Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston is a docuseries blending scripted drama with archival reporting. Critics praise its human focus and production values but critique Hiddleston’s hosting style and the format’s balance of entertainment with history.
Scottish government has approved a hostel project converting four Category A-listed townhouses on Atholl Crescent into capsule pods, despite more than 280 objections. Campaigners warn this sets a precedent for high-density tourist development in Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site, while authorities say it preserves housing and services for locals.
Bill Oddie, the Goodies star and longtime wildlife presenter, has died aged 85. His agent says he was a multi-talented figure who championed conservation, with Springwatch and Birding with Bill Oddie among his notable programs. He faced battles with mental health throughout his life.
GSK has announced a three-year plan to cut costs by £1.9bn and relocate its Cambridge R&D hub, housing 1,000+ scientists, with Stevenage to close by 2029. Some staff will move to Ware, which will be upgraded, while overall spend on R&D will be redirected to late-stage trials and new drugs.
The Taliban’s bans on girls’ education have persisted as Afghan families describe the personal toll, including rising suicides among rural girls. Authorities say conditions for education are being considered, but no clear timeline has been given. International observers warn of broader economic and health consequences.