BBC Doctors report that a therapy once considered a feat of science fiction has reversed aggressive and incurable blood cancers in some patients. The treatment involves precisely editing DNA in white blood cells to transform them into a cancer-fighting “living drug.” The first girl to be treated, whose story we reported in 2022, is still…
“Danger to life” weather warnings are in place as Storm Bram brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of the UK. The Met Office has put out an alert for areas of Scotland, Wales, and southwest England, with treacherous conditions expected throughout today and into tomorrow morning. “Storm Bram will bring a very wet…
Prof Sir Paul Nurse, one of Britain’s most distinguished scientists, asserts that the government’s visa system for science researchers is putting the country at a disadvantage. Sir Paul informed BBC News that the high visa fees are discouraging early-career researchers, while the UK’s economic rivals are welcoming them instead. Supporters of the current system argue…
Getty Images Glynne’s 2015 song Hold My Hand features in the viral Jet2 advert Are you prepared for this? Jess Glynne’s Hold My Hand has been named the UK’s TikTok song of the year thanks to the viral ‘nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday’ trend. The 2015 hit has become associated with ads for the holiday…
Bloomberg via Getty Images Shoppers carry Target bags outside of Macy’s flagship store on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Rachael Dunfell knew two things about her husband’s 21-year-old cousin: that he liked specialised racing bikes and that he was interested in the Vikings. But those pieces of information yielded…
NEW DELHI: England batter Harry Brook will not be part of the IPL 2026 auction—or any IPL season until 2028—after being officially barred under a recently enforced league rule. The 25-year-old, who made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023, finds himself sidelined after pulling out of back-to-back seasons at the last minute. Why…
BBC The popular Twitch streamer QTCinderella says she would be a “happier person” if she could go back and tell her younger self to choose a different career. The 31-year-old, real name Blaire (she does not make her second name public), became famous for playing video games and cooking meals in live videos for her…
