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Elon Musk's xAI Demands Employee Biometric Data

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI faces serious allegations after employees claim they were pressured to provide sensitive biometric information, including fingerprints and eye scans, raising major privacy and ethical concerns in the tech indus

EU's New Border System Threatens Travel Chaos

Major travel disruption looms as EU's biometric border system launches in October. Dover and Eurotunnel face potential 14-hour queues while airports brace for passenger delays.

US Expands Facial Recognition at Airports for Travellers

The US government is dramatically expanding its facial recognition programme at major airports, requiring nearly all international travellers to undergo biometric scans. This controversial move raises serious questions about privacy rights and data protec

Starmer's Digital ID Card Revolution Unveiled

Labour leader Keir Starmer proposes groundbreaking digital ID cards to combat illegal immigration and streamline public services, sparking both support and civil liberties concerns.

NHS 'holy grail' blood test detects 50 cancer types

The NHS is rolling out a groundbreaking blood test that can identify over 50 types of cancer, potentially saving thousands of lives through early detection in England's largest healthcare innovation.

Angelina Jolie gene men need prostate checks

Groundbreaking research reveals men carrying the BRCA 'Angelina Jolie gene' face dramatically higher prostate cancer risks and require annual screenings for early detection.

EU border system threatens Eurostar chaos

British travellers face potential two-hour queues as EU's new Entry/Exit System threatens to disrupt Eurostar services from November 2024, with St Pancras International unprepared for biometric checks.

Dense Breast Tissue: Hidden Cancer Risk Revealed

New research reveals women with dense breast tissue face significantly higher cancer risks and poorer detection rates. Learn about this crucial health factor and what it means for your screening.

NHS mandates 60-minute sepsis screening in hospitals

The NHS has issued an urgent directive requiring all hospitals to screen for life-threatening sepsis within one hour of admission. This critical move follows rising infection rates and aims to prevent thousands of preventable deaths annually.

NHS screens thousands for hidden genetic disorder

The NHS is rolling out a groundbreaking genetic testing programme to identify thousands of Britons with undiagnosed hereditary haemochromatosis - a dangerous iron overload condition that can cause organ damage if untreated.

EU's New Border System Testing Begins: UK Impact

The long-delayed EU Entry/Exit System has commenced initial testing, promising to transform travel for British passport holders with new biometric checks and potential delays at European borders.

India's Digital ID System Divides Nation

India's ambitious Aadhaar digital identity system faces growing scrutiny as millions report exclusion from essential services, creating a deep societal divide about technology's role in governance.

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