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As we mark remembrance across the country again tomorrow, GB News has been hearing the stories of veterans from across the UK. Today, this special series continues with the story of Captain Terry Hughes. Mr Hughes was a junior navigating officer in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter You are about to be charged £0.00* , GB News has been hearing the stories of veterans from across the UK. Follow related topics: You are about to be charged £0.
Labour sets out plans for 'truly phone-free' classrooms
Labour will set out plans to encourage "truly phone-free" classrooms to ensure pupils are free from distractions.The Department for Education (DfE) will issue strengthened guidance to encourage schools to adopt effective policies to make sure phones are inaccessible to young people throughout the school day.Existing guidance, which came into effect in September, calls for schools in England to operate as "mobile phone-free environments by default", but it does not explicitly set out how they should enforce the ban.Education Secretary Lucy Powell stressed that school was for learning and friendship - "not scrolling" - as she laid out her plans. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say But headteachers' unions have warned that schools would struggle to implement the guidance without additional funding.Some schools now require lockable pouches or secure storage for pupils' phones.Others collect phones at the beginning of the day, or ban them from campus entirely.But just 16 per cent of pupils say phone rules are followed all the time, according to a DfE survey carried out in June.Ms Powell said: "Children should not be using smartphones at any point during the school day, full stop."That's why we're strengthening our guidance to take the next leap towards truly phone-free schools."Schools are already leading the way."We're backing heads and teachers with a clear message for parents and pupils: school is for learning and friendship, not scrolling."Headteachers' unions said if more robust measures such as lockable pouches or dedicated storage lockers were mandated, additional funding would have to be provided.LATEST EDUCATION NEWS:Society must now act to help white working-class pupils, inquiry declaresWhite working-class kids being failed as new research shows number leaving without jobs or trainingApprentices dropping out of courses due to 'box-ticking' and 'weak' managementPepe Di’Iasio, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), said: "Schools will need time to develop a new policy that works in their setting."If all schools are going to be expected to have lockable pouches or other secure storage facilities for every pupil, the cost involved will be very significant indeed."This is not feasible unless the Government puts in the funding required to meet these costs."And Paul Whiteman, General Secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said that if schools would need "access to additional funding and support" to implement all the changes in the guidance.The DfE is also launching a consultation to explore independent safety certification for "EdTech" to give parents and schools confidence that education technology being used in schools is safe.More than 150 clinicians warned of a "crisis" in children's physical and developmental health linked to screen-based learning.And last week, Education Minister Paul Waugh said there was a "wild west" of education technology products in the country.Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott said: "I am delighted that Labour has finally listened to us and agreed to properly ban smartphones in schools."She also welcomed the review into education technology, but criticised a lack of "joined up thinking" over what was allowed in classrooms.Young people under-16 will be banned from using social media in March.Lisa Nandy, the Culture Secretary, said on Sunday that online marketplaces such as eBay, Vinted, Depop, and Facebook Marketplace could be included in the ban. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
US reportedly evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall over Iran threat
Signage at the entrance road to RAF Mildenhall, where the US has reportedly withdrawn aircraft after a threat from Iran. Photograph: Chris Radburn/Reuters View image in fullscreen Signage at the entrance road to RAF Mildenhall, where the US has reportedly withdrawn aircraft after a threat from Iran. Photograph: Chris Radburn/Reuters The reported evacuation comes weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford over a suspected Iran-linked security incident The US military evacuated aircraft from a second airbase in Britain on Monday after a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing people familiar with the matter, weeks after Washington withdrew its bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident. Two US refuelling tankers that were using the RAF Mildenhall military base diverted to Germany earlier on Monday, while several other tankers at the base were moved to Germany and other locations later in the day, the WSJ report said. Two men re-arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran over RAF Fairford incident The precise nature of the threat to RAF Mildenhall remains under discussion among US officials, it reported. The US upgraded the security posture at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath, the report said, citing a US official familiar with the matter. The posture was upgraded to Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Charlie, which is the second-highest defensive threat level in the US Department of Defense’s security system and occurs when intelligence indicates that a form of terrorist action is likely. “We do not routinely comment on the activity of other nations. Aircraft and other assets move regularly according to operational requirements,” a British Ministry of Defence spokesperson said. A US Air Force spokesperson declined to provide the WSJ with details about the movement of assets, but said US aircraft rotate between installations and operating locations for a variety of reasons. Reuters could not immediately reach the US Air Force, while the White House, the Pentagon and the US European Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment sent outside regular business hours. Five men were arrested outside RAF Fairford airbase in south-west England in September over a security incident with two others arrested later on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence. The circumstances of the incident, which remain largely unexplained, attracted huge international attention, coming at a time of heightened concern about the security implications for western states of the war between the US and Iran, and prompted the US to remove its B-1 bombers from the Fairford airbase on security grounds.
PM's EU reset has failed his 'Makerfield test': Voters reject plan to bring UK closer to EU
Andy Burnham's EU reset has failed his own 'Makerfield test', with voters saying they want the Government alone to decide key policy. A survey of the Prime Minister's constituents found that on ten different issues only a tiny minority thought the UK should follow decisions made . Yet he is working on a deal, being unveiled on November 20, that will align Britain with a series of EU rules. When Mr Burnham won the Makerfield by-election in June, he said he wanted his Leave-voting constituency to be a 'touchstone' – with every government policy or announcement having to meet a 'Makerfield test' showing they improve residents' life and work. He said: 'A Makerfield test at the heart of British politics will make sure that the places Westminster has neglected will get fairness.' But polling , a cross-party campaign group for a sovereign and independent UK, found his policies would not meet the test. Voters in Makerfield were asked who should decide UK policy on ten different issues. To avoid simply dividing those polled into Remainers and Leavers, the survey did not mention the EU, but instead sought to test core attitudes on where decisions are made. In every case, a clear majority of those polled said policy should be decided .
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Palestine Weekly: West Bank on fire – and Gaza’s tents under water
People stand at the site of a deadly sand embankment collapse at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on November 9, 2026 [AFP] 10 Nov 202610 Nov 2026 The first major storm of the season flooded about 70,000 tents in Gaza within 12 hours, killing at least five people and causing about $3m in damage, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office.
Red counties with data center projects swung away from GOP in midterms, analysis finds
close Video AI safety group warns Republicans are losing voters over data center projects Humans First Chairwoman Amy Kremer said opposition to AI data centers helped drive deep-red counties away from Republicans in the 2026 midterms, warning that proposed projects could fuel more backlash in GOP strongholds. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A new analysis from a conservative AI safety group found that deep-red counties with large data centers or proposed projects shifted further toward Democrats in last week's midterm elections than comparable counties without such projects. Humans First’s analysis, obtained , examined public election returns and data-center project records in 1,540 counties across 16 states. The memo used several comparisons to measure what the group describes as a "data center penalty." Across all counties examined, those hosting large data centers shifted an additional 2.2 percentage points toward Democrats compared with non-host counties in the same states. The pattern appeared in 14 of the 16 states and 25 of the 27 governor and Senate races examined. Restricting the analysis to deep-red counties — those President Donald Trump won 20 points in 2024 — produced a 2.1-point raw gap between counties hosting large data centers and comparable counties without projects. Among deep-red counties with projects still in the proposal stage, the gap was 1.1 percentage points after accounting for past voting patterns, rural or urban status, population size, racial and ethnic makeup and recent voting trends. TEA PARTY FOUNDER LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE 'DATA CENTER REVOLT' AGAINST AI DATA CENTER EXPANSION Humans First’s analysis examined public election returns and data center project records in 1,540 counties across 16 states. (Nathan Howard/) The group identified 114 proposed large data center projects across 92 deep-red counties, potentially setting up more local fights. The memo found that Republican vote totals fell an additional 1.1% in deep-red host counties compared with comparable counties without large data centers, while Democratic vote totals showed no significant change. The memo cautioned that its findings show an association rather than proof that data centers caused voters to change their behavior. County-level results also cannot determine whether Republicans switched their votes or simply stayed home. "Our analysis looked at how counties with data centers voted and how those counties moved to the left," Humans First Chairwoman Amy Kremer told Fox News Digital. "I think this happened for the reason I’ve been warning conservatives and Republicans about for some time: People engage politically when issues affect them personally. There’s nothing more personal than your pocketbook, your health care, your kids and family, your home and your community.
U.S. Air Force mom surprises family on turf at Vikings-Bills game following 473-day overseas deployment
close Video Dan Dakich DESTROYS Ryan Clark's ESPN Troy Aikman Conspiracy | Don't @ Me w/ Dan Dakich Dan reacts to former ESPN analyst Ryan Clark using his own messy Bristol firing to explain Troy Aikman’s looming exit, claiming the network is actively leaking negative stories to paint Aikman as the bad guy while shielding Joe Buck and executive leadership. Minnesota Vikings home fans got every bit of their money’s worth out of Monday night's football festivities, with U. Bank Stadium putting on a show to complement the primetime showdown against the Buffalo Bills. During an early break in play, the NFL presented its signature "Salute to Service" moment at midfield. Standing on the turf were the two daughters and parents of Master Sergeant Kelsey McLeod, who was in attendance to surprise her family. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom. McLeod walked out from behind them as the stadium cameras caught her daughters turning around. The girls were in disbelief before sprinting into their mother's arms. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Her parents joined seconds later, embracing the returning service member for the first time in an astounding 473 days following her overseas tour in Korea. Josh Metellus #44 of the Minnesota Vikings gives a speech in the team huddle prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at U. Bank Stadium on Nov. 9, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. () Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills walks through the tunnel before an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at U. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 9, 2026. () Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson waves to fans before the game against the Buffalo Bills at U. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 9, 2026. () A detailed view of Buffalo Bills helmets on the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 9, 2026. () An ovation grew from the roughly 66,000 fans in attendance, with players and coaches on both sidelines pausing to scene. The energy carried into halftime as Minnesota officially inducted legendary running back Adrian Peterson into the Vikings Ring of Honor as its 29th member. Peterson, the franchise's all-time leading rusher, came out, and it was a shot of adrenaline for the Vikings faithful.
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Warum strategische Investitionen jetzt wichtiger sind denn je
Deutschland braucht Wachstum, Innovation und industrielle Stärke. Langfristige Investitionen schaffen die Grundlage dafür. Warum Unternehmen dafür vor allem Planungssicherheit und verlässliche Rahmenbedingungen benötigen.
In Trump’s Washington, Prosecutors Can’t Count on Grand Juries to Take Their Side
In the past two weeks, prosecutors in the capital have failed to secure indictments in at least three cases, an acceleration of the problems the Justice Department has had with grand juries.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Told Trump He Did Not Know Chinese Woman Was Suspected Spy
President Trump told reporters Monday that he believed Jensen Huang’s account and said he did not recall receiving a briefing warning him about Mr. Huang’s liaison.
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View All 10Jensen Huang affair puts Nvidia's future at risk, with no clear successor to the renowned CEO
Livestream Menu Nvidia's investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a purported Chinese spy has raised questions about whether he may be forced to step back from leading the chipmaker. Huang is practically synonymous with Nvidia, which he co-founded in 1993 and turned into one of the most valuable companies on the planet. "The issue at Nvidia is that there is no clear successor to Jensen, and we had expected him to stay in this role for at least 10 more years," analysts at Melius Research said in a note on Monday. NVDA Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., during the Nvidia GTC conference in San Jose, California, US, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's admission of an affair with a purported Chinese spy has raised questions about his future at the company, and what happens if the 63-year-old co-founder, who built the chipmaker into one of the most valuable businesses on the planet, is forced out. Shares of Nvidia sank more than 4% on Monday, even as the broader market rallied sharply, after Huang acknowledged the affair in a message to staff on Sunday, and said that the board was launching an investigation into whether he was targeted by a foreign intelligence agency. The board said it has "confidence in Jensen," and that it has "no reason to believe that either national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised." The New York Times first reported that the Chinese businesswoman was a spy for China's Ministry of State Security, according to people briefed on the intelligence circulated in a memo among the Trump administration in the spring. China has called the allegation a smear. While Nvidia says Huang will continue to lead the company during the probe, pressure is rapidly mounting on the chipmaker, whose technology has powered the first four years of the generative artificial intelligence boom. Leaders from both parties are calling for briefings, and Democrats poised to take control of both houses of Congress are calling for investigations and new legislation "to stop advanced AI chips from fueling China's military," Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts wrote in a post on X on Monday. Huang has outsized influence over Nvidia, and is the sole face of the company with no clear second-in-command. He's also among the loudest champions of AI in the country, is critical to the financing of the broader infrastructure buildout and has a close relationship with President Donald Trump, giving Nvidia a front-row seat when it comes to discussions on AI policy, safety and regulation. "The issue at Nvidia is that there is no clear successor to Jensen, and we had expected him to stay in this role for at least 10 more years," analysts at Melius Research said in a Monday research note.
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Trump’s C-SPAN call marks latest surprise post-midterm appearance
Livestream Menu President Donald Trump called C-SPAN’s new “Washington Journal Primetime” program Monday in an unannounced eight-minute appearance. The call followed a surprise White House briefing-room appearance with UFC CEO Dana White earlier Monday and a ballroom construction-site appearance Wednesday. These appearances came after Democrats won control of the House and Senate in the midterms, a major setback for Republicans. Dana White, president of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), left, and US President Donald Trump during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. Trump said the FBI is looking into Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang's affair with a woman who is reportedly suspected to have been a Chinese intelligence officer. Cross/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Bloomberg | Bloomberg | President Donald Trump made an unexpected call into C-SPAN's evening broadcast Monday, extending a series of surprise appearances after Republicans' midterm election defeat. "It looks like we've got a call from the White House," host Mimi Geerges told viewers as Trump joined the debut of "Washington Journal Primetime." Trump congratulated Geerges on the launch before taking questions on immigration, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Iran war. Asked what he watches on C-SPAN, Trump said he follows viewer call-ins to gauge public sentiment. "I like to watch the call-ins because it gives me a little of an indication of where we are," he said. The unannounced, eight-minute call followed another unexpected appearance earlier Monday, when Trump entered the White House briefing room alongside UFC CEO Dana White. Reporters were summoned so quickly that aides did not have time to attach the presidential seal to the podium, according to Reuters. It was Trump's first briefing room appearance in 198 days, according to a White House pool report. With the press secretary post vacant, Trump joked about offering White the job, to which the UFC chief declined. Trump said he had been having "a very bad press day," as he floated White as his next press secretary. Last Wednesday, a day after Republicans suffered substantial midterm losses, Trump also abruptly invited reporters to the construction site of his White House ballroom for his first public event since the election. Trump spent more than 20 minutes discussing White House construction and renovation projects, including the ballroom's Corinthian columns, marble flooring and the helipad, before turning to the election results during questions from reporters.
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View All 10Security Flaws Across UK Government Sites Exposed ‘God-Tier’ Information
CommentSave StorySave this story CommentSave StorySave this story But funding squeezes have left departments neglecting maintenance and improvement of their technology estate. The fact the credentials gave such wide access—and seemingly didn’t expire—compounded with the agency’s accidental publication of them, “made it particularly dangerous for them.” The complete Microsoft Entra ID would have given “god-tier” read and write access to all SharePoint sites and private employee OneDrive accounts, according to Nesbitt-Smith, including HR records. It also would have given access to sensitive libraries which safeguard evidence under legal hold for statutory planning inquiries and appeals, according to the security researcher who found it. “The option for ransomwaring them, for encrypting all the data, or just stealing all the data, was abundantly there,” Nesbitt-Smith says. A spokesperson for the Planning Inspectorate told WIRED its cyber monitoring tools immediately detected Nesbitt-Smith’s activity in August and that it had already been handling this as a cyber incident when ControlPlane made contact. The agency identified and fixed this vulnerability within 20 minutes of the report and verified that no data breach occurred. “We have reviewed and strengthened our systems and processes to prevent this type of issue recurring and we are grateful for the researcher’s work and for alerting us to it,” they told WIRED. The Planning Inspectorate issue “isn’t about open source but internal housekeeping when using public tools,” Amanda Brock, chief executive officer of nonprofit industry group OpenUK. “That data was exposed because of a failure not to follow good process,” she adds. “That’s not an open source security issue.” In around two-thirds of the 349 public sector codebases across 33 organizations Nesbitt-Smith scanned, he said he found vulnerabilities. Several of these were found in the Department of Education’s code, including in a procurement service used by schools, in a teacher application service containing personal details, qualifications, employment history and identity documents, and England’s main register of government-funded training providers and apprenticeships. He also found a vulnerability in a Scottish Government open data portal which would have allowed any visitor to read administrative account information and to change site configuration. The organizations have since dealt with the issues. Recently, there have been arguments for public sector departments to stop publishing source code in the open, now that AI has accelerated vulnerability discovery. The NHS reportedly ordered technology teams to transition away from open source code in May amid security concerns about the impact of AI models.
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Lawyers Are Flying in Circles Above Nvidia’s Head After Jensen Huang’s Affair With Alleged Spy
Artificial Intelligence Lawyers Are Flying in Circles Above Nvidia’s Head After Jensen Huang’s Affair With Alleged Spy One law firm filed a proposed class action on behalf of Nvidia investors, and several others announced investigations. 9, 2026, pm ET Reading time 3 minutes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang presenting at a company conference in January 2025. © Artur Widak/Anadolu via Read Later Read Later Comments (5) Marital infidelities often trigger bitter legal battles. For Nvidia CEO and AI power player Jensen Huang, that trouble is already taking the form of multiple potential investor lawsuits, TechCrunch reported. Huang recently admitted to having an affair after more details emerged in the New York Times of his relationship with Alice Huang (also known as Huang Le), a top executive at the Singapore-based firm Megaspeed. (The two Huangs are not related.) According to the Times, authorities believe Alice Huang wasn’t just a Chinese intelligence asset but a Chinese Ministry of State Security recruit explicitly tasked with getting into the Nvidia CEO’s inner circle. The company has since opened an investigation, and according to President Donald Trump, so has the FBI. Nvidia stock fell more than 4% on Monday, wiping out around $193 billion of the company’s worth. Analysts and experts have generally suggested that Jensen Huang’s 33-year tenure at Nvidia coming to an abrupt end is a very real possibility, and that the incident has opened both the CEO and his company to extensive liability. Particular concern centers on the Times’ report that Chinese spymasters directed Alice Huang to pressure Jensen Huang into lobbying for fewer limits on Nvidia’s sales of AI GPUs in China; Jensen Huang received Trump’s approval in 2025 for two export arrangements to sell advanced AI chips to Chinese firms. Both of the deals involved double-digit cuts of revenue for the U. S. government, which legal experts have said is probably unconstitutional. On Monday, TechCrunch reported, at least four different law firms announced they were investigating if Nvidia misled investors, including Schall, Brown, & Schwartz, and Levi & Korsinsky. Stanford Law professor Robert Bartlett told the site that morning he “would definitely wager that there’ll be a filing.” Since Jensen is Nvidia’s highest-ranking executive and Nvidia’s public statements asserted the relationship was totally normal, Bartlett added, securities laws would treat those statements as misleading, regardless of who issued them. Another factor is that anyone looking to be named lead plaintiff in a suit has 60 days after first notice of a complaint to petition the court, according to TechCrunch.
Anthropic Still Plans to Go Public as Soon as Next Week: Report
Artificial Intelligence Anthropic Still Plans to Go Public as Soon as Next Week: Report The company's expected valuation has plummeted from $2 trillion to $1 trillion. 9, 2026, pm ET Reading time 2 minutes CEO of Anthropic Dario Amodei looks on as U. President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with AI executives following a meeting on artificial intelligence, outside the West Wing of the White House on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. © Kevin Dietsch/ Read Later Read Later Comments (6) Anthropic still plans to go public later this month despite Wall Street’s anxiety around the company’s plans for an initial public offering and questions about the true valuation of AI companies more broadly, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. Shares in Anthropic, which will be listed on the Nasdaq as ANT, could become available as soon as Oct. 19 or 20, according to the Journal. As recently as a few months ago there was speculation that Anthropic could be valued at roughly $2 trillion, which would have made it the most valuable company to ever go public. SpaceX was valued at $1.77 trillion when it went public in June. But those dreams of a record-setting valuation appear much less likely to be fulfilled these days. Last week, investors landed on $1.5 trillion being a much more realistic valuation after AI-adjacent stocks took a beating. CNBC reported on Friday that $1 trillion to $1.25 trillion appeared to be a “more likely” valuation for Anthropic. The tech-heavy Nasdaq saw its worst month in quite a while this October as the chipmakers and so-called neoclouds saw their stocks sink. Nvidia hit an all-time high of $243.37 per share on October 6, only to sink to $204 per share at the end of the month. Nvidia has crashed even further in November, closing Monday at $178.67. Nvidia was hit particularly hard on Monday over news that CEO Jensen Huang had engaged in an extramarital affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Huang posted a public apology to his wife and children over the affair, but his personal life may be the least of his worries. There’s concern among investors that he may have harmed U. S. national security a cutout for the Chinese government. President Donald Trump said during a press conference Monday that the FBI was investigating the incident. “He’s an amazing guy. I just hope there’s no problem. If there is a problem, we’ll let you know about it.
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View All 10NHS boss received nearly £400,000 'redundancy' pay-off when she retired
Mary Morgan was handed a £378,000 payment "under contractual redundancy terms" when she retired from a senior role in Scotland's NHS earlier this year An NHS executive has received a near £400,000 redundancy pay-off after retiring from a health board, new figures show. Following a 44-year career in the health service, Mary Morgan retired as chief executive of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) in May. But it has now been revealed Morgan received a £378,000 payment "under contractual redundancy terms" as part of an exit that came after NHS NSS was merged into a new quango called Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland in April. The payment comes ahead of a planned major overhaul of Scotland's NHS which could number of health boards cut dramatically. Swinney to cut number of health boards from 14 to two Doctors say radical plan to merge Scotland's health boards should be scrapped PSD Scotland started operating in in April, external and was set up to drive changes across the health and care system, and the wider public sector. It replaced both NHS NSS and another quango called NHS Education for Scotland, whose chief executive Prof Karen Reid is now in charge of PSD Scotland. Morgan, who earned between £160,000 and £165,000 a year, had been chief executive of NHS NSS since 2021. BBC Scotland asked NHS NSS on 10 March what would happen with Morgan now her role was defunct. The health board said the senior NHS executive was "considering her options and next opportunity in line with national workforce policies". After a follow-up query three weeks later, Keith Redpath, the then chairman of NHS NSS, replied: "Mary Morgan retires on 3 May, concluding an exceptional 44-year career in NHS Scotland." The NHS NSS accounts for 2025/26, external show Morgan retired under contractual redundancy terms from PSD Scotland on 3 May and received a related amount of £378,000. The same accounts show Morgan's pension pot, known as The Cash Equivalent Transfer Value, is just over £2m. A PSD Scotland spokesperson said: "Mary Morgan retired on 3 May, concluding an exceptional 44-year career in NHS Scotland.
Alzheimer’s may have early warning signs outside the brain
Date: November 9, 2026 Source: University of Central Florida Summary: A surprising discovery suggests that some early signs of Alzheimer’s disease may begin outside the brain. Using miniature laboratory systems made from human cells, scientists found that genetic mutations associated with inherited Alzheimer’s can disrupt nerve-to-muscle connections without any involvement from the brain or spinal cord. This could help explain why some patients experience changes in balance, walking, and coordination long before memory problems develop. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY Scientists have uncovered evidence that some of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s may originate outside the brain, potentially transforming how the disease is detected and treated. Credit: Shutterstock Alzheimer's disease is best known for its effects on memory and thinking, but new research suggests that some symptoms may develop in a surprising place: outside the brain. Scientists at the University of Central Florida (UCF) have discovered that genetic mutations associated with Alzheimer's can interfere with the nerves that control muscle movement, even without involvement from the brain or spinal cord. The findings could help explain why some people with Alzheimer's experience changes in walking, balance, or coordination long before noticeable memory problems emerge. The discovery raises the possibility that movement difficulties could provide earlier warning signs of the disease and that treatments focused exclusively on the brain may overlook important problems elsewhere in the body. The research was led , a professor at UCF's Nanoscience Technology Center, and Research Professor Xiufang "Nadine" Guo, working alongside scientists at the healthcare technology company Hesperos. Funded 's National Institute on Aging, the study used laboratory systems built from human cells to investigate how inherited Alzheimer's mutations affect movement. The findings were published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. "Motor deficits may be an earlier indication [of Alzheimer's]," Guo says. "If we can detect those changes and intervene earlier, that could help delay the onset of central nervous system symptoms." Why Alzheimer's Symptoms May Appear Before Memory Loss Alzheimer's is generally associated with progressive memory loss, confusion, and declining cognitive abilities. However, doctors have also observed that some patients develop physical symptoms, including changes in balance, coordination, and gait (manner of walking), years before clear cognitive difficulties become apparent. These observations have raised an important question: Are such movement problems simply a consequence of damage occurring in the brain, or could Alzheimer's also interfere directly with nerves elsewhere in the body?
Global carbon emissions set to fall in 2026 due to Iran energy shock
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz led to a spike in oil prices Anna Ivanova/Alamy Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are expected to drop this year for the first time in five years. The slowdown has been partly attributed to the energy shock triggered ’s war on Iran. The conflict, which began in February, led to a jump in oil prices after the Strait of Hormuz, the main trade route for about 20 per cent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas, was blockaded . This is still affecting petrol prices and household gas bills, and has seen countries around the world turn to alternative fuel types to boost energy security. Around 38.2 gigatonnes of CO2 are expected to be emitted in 2026 globally, according to the latest annual Global Carbon Budget – put together 140 researchers. This is a 0.4 per cent decrease on the previous year, largely due to a projected 1.9 per cent fall in emissions from oil. The drop in oil use was partly offset by a 0.6 per cent increase in emissions from coal. Robbie Andrew at climate research group CICERO in Oslo, Norway, one of the report authors, says financial pressures due to the energy shock are likely to have caused the drop in emissions this year, which may turn out to be a “blip”. “On the assumption that there are no further crises, then you’d expect that emissions would bounce back,” says Andrew. The two biggest dips in emissions in the 21st century have been attributed to the covid-19 pandemic, which saw emissions drop by around 6 per cent in 2020, and the global financial crisis, which saw emissions drop around 2 per cent in 2009. The future outlook depends on how long the energy shock lasts, says Andrew, with governments forced to look at the economic case for continuing to subsidise fossil fuels. The rollout of renewable energy also played a part in bringing down carbon emissions. Electric vehicles and solar and wind power are predicted to offset 64 to 79 per cent of increasing emissions from demand growth through to 2028.
Scientists finally discover why we learn to love bitter coffee
Date: November 9, 2026 Source: University of California - San Francisco Summary: Scientists have uncovered a hidden gut-to-brain dopamine pathway that helps explain why bitter coffee and other initially unpleasant flavors can become favorites over time. The discovery reveals how the brain learns to crave certain foods and could eventually lead to new ways of reshaping eating habits and food preferences. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY Scientists have discovered a surprising dopamine pathway connecting the gut and brain that helps explain how we learn to love certain foods, potentially opening the door to changing our cravings. Credit: Shutterstock A first taste of black coffee can be surprisingly unpleasant. Its sharp bitterness is the kind of flavor our brains are naturally inclined to avoid. Yet millions of people eventually come to enjoy that same taste, often looking forward to their morning cup. Scientists at UC San Francisco may have uncovered an important part of the answer. Their research reveals a little-understood dopamine pathway linking the digestive system and the brain, helping explain how we develop a liking for certain flavors through repeated experience. Dopamine is a chemical messenger involved in motivation, reward, and learning. Researchers have long known that it helps the brain recognize experiences worth repeating. However, most studies have examined rapid dopamine signals that appear within seconds of encountering something rewarding, such as the sight of a favorite meal. The new research, published November 4 in Nature, examines a different system. This slower pathway responds to information coming from inside the body, allowing the brain to learn about the benefits of food after it has been consumed. "We've shown that this slow dopamine system is what drives us to learn to like certain foods over time, and we can see where and how that happens," said Zachary Knight, PhD, professor of Physiology and senior author of the study. The findings offer a possible explanation for why an initially unpleasant flavor can gradually become enjoyable. Once the brain connects the taste of coffee with caffeine's stimulating effects, Knight explained, "that coffee starts to taste a lot better." How the Gut Sends Reward Signals to the Brain Scientists have spent decades investigating dopamine and its influence on behavior. Its familiar, rapidly acting signals help us respond to opportunities for reward. But dopamine also operates on a slower timescale, through a system that has received far less attention. According to Knight, this slower process largely unfolds outside our conscious awareness.
Environment
View All 102 years after Mexico relocated their climate-ravaged community, residents struggle to adapt
This story was produced by Drilled, a global multimedia reporting project focused on climate accountability, and is co-published with Grist. It’s 3 a. m. and the beach in El Bosque, in southeast Mexico, is humming with small talk and laughter as Viviana Velázquez eases out of her hammock and dashes to the shoreline to greet a boat returning with the night’s catch. Velázquez, 38, and her 13-year-old daughter, Marlene, help the tired fishermen unload the ice boxes and heave a plastic crate full of bonito to the cooperative to be weighed. The captain pays Velázquez for her help in fish. She saves a couple to fry for breakfast and cashes in the rest for 50 pesos, the equivalent of about $3, and heads back to her hammock, where some friends are eating pastries while catching up on the past week’s dramas. This work is known locally as garrulear. For decades it was an important source of income, food, and bonding for women in El Bosque, a small fishing community in the state of Tabasco located on a narrow peninsula sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and the Usumacinta River. It is one of the things that Velázquez misses most since sea level rise forced residents to leave. “In El Bosque I would garrulear every day, but then the sea took everything,” said Velázquez, as she settled back into a hammock. “Now I’m stuck inside most of the time; it’s too far to come here often.” Grist thanks its sponsors. To support our nonprofit environmental journalism, please consider disabling your ad-blocker to allow ads on Grist. Here's How El Bosque became the first community in Mexico to be recognized as displaced 2023. By then, coastal erosion and flooding from storm surge had already damaged or swept away more than half of the hundred or so homes in the area. After a high-profile media campaign and several administrative claims by a coalition of environmental justice organizations working with residents of El Bosque, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador pledged to relocate them. In November 2024, a new neighborhood called Nuevo Bosque, or New Forest, was inaugurated 7.5 miles inland on the outskirts of the city of Frontera. Fifty-one families received identical purpose-built houses in Nuevo Bosque. The El Bosque relocation was seen as a huge win for the residents and a success story for the government. Yet two years on, the community is now also struggling to adapt to economic, social, and cultural losses caused .
Tuesday briefing: The world is falling short on climate action. Can Cop31 change that?
In today’s newsletter: As global leaders gather in Turkey for the UN climate summit, both doubts and hope surround what the annual talks can achieveGood morning. After another year of unprecedented droughts, floods and wildfires driven by human-caused global heating, 91 heads of government will meet tomorrow in Turkey to discuss the climate crisis. They will do so against a backdrop of global instability and conflict.But as high-ranking officials and civil society campaigners settle in for a fortnight of speeches, protests and labyrinthine negotiations at the UN’s 31st annual climate conference, Cop31, many are asking what the point is.UK | Russell Brand was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on Monday after a judge praised his victims’ bravery and accused him of living “unhindered by the rules by which decent people live”.US | Donald Trump, Elon Musk and prominent finance moguls have expressed their support for embattled Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as the head of the world’s most valuable chip company faces an internal investigation over a romantic relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.Russia | US officials said they would seek a “final end” to the war between Russia and Ukraine, beginning with trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday in the first substantive negotiations between the two countries since February.Technology | Palantir lobbied a health minister to consider extending its AI technology into GP records, stretching its reach into the NHS in a way doctors fear could undermine trust with patients.Climate | Soaring oil and gas prices following the war in Iran have encouraged people to look beyond fossil fuels, leading to an easing of climate-damaging carbon emissions this year. Continue reading...
The swan sanctuary wetland fighting climate change
Swans and ducks have enjoyed the wetland reserve at Slimbridge for 80 years Most people know rainforests are vital in the fight against climate change, but now scientists say wetlands could be even more important. Saltmarshes, mangrove swamps and wetlands can absorb carbon "four times faster than trees", according to the charity the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT). Celebrating 80 years since WWT's first wetland bird reserve was founded at Slimbridge, in Gloucestershire, the charity's leaders have called for one million hectares of wetlands to be restored across the world. Sarah Fowler, CEO of WWT, said: "They are mood-boosting, flood-buffering, water-purifying, incredible habitats. But we have lost 85% of the world's wetlands." Sir Peter Scott feeds migrating swans and geese at Slimbridge in 1947, with Desmond Hawkins, BBC features producer from Bristol WWT now runs 10 wetland bird reserves across the UK. Many people come to enjoy the swans, geese, flamingoes and migrating wildfowl, but do not realise how powerful these habitats can be in soaking up carbon and slowing down climate change. So how vital are wetlands for birds, and how powerful can they be in the fight against climate change? In November 1946, a naturalist called Peter Scott came to a wild marshy area on the banks of the River Severn, near Slimbridge. Captivated, Scott settled in a small cottage and later built a house right on a lake, with a huge window to watch the wildfowl. He dug lakes and connecting channels, built hides and even towers to watch the birds without disturbing them. Over the years, the reserve grew and became home to thousands of ducks, swans , geese as well as the migrating wildfowl. Sir Peter Scott with the first nine Nēnē geese he hand-reared at Slimbridge in 1952 "He really was a pioneer in conservation," said Chris Moore, a historian of Slimbridge and author of Peter Scott and the Birth of Modern Conservation. As well as creating a safe haven for endangered species, Scott was a vigorous campaigner for nature. He led the fight to stop commercial whaling, presented some of the BBC's first natural history programmes called live from Slimbridge, and helped set up WWF, the World Wildlife Fund. In 1973 Sir Peter Scott became the first person to be knighted for conservation work. Moore explained: "Scott was talking about the impact that man was having on the natural world, long before we started talking about climate change and global warming. "David Attenborough called him the Patron Saint of Conservation, and I think that is more than deserved," Moore added.
Australia's Chris Bowen tells Cop31 the world can still limit global heating to 1.5C – video
Australia's Chris Bowen tells Cop31 the world can still limit global heating to 1.5C – video At the opening of Cop31 in Turkey, president of negotiations and Australia’s climate change minister, Chris Bowen, acknowledged the world would overshoot the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C warming limit but said 'we can return' if countries acted with urgency and cooperation. Against a backdrop of soaring fossil fuel prices and growing pressure to accelerate the transition to clean energy, Bowen called for faster electrification, with a goal of increasing electricity’s share of global energy consumption from one-fifth to one-third High fossil fuel prices spread inflation ‘like a cancer’, UN climate chief tells Cop31 Cop31 must deliver climate progress that people can see is real, host says Explore more on these topicsCop31 Turkey Fossil fuels Climate crisis Europe United Nations Energy Most viewed Most viewed
Weather
View All 7Yellow warning of fog affecting South West England
This page has an accessible alternative. What do the warning colours mean? Red warning Dangerous weather is expected and, if you have not done so already, you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather. It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure. Amber warning There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property. Yellow warning Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered . Follow alerts in the app UK weather warnings Tue 10 Nov Yellow weather warning Wed 11 Nov No warnings Thu 12 Nov No warnings Fri 13 Nov No warnings Sat 14 Nov No warnings Sun 15 Nov No warnings Mon 16 Nov No warnings We are experiencing issues. These warnings may be out of date. Fog × Close Warning Mon 9 UTC Today Fog leading to some delays to transport and difficult travel conditions What should I expect? Slower journey times with delays to bus and train services possible There is a chance of delays or cancellations to flights What should I do? Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays , leaving extra journey time, or amending plans if necessary. Make sure you know how to switch on your fog lights, and check they are working before setting off on your journey. Bus and train services, as well as flights and ferry travel may also be affected; check for updates from your travel company and follow their advice. Be prepared for weather warnings to change: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area. 3 tips for staying safe in fog How fog affects travel Advice for travelling in fog Further detail Fog will redevelop across the area this evening, becoming dense at times overnight, with visibility reduced to less than 100 m. This will likely lead to some delays to transport and difficult travelling conditions. Fog will thin and clear during Tuesday morning. Give us feedback about this warning Why is the warning yellow? This warning has a high (50-75%) likelihood and a moderate impact.
Today: Light Cloud, Minimum Temperature: 5°C (41°F) Maximum Temperature: 10°C (50°F)
This video can not be played Today will see thick low cloud, and areas of fog. The fog will gradually lift, but it will remain largely cloudy into the afternoon with only a few brief brighter spells. Tonight will continue cloudy, with a few patches of light rain developing in places, mainly at the start of the night and again at the end. Tomorrow morning will see any patchy rain clear, and cloud will break up through the day to leave sunny spells. Outlook for Thursday to Saturday Thursday will be a dry and sunny day with plenty of sunshine and little to no cloud around. Feeling cold under the northerly wind. Friday will be another dry and sunny day with little to no cloud around. Saturday could see patches of cloud moving in at times in another dry and sunny day. Average wind speed 2 Miles per hour, Northerly2Average wind speed 3 Kilometres per hour, Northerly3 Humidity: Humidity: 93%,93% Visibility: Visibility, not available,-- Pressure: Pressure: 1012 millibars, Steady,1012mb, Steady Observation station: 53.350° North, 2.283° WestObservation station: 53.350° N, 2.283° W Met Office warnings issued for Greater Manchester Yellow warning of fog Yellow Fog leading to some delays to transport and difficult travel conditions - Slower journey times with delays to bus and train services possible - There is a chance of delays or cancellations to flights Warnings are issued for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact of the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring. Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe Report for Hyde, Tameside EarthstarReported , Bolton chalstarReported , Salford Nickname being approvedReported , Lancashire Rivi RogReported
Wednesday: Sunny Intervals, Minimum Temperature: 1°C (35°F) Maximum Temperature: 10°C (50°F)
This video can not be played Today will see thick low cloud, and areas of fog. The fog will gradually lift, but it will remain largely cloudy into the afternoon with only a few brief brighter spells. Tonight will continue cloudy, with a few patches of light rain developing in places, mainly at the start of the night and again at the end. Tomorrow morning will see any patchy rain clear, and cloud will break up through the day to leave sunny spells. Outlook for Thursday to Saturday Thursday will be a dry and sunny day with plenty of sunshine and little to no cloud around. Feeling cold under the northerly wind. Friday will be another dry and sunny day with little to no cloud around. Saturday could see patches of cloud moving in at times in another dry and sunny day. Average wind speed 2 Miles per hour, Northerly2Average wind speed 3 Kilometres per hour, Northerly3 Humidity: Humidity: 93%,93% Visibility: Visibility, not available,-- Pressure: Pressure: 1012 millibars, Steady,1012mb, Steady Observation station: 53.350° North, 2.283° WestObservation station: 53.350° N, 2.283° W Met Office warnings issued for Greater Manchester Yellow warning of fog Yellow Fog leading to some delays to transport and difficult travel conditions - Slower journey times with delays to bus and train services possible - There is a chance of delays or cancellations to flights Warnings are issued for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact of the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring. Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe Report for Hyde, Tameside EarthstarReported , Bolton chalstarReported , Salford Nickname being approvedReported , Lancashire Rivi RogReported
Air pollution soars as fog traps emissions in England’s urban areas
A bus crosses London Bridge during heavy fog in London on Monday. In Hillingdon, west London, PM 2.5 particles peaked at a 24-hour average of 129 micrograms per cubic metre, more than eight times the WHO’s daily guideline. Photograph: Jack Taylor/Reuters View image in fullscreen A bus crosses London Bridge during heavy fog in London on Monday. In Hillingdon, west London, PM 2.5 particles peaked at a 24-hour average of 129 micrograms per cubic metre, more than eight times the WHO’s daily guideline. Photograph: Jack Taylor/Reuters Particles from fireworks and bonfires likely to have contributed to levels well above WHO’s daily guideline Air pollution soared to “very high” levels across urban parts of England on Monday as still, foggy weather kept emissions trapped after a weekend of fireworks and bonfires. Government monitoring showed 11 sites, mainly in London and Greater Manchester, reached the highest band on its 10-point index for particulate matter in the 24 hours to 10am. A further 27 sites recorded “high” levels across the capital, the north-west, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the east of England. The worst reading was in Hillingdon, west London, where fine particles (PM2.5) peaked at a 24-hour average of 129 micrograms per cubic metre, more than eight times the World Health Organization’s daily guideline. In the north-west, Manchester Piccadilly, Wigan, Blackburn, Preston and Rochdale all reached the “very high” band. Particulate matter consists of tiny solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the air. Exposure is linked to heart and lung disease and cancer. People in some of the worst-affected areas are breathing particulate matter concentrations five to 10 times above normal annual levels,” she added. Burston called for better pollution forecasts, more widely accessible health alerts and stronger action to reduce emissions from wood burning and transport. “If we had air quality at a much safer lower level all year round, then on nights like Bonfire Night, the extra pollution is less likely to push us to extreme levels,” she said. Larissa Lockwood, the director of campaigns at Global Action Plan, said the high pollution levels were “not surprising at a time of year when people are lighting log burners, having bonfires and lighting fireworks. On top of the normal levels from transport and industry, we see higher levels of air pollution and they’re then unable to disperse because they’re trapped .” Domestic burning and transport are the biggest sources of particulate pollution, she said.
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