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John-Paul Smiley
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BA (University of York, UK), MSc (University of Leicester), PhD (Loughborough University)

Futurism, social and political thought, sociology
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www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
About 1,500 Britons a day quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers
More than a million people have left work to look after loved ones in the past two years, Carers UK says
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Typical household energy bill forecast to rise by £442 in January
Ministers consider fresh budget support as escalating Middle East conflict drives gas prices up, pushing an average annual household energy bill to £2,165
www.thetimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
NBC helicopter crash in LA kills at least three people with others injured
Accident occurred as news crews in Los Angeles were covering a bus crash that had killed at least two people hours earlier
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump by almost a quarter
Annual increase in August comes as Bank of England prepares for decision on interest rates
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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news.sky.com/story/ukrain...
Ukraine war latest: Five killed after Putin's drones hit passenger bus; Poland launches jets
A Russian attack on a bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and injured at least seven more. Meanwhile, Poland has suspended flights at two airports and launched a precautionary aviation dril...
news.sky.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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www.skyatnightmagazine.com/news/3d-prin...
3D-printing 'living' houses on Mars – How your favourite smoothie ingredient gave one scientist a genius idea | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Yeast and gelatine could be used to create a sticky building material like concrete for constructing human habitats on Mars.
www.skyatnightmagazine.com
September 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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www.news-medical.net/news/2026091...
FDA clears trial of dual-targeted CAR T-cell therapy for cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week granted permission for investigators at the University of Colorado Anschutz to conduct a clinical trial testing genetically engineered immune cells in a...
www.news-medical.net
September 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Devon brothers use 3D printing to make mobility aids for toddlers
Josh and Max Dixon make free toddler mobility trainers for families.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 15, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/mode...
Is Moderna, Merck's mRNA cancer vaccine win the start of a 'personalized medicine revolution'?
The announcement from Merck & Co. | The announcement from Merck & Co. and Moderna last month that their mRNA cancer vaccine had successfully lengthened patient survival in a phase 3 study affirmed the...
www.fiercebiotech.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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www.sciencealert.com/a-brain-impl...
A Brain Implant in Korea Was Just Controlled From More Than 6,500 Miles Away
Could a scientist intervene in a brain experiment on the other side of the world without leaving their desk? Researchers have now demonstrated that possibility by sending commands from Chicago to a wi...
www.sciencealert.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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www.biometricupdate.com/202609/ant-i...
Ant International, Visa, Mastercard work to make agentic protocols interoperable | Biometric Update
The goal is to simplify agentic payment transactions for service providers, agent platforms and marketplaces while maintaining robust guardrails.
www.biometricupdate.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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www.channel4.com/news/britain...
Britain’s youth crisis: growing up in poverty increases NEET likelihood
A dose of 'tough love' has been proposed as part of the answer to Britain's NEET problem - the nearly one million 16-24 year olds not in education, employment or training.
www.channel4.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Ukraine war briefing: No energy ceasefire until Russia stops, Zelenskyy confirms after Trump claim
Moscow would need to commit ‘honestly and on a long-term basis’ to ending the war before Kyiv would de-escalate. What we know on day 1,665
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Russian strike on passenger train will not deter Ukraine’s backers, Nato chief says
Mark Rutte says attack that narrowly missed Boris Johnson and David Petraeus shows Vladimir Putin’s desperation
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Nato jets shoot down drone violating Lithuania’s airspace
The drone, which reportedly entered from Belarus, ⁠was shot down near Pratkunai village in central-southern Lithuania
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch
The Yemen militant group captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, new the chokepoint of Bab al-Mandab strait
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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www.engadget.com/2254467/appl...
Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on: New sensing system, health features and audio intelligence - Engadget
There was a lot more new stuff than expected.
www.engadget.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Woman in Nottinghamshire raised £100,000 to fund stem cell treatment
Faith Hinitt, 28, had to raise more than £100,000 after a second transplant was turned down.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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www.biometricupdate.com/202609/digit...
Digital sovereignty, infrastructure and credential formats colliding | Biometric Update
Digital credential formats are entering a global sovereignty debate with major implications for biometrics and digital identity markets.
www.biometricupdate.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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www.biometricupdate.com/202609/franc...
France expands digital identity access in overseas territories | Biometric Update
The new system allows users to update the app and generate a secure QR code. Once scanned, the digital identity is activated directly in the app.
www.biometricupdate.com
September 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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www.genomicsengland.co.uk/news/more-di...
More diverse genomic datasets could improve equity in rare conditions…
Find the contact, social media, service desk, and other important information for Genomics England.
www.genomicsengland.co.uk
September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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www.uchealth.org/today/mrna-c...
Clinical trials: New mRNA cancer vaccine plus Keytruda sharply improves melanoma survival
A personalized melanoma vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck, used with Keytruda, greatly reduced melanoma recurrence risk in trials.
www.uchealth.org
September 14, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Satellite images show extent of damage to major Saudi pipeline, amid global oil supply fears
Saudis yet to provide details about damage from drone attack to key east-west pipeline to Red Sea that could affect 4% of global oil supply
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Man and woman arrested in London on suspicion of spying for Iran
The Metropolitan Police arrested two people on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence services
www.independent.co.uk
September 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
Ukraine, Poland condemn Russia after drone strikes train near border
Ukraine and Poland on Sunday condemned Russian strikes close to the Polish border as an "escalation" in the war, after drones struck a Warsaw-bound train. Ukraine's rail operator said former British…
www.france24.com
September 14, 2026 at 7:34 AM