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A Warwickshire man is suing an NHS trust after alleged surgical and oncology failings left him with permanent brain and sight damage. David Bown was kept on chemotherapy for more than eight years, far beyond clinical guidance, after delayed post-operative scans and treatment errors. Lawyers say his case highlights systemic failures affecting dozens of patients.
A 2.4 million lottery winner, John Spiby, transformed his windfall into a massive counterfeit medicine empire. His operation, spanning multiple sites, produced fake prescription pills estimated to be worth 288 million. Spiby's delusion was evident in his boast that tech titans should 'watch their backs'. The judge condemned his disregard for public safety.
Five-year-old Holly Nayler from Essex has CLN2 Batten disease, a rare and fatal form of childhood dementia that causes rapid neurological decline and frequent seizures. While an NHS-funded treatment cannot cure the condition, it has slowed the loss of her abilities. As access to the drug faces uncertainty, her family is calling for awareness and continued support.
Clips of thin, whistling tones are going viral on social media, startling listeners who suddenly hear hidden words. The sound itself doesnt change; once listeners know the sentence, their brains impose meaning, transforming whistles into intelligible speech. Known as sine-wave speech (SWS), the phenomenon shows how perception, expectation, and auditory priming shape what we hear, not secret messages or conspiracies.
Archaeologists in Sweden unearthed a remarkably preserved Stone Age dog burial, approximately 5,000 years old, accompanied by a finely crafted bone dagger. Found in a wetland, the deliberate placement suggests the dog held significant value, possibly as a protector or hunting partner. This discovery offers insights into Stone Age human-animal bonds and potential ritualistic practices.