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Healey weighs removing standing charges on gas bills

Chancellor John Healey is looking at cutting standing charges on gas bills as part of the government’s push to cut household energy costs, the Prime Minister has announced. Speaking in the House of Commons today, Andy Burnham said he had asked the Chancellor and the energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, to consider stripping “unfair”…

Tech

iPhone Duo Reviews Explain Why Device is Both 'Fun' and 'Frustrating'

The first reviews of the iPhone Duo were published today, providing us with a closer look at the foldable device in action ahead of its launch on Friday. The Verge 's Nilay Patel and Allison Johnson said the iPhone Duo is an expensive, compromised, and yet fun first-generation product: It is expensive, it's full of compromises, and it can…

Health & Medicine

Cancer Care Needs Better Tests, Not Just More Drugs | Opinion

Validated biomarkers can reduce ineffective treatment, but precision oncology also requires evidence, access and inclusive trials.

  • Oncology focuses on drug effectiveness, neglecting patient selection.
  • OPTIMA trial shows genomic testing can identify patients avoiding chemotherapy.
  • Precise patient selection can reduce unnecessary treatments and their side effects.

Science

Wallops Airfield Operations

The Airfield Operations Office oversees the daily operations, safety, and regulatory compliance of NASA’s airfield at Wallops Flight Facility, including hangars and support facilities. It is responsible for managing both manned aircraft and unmanned aerial system operations, conducting routine safety inspections of the airfield…

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