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Researchers say they have developed the world’s first reliable blood test to diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Currently, there is no definitive test for the illness, which often leaves patients undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years. Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms such as severe, unrelenting fatigue that does not improve with rest. The new test, developed by scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Oxford Biodynamics (OBD), could mark a major breakthrough. However, independent experts have urged caution, saying larger, more rigorous studies are needed to confirm the results before the test can…

Elon Musk has settled a $128 million lawsuit filed by four former top executives of Twitter, now rebranded as X. The case focused on severance payments the executives said Musk refused to pay after his 2022 takeover. Executives say they were dismissed without justification The group, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, argued Musk fired them unfairly and blocked severance promised under their contracts. In a court filing, their lawyers stated, “The parties have reached a settlement, and the settlement requires certain conditions to be met in the near term.” The financial terms of the settlement remain confidential. The lawsuit, filed…

New research shows about 90% of marine aquarium fish sold by major US retailers come from wild populations. The study, led by Dr Bing Lin from the University of Sydney, found most fish are caught in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. Globally, around 55 million marine animals are sold each year, making the trade worth more than US$2bn. “From reef to retail, the supply chain is murky,” Lin said. “Consumers often have no idea where their fish come from.” Forty-five species sold were listed as threatened, including Banggai cardinalfish and clarion angelfish. Many species are not covered by global…

Gold has surged past $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce, reaching an unprecedented high. Investors are moving into the precious metal as global political tensions and economic uncertainty escalate. The rally marks gold’s strongest surge since the 1970s. Prices have climbed nearly one-third since April, when US President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupted international trade and rattled financial markets. US government shutdown fuels market anxiety The US government shutdown, now in its second week, has intensified investor worries. Analysts say delays in releasing key economic data have worsened uncertainty. Gold, long considered a safe haven, gains when markets face turmoil. On Wednesday afternoon…

Jaguar Land Rover has started a phased restart of its UK factories, more than a month after a major cyber-attack. The hack on 31 August forced the carmaker to halt global production and retail operations, causing sharp sales declines. Retail sales fell 17% to 85,495 vehicles in the last quarter, with UK sales down more than 30%. Production resumes this week at key West Midlands sites, including Wolverhampton, Hams Hall, and Solihull, with Nitra in Slovakia to follow. Chief executive Adrian Mardell called the restart “an important moment,” adding that recovery is now “firmly under way.” To support struggling suppliers,…

“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That comment captures the anger among Snapchat users after the company announced plans to charge for storing old photos and videos. Many say the platform is monetizing nostalgia and betraying loyal users. Charging for your past In September, Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, revealed that users storing more than five gigabytes of Memories will have to pay. For many, these saved photos and videos capture years of milestones, friendships, and personal moments, making the move feel like a betrayal. Snap defended the decision, comparing…

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have launched a federal lawsuit aimed at preventing the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops within the state. This legal action follows a recent court decision in Oregon that temporarily stopped a similar deployment in Portland, highlighting ongoing disputes over federal authority versus state control. Alleged Violations of Federal Law Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Chicago officials argue that the federal plan to mobilize the National Guard for domestic purposes infringes upon the Tenth Amendment and violates the Posse Comitatus Act. Governor JB Pritzker described the deployment as an…

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi won the 2025 Nobel Prize for uncovering how the immune system avoids attacking itself. Their work revealed regulatory T-cells, or T-regs — the “brakes” of the immune system. Sakaguchi identified these cells, while Brunkow and Ramsdell linked the FoxP3 gene to their development. Mutations in FoxP3 cause severe autoimmune diseases like Ipex syndrome. The discovery opened paths to new treatments. Boosting T-regs can ease autoimmune disorders; reducing them may help fight cancer. “This prize was long expected,” said Prof Adrian Hayday. “Their work transformed immunology.”

The United States has led the global technology market for decades. Now China is determined to challenge that dominance. The world’s second-largest economy is investing billions in artificial intelligence and robotics. Its main goal is to develop high-end chips that can compete with the world’s most advanced technology. Last month, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China was only “nanoseconds behind” the U.S. in chip development. Beijing is racing to close the gap and reduce its reliance on imported technology. DeepSeek Shows China’s AI Ambition In 2024, the Chinese startup DeepSeek surprised the tech world by launching a competitor to…

Governor Challenges Federal ActionGovernor Gavin Newsom announced that President Trump has ordered 300 California National Guard troops to deploy to Oregon. He condemned the decision as an overreach of federal authority and pledged to pursue legal action to block the deployment. Newsom argued that the administration is using California’s forces to bypass a court ruling that prevented Oregon’s Guard from being mobilized. Court Blocks Oregon TroopsThe deployment follows a temporary restraining order issued by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, which stopped 200 Oregon Guard soldiers from being sent to Portland. The ruling, in effect until at least October 18, raised…