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Hilary Cass warned of threats to safety after ‘vile’ abuse over NHS gender services review

20 April at 17:42 PM, via The Guardian

The paediatrician, who has been advised to stop using public transport, describes ‘straight disinformation’ about report

The doctor behind a landmark review of the NHS’s gender identity services for children and young people said fears had been raised about her personal safety amid online abuse after the report’s release.

Dr Hilary Cass told the Times she wished to address the...

‘Like a film in my mind’: hyperphantasia and the quest to understand vivid imaginations

20 April at 16:00 PM, via The Guardian

Research that aims to explain why some people experience intense visual imagery could lead to a better understanding of creativity and some mental disorders

William Blake’s imagination is thought to have burned with such intensity that, when creating his great artworks, he needed little reference to the physical world. While drawing historical or mythical figures, for instance, he would wait...

Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn

20 April at 10:52 AM, via The Guardian

Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain

Influenza is the pathogen most likely to trigger a new pandemic in the near future, according to leading scientists.

An international survey, to be published next weekend, will reveal that 57% of senior disease experts now think that a strain of flu virus will be the cause of the next...

A shout out to anger management | Brief letters

19 April at 19:28 PM, via The Guardian

Getting rid of rage | Secular song? | Rockumentaries | Piratical crossword clue | Political ills

Re Emma Beddington’s article (15 April), at 78, at last I found a way to vanquish my rage at a recent Feldenkrais class on Zoom. We were doing breathing exercises and our teacher suggested we go he-he-he on the outbreath. Then she asked us to use our voice and I began. After a few medium sounds I...

GAC Motor Reveals Its Upcoming Models For The South African Market

19 April at 17:01 PM, via Tech Financials

In an exciting collaboration poised to redefine automotive offerings in South Africa, GAC Motor and Salvador Caetano Group have joined forces to introduce a lineup of eagerly awaited models. The partnership marks a significant milestone in the automotive landscape, promising to deliver innovation, performance, and style to discerning South African consumers. Stay tuned as we […]

Tesla Will Recall Cybertruck in Latest Setback

19 April at 15:51 PM, via New York Times

A federal auto safety agency said the accelerator pedal on the pickup truck, sales of which began in late 2023, could become stuck, increasing the risk of accidents.

The most iconic Nokia phones ever made

19 April at 14:47 PM, via TechCentral

TechCentral looks back at the most ground-breaking Nokia devices, and why they deserve to be described as iconic.

MTN’s Headaches Compound As Nigeria’s Currency Devalues And Iran-Israel Tensions Flare

19 April at 13:36 PM, via Tech Financials

If only I was a fly on the wall during MTN’s executive meetings, I’d be a witness to the formidable challenges confronting Group CEO Ralph Mupita and his team. The capacity and expertise of MTN’s executives are being tested by forces beyond their control. In Nigeria, the relentless depreciation of the currency is wreaking havoc […]

Big changes coming for JSE-listed firms

19 April at 13:09 PM, via TechCentral

The operator of the JSE has proposed easing listing requirements in a bid to encourage smaller companies to the bourse.

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