“A bar/casino–we don’t let children in. In the virtual world they can go to porn hub, watch beheading videos”
Author Jonathan Haidt says smartphones have led to an anxiety epidemic in the young. Tech Editor Blake Montgomery says a ban for under-16s isn’t the answer:
#Newsnight

A secret document says Iran’s security forces sexually assaulted and then killed 16 yr old Nika Shakarami who vanished from an anti-regime protest in 2022

By BBC Eye investigations bbc.co.uk/news/world-mid…

'I would say that Brianna was totally addicted to her smartphone'

Esther Ghey, mum of murdered schoolgirl Brianna, talks about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health #Newsnight

#Newsnight 1030pm

• Kirsty Wark in Glasgow & Nicholas Watt in Edinburgh for the SNP/Humza Yousaf fall-out

• in London I’ll talk to Esther Ghey, the mum of 16 yr old Brianna who was murdered by 2 teenagers last year, about what’s next in her safety campaign on mobiles phones…

Our scientists are studying the immune landscape of cancer.

They found that ceralasertib, which blocks DNA damage repair, increased tumour immune activity. The drug could unlock the benefits of #immunotherapy for more patients.

#DayofImmunology ⤵️
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I really regret going back to work repeatedly when I was too mentally ill to do so and then letting colleagues down, often in a very messy and last minute fashion. I was desperate to be well and back working effectively but funnily enough my recovery was not linear and I couldn’t…

What's happening with asylum claims in Ireland? 🇮🇪

Is there evidence of a spillover from the UK's Rwanda scheme?

What does the data suggest?

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James Taylor from disability equality charity Scope said ‘It’s hard to have any faith that this consultation is about anything other than cutting the benefits bill, no matter the impact’

A dad who cares for his disabled daughter texted to say ‘we are being exterminated’

Plans to overhaul the disability benefits system could include stopping cash payments and offering claimants one-off grants instead.

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride spoke to #BBCBreakfast about the possible reforms to personal independence payments (PIP)…


Humza Yousaf considers quitting as Scotland's first ministe - rather than face two confidence votes

This is an inaccurate headline that will only fuel community concerns.

The decision to cover the memorial was taken by park authorities, not the police.

As the paper’s own article makes clear, it is a precaution Royal Parks have taken for a number of different events.

A man who raped his wife and frequently wore a body-cam in the home to film his partner & kids attempted to manipulate the family courts into believing he was a victim of domestic abuse, a judge has found. My The Bureau of Investigative Journalism report in partnership with The Observer 👉rb.gy/gigyms

#Ukrainecast

Your questions answered on the US aid package for Ukraine: when will it be felt on the frontline and how will it have an impact on the war - with ex- head of the US Army in Europe General Ben Hodges

Plus Steve Rosenberg on his friend Valentina

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🎉👏 Congratulations to Dr Stephen-John Sammut (Stephen John Sammut) who has won the prestigious Graham Bull Prize from the Royal College of Physicians!

The prize is in recognition of his work in personalised #BreastCancer medicine.

Find out more 👇

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What's happening with asylum claims in Ireland? 🇮🇪

What does the data suggest?

Thread 🧵

An amendment to the Victims & Prisoners bill seeking to ensure only properly regulated experts give evidence in family court was debated on Tues. Baroness Chakrabarti said it relates to “cowboy experts” who are unregulated giving opinions & getting paid.🧵
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Scottish Greens will vote to oust first minister bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned in New York bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-…

#Ukrainecast - how will the US aid package affect the war ? Cld it be a turning point?

With Vitaly Shevchenko & me talking to a Ukrainian soldier on the front line, a resident of Kherson and a US expert

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