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A BBC investigation reveals that more than 1,000 adopted children in the UK have been returned to care over the past five years, amid allegations and pressures faced by adoptive parents.

Patients at County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust in north-east England faced delayed cancer diagnoses, unnecessary surgeries, and inadequate care. An independent review highlights outdated practices and systemic issues. The trust has extended apologies and is investigating over 200 cases, including one death.

The government has reversed its mandate to grant workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day on the job, opting instead to introduce this right after six months. This change comes following concerns from business groups and efforts to prevent delays in passing employment legislation through the House of Lords. Despite this adjustment, other immediate rights, like sick pay and paternity leave, are still set for April 2026. Business groups have welcomed the move while expressing ongoing concerns over some powers in the legislation. A compromise was reportedly reached with input from both unions and employers.

Explore the memorable films of 1985, a year that gave rise to enduring classics and hidden gems like Martin Scorsese's 'After Hours', a quirky blend of screwball comedy and film noir.

Doctors in Romania removed a live 11 cm roundworm from a woman’s eyelid. The parasite, identified as Dirofilaria repens, is typically spread via mosquito bites and mainly affects dogs. The woman had noticed a lump on her temple a month prior, which was believed to be the worm's origin.

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has scaled back its launch projections for 2025, now anticipating only six missions, down from the previously planned 20. The majority will utilize the Atlas V rocket, while the Vulcan rocket will see just a single launch. This falls short of ULA's earlier forecasts, revealing ongoing delays with the Vulcan rocket impacting military satellite deployments.

Astoria Portfolio Advisors' John Davi suggests a market shift from AI stocks as diverse sectors benefit from renewed liquidity. With the Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts, other sectors like emerging markets and industrials are showing strong performance, presenting alternatives to traditionally dominant tech stocks.

The U.S. SEC is investigating Jefferies Financial Group for its disclosure practices related to its Point Bonita fund's exposure to the now-bankrupt First Brands Group.

Nvidia has issued a detailed rebuttal to prominent investor Michael Burry's claims that the current AI boom mirrors the speculative excesses of the 1990s dot-com bubble, specifically targeting Nvidia. Burry, known for his involvement in 'The Big Short,' has accused Nvidia of being central in this potential market overvaluation. The chipmaker refuted Burry's criticisms concerning stock compensation, capital expenditures, and depreciation, asserting that its practices align with industry norms and that its GPU lifespan assumptions are justified. Burry likens Nvidia's role today to Cisco's during the telecom surge of the late '90s.