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UK News
Gonorrhoea could become untreatable as antibiotic resistance rises
A health expert has issued a warning that gonorrhoea could become “untreatable”. More people contracting this sexually transmitted infection are finding it resistant to antibiotics. The number of infections in England reached a record high last year, with 85,223 cases recorded, the highest since records began in 1918. Symptoms of gonorrhoea include a thick green or yellow discharge from the…
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US News
Elderly hiker, 89, survives 10 days stranded in Idaho forest
With only 19 pounds of gear, 89-year-old Idaho hiker Bing Olbum embarked on what he planned as a five-day hike. Instead, he ended up stranded for nearly 10 days in the vast Salmon-Challis National Forest, covering over 4 million acres. The area is among the country’s most rugged, apart from Alaska, as noted by a local search and rescue coordinator.…
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UK News
Amazon drone deliveries to be trialled in UK by year’s end
Amazon drones may soon deliver packages to your doorstep after being selected for a trial to expand usage in the UK. The retailer is one of six organisations chosen by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to test beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights. This means operators won’t need to maintain physical sight of the drones. Amazon plans to…