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A Conservative MP who was suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct has resigned. David Warburton, who represents Somerton and Frome in Somerset, is the fourth Tory MP in eight days to announce their resignation. Mr Warburton said the past 14 months since allegations were published in a national newspaper had been "extraordinarily difficult". He added that the allegations about him had been "malicious". The MP had been accused of taking drugs and making unwanted advances towards two women, leading to his suspension from the Conservatives in April last year. His immediate departure means there will be a by-election arranged in his seat, which he has represented as an independent since losing the Tory whip. Mr Warburton had taken the constituency from the Liberal Democrats in 2015, was re-elected in 2017 and 2019. He won with a majority of 19,213 in that last poll. "My constituents in Somerton and Frome who elected me three times with overwhelming majorities have for a year been deprived of the voice they need," said Mr Warburton. "I am so grateful for their many messages of support, and it is with sorrow that I have no choice but to provoke the upheaval of a by-election." He also said in his three-page resignation letter he had been denied a fair hearing by the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) and prevented from "speaking out" while it investigated the accusations. He joins Boris Johnson and Nigel Adams who resigned last week triggering by-elections in their constituencies. Nadine Dorries also announced her resignation, but said her departure would not be immediate as she wanted to stay while she seeks to investigate how she was denied a seat in the Lords on Boris Johnson's resignation honours list. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-65941710
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Brown widow spiders, which are invasive to North America, are wiping out black widow po[CENSORED]tions in the U.S. by aggressively attacking them for no clear reason, a new study shows. Black widow spiders in the U.S. are being killed off by an unexpected rival: their invasive relatives, but the motivation behind the highly aggressive attacks is not yet clear, a new study finds. The perpetrators, brown widow spiders (Latrodectus geometricus), likely originated in Africa or South America but have since spread to every continent on Earth apart from Antarctica. Brown widows are from the same genus as black widows, of which there are five species, including three that are native to North America: southern black widows (Latrodectus mactans), western black widows (Latrodectus hesperus) and northern black widows (Latrodectus variolus). But unlike black widows, which can all inflict extremely painful and occasionally lethal bites on humans, brown widow bites rarely cause significant harm to people, likely because they inject less venom into their bites despite having venom that is "drop-for-drop" just as toxic, according to the Center for Invasive Species Research (CISR)(opens in new tab) at the University of California, Riverside. In the U.S., brown widow spiders were first spotted in 1935 in Florida, and have subsequently spread across the southern states and into California, according to CISR. Since the invasive species was introduced, southern and western black widow numbers have plummeted, particularly in Florida, where southern black widows have gone "locally extinct" in certain areas. However, scientists are unsure exactly why this is happening: Other spider species have not been affected by the brown widow's arrival, and there does not appear to be any competition for resources that would force the two widow species to fight one another. In a new study, published Monday (March 13) in the journal Annals of the Entomological Society of America(opens in new tab), researchers put solitary brown widows into laboratory tanks with one of three individuals from another spider species — a southern black widow, a red house spider (Nesticodes rufipes) or a triangulate cobweb spider (Steatoda triangulosa), which all overlap with brown widows in the wild — to see how the brown widow reacted to cohabiting with each of the species. When paired with the non-widow spiders, the brown widows peacefully cohabited with their tankmates in 50% to 80% of the tests. The rest of the time, one spider would kill and eat the other, but there was little difference between which species would end up victorious. But when adult brown widows were paired with adult black widows, the invasive species killed and consumed the black widows 40% of the time, the pair peacefully cohabitated together 30% of the time, and in the remaining trials the black widows ended up victorious — but only after defending themselves from an initial brown widow attack. However, when sub-adult individuals of both species were mixed, the brown widows killed and ate their counterparts 80% of the time. Overall, brown widows were six times more likely to kill black widows than the other two spider species. In separate experiments, the team also showed that brown widows produce more offspring than black widows and that those offspring begin to reach maturity faster than black widows. This could explain why sub-adult individuals were so adept at killing younger black widows, which in turn would explain why black widow po[CENSORED]tions are collapsing in areas where brown widows have invaded, the researchers wrote. However, the researchers were surprised at the stark behavioral differences between brown and black widows. "Brown widows are boldly aggressive and will immediately investigate a neighbor and attack if there is no resistance from the neighbor," study co-author Deby Cassill(opens in new tab), an ecologist at the University of South Florida (USF), said in a statement(opens in new tab). "But the black widows are extremely shy, counterattacking only to defend themselves against an aggressive spider." The researchers are unsure why the closely related species react so differently to one another and plan to study brown and black widows in other parts of the world, such as Africa, to see if the same trends apply. "I would love to see if their [brown widows'] behavior and displacement of black widows is something that they have adapted here in North America, or if this behavior is something they exhibit naturally even in areas where they have coevolved with black widows for much longer periods of time," study lead author Louis Coticchio(opens in new tab), a doctoral student of conservation biology at USF, said in the statement. https://www.livescience.com/black-widows-are-being-slaughtered-by-their-brown-widow-cousins-and-we-dont-know-why
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An Instagram post by TV personality Gemma Collins which advertised a weight-loss drug and app has been banned. The star posted: "I'm starting this year two sizes down, thanks to Yazen's weight loss app and medication". It is illegal to advertise prescription-only weight loss drugs and Ms Collins' was one of nine adverts banned in a crackdown by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Ms Collins told the ASA's investigation she accepted her posts had promoted the Yazen weight-loss service and app and she would follow guidance in future. Yazen is a Swedish digital healthcare brand that offers users a doctor-supervised weight-loss programme combining prescription medications with lifestyle coaching. Ms Collins posted a video advert for the brand to her Instagram on 6 January this year. In the now-banned advert, Ms Collins describes how Yazen has helped her and stated: "I'm not telling anyone to go on this medication, but it is prescribed on the NHS." Although the advert didn't name a specific weight-loss medication, the ASA said it made references that breached its code. The ASA said it sought advice from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, which expressed concern that consumers were likely to be led to request a prescription weight-loss medication. Therefore, the advert was deemed as promoting those medications to the public, breaching ASA rules. The eight other adverts banned for promoting prescription only weight-loss medications to the public were: A paid-for Meta ad for CheqUp Health, which stated "Take the first step to sustainable weight loss with CheqUp". A paid-for Meta ad for HealthExpress.co.uk, which included an image of a partially visible injection pen and code breaching text A paid-for Google search ad for Juniper UK, which stated "GLP-1 Weekly Weight Loss Injection" and featured an image of an injection pen. A paid-for Google search ad for Phlo Clinic, including text that stated, "Get 35% off Weight Loss Order Weight Loss Treatments Online". A paid-for Google ad for SemaPen, which stated "SemaPen Makes Weight Loss Easier." A paid-for Meta ad for Cloud Pharmacy featuring texts messages between two friends discussing new weight-loss medications you can order online. A paid-for Google search ad for pharmacyonline.co.uk, which featured text stating "Obesity Treatment Jab" and an image of a box containing a vial of liquid. A paid-for Google search ad for Phlo Clinic, seen on 2 December 2024, which included text that stated "Weight loss Injections". The ASA has ruled that none of these adverts can appear again in their current form. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgnr0xg7rno
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Three years ago, Toyota introduced the world to its GR GT3 race car concept. In the years since, we've seen that original concept develop into what appears to be a Lexus LFA successor and a racing version that looks poised to replace the aging RC F GT3 car. We've caught spy shots of the pair testing around the world. Last month, we even had one Car and Driver reader send in some shots of the road car testing in Southern California. Now, the pair has made their first official public appearance. Joined by a heavily camouflaged version of the race car, the upcoming supercar made a parade run up the hill at this week's Goodwood Festival of Speed. While some manufacturers attack Lord March's driveway with a vengeance, the Lexus twins maintained a more leisurely pace. There still hasn't been any official confirmation from Toyota or Lexus about what the new supercar is hiding under its hood, but the exhaust heard in the video seems to confirm the rumors of a hybrid twin-turbo V-8. As we've seen in previous spy shots (pictured above), the road car was equipped with a prominent duckbill rear spoiler, while the GT3 car sported a kitchen-counter-sized wing. Given that the supercar has been testing on public roads, we think it's a safe assumption that the car will debut as a 2027 model. That theory is supported by the fact that the Lexus RC F is homologated for GT3 racing through the 2026 season. If Lexus wants to make the transition seamlessly, it'll need to launch the car sometime next year. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65367858/lexus-lfr-prototype-official-appearance-goodwood/
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In 2023, the global community commemorates World Cancer Day on February 4 under the slogan "For fairer care" and a call to unite our voices and act. PAHO joins this campaign with a call for everyone, collectively and individually, to commit to strengthening actions aimed at improving quality care, including screening, early detection, treatment, and palliative care. Cancer in the Americas In the region of the Americas, cancer is the second most frequent cause of morbidity and mortality, after cardiovascular diseases, and is an important basis of health inequalities. An estimated 4 million people were diagnosed in 2020 and 1.4 million died from cancer. Approximately 57% of new cancer cases and 47% of deaths occur in people age 69 and younger, in the prime of their lives. future trends Worldwide, it is estimated that there were 20 million new cases of cancer and 10 million deaths from cancer. The burden of cancer will increase by approximately 60% over the next two decades, further affecting health systems, individuals and communities. The global cancer burden is projected to rise to about 30 million new cases by 2040, with the greatest growth occurring in low- and middle-income countries. If measures are not taken to prevent and control cancer, the number of people who will be diagnosed with cancer is projected to increase by 57%, which means approximately 6.2 million people by 2040 in the Region of the Americas. Cancer can be prevented and controlled Cancer can be prevented and controlled by implementing evidence-based strategies for cancer prevention, screening and early detection, treatment and palliative care. The most common modifiable risk factors for cancer, common to many other noncommunicable diseases, are: tobacco use Low intake of fruits and vegetables harmful use of alcohol Insufficient physical activity Some specific risk factors for cancer include chronic infections by human papillomavirus (HPV) -for cervical cancer-, hepatitis B or C -for liver cancer-, and H pylori -for stomach cancer. One third to one half of cancer cases can be prevented by reducing the prevalence of known risk factors. Tobacco control and HPV vaccination are examples of interventions. The most effective primary cancer prevention relies on whole-of-government approaches, with legislation, regulation, and fiscal policies combined with individual and community behavior change activities. Public health messages and health promotion must present evidence on specific risk factors. https://www.paho.org/es/campanas/dia-mundial-contra-cancer-2023-por-unos-cuidados-mas-justos#:~:text=cuidados más justos-,Día Mundial contra el Cáncer 2023%3A Por unos cuidados más,unir nuestras voces y actuar.
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The HP EliteBook series is one of the most po[CENSORED]r in the business community. The company has been launching various models in this series that bring strong performance and security features. The new HP EliteBook 8 G1i continues this tradition. The latest laptop from HP comes loaded with interesting features, including the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, up to 2.8K IPS touchscreen, a long battery life, and more. That said, is it enough to make it stand out from the crowd? I have been using the laptop for a while now, and here's everything you need to know. HP EliteBook 8 G1i Design: Lightweight and Premium Dimension - 315.6 x 222 x 11.7mm Weight - 1.46kg Colours - Glacier Silver Aluminium The first thing you will notice about the latest laptop is its looks. The Glacier Silver model looks premium from all angles. The entire laptop is made of premium aluminium, and the build looks fantastic, including the HP logo. However, there are some problems as well. First of all, the hinge does not feel sturdy, and the screen wobbles quite prominently. So, if you are using the touchscreen or even typing, the screen wobbles. Regarding IO ports, the brand has done a pretty good job of providing almost all the necessary ports. You get a 3.5mm audio jack, two USB Type-C ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port on the left side, while the right side features one USB Type-C port, one USB Type-A port, and a nano lock slot. The good thing here is that you can also customise the ports and add things like an intelligent card reader, a nano SIM card reader, and an RJ-45 port. HP EliteBook 8 G1i Display and Speakers: Smooth and Vibrant Display - 14-inch IPS LCD touchscreen Resolution - Full HD (1200x1920 pixels) Speakers - Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos HP EliteBook 8 G1i comes loaded with multiple screen options. You can get up to a 14-inch 2.5K IPS touchscreen with a resolution of up to 2.5K. The display also comes with 800nits of peak brightness and up to a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The display sure looks vibrant despite featuring an IPS panel. The colours are well-balanced, and you will not notice much of oversaturation. However, the inky-deep blacks you get on an OLED screen are still missing here. The 120Hz screen refresh rate makes the whole animation feel smooth. Link: https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/reviews/hp-elitebook-8-g1i-review-8860111
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Windows 11 just got a move to tighten security, but Microsoft has only applied this to the latest version, 24H2. So, if you've yet to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 - perhaps because you've heard about some of the bugs in this version of the desktop OS - now might be a good time to finally pull the trigger (especially given that some nifty new features have just arrived). Neowin reports that Microsoft announced a switch in the default scripting engine in Windows 11, from the JScript runtime to the newer JScript9Legacy. If that sounds like gobbledegook, the long and short of it is that this is the engine that runs JScript, Microsoft's own take on JavaScript for use within Windows (and Internet Explorer back in the day). Any apps or web pages leveraging JScript will be more performant with the new version, and security will get a boost - there will be less chance of holes in JScript popping up in Windows 11 that attackers might capitalize on. Microsoft explains: "JScript9Legacy is designed to be more compatible with modern web standards, which helps mitigate the risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) and other web-based attacks. "The new engine incorporates advanced security features such as improved handling of JavaScript objects and stricter execution policies, which make it harder for malicious scripts to exploit the system."By replacing JScript.dll with JScript9Legacy.dll, the operating system can better defend against a wider range of security threats, ultimately providing a more secure environment for users." All of this happens in the background, so you won't notice any difference to your experience on the desktop. You will, however, be more secure with Windows 11 24H2 now (without having to do anything). As Neowin points out, Windows has been vulnerable to exploits leveraged by this scripting engine in the past - there was a flaw that allowed for remote code execution (an attacker remotely running code on the host PC to nefarious ends) a year ago. That was patched, naturally, but having JScript with much tighter defenses by default, so fresh attacks are less likely to succeed in the first place, is obviously very worthwhile. So, Windows 11 24H2 now has tighter security than 23H2 by default, and this is a good enough reason to consider an upgrade if you've been hanging back. And I get why you might be cautious, too, given the prevalence of some quite nasty (and odd) bugs plaguing those who made the leap to 24H2 (particularly gamers). However, those glitches have settled down somewhat - so it's perfectly possible you won't run into any stumbling blocks at this point. Of course, at some stage, you're going to have to upgrade to version 24H2 anyway - Microsoft recently made the update compulsory. Indeed, Windows 11 25H2 is now on the horizon (packing the same security improvement we see here, naturally). Darren is a freelancer writing news and features for TechRadar (and occasionally T3) across a broad range of computing topics including CPUs, GPUs, various other hardware, VPNs, antivirus and more. He has written about tech for the best part of three decades, and writes books in his spare time (his debut novel - 'I Know What You Did Last Supper' - was published by Hachette UK in 2013). https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/if-you-havent-upgraded-to-windows-11-24h2-yet-microsofts-giving-you-a-good-reason-to-do-so-better-security
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A South Korean gamer says that their two-year-old RTX 4060 Ti reportedly caught fire and melted while being used for gaming. According to their post on Quasar Zone [machine translated], the GPU wasn’t overclocked, and they weren’t using it for anything heavy. They primarily used their computer for simple tasks on Adobe, and the most demanding game they played was PUBG. Although high-powered Nvidia GPUs like the RTX 5090 and 5080 with their 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 power connectors were known for melting, lower-powered graphics cards like the RTX 4060 Ti are not prone to this issue. “I’d been using it for about two years, and suddenly, while gaming, the computer shut off. I thought, “What’s going on?” and pressed the power button to turn it back on. Smoke started coming out and then flames burst out — I quickly unplugged everything, turned off the power, and disassembled the PC,” said the anonymous user. They also added, “About three months ago, I was in a rush for work and called a repair shop, expecting to get ripped off. They replaced the motherboard, and the computer started to work again. Since I was in a hurry, I accepted the refurbished unit they offered — now I’m wondering if this was a motherboard issue.” Apparently, the user had an issue with their computer and had their motherboard replaced with a refurbished one a few months before this incident. They now suspect that the GPU bursting into flames was caused by the replacement, although it’s unlikely to happen. The damage to the motherboard shows burn marks on the backside, near one of the screws that secures the heat sink on the GPU. There’s also a massive melt pattern near where the LR22 inductors used for the GPU’s voltage regulation are placed. You can see their location in 4060 Ti teardown videos, and the damage seen in the photographs indicates that the fire was likely caused by a VRM failure. https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/4060-ti-graphics-card-catches-fire-and-melts-like-an-ice-cream-user-claims-they-were-using-it-for-simple-adobe-work-and-pubg
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The Great Hobbit Run is a Lord of the Rings Online tradition based on a simple premise: What if, instead of adventures and experience and becoming the savior of Middle-earth, a bunch of newbies just showed up at Chez Bilbo and then booked it straight to Mount Doom? It sounds like a terrible idea, at least in the very serious in-fiction context of saving the world from enslavement to evil. But as a silly good time in a very long-in-the-tooth MMO, it actually seems pretty great. Organized by Twitch streamer BurkeBlack, the Great Hobbit Run (via GamesRadar) is an express trek from Bilbo Baggins' house to the fiery heart of Mount Doom, specifically for level one hobbits. That's not a hard-and-fast rule: Pre-run conversation mentions the LOTRO tutorial putting players to level 5, and someone in the party is judged rather harshly for joining in at level 41. Low-level characters are obviously more in the spirit of the thing, but nobody's going to put too much effort into enforcing any rules, in part because the mob of non-stop hobbits attracts no small amount of attention, and latecomers, as it goes. "Generally speaking, I encourage everyone to be level five hobbits, or level one hobbits, whatever they can get," BurkeBlack explained in a chat with PC Gamer. "If [people on] the server, though, they're high level and they see an army of hobbits running, and they're like, 'Wow, I'm gonna follow this, I wanna see what's going on with this,' we can't stop that. "And I encourage the server to enjoy the fun too—it's a little bit of a game for them, like, 'Protect the hobbits! They're going to Mount Doom!' And they try to protect us a little bit." Perhaps predictably, the first two runs did not go well. In 2023, the group apparently met its demise in the dark depths of Moria, and in '24 the wheels came off in Rohan. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/after-3-years-of-trying-lord-of-the-rings-onlines-great-hobbit-run-ends-in-confused-success-as-a-mob-of-low-level-players-gets-lost-inside-mount-doom-and-decides-its-close-enough-sauron-can-kiss-my-butt/