Domain: news.sky.com

British media and telecommunications conglomerate

Sky Group Limited is a British media and telecommunications conglomerate, which is a subsidiary of the American conglomerate Comcast, and headquartered in Isleworth. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Sky is Europe's largest media company and pay-TV broadcaster by revenue, with 23 million subscribers and more than 31,000 employees as of 2019. The company is primarily involved in satellite television, producing and broadcasting. The current CEO is Dana Strong.

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Hope for Release of US Journalist Held Captive in Syria

Austin Tice, a US journalist captured in Syria in August 2012, offers hope for his return as his family cites proof of life and increased efforts to locate him amid the fall of the Assad regime.

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UK Indefinitely Bans Puberty Blockers for Under-18s

The UK government has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria due to safety concerns raised by the Commission on Human Medicines and the Cass Review, impacting access to these treatments across the UK and prompting a future clinical trial.

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Thousands of Unusable Prison Cells Exacerbate Overcrowding Crisis in England and Wales

Thousands of prison cells in England and Wales are unusable due to safety concerns, including fire hazards and security breaches, exacerbating existing overcrowding and prompting the government to extend early release schemes, despite a £2.3bn investment in new prison places.

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Google's Quantum Leap: Willow Chip Solves Problem in Minutes That Would Take Supercomputers Septillions of Years

Google's experimental quantum chip, Willow, completed a computation in under five minutes that would take today's fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years, showcasing significant advancements in quantum computing while raising concerns about potential misuse.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Arrest Made in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder

Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Pennsylvania on Monday on firearms charges in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on December 4th. Police found a ghost gun, silencer, and a fake ID on him, along with a document suggesting anti-corporate sentimen...

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Suspect Arrested in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder

A 26-year-old man, Luigi Nicholas Mangione, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot last Wednesday in New York City. Police found a gun, mask, and writings expressing ill will toward corporate America on Mangione, leading to his arrest after a...

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Laser and AI Blood Test Detects Stage 1a Breast Cancer with 98% Accuracy

A University of Edinburgh team developed a 98% accurate blood test using lasers and AI to detect stage 1a breast cancer, identifying subtle chemical changes undetectable by current methods; it also distinguishes between cancer subtypes with over 90% accuracy.

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Fingerprints, Gun Link Suspect to CEO Murder

Luigi Mangione, 26, has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan; police say fingerprints matching Mangione's were found near the scene, a gun recovered from him matches shell casings, and he possessed writings critical of the healthcare industry.

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"Jamie Foxx Reveals Brain Bleed, Stroke, and Recovery Journey"

"Jamie Foxx experienced a brain bleed and stroke while filming in Atlanta, requiring emergency surgery. His sister's quick action and the hospital's care, along with subsequent therapy, were crucial to his recovery from a condition that resulted in memory loss and mobility issues."

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Arrested

26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania for the premeditated murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Wednesday, possessing a ghost gun and a document outlining his motives.

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Former Marine Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Death

A former US marine, Daniel Penny, was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man he restrained with a chokehold on a NYC subway in May 2023, after a trial where the prosecution argued excessive force and the defense claimed self-defense.

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Starmer defends Saudi Arabia trip, citing 4,000 UK jobs

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer visited Saudi Arabia and the UAE to attract investment and secure contracts, claiming recent deals generated 4,000 UK jobs; this follows criticism of Boris Johnson's similar trips, and prompted criticism from human rights advocates.

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