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Health Secretary Wes Streeting denies rumors suggesting he's vying for Labour leadership against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, labeling such claims as baseless. Streeting calls for the dismissal of those spreading these rumors, criticizing the toxic culture within No 10. The speculation arose amid media reports of possible leadership challenges, with Streeting affirming his loyalty to Starmer.

Efforts to solidify Sir Keir Starmer's leadership amidst growing unpopularity may have backfired, as tensions within the Labour Party emerge over potential leadership challenges. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has criticized the government's culture and identified himself among potential contenders for leadership.

Thousands of NHS staff in England are set to face redundancies after an agreement was made with the Treasury to allow the NHS to overspend for covering severance costs. Despite efforts to secure additional funds, the NHS will need to manage expenses within existing budgets. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasizes the focus on prioritizing front-line services, though concerns arise about the impact on patient care due to reduced administrative personnel.

Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercriminal group to combat widespread phishing schemes that deceive users worldwide. The group allegedly sells 'phishing for dummies' kits, enabling large-scale scams by impersonating reputable brands and institutions.

In 1982, Apple employee Chris Espinosa faced continuous critiques from Steve Jobs on his calculator design for the Macintosh. To resolve this, Espinosa created a tool that allowed Jobs to design the calculator himself, birthng a memorable anecdote. This story from the tech history site Folklore.org highlights a unique moment in Apple's early days.

Google is advancing its mission to embed generative AI into its range of products with the introduction of Private AI Compute, a secure cloud environment designed to enhance AI experiences without compromising user privacy. Utilizing custom Tensor Processing Units and AMD-based Trusted Execution Environments, this service promises to keep user data secure. Google asserts this service rivals local device processing in security, while offering significantly more computational power.

A bipartisan draft bill from the Senate Agriculture Committee aims to establish new regulatory guidelines for digital assets, potentially accelerating the integration of cryptocurrencies into institutional and retail markets. Key proposals include granting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission increased oversight, requiring crypto firms to separate distinct business functions, and setting standards for token listings to improve market integrity.

Michael Burry, known for 'The Big Short,' is questioning the accounting practices of large tech companies during the AI surge, alleging understated depreciation to inflate profits.

In a bid to tackle housing affordability, President Donald Trump has proposed the introduction of 50-year mortgages. This idea, supported by Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte, aims to reduce monthly payments for homeowners. However, analysts highlight potential challenges, including slower equity growth and increased total interest costs.