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Hippo names, GPS claims and a question of degree – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024

Poll suggests 41% of GP practices are limiting appointments

The survey comes after family doctors voted in August for collective action, which they warned could last for months.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Garmin Has a New Off-Road GPS, It'll Help You Go Anywhere and Everywhere

There's a part of me that loves being lost. When I'm in the thick of shit, bound by woods on all sides, and not another soul within miles is where I get this certain amount of satisfaction. Many people call it Type 2 fun, as it's usually accompanied by some…

RideApart · Nov 6, 2024

Doctors are already using AI in care – but we don’t actually know what safe use should look like

One in five UK doctors use a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool – such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini – to assist with clinical practice. This is according to a recent survey of around 1,000 GPs.

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024

More than 5.4m extra doctor visits were bulk billed last year after incentives boost, health minister says

Increase follows Albanese government tripling financial rewards for GPs to bulk bill pensioners, concession card holders and children

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2024

World’s largest GPS penis traced across Bannau Brycheiniog for charity

Terry Rosoman formed image on 75-mile run across Welsh mountains formerly known as Brecon Beacons

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024

Welshman completes largest GPS drawing of a penis

Terry Rosoman ran through the darkness and mist to complete his mammoth challenge.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024

Technology making change amid quad bike crash spike

Accidents on quad bikes are a major cause of death and injury on Australian farms, but GPS technology is helping change bad habits and reduce harm.

AAP · Nov 1, 2024

GPs ask Streeting for ‘assurances’ over employers’ national insurance hike

The Royal College of GPs is seeking assurances that practices will be protected like ‘the rest of the NHS and public sector’.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024

Now Reeves faces backlash from GPs, care homes and hospices over national insurance hike

While the NHS and the rest of the public sector have been shielded from the chancellor’s rise in employer contributions to national insurance, GPs and the care sector warn they will face severe strain

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024