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Retrospective cohort study of hepatitis B immunization strategy effects in Beijing across 30 years
World Health Organization. Global hepatitis report 2024: action for access in low- and middle-income countries, <https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240091672> (2024).
Pattyn, J., Hendrickx, G., Vorsters, A. & Van Damme, P. Hepatitis B…
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‘Mountains of the Moon’ free screening Wednesday at library
The Bud Werner Memorial Library will host a free community screening of “Mountains of the Moon,” a new ski film by artist and professional skier Chris Benchetler, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 in Library Hall.
Set to the music of the…
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Hampton Roads District | Give input on Centerville Road Project Pipeline study in James City County
Hampton Roads District | Give input on Centerville Road Project Pipeline study in James City County | Virginia Department of Transportation
Take online survey through Jan. 21; more information at vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov
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ASUS Republic of Gamers and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Team Up to Deliver a Brand-New Stunning Lineup of Gamer Gear | ASUS Pressroom
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ASUS ROG Flow Z13-KJP (GZ302EAC)
13.4” 16:10 WQXGA 180hz, 3ms, 500 nits, DCI-P3 100%, ROG Nebula display, Pantone Validated, with Dolby Vision®
AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 with Radeon
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Stars And Planets Are Linked Together, And Dust Is The Key To Understanding How
Stars and planets are inextricably linked. They form together and stars shape the fate of planets. Stars create the dusty protoplanetary disks that give birth to planets of all kinds. And when a star dies, planets are either blown apart,…
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New cyber action plan to tackle threats and strengthen public services
- £210 million plan to strengthen cyber resilience across government
- Government Cyber Unit to coordinate risk management and incident response across departments
- Leading firms with strong track record of cyber security to drive best practice through new Software Security Ambassador Scheme
New measures will be introduced to make online public services more secure and resilient, so people can use them with confidence – whether applying for benefits, paying taxes or accessing healthcare.
Backed by over £210 million, the Government Cyber Action Plan published today (Tuesday 6 January) sets out how government will rise to meet the growing range of online threats. Driven by a new Government Cyber Unit, the plan will rapidly improve cyber defences and digital resilience across government departments and the wider public sector, so people can trust that their data and services are protected.
It underpins UK Government plans to digitise public services. This will make more services accessible online, reduce time spent on phone queues and paperwork, and enable citizens to access support without repeating information across multiple departments. This approach could unlock up to £45 billion (note) in productivity savings by using technology effectively across the public sector.
However, realising these benefits depends on trust. As services move online, they must be secure and resilient. Cyber attacks can take vital public services offline in minutes, disrupting lives and undermining confidence. The new plan addresses this challenge head-on.
Released as the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill has its Second Reading in the House of Commons, the Bill sets out clear expectations for firms providing services to government to boost their cyber resilience. From energy and water suppliers to healthcare and data centres, strong defences throughout supply chains will help keep the water running and the lights burning – facing down the cyber attackers who want to grind our country to a halt.
The plan will lead to:
- clearer visibility of risks: shining a light on cyber and digital resilience risks across government, so we can focus efforts where it matters most
- stronger central action on the toughest challenges: taking decisive, joined-up action across departments on severe and complex risks that no single organisation can solve alone with a dedicated team overseeing coordination
- faster response to threats and incidents: reacting quickly to fast-moving cyber threats and vulnerabilities to minimise harm and speed up recovery by requiring departments to have robust incident response arrangements in place
- higher resilience across government: boosting resilience at scale, with targeted measures to close major gaps and protect critical services
Digital Government Minister Ian Murray said:
Cyber-attacks can take vital public services offline in minutes – disrupting our digital services and our very way of life.
This plan sets a new bar to bolster the defences of our public sector, putting cyber-criminals on warning that we are going further and faster to protect the UK’s businesses and public services alike.
This is how we keep people safe, services running, and build a government the public can trust in the digital age.
Today’s plan is also bolstered by further steps to take the UK’s cyber defences further and faster.
A new Software Security Ambassador Scheme will now help drive adoption of the Software Security Code of Practice – a voluntary project designed to reduce software supply chain attacks and disruption.
Software underpins the economy as a core component of all technologies that businesses rely on. Yet weaknesses in software can cause severe disruption to supply chains and the essential services the public use every day with more than half (59%) (note) of organisations experiencing software supply chain attacks in the past year.
These issues can be addressed by embedding basic software security practices across the software market. Among others, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Sage, Santander and NCC Group will come on board as the scheme’s ambassadors, championing the Code across sectors, showcasing practical implementation, and providing feedback to inform future policy improvements.
Cyber risk to the public sector remains high. The plan responds with £210 million to spark a step change in public sector cyber defences, holding organisations to account for fixing vulnerabilities. This includes setting clear minimum standards and investing in more hands-on support to minimise the impact when incidents do occur.
Cyber resilience is central to the government’s mission of national renewal. Secure, reliable digital public services help protect citizens, support growth, and deliver better value for taxpayers, while maintaining trust in the services communities rely on every day.
Thomas Harvey, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Santander UK said:
We are pleased to be an ambassador for the UK government’s Software Security Code of Practice and it reflects our broader commitment to collective resilience. By advocating for these standards we’re not just protecting Santander and our customers, we are helping to build a more secure digital economy for everyone.
Notes to editors
- Statistics referenced in the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology’s State of Digital Government review.
- Statistics on software supply chain cyber incidents are taken from The State of Software Supply Chain Security Risks report, by Ponemon Institute LLC.
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Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000
- £18 million to slash up to £120,000 off the cost of green lorries, making it cheaper for businesses to go electric
- part of £318 million green freight investment to cut costs for industry and reduce emissions, delivering on the government’s promise to boost growth and support jobs
- government launches consultation on roadmap to phase out sales of new non-zero emission HGVs, giving industry certainty to plan for zero emission by 2040
Hauliers and fleet operators will access discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks thanks to an additional £18 million announced by the government today (6 January 2026) to increase the Plug-in Truck Grant until March 2026.
The move is part of a £318 million plan for green freight, which is backing British businesses by slashing upfront costs on new lorries and helping businesses to access the lower running costs. This is all part of the government’s plan to reduce emissions while cutting costs, sparking growth and creating jobs as the sector moves to the technology of the future.
Similar to the government’s Electric Car Grant, which has saved over 45,000 drivers up to £3,750 when making the switch, the Plug-in-Truck Grant enables lorry operators to access savings of up to £120,000 when buying a new electric truck.
New grant levels mean:
- smaller trucks (4.25t to 12t) could save up to £20,000
- mid-sized trucks (12t to 18t) up to £60,000
- larger trucks (18t to 26t) up to £80,000
- and the largest lorries (26t and over) up to £120,000
Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation, Keir Mather, said:
We’re backing British businesses to go green by making electric lorries more affordable, helping hauliers to make the switch whilst turbocharging growth, investment and jobs in the sector.
Our proposals will provide the certainty the industry has been calling for so that Britain becomes the best place for green investment.
The funding is set to increase zero emission truck sales to support delivery of the UK’s climate obligations and comes as the government has already invested over £120 million as part of the zero emission heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and infrastructure demonstrator (ZEHID) programme to roll out more zero emission lorries on UK roads.
Backed by this fund, companies like Amazon and Marks & Spencer have already rolled out more electric delivery trucks on UK roads, with ZEHID rolling out nearly 300 zero emission HGVs by March 2026.
Day-to-day running costs can already be lower for electric lorries compared to their diesel counterparts, but upfront vehicle costs are typically higher. The increase to the Plug-in Truck Grant will help businesses access those daily savings, cutting costs for businesses as well as emissions.
John Boumphrey, UK Country Manager, Amazon UK:
Amazon welcomes the government’s continued commitment to supporting the electrification of commercial fleets. The UK will be home to the largest number of electric heavy goods trucks in Amazon’s global transportation network and the first of our record-breaking order of eHGVs are already on the road.
We’re investing to help the UK decarbonise and meet our goal of being net zero carbon by 2040. We look forward to continuing to work with the government to ensure the growth of more sustainable logistics.
Alongside increased funding, the government will also launch a consultation on the regulatory roadmap to phase out sales of new non-zero emission HGVs by 2040, giving industry the certainty it needs to invest and plan for the future.
By consulting closely with industry, the government will ensure the road to net zero is one that works for businesses and supports jobs, growth and increased investment.
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NASA Hubble Helps Detect ‘Wake’ of Betelgeuse’s Elusive Companion Star
Newswise — Using new observations from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based observatories, astronomers tracked the influence of a recently discovered companion star, Siwarha, on the gas around…
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Advance ticket info for Newsies Jr. at BCMS
Rehearsal photo: Lea Montalto-Rook Students at Bethlehem Central Middle School will present Disney’s Newsies JR. for five performances, Thursday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, Jan. 18, at the school.
Newsies JR. Peformances
- Thursday,…
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