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A once-a-day ‘life-changing’ pill for cystic fibrosis patients


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A once-a-day pill health experts are calling 'life-changing' will be offered to hundreds of people living with cystic fibrosis.


The drug, called Alyftrek, is a type of modular therapy which works to tackle the underlying cause of the rare condition.


NHS England has announced that the treatment will be available for children and adults with rare forms of cystic fibrosis.


A new £650 million Electric Car Grant announced by the government is set to reduce the cost of some new electric cars.


We speak with Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson about the technology behind their new EV bundle, which includes free charging.


Plus, Nvidia are getting the ball rolling again for sales of their famous chips in China.


Also in this episode:


-Blue Sharks have a unique structure on their skin which allows them to change colour


-Elon Musk’s Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl - are they romantic interests or just skins?


-Hamleys names Lego, Barbie and Rubik’s Cube the top three toys of all time


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