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“It’s nothing novel, but implantable technology takes a long time to mature, and reach a stage where companies have all the pieces of the puzzle, and can really start to put them together,” says Anne Vanhoestenberghe, professor of active implantable medical devices, at King’s College London.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish are both up for song of the year for their contributions to the Barbie soundtrackBy Mark SavageBBC Music CorrespondentWhisper it quietly… but could the Grammy Awards get it right this year?The ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles on Sunday, is notorious for scoring own goals, often rewarding middle-of-the-road heritage acts over cutting-edge, contemporary pop.But this year’s nominees are straight-down-the-line populist picks, with R&B star SZA leading the field on nine.There will also be performances from big names ranging from Dua Lipa and Billie Eilish to Joni Mitchell and U2.Comedian…

Ronwen Williams stopped four penalties as South Africa beat Cape Verde, having made a superb save in second-half added time of normal timeCaptain Ronwen Williams saved four spot kicks to help South Africa reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on penalties following a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde.Bebe, Willy Semedo, Laros Duarte and Patrick Andrade were all denied in the shootout by the outstanding Williams, who also made a spectacular late save to tip Gilson Benchimol’s first-time strike against the woodwork and ensure the gruelling quarter-final entered extra time.Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha made two exceptional saves…

Motor Fuel Group will also take on hundreds of Morrisons’ electric vehicle charging sites. Source link

Macky Sall says the row over who has been barred from the presidential poll could harm the ballot. Source link

In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, the FCA’s chief executive, Nikhil Rathi, said the watchdog were “aware of the growing concern about the cost of renewing insurance, particularly for homes and cars”, adding that it was “particularly difficult for consumers experiencing cost-of-living pressures.” Source link

At least 19 people have been killed by forest fires in the coastal tourist city of Vina del Mar, officials say.The mayor of Viña del Mar said that more than two hundred residents have been reported missing.Throughout the country more than 43,000 hectares were affected by the fires, the interior ministry says.The fires have been driven higher-than-usual temperatures and strong winds. Source link

The firm will cut 4% of its workforce, mainly from its engineering arm, as fewer people use satellites. Source link

The presenter, 79, says she suffered a serious asthma attack but is now “dancing fit” again. Source link

The suspect called his own phone to try to arrange an exchange, after he lost it during an attempted robbery. Source link