Elon Musk said critics of X used the Grok controversy to push for censorship. He spoke after outrage over the AI chatbot on the platform. Users created sexualised images without consent. Campaigners said the tool caused serious harm. Musk dismissed the criticism as an attack on free expression. Ofcom launches urgent investigation Media regulator Ofcom said it opened a rapid…

Microplastics are everywhere — in our blood, guts, lungs and even brains. Researchers estimate we carry around 5g inside us, about a teaspoon’s worth. Austrian scientists found that exposing gut bacteria to microplastics changed their balance and chemical output, mirroring patterns linked to depression and cancer. “Reducing exposure where possible is wise,” said Dr Christian Pacher-Deutsch. These particles come from…