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Joe Biden to limit White House memoir promotion due to advancing cancer
- Cancer will limit Biden’s memoir promotion.
- *Promise Me America* is due on 17 November.
- The book covers Biden’s presidency and Trump’s actions.
Joe Biden says advancing prostate cancer will limit his promotion of his White House memoir, *Promise Me America*, due out on 17 November. The former president hopes the book will speak for itself; it recounts his one-term presidency and criticises Donald Trump’s conduct around the 6 January Capitol…
▶Republicans face calls for renewal as Trump rules out escalation in Iran
Sanders urges Democrats to probe alleged misconduct while keeping affordability in focus. The Chargers’ losing run reaches eight, and all four Matrix films arrive free on Pluto TV.
Sepultura Play Final Show At Massively Downgraded Venue
- Sepultura’s final show moved to a venue with about a third of the planned capacity.
- The Cavalera brothers declined an invitation to take part.
- The band played 32 songs with guest musicians.
Sepultura’s farewell show took place at a much smaller venue than planned, moving from São Paulo’s Pacaembu Stadium to Suhai Music Hall. The change underscored the gap between the grand send-off the band had envisioned and the current line-up’s standing, without founding members Max and Iggor Cavalera, whose…
TED JENKIN: Europe is burning because people can’t pay their bills. America should pay attention
- European cost-of-living protests are presented as a warning for America.
- Falling inflation does not reverse earlier price rises.
- Household pressures can erode trust in economic promises.
The article argues that cost-of-living pressures behind protests in France and Italy should serve as a warning to the United States. It says headline economic measures such as growth, unemployment and falling inflation can obscure whether households can afford essentials, and that sustained financial strain can undermine trust…
2027 Grammy Nominations Final Predictions: Album of the Year
- Ella Langley could reach four major Grammy categories.
- Eight albums will be nominated from 683 eligible entries.
- Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney could add to their records.
Predictions for the 2027 Grammy Awards suggest Ella Langley could be nominated in four major categories, including album of the year, after a rule change expanded eligibility for best new artist. The nominations are due to be announced on 16 November, and a four-category showing would make Langley…
Publishers Quarterly: Sony Music Publishing Makes History Again in Q3
- Sony reached a record 42.86% Hot 100 share.
- It topped both charts for a sixth straight quarter.
- “Choosin’ Texas” helped drive Sony’s lead.
Sony Music Publishing set a new record in the third quarter, becoming the first publisher to exceed 40% market share on Billboard’s Hot 100 rankings. Its 42.86% share extended its lead over rivals and kept Sony at No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Top Radio Airplay…
FF7 Revelation’s first dungeon is enough to impress me with its tighter combat
- The opening dungeon offers a focused look at the story.
- FITS adds character-specific abilities and summoning options.
- Cid and Vincent bring distinct combat styles.
The preview’s roughly 45-minute opening dungeon gives a more focused look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, narrowing its vast open-world scope to Cloud and the party’s urgent journey through the North Crater. Their grief over Aerith’s death and Cloud’s worsening mental state bring the story’s emotional tension and…
EU admits new border system that created hours-long queues for Brits was disastrous
- The EU has sued the firms behind its delayed border system.
- EES checks have faced technical problems and airport disruption.
- The case concerns delays during development, not current operations.
The EU agency overseeing the Entry/Exit System has sued IBM, Atos and Leonardo, the consortium contracted to build and maintain it, after repeated delivery delays and disputes over deadlines and fines. The case highlights problems with a border system intended to strengthen checks on visitors, while its rollout…
Harrowing photos of aftermath of helicopter crash that killed two British newlyweds in Greece revealed in new report
- Three people died in a helicopter crash on Sifnos.
- Investigators say the aircraft lost control before impact.
- The preliminary report does not identify the cause.
A preliminary Greek investigation report says a helicopter carrying newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert lost control shortly before crashing on Sifnos on 17 August. The couple and pilot Giorgos Raikos died, and investigators have released photographs showing the burnt wreckage; the report has not established what caused…
More than 400,000 Russians killed fighting in Ukraine war, leaked data suggests
- Leaked records link 412,576 deaths to the war.
- The dataset may undercount Russia’s military losses.
- Poorer eastern regions appear to bear a heavier toll.
Leaked Russian death records suggest that 412,576 people were killed fighting in Ukraine, highlighting the scale of Russia’s losses as the war approaches its fifth year. The figures emerge as peace talks are due in Abu Dhabi, while Moscow continues to withhold an official military death toll. The…
Bronze named in World 11 for record ninth time
- Lucy Bronze makes the World 11 for a record ninth time.
- Five England players feature in the team.
- 6,511 players from 64 countries voted.
Lucy Bronze has been named in the Fifpro Women’s World 11 for a record ninth time, underlining her continued standing among her peers. Five England players were selected, while Spain defender Irene Paredes returned to the team for the first time since 2017. The team was chosen by…
The pillars of AI are shaking beneath our feet
- Investors are questioning AI’s long-term profitability.
- Alphabet lost $500 billion in market value.
- Nvidia faces scrutiny amid wider market and security concerns.
AI firms are facing growing pressure as investors question whether enormous spending on the technology will produce lasting profits. The article argues that recent stock declines, public opposition to data centre expansion and political uncertainty are unsettling the optimism that has driven the AI boom. Alphabet’s share value…
This prototype camera is fighting the good fight against AI photography
- CAIM1’s prototype attaches cryptographic proof to photos.
- Its system links images to anonymous blockchain records.
- The company expects to release a camera in early 2027.
CAIM1 is developing a camera that attaches cryptographic proof to each photograph, aiming to help people check whether images are genuine as AI-generated content and deepfakes proliferate. The prototype uses a security chip to create a unique hardware fingerprint and links the verification to an anonymous blockchain record.…
Karl Bushby’s £100 meet-and-greet theatre show, documentary and book deal: ‘Hero’ adventurer cashes in after ’28 year’ walk…13 of which he spent not walking at all
- Karl Bushby is turning his round-the-world walk into live shows and media projects.
- The 28-year expedition included about 15 years of walking.
- He has reflected on the personal cost of his long absence.
Karl Bushby has returned to Hull after a 28-year expedition he says made him the first person to walk around the world. He is now planning a six-date live tour, £100 meet-and-greet tickets, speaking events, a second book and a documentary directed by Werner Herzog, prompting debate over…
Who Gives A Crap? Hackers, apparently, after toilet paper maker’s customer data exposed
- Customer details were accessed through a third-party software breach.
- Shoppers in the UK, US and Australia were affected.
- It remains unclear whether the data was copied.
Who Gives A Crap says an intruder accessed customer information through a breach at an unnamed US-based marketing software provider. The incident affected shoppers in the UK, US and Australia, and raises questions about how quickly the supplier informed the company and whether the data was copied. The…
Humiliation for Nvidia nepo heirs who all work for AI giant after dad’s cheating on their mom was revealed, sending stock price tanking
- Jensen Huang admitted to an affair in a memo to Nvidia staff.
- Nvidia shares fell more than 5 per cent in premarket trading.
- His two children and son-in-law work at the company.
Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, has admitted in a staff memo that he was unfaithful to his wife, Lori, prompting scrutiny of his family’s links to the company. The disclosure came as Nvidia shares fell sharply in premarket trading, although the article does not establish that the personal…
That’s a Mora: Rodrigo and Roma rise with Lazio to give Eternal City new life
- Roma and Lazio are unbeaten after 11 league games.
- Roma beat Sassuolo 3-0 and have scored 31 goals.
- Teenager Rodrigo Mora scored for a third straight league match.
Roma and Lazio have both gone 11 Serie A matches without defeat, an unprecedented start for two clubs from the same city. Their form has fuelled talk of a title race in Rome, though Lazio lead the table and Roma’s manager Gian Piero Gasperini called the prospect of…
Military radar can make your router switch Wi-Fi channels – here’s why
- Radar detection can interrupt 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
- DFS makes routers leave shared channels to protect radar.
- Frequent disruptions may be reduced by using radar-free channels.
Some routers briefly drop their 5 GHz Wi-Fi connection when they detect radar, then switch channels or wait before reconnecting. This is Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS), a requirement designed to protect radar systems that have priority over shared parts of the 5 GHz band. In the US, routers…
‘A three-minute history of England written in the tour bus toilet’: how Tenpole Tudor made Swords of a Thousand Men
- A touring idea became Tenpole Tudor’s best-known song.
- Horse effects, trumpet and corridor-recorded timpani shaped its sound.
- Its young 1981 fans still sing along today.
Tenpole Tudor’s “Swords of a Thousand Men” grew from a rough musical idea Eddie Tudor developed while touring, with lyrics completed later in London. The 1981 song turned medieval imagery into a theatrical, chant-filled pop hit, helping make knights and history part of the band’s identity. The track…
Viktor Orban’s brother arrested on suspicion of human trafficking
- Aron Orban was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking.
- Investigators are examining an alleged paid visa-bypass scheme.
- Viktor Orban says the arrest is politically motivated.
Aron Orban, brother of Hungary’s former prime minister Viktor Orban, was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, according to a report shared by current leader Peter Magyar. The arrest comes amid investigations into alleged corruption linked to the former government; Viktor Orban called it a politically motivated attempt…