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Crackdown on critical tech could open Americans to a new national security threat
A data privacy advocate has warned that restrictions on new US data centres could lead American companies to process sensitive information overseas, potentially creating national-security and privacy risks. The argument is that demand for AI computing will continue regardless of domestic limits, so companies may buy capacity in countries with weaker safeguards or interests that…
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‘We have not slowed down’: Minnesota not out of the woods on massive fraud scandal, expert warns
A Minnesota policy expert has warned that the state’s response to alleged fraud involving Medicaid-funded assisted-living providers remains inadequate, despite national attention and claimed losses running into billions. Bill Glahn argues that rapid licensing growth, continuing criminal allegations and insufficient accountability within state agencies mean the underlying risks have not been resolved. Glahn said 364…
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Why Emma Watson “turned down” the 2015 movie that launched a soul-sucking Hollywood craze
Emma Watson declined the title role in Disney’s 2015 live-action Cinderella because she did not feel connected to the character, not because she opposed remaking animated Disney films. The article argues that Cinderella helped accelerate Disney’s heavily criticised live-action remake trend, while noting that the films remain commercially valuable. Lily James ultimately played Cinderella, while…
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TV tonight: Nick Mohammed has a licence to thrill at the Proms
Tonight’s television highlights include a Proms celebration of James Bond music hosted by Nick Mohammed, alongside documentaries, drama, comedy and films. The selection ranges from Wham!’s landmark 1985 China tour to the final episodes of a bleak Afghanistan-set series, plus thrillers and historical drama. – Nick Mohammed presents a Proms programme of Bond classics, with…
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‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
Europe is heading towards winter with gas storage at its lowest late-August level for 13 years, raising concerns about sharper price swings if demand rises during cold or low-wind periods. While physical shortages are not currently expected, the situation matters particularly for the UK because it has limited storage capacity and relies heavily on imported…
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Netherlands Rout Scotland as Duffer Brothers Name New President
The Dutch women take a 1–0 ODI series lead; Josh Stern joins Upside Down Pictures, while Joe Satriani recalls a dramatic festival exit.
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Pringles finally fixes age-old problem with its iconic potato chips… and customers are relieved
Pringles is launching Dippers, a new range of thicker, wavier crisps designed to hold dips without breaking. The US launch responds to long-running customer complaints that standard Pringles are too fragile for heavier dips, while preserving the brand’s recognisable curved shape. Dippers will be available nationwide in the US from September in Original, French Onion…
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Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa booed by Dolphins fans as Miami pays price for failed relationship
Tua Tagovailoa was booed by some Miami Dolphins supporters during his return to Hard Rock Stadium as an Atlanta Falcons quarterback in a pre-season game, highlighting the difficult end to his six-year spell with the team. The article argues that neither side appears clearly better off: Tagovailoa has yet to secure Atlanta’s starting role, while…
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Sara Bareilles Sings About Loss — and It’s Our Gain — in the Beautifully Bittersweet ‘Good Grief’: Album Review
Sara Bareilles’s first studio album in seven years, ‘Good Grief’, explores bereavement, infertility, bodily autonomy and wider disillusionment with American life. The review argues that, despite its heavy themes, the record is often uplifting and musically varied, using Bareilles’s expressive voice to balance mourning with celebration and reflection. Several early tracks address the death from…
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Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
A backlog of broken fridges and freezers is building up at waste sites across England and Wales after heat waves increased appliance failures and reduced recycling capacity. The Local Government Association says dozens of councils have suspended white-goods collections, leaving residents unable to dispose of appliances safely and raising concerns about environmental risks from refrigerant…