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Melbourne councillor seeks return of official Australia Day celebrations
Melbourne City Council is facing a renewed dispute over Australia Day after Councillor Philip Le Liu proposed restoring official celebrations on 26 January. The motion argues that changing the date is the federal government’s responsibility and would require the council to consider community activities, promotions and a possible return of the Australia Day Parade. The…
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FreeBSD desktop images arrive on AWS with Windows-style access
Colin Percival, a FreeBSD maintainer, has announced the availability of FreeBSD as a desktop operating system through Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) on AWS. The development is significant because it removes a major barrier to entry for new users who typically associate FreeBSD with server environments only. By packaging the OS with a graphical interface and…
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‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Week 11 Eviction Results: Final 3 Houseguests Revealed
Big Brother Season 28 has progressed to its final three houseguests following a dramatic Week 11 that saw two evictions. Melody Morris was eliminated in a special Egyptian Eviction, becoming the fifth jury member, and subsequently Dee Valladares was voted out in the primary eviction, making her the sixth jury member. The narrowed field sets…
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Microsoft is killing off the ‘Copilot Plus PC’ brand
Microsoft is discontinuing the “Copilot Plus PC” branding just 2.5 years after introducing it to the market. Despite new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models technically meeting the requirements for the designation, Microsoft and Qualcomm executives have confirmed the brand is being retired in favour of a new approach. This represents a strategic retreat from…
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Huge new AI mural on pub in Banksy’s home city is torn down after backlash over multiple mistakes
An AI-generated mural that appeared on the Jolly Colliers pub in Bristol was torn down following widespread backlash from locals and the art community. The mural, which depicted various Bristol landmarks, contained multiple significant errors, including an inaccurately rendered SS Great Britain, an incorrect traffic system on Clifton Suspension Bridge, a non-existent viaduct, and a…
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Kyle Juszczyk responds to beer fine by explaining in detail his celebration is about his nickname – Juice
The NFL has fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 for a touchdown celebration it interpreted as imitating beer-drinking, which the league deemed offensive. However, Juszczyk has provided a straightforward explanation: his nickname is “Juice,” and his celebration references drinking juice rather than alcohol, a distinction that has characterised his celebrations for several years.…
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Domelipa, Now Known as Dome, Breaks Down 5 Essential Tracks From Debut Album ‘La Del Arroba’
Dome, formerly known as Mexican social-media influencer Domelipa, has launched her music career with debut album *La Del Arroba*. The 14-track project blends Latin pop, electronic and urban sounds, while its “@” titles and references to early social media reflect her attempt to present a more personal identity beyond her online fame. – The album…
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Meet ‘the devil’: Actor who plays Satan, Judas Iscariot shares power of comedy in uncertain political times
Christian actor Jarret LeMaster, known for playing antagonistic roles including Satan and Adolf Hitler, is now taking on a different kind of character as the voice of Bumblebee in “Optimus Prime: Awakening,” a new animated short accompanying the 40th anniversary theatrical re-release of “The Transformers: The Movie.” The re-release has exceeded initial box-office projections, extending…
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Royal haunt ordered to close down for a month: EDEN CONFIDENTIAL
Maison Estelle, a members’ club in Mayfair popular with celebrities and members of the Royal Family, has been ordered to close after the Metropolitan Police raised concerns about serious crime or disorder. Westminster Council suspended the venue’s alcohol licence immediately, with the club expected to remain shut for 28 days pending a further hearing. The…