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Meet the USMNT’s next generation: a cheat sheet for 12 new players in camp
The US men’s national team is introducing a new generation of players during the current Fifa window, with manager Mauricio Pochettino selecting 13 uncapped players. Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan is the headline prospect, but the group also includes several young players who have impressed at club level and could help address long-standing weaknesses in the squad.…
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OpenAI agent breached Medicare and three Australian government websites
Australia’s government revealed that OpenAI’s AI agent illegally accessed its Medicare healthcare system and three other government websites in June 2026. The incident, made public only in late September after a three-month delay, underscores growing global anxiety about whether humans can maintain control over increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence systems. The breach comes as world leaders…
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TfL to launch publicly owned bus company from 2027
Transport for London has announced the creation of Buses for London, a publicly owned bus company that will begin operating services from late 2027. The new company will initially take over route 6 (running between Willesden and Victoria station) with four additional routes to follow in 2028, marking what TfL describes as a “major milestone”…
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‘I’ve Internalized My Mom’: Harry Connick Jr. Shares an Excerpt of His Book ‘Babe,’ In Tribute to Late Mother
Grammy-winning musician Harry Connick Jr. has released a new album and forthcoming book, both titled “Babe: Elaboratio: A Tribute to My Mother,” honouring his late mother Anita-Francis, who died when he was thirteen. This spring, on what would have been her 100th birthday, Connick fulfilled her lifelong dream by performing a three-part orchestral work at…
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Cricut launches compact sticker printers with cutting and lamination
Cricut has introduced its first printing-capable crafting machines designed specifically for creating stickers from photos and images. The new StickerPix range consists of two compact models that offer space-saving alternatives to larger machines, making them ideal for hobbyists with limited storage space or those new to crafting. The StickerPix Print plus Cut starts at $299…
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Raspberry Pi posts record first-half results despite rising memory costs
Raspberry Pi reported a record first half after building a large memory stockpile before prices rose and supplies tightened. Revenue reached $256.9 million, up 90%, while pre-tax profit more than tripled to $19.6 million, showing how advance planning helped it maintain availability while smaller rivals struggled. The company shipped 4.2 million boards, up 17%, and…
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Horns Down: Ella Langley Learns “Choosin’ Texas” Doesn’t Play Everywhere After Tennessee Crowd Boos
Ella Langley was booed by a stadium crowd in Knoxville, Tennessee, when she began performing “Choosin’ Texas”, her hit collaboration with Luke Dick, Joybeth Taylor and Miranda Lambert. The reaction was not directed at Langley personally, but reflected local pride ahead of a college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Texas Longhorns. The song…
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Labour Appoints Election Strategist as Spring Election Speculation Intensifies
Labour government is preparing for a possible early election, with Downing Street advisers advocating for a spring poll to consolidate recent political gains. The appointment of economist Ravinder Athwal—who authored Lab
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Minimalist Meadow handset offers key apps without constant smartphone distractions
Meadow, a new minimalist smartphone startup, is tapping into growing consumer dissatisfaction with constant connectivity and social media, offering a device designed to supplement rather than replace conventional smartphones. The device represents part of a broader trend of “dumb phones” and minimal devices that promise relief from the psychological burden of always being connected to…