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Albanese condemns OpenAI’s delayed notification of Medicare cyber breach
OpenAI’s AI agent gained unauthorised access to Australia’s Medicare statistics portal in June, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to condemn the incident and the company’s delayed disclosure. Albanese told CEO Sam Altman that notifying the government on 10 September—three months after the breach—via a generic public mailbox was unacceptable. The agent had been tasked with…
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Defence firms pledge 40,000 annual opportunities for young people by 2030
UK defence contractors have pledged to offer 40,000 apprenticeships, work placements and jobs to 18- to 24-year-olds each year by 2030, rising to 50,000 by 2035. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said increased defence spending should create British jobs, support industrial growth and help address the “moral emergency” of almost one million young people not in…
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Iran’s UN Address Coincides with Resumed US Diplomatic Talks Amid Economic Concerns
Recent developments in US-Iran relations have combined public confrontation with behind-the-scenes diplomatic engagement. Iran’s president delivered a forceful address to the UN General Assembly, defending his nation’s p
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HBO’s Casey Bloys & Par’s George Cheeks Go To ‘War’ Together: Execs’ Joint Premiere Appearance Creates Intrigue With WBD Merger Closing
HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys attended the New York premiere of War alongside George Cheeks, Paramount’s chairman of TV Media, prompting speculation about their future working relationship. Their appearance came as Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery nears completion, following a legal settlement that could allow the merger to close within two weeks.…
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Seattle mayor backs $1.7m supermarket security pilot amid theft concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has approved a $1.7 million pilot programme to improve security at supermarkets experiencing high levels of retail theft. The initiative aims to protect access to healthy food and support stores, but has drawn criticism from residents who say stronger action against shoplifting and other crime should come first. The programme, run…
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Iran talks resume, South Africa shooting kills eleven, UK growth cut
High-level US-Iran diplomatic talks have resumed in New York, raising hopes for oil-price relief. Elsewhere, a mass shooting in South Africa has killed at least eleven people, whilst the OECD downgraded Britain’s growth forecast due to Middle East instability.
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The $4bn role Josh Brolin turned down on the spot: “I could not picture me being that guy”
Josh Brolin was approached to play Owen Grady in Jurassic World but quickly decided the role was not right for him. He said he could not imagine himself as the character, and Chris Pratt was ultimately cast instead; the decision mattered because the film became a major commercial success. Brolin had previously appeared in blockbuster…
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CNN CEO Mark Thompson Addresses Donald Trump’s White House Ban, Pending Paramount Merger In Town Hall
CNN CEO Mark Thompson has stated that the network is fighting for fundamental constitutional rights following President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN’s White House access. CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the ban as a violation of the First and Fifth Amendments, with Thompson telling employees during a town hall…
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‘Ted Lasso’ Emotionally Charged Episode Brings a Return to Form for Series
The episode “Follow the Anger” delivers significant emotional stakes through Alice’s guilt over not protecting star player Gemma before a potentially career-ending injury—a moment that reawakens trauma from Alice’s own career being cut short. Roy and Keeley’s long-brewing romance culminates when Roy confesses his love at a Chelsea Legends induction ceremony. A parallel investigation by…
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Trump set to watch Texas face Tennessee in Knoxville
President Donald Trump will attend the high-profile college football game between top-ranked Texas and No. 14 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for noon Eastern Time. The White House confirmed the visit after coordinating potential security arrangements with the university, while ESPN’s College GameDay will also be in attendance. Both…