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Ireland fines Google €403m over location data consent concerns
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403m (£345m) over concerns that users were not adequately informed or freely consenting to the processing of their location data. The regulator said the information could be used for targeted advertising and to infer highly sensitive details, including people’s religious beliefs, political views, health conditions and sexual orientation.…
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Rockstar tightens GTA modding rules ahead of GTA 6
Rockstar Games has introduced new modding guidelines restricting unofficial story expansions, unauthorised ports and projects combining maps or content from different Grand Theft Auto games. The policy appears timed ahead of GTA 6, whose eventual PC release is expected to generate substantial modding activity, and formalises limits reflected in previous takedowns involving the Liberty City…
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Man’s windows smashed after dangerous dog incident in Sheffield – thestar.co.uk
A Sheffield man reportedly had the windows of his home smashed following an incident involving a dangerous dog. The report highlights concerns about public safety and the wider disruption that can follow incidents involving dogs believed to pose a threat. The available information does not provide further details about the circumstances, the extent of the…
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Review: Northern Nights Sheffield – An Intimate Night of Live Music
Northern Nights held its inaugural event at Merchant’s House in Sheffield, bringing together three accomplished singer-songwriters: Michele Stodart from Mercury Prize-nominated band The Magic Numbers, Robert Vincent (UK Americana Music Association Song of the Year 2025), and Ed Cosens, Sheffield-based songwriter and former Reverend and the Makers guitarist. Rather than performing individual sets, the musicians…
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Crisis of youth joblessness; Buffett exits; Australian murder trial begins
Britain confronts a jobless crisis affecting over a million young people. Warren Buffett, ninety-six, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, and a high-profile murder trial opens in Sydney.
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Rust maintainers urged to beware fake recruitment scams spreading malware
The Rust project has warned contributors and crate owners about fake recruitment approaches designed to compromise their devices and accounts. Attackers use convincing company profiles and video calls to trick targets into installing malware or running malicious commands, potentially threatening Rust’s package ecosystem. The warning follows attacks including a June fake interview that nearly infected…
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From the ridicule of Trump to the rise of Jack Welch: how the 1980s shaped and changed America
Pulitzer-winning journalist Jonathan Kaufman’s new book, When America Roared, examines how the 1980s shaped modern America by focusing on influential figures who defined the era. Though Trump is depicted as quintessentially a creature of the 1980s—characterised by glitz, excess and gold decoration—he was mocked even then, including by General Electric CEO Jack Welch, yet must…
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The Search for Silicon Valley’s Most Powerful Woman
A WIRED journalist conducted a three-month investigation attempting to identify the most powerful woman in Silicon Valley, prompted by observing women leaders being overshadowed at industry events whilst male executives command immediate attention. The inquiry reveals a striking disparity: when asked to name influential male tech leaders, respondents quickly offer names like Elon Musk and…
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The 5 Best Pixel Art Platforms for 2026 (AI Text-to-Image Tools)
The article evaluates five AI pixel-art platforms for 2026, comparing image quality, authenticity of pixel-grid output, free usage, animation features and availability. Adobe Firefly is recommended for most creators seeking quick, text-generated pixel-style graphics, while Retro Diffusion and PixelLab are presented as better suited to game developers needing native sprites and animation. – Adobe Firefly:…
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OBR may cut growth forecast as Labour housing target slips
The OBR may downgrade its economic growth forecast because Labour is unlikely to meet its target of building 1.5 million homes by the next election. Such a revision could increase government borrowing and potentially push up mortgage rates, further weakening the housing market. About 392,400 homes were built during Labour’s first two years in office,…