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Unit1 raises $20m to stage touring concerts with digital artists
UK music technology startup Unit1 has raised $20m to create concerts featuring hyper-realistic digital avatars of living artists who no longer tour and deceased performers. The company aims to provide a cheaper, more flexible alternative to productions such as Abba Voyage, without requiring a permanent venue, potentially allowing shows to tour or run in multiple…
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How to Watch Patrick Clancy’s ’60 Minutes’ Interview Online
Patrick Clancy is giving his first television interview since the mistrial in his ex-wife Lindsay’s murder case. The interview will air on CBS’s “60 Minutes” on Sunday, 20 September at 7 p.m. ET/PT, with correspondent Ross Douthat discussing Clancy’s three children, his grief since their deaths in January 2023, and the online conspiracy theories that…
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Trump faces UN tensions as Iran conflict strains allied ties
President Trump is preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly next week amid escalating tensions with Iran and strained relationships with allied nations. Diplomats expect him to voice criticism of the UN’s effectiveness and defend his global policies, particularly regarding the seven-month-old conflict with Iran, which he claims is ending. The gathering is anticipated…
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Cyber-attack on CRM provider may expose RNLI supporters’ data
The RNLI has warned supporters that their personal information, including names, contact details, and interaction records, may have been stolen in a cyber-attack on Beacon CRM, the customer relationship management company it uses. The breach, which occurred in late July and affected approximately 1,500 charities, comes as the organisation faces significant intimidation from far-right activists…
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Streaming platforms are rebuilding cable-style channels and bundles
Streaming began as a cheaper, more flexible alternative to cable, with Netflix’s shift from DVDs helping transform entertainment and prompting rivals such as Amazon and Disney to launch their own platforms. However, the crowded market, repeated price rises and difficulty retaining subscribers are now pushing streaming companies towards models that resemble traditional cable. Free ad-supported…
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Family questions whether Ontario grandmother validly consented to assisted dying
Brigitte Kranendonk alleges that her 83-year-old grandmother, Brigitte Stegemann, underwent medically assisted dying in Ontario despite appearing confused and distressed about the procedure. She says Stegemann cried after being told she would die, failed a cognitive assessment, and had previously objected to what she called the “death shot”. The family is seeking investigations into whether…
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US coalminers face delays securing benefits as black-lung cases rise
US coalminers with black-lung disease are facing lengthy delays and appeals while cases of the illness reach their highest level in nearly 50 years. The difficulties have intensified as the Trump administration seeks to expand the coal industry, raising concerns that miners who are already seriously ill may struggle to receive financial and medical support.…
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EU must reduce reliance on China for rare-earth supplies, says miner
Rafael Moreno, head of Viridis Mining and Minerals, says China’s dominance of rare-earth supplies must be reduced to protect industries such as automotive, renewable energy and defence. His comments come as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a summit amid concern that China could reimpose tighter export restrictions, making global manufacturers and supply chains…
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AI industry’s debt-fuelled bubble may burst before safety fears
The article argues that whilst AI safety warnings dominate headlines, the more immediate threat may be a financial collapse of the AI industry itself. Major technology firms have accumulated massive debts—£99 billion in debt issuance this year alone—to fund rapid datacentre expansion, and the fundamental economics of their AI business models are unsustainable. This financial…