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What are the downsides of robot vacuums?
Whilst robot vacuums promise labour-saving convenience, they represent a fundamentally different cleaning solution rather than a true replacement for traditional vacuums or human cleaners. The article examines why these devices, despite their appeal, fall short in various practical situations and why purchasing an upgraded model doesn’t solve all their inherent limitations. Understanding these downsides is…
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BreastCheck expands screening to trans, non-binary patients with hormone requirements
The Irish national breast cancer screening programme, BreastCheck, will invite transgender women, non-binary and intersex people who were registered male at birth to take part in screening, provided they have been taking feminising hormones for more than five years and have breasts or breast tissue. The policy was disclosed by Fiona Murphy, chief of the…
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Mountjoy bakery closed after years of contraband trafficking
The bakery at Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison has been shut down after internal Irish Prison Service (IPS) files revealed it was being exploited as a route for smuggling drugs and phones to inmates. The closure, uncovered by the Irish Mail on Sunday through a Freedom of Information request, followed years of negotiations between IPS management and…
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10 Thrilling Crime Shows That Don’t Slow Down for a Single Episode
This article showcases ten fast-paced crime television shows that maintain momentum through character development and unpredictable storytelling rather than relying solely on action sequences. The piece argues that effective crime drama creates tension through dialogue and plot complications, where the crime itself is merely the beginning of larger problems that constantly evolve and escalate. The…
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Reform would dodge any Labour ban on foreign donors by ‘setting up a crypto industry union’
A senior aide to Nigel Farage has said Reform UK would sidestep any Labour government ban on foreign political donors by setting up its own trade union to channel funds, after ministers pledged to tighten donation rules following a £72million gift from two overseas-based cryptocurrency billionaires. The proposal, disclosed by Arron Banks, would see the…
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Billionaire Betfred bookmaker will stop bankrolling Andy Burnham’s beloved rugby league and may end racing sponsorship if Budget targets betting shops
Betfred owner Fred Done has said his company will end nearly a decade of sponsorship of rugby league, a sport closely associated with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and has warned it may also withdraw support for horseracing if the government pushes ahead with further gambling taxes in October’s Budget. Done said axing the rugby league…
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Your AI doomsday questions answered: ‘What, if anything, can people like me do about it?’
Following a week of stark public warnings that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity, three Guardian technology reporters – Aisha Down, Blake Montgomery and Dan Milmo – answered reader questions to separate realistic risks from exaggerated fears. They stressed that current AI does not meaningfully increase the danger of bioweapons or viruses,…
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Anthropic picks Accenture for third-party AI safety evaluations
Anthropic has partnered with consulting giant Accenture to provide independent, embedded evaluations of its frontier AI models for safety compliance. The move marks the first concrete step in a broader plan proposed last week by Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei to slow the pace of AI development by requiring frontier AI companies to grant ongoing,…
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De Zerbi rips into Spurs players after Villa defeat: ‘Disappointed, sad and frustrated’
Tottenham suffered a 3-2 home defeat by Aston Villa, leaving them without a Premier League win and with only two points before the international break. Manager Roberto De Zerbi criticised his players’ mentality, physical condition and lack of composure, saying they had surrendered the match with two late goals and had failed to maintain their…
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Everton hold off Ipswich thanks to Thierno Barry goal despite VAR controversy
Everton defeated Ipswich to maintain their unbeaten start to the season, with striker Thierno Barry scoring the decisive goal. The match was marred by a VAR controversy when an Everton goal was disallowed after Brennan Johnson, in an offside position, was adjudged to have impacted goalkeeper Christian Walton’s ability to save the ball—a decision Everton…