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Ride malfunctions at popular Jersey Shore boardwalk, leaving riders hanging upside down
A thrill ride called the Wipe Out at the Ocean City Boardwalk in New Jersey malfunctioned, leaving riders stuck hanging upside down. Video of the incident, shared on Instagram, quickly circulated online, capturing the alarming moment passengers found themselves suspended mid-air as the ride ground to an unexpected halt. Malfunctions on amusement rides raise obvious…
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Illegal immigrants among 70 arrested in Mississippi child exploitation crackdown: Feds
Federal authorities in Mississippi have arrested 70 people, including a number of illegal immigrants, as part of a crackdown on child exploitation offences dubbed “Operation Muddy Waters”. The operation underscores continued federal efforts to target predators accused of exploiting children, with immigration status again featuring prominently in the Trump administration’s framing of such enforcement actions.…
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Growing pains for X’s product leadership as Bier exits after a year
Nikita Bier has stepped down as X’s head of product after just over a year, saying he will continue as an adviser while returning to being a user of the platform. His departure matters because it creates another leadership change at Elon Musk’s social media company, whose product direction has faced both rapid development and…
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Travis Kalanick’s robotics startup Atoms taps former Uber finance chief as CFO
Travis Kalanick’s robotics and industrial AI startup Atoms has hired Gautam Gupta, Uber’s former chief financial officer, for the same role, marking the latest reunion between Kalanick and his former Uber colleagues. The appointment comes weeks after Atoms raised $1.7 billion, a round Kalanick described as “unfinished business” continuing the path from Uber through CloudKitchens…
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Brewery behind Trump, McConnell death promotions now unveils ‘Antifa Octoberfist’ beer
A Wisconsin brewery previously criticised for promotions tied to the deaths of Donald Trump and Senate figure Mitch McConnell has released a new beer called “Antifa Octoberfist”. Minocqua Brewing Co, which is known for provocative left-leaning marketing, unveiled the product following a primary election, continuing a pattern of politically charged branding that has drawn attention…
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‘Soulm8te’ Review: Fembot Goes Rogue in Polished but Predictable Tech Thriller
Variety film critic Dennis Harvey has reviewed “Soulm8te,” the third instalment in the “M3GAN” franchise, describing it as a polished but predictable tech thriller that recycles familiar android-turned-killer tropes rather than breaking new ground. Directed by Kate Dolan, the film follows a grieving widower who tests a prototype AI companion after his company is acquired…
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AI ambitions fuel growing tech debt
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tech firms rack up debt, risks to fund AI ambitions Major technology companies are taking on massive amounts of debt to fund their lofty AI ambitions, casting a shadow over investors’ once-endless well of enthusiasm for AI-related stocks and sending jitters through the market. © Adobe Stock Tech…
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Apprentices and graduates start at British Steel
British Steel is set to welcome 70 new apprentices and graduates next month, following more than 1,000 applications for the roles. The recruitment drive comes shortly after the company was taken into public ownership in July, with the government framing the intake as key to securing the long-term future of the business and one of…
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Beloved anime-inspired life sim Fields of Mistria adds marriage, kids, and cloud shadows in long-awaited 1.0 update after 2 years in early access
Fields of Mistria, the anime-inspired farming and life simulation game, has left early access after two years with the release of its full 1.0 update. The update adds long-requested features including marriage and the ability to have children, alongside visual improvements such as dynamic cloud shadows, marking the game’s transition from an early-access title to…
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Music Industry Moves: Alicia Keys Signs With CAA in All Areas; SONA’s Emerging Songwriter Award Nominations Now Open
Alicia Keys has signed with talent agency CAA across all areas, marking a shift after nearly 15 years with WME; she continues to be managed by Roc Nation. The move is one of several music industry updates reported by Variety, alongside Songwriters of North America opening nominations for its 2026 Emerging Songwriter Award and Prescription…