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Travelers clash after TSA shares surprising guidance about airport etiquette
The US Transportation Security Administration has prompted an online debate after suggesting passengers could bring hammocks to airports to rest during long layovers. The advice drew attention because, while it may offer a novel way to relax, using a hammock in a busy terminal could affect space, safety and other travellers’ comfort. In a social-media…
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Hero cowboy, 14, rescues drowning man with his LASSO during camping trip to Montana
A 14-year-old boy rescued a man who was drowning during a camping trip in Montana by using a lasso. The incident highlights how quick thinking and practical skills can prove vital in emergencies, particularly near fast-moving or hazardous water. The rescue reportedly took place near Yellowstone while the teenager was camping with his family. He…
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UMG’s new releases in India will go exclusively to paid streaming subscribers for first 72 hours
Universal Music Group will make new releases in India available only to paid streaming subscribers for their first 72 hours from the end of August. The company says the policy should improve artist compensation and help develop a more sustainable music market, while free, ad-supported listeners will receive the releases after the initial window. The…
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Trump family crypto investments net millions while investors suffer steep losses and company sheds name
The article reports that the Trump family’s cryptocurrency investments have generated millions of dollars, while other investors have suffered substantial losses. It highlights concerns over the disparity between insider-linked gains and the financial outcomes faced by ordinary holders. It also says that a company connected to the investments has dropped the Trump name, suggesting an…
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The flop 2002 movie Matt Damon will always regret turning down: “I was really upset”
Matt Damon has said he still regrets declining the lead role in James Cameron’s 2002 science-fiction drama *Solaris*, despite the film becoming a commercial flop. He had wanted to work with Cameron, but turned it down because he had already committed to *The Bourne Identity*, a decision he felt he had to honour. The role…
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ABC accuses FCC, Carr of trying to censor its stations
Former FCC officials have accused the agency and its chairman, Brendan Carr, of using broadcast licensing powers to pressure and censor ABC-owned stations. Their intervention raises concerns that regulatory action could be used to influence news coverage, potentially undermining editorial independence and free-speech protections. The officials filed objections to an early review of licences for…
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Okta buys AI security startup Permiso; source says for about $200M
Okta has agreed to acquire AI identity-security startup Permiso Security, aiming to strengthen its ability to protect AI agents and other machine identities in corporate systems. The deal reflects a broader shift in identity security from checking users at login to monitoring the activity of people, applications and autonomous software after access has been granted.…
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Bethesda’s New Logo Looks Like It Actually Belongs To A Video Game Company
GameSpot reports that Bethesda has unveiled a redesigned logo, presenting it as a clearer fit for a video game company’s identity. The change matters because Bethesda is a prominent publisher and developer, so even a relatively small rebrand is likely to attract attention from its audience. The article’s title suggests the new design is seen…
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AI Startup Fairground, Founded by Xumo Creator, to Launch First AI-Exclusive FAST Channel (EXCLUSIVE)
Fairground Entertainment, an AI studio founded by Xumo creator Colin Petrie-Norris, plans to launch what it describes as the first free, ad-supported streaming television channel exclusively for AI-generated films and shows. The move matters because it seeks to give AI creators a curated, large-screen distribution route beyond short social-media clips and traditional industry gatekeepers. Called…
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4 Songs From the 1960s That Made You Wish You Were at the Beach
Four 1960s songs selected for their ability to evoke a relaxed, nostalgic day at the beach. – “Surfin’ Safari” by The Beach Boys celebrates packing up and heading to the coast to surf. – “Octopus’s Garden” by The Beatles is presented as an imaginative, underwater beach-day soundtrack. – “Hot Fun In The Summertime” by Sly…