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North Carolina climber airlifted after plunging 20 feet down gorge, sustaining serious injuries
A climber was airlifted to hospital after falling around 20 feet during a lead climb on Shortoff Mountain in North Carolina’s Linville Gorge, sustaining serious injuries. The incident, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, prompted a large-scale rescue effort involving paramedics, volunteer rescuers and a military helicopter crew, highlighting the risks of lead climbing on remote,…
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Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence
Apple has asked a court for “expedited discovery” in its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company is destroying evidence linked to a former Apple employee now working there. The dispute centres on Chang Liu, one of three ex-Apple staff at the heart of the case, who allegedly kept a company-owned MacBook after leaving…
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The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note | Editorial
The Guardian’s editorial argues that Japan’s escalating clash with the US over economic policy offers a warning for Andy Burnham as he sets out his agenda as prime minister. A bond sell-off triggered by an inflationary shock from the Gulf has prompted US treasury secretary Scott Bessent to demand that Japan’s Sanae Takaichi scale back…
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Campfire Studios Promotes Ross Girard To Partner, Ups Allyson Holloway
Campfire Studios, the production company behind Netflix’s “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” and other unscripted hits, has promoted two senior staff members. Chief operating officer Ross Girard has been named a partner in the company, while development executive Allyson Holloway has been elevated to VP, Creative. The announcement follows strong momentum for the studio, including…
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Government shutdown AVERTED after House passes stopgap funding bill… kicking spending fight until after the midterm elections
The US House of Representatives has passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown that had been due at the end of the month, allowing lawmakers to head back to their states to campaign ahead of November’s midterm elections. Speaker Mike Johnson’s chamber acted swiftly on returning from its August recess, with Republicans…
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Lizzo Stylist’s Lawsuit Against Singer’s Touring Company Shut Down by Judge
A US federal judge has dismissed the remaining claims brought by wardrobe stylist Asha Daniels against Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., Lizzo’s touring company, bringing to a close her lawsuit over an alleged hostile work environment on the singer’s 2023 European tour. Lizzo had already been dropped as a defendant earlier in proceedings, and the…
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Democrats blink in shutdown fight, hand Trump and GOP win before midterms
House Democrats have dropped their threat of a government shutdown, backing a Republican-authored stopgap funding bill that passed the House on Tuesday and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk. The vote is the second such attempt since July and marks a political win for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who needed Democratic votes to pass…
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Jason Isbell and David Lowery are suing Suno in a class action suit. Importantly, they’re hitting Mikey Shulman’s company with identity claims – not copyright.
Country musician Jason Isbell, Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven frontman David Lowery, Texas blues musician Guy Forsyth and Florida saxophonist Eduardo Calle have filed a proposed class action against AI music company Suno in a Boston federal court, accusing it of exploiting their identities rather than infringing copyright. The 84-page complaint, filed on 31 August, argues that…
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Nepal-China border flood death toll surpasses 1,000 as rescue operations intensify
Catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, triggered by a Himalayan glacial collapse on 26 August, ultimately claimed more than 1,000 lives, with rescue and relief efforts continuing for days as crews dug through mud, rock and debris across remote, hard-to-reach terrain. The disaster began when the failure of bedrock beneath a glacier sent rock, ice…
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Indie Media Outfit Alexander Opens Film Arm With Kevin Chan, Hamish Moseley On Board And ‘Ben’imana’ Set As First Release
Alexander, the independent media company founded by producer Cameron Lamb, has launched a dedicated film arm and made its first acquisition, taking all English-language territory rights to Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s debut feature Ben’imana. The move marks a significant expansion for a company that began as an audio-storytelling platform, and it brings in senior industry figures to…