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Burnham excludes killer drivers from early release as Iran sanctions tighten, Nissan cuts Sunderland output
PM Andy Burnham has ruled unlawful killers out of his early-release scheme, keeping PC Andrew Harper’s killers jailed, as the US launches sweeping new sanctions on Iran; plus Nissan’s Sunderland plant runs at half capacity amid Brexit fallout, and a scam warning for Britons.
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Massive AI boom puts one of America’s oldest manufacturers on path to double in size, CEO says
Corning, the 175-year-old New York manufacturer best known for kitchenware and smartphone glass, is scaling up production of optical fibre to meet surging demand from the artificial intelligence boom. Data centres require vast networks of high-speed optical fibre to connect servers, and Corning’s chief executive Wendell Weeks says this demand is driving the company’s fastest…
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The Guardian view on rare earths: it’s common sense to secure essential supply chains | Editorial
The Guardian’s editorial argues that the world’s over-reliance on China for rare earth minerals is unsustainable, and that Europe cannot assume the United States will provide a reliable alternative. It notes that a warning sign came 16 years ago when China restricted rare-earth exports to Japan, yet little changed until Beijing again used export curbs…
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AI’s worst disasters will arrive unannounced | Letters
A trio of letters in the Guardian respond to recent commentary on artificial intelligence risk, arguing that the most dangerous AI harms are likely to emerge gradually rather than through a single catastrophic event. Dr Simon Nieder challenges Timothy Garton Ash’s “AI Hiroshima” analogy, contending that Hiroshima involved humans deliberately deploying a working weapon, whereas…
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Box Office: ‘The Dog Stars’ Bombs With $8 Million; ‘Spider-Man’ Continues Reign in Fifth Weekend
Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller “The Dog Stars” flopped at the North American box office, opening in fifth place with just $8 million despite a production budget of more than $80 million. The film, starring Jacob Elordi alongside Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney and Benedict Wong, was poorly received by critics and audiences…
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Why solar bonds are a bright idea | Letter
In a letter to the Guardian, Alexis Abramson, dean of the Columbia Climate School, welcomes a UK proposal to use “solar bonds” to make rooftop solar panels more affordable, calling it a smart fix for the rising cost of capital. Under the scheme, investors would receive a modest guaranteed return while homeowners gain access to…
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NFL streaming costs range from free local games to $200
As NFL season approaches, more fans are cutting the cord and turning to streaming to follow games, and costs vary widely depending on how much coverage you want. Cable subscribers get local games included, but cord-cutters need to piece together antennas and streaming apps, with prices ranging from a few pounds a month for basic…
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10 Action Series to Watch If You Love Prime Video’s Reacher
With Reacher’s fourth season on Amazon Prime Video due to end in September, Polygon has put together a list of ten action series for fans to watch once Alan Ritchson’s show wraps up. The recommendations span several streaming platforms and include shows based on novels, spy thrillers and even a supernatural superhero series, reflecting the…
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Former mayor and 3 family members are killed when small plane he was piloting crashed near coastal Alaskan town
A former mayor of Bethel, Alaska, Eric Middlebrook, 68, has died along with three relatives from California after the small plane he was piloting crashed into a slough near the coastal town of Seldovia. The crash has drawn tributes from local officials and Alaska’s US senator, highlighting both the risks of small aircraft travel in…
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Two key Tory names under threat as Kemi Badenoch prepares for major reshuffle
Kemi Badenoch is set to carry out a major reshuffle of her shadow cabinet this week, with shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel and shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride both reportedly at risk of being moved out. The overhaul was triggered by Sir James Cleverly’s decision to quit as shadow housing secretary to run for…