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Hello Neighbor’s multiplayer spinoff has been ‘temporarily shut down’ after a hacker wiped player progression and demanded the game’s ‘removal from sale across all platforms’
Hello Neighbour’s multiplayer spin-off has been temporarily taken offline after a hacker reportedly erased players’ progression and issued demands concerning the game’s sale. The incident matters because it has disrupted access to the game and affected player data, prompting the developer to shut the service while it responds. The hacker allegedly demanded that the game…
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Crackdown on critical tech could open Americans to a new national security threat
A data privacy advocate has warned that restrictions on new US data centres could lead American companies to process sensitive information overseas, potentially creating national-security and privacy risks. The argument is that demand for AI computing will continue regardless of domestic limits, so companies may buy capacity in countries with weaker safeguards or interests that…
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‘We have not slowed down’: Minnesota not out of the woods on massive fraud scandal, expert warns
A Minnesota policy expert has warned that the state’s response to alleged fraud involving Medicaid-funded assisted-living providers remains inadequate, despite national attention and claimed losses running into billions. Bill Glahn argues that rapid licensing growth, continuing criminal allegations and insufficient accountability within state agencies mean the underlying risks have not been resolved. Glahn said 364…
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Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey face a difficult autumn budget as weaker economic conditions, higher inflation and the Iran war constrain their options. Burnham has retained Labour’s fiscal rules and manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT, limiting the scope for additional spending or tax cuts while seeking…
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Inside ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Bun Fight: How Sky & Love Productions Came To Blows Over The UK’s Biggest Cooking Series
Sky and Love Productions are in a dispute over attempts to move The Great British Bake Off from Channel 4 to Sky, prompting former Love managing director Letty Kavanagh to bring legal claims for wrongful dismissal and unpaid severance. The row matters because Bake Off is a major free-to-air success and has become a test…
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The Dog Stars Release Date Window for Disney Plus Streaming, Blu-ray, and DVD
Ridley Scott’s science-fiction film The Dog Stars is expected to reach home audiences in the coming months after a mixed critical response to its post-pandemic story. Its eventual arrival on digital platforms, physical media and Disney Plus matters for viewers who want to see the film without going to cinemas, particularly those uncertain after the…
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Fixed energy deals offer households savings before October cap rise
Households in Great Britain could reduce their energy costs by moving from a default tariff to a fixed deal before the price cap rises in October. The change could also provide protection against a further increase forecast for January, although future prices are not yet confirmed. From 1 October, the price cap will rise by…
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Executives warn UK network delays could hinder AI competitiveness
Telecoms executives have warned that the UK could lose ground in the global AI race if mobile and broadband infrastructure is not upgraded more quickly. They argue that widespread AI use will sharply increase network traffic, making reliable, high-capacity connectivity a national competitiveness issue alongside datacentres, energy and water supplies. Although full-fibre broadband coverage has…
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Iceland referendum could restart European Union accession talks
Iceland is holding a closely contested referendum on whether to restart talks on joining the EU, a decision that has revived arguments over sovereignty, food security and control of natural resources. The vote matters because a result in favour would begin negotiations rather than secure membership, but could still shape the country’s economic and strategic…