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Esther González, Saudi Arabia and the questions around an unexpected transfer saga
Esther González’s sudden move from Gotham FC to Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah has prompted questions about whether she genuinely intended to take a break from football when she left the US club in July. The transfer matters because Gotham reportedly did not expect her to join another team so quickly, potentially leaving the club without…
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Scott Brown on Ruthless: Sophie Cunningham has the guts to challenge men competing in women’s sports
Former US senator and New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown praised Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham on the Ruthless Podcast for opposing the inclusion of transgender women in women’s sport. The interview links a cultural issue to Brown’s Senate campaign, as he argued that sports bodies such as the WNBA risk losing support over their…
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Microsoft preps this year’s Windows 11 feature tweaks: 26H2 hits Release Preview
Microsoft has moved Windows 11 version 26H2 into its Insider Release Preview Channel, signalling that this year’s feature update is nearing wider availability. The release matters chiefly because it extends support periods while using the same servicing branch and much of the same underlying code as versions 24H2 and 25H2, rather than requiring a full…
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Massive supercell storm hits France, Italy and Switzerland with hail smashing windows and ferocious 90mph winds leaving trail of destruction
A severe supercell storm swept across parts of France, Switzerland and northern Italy, bringing large hail, heavy rain and winds reported at up to 90mph. It damaged vehicles and property, disrupted transport and prompted warnings of further hazardous conditions, following weeks of extreme heat, drought and wildfires across Europe. In France, footage showed strong winds…
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UK petrol prices hit highest level in almost four years as bank holiday getaway looms
UK petrol prices have risen to their highest level in almost four years, increasing costs for motorists ahead of the bank holiday weekend. The rise matters because millions are expected to travel by car, with the RAC forecasting exceptionally heavy traffic on major roads and motorways. The AA said average petrol prices reached 161.6p per…
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“Somebody will make the Half-Life 2 of AI” – after the Rideshare controversy, Saber CCO says something will come along and “change people’s minds” about gen-AI
Saber Interactive’s chief creative officer, Tim Willits, says the company is cautiously experimenting with generative AI through its small taxi-management game Rideshare Stimulator, rather than using it across its wider slate. His comments follow a public dispute over the game’s AI use, and matter because Saber is developing several major franchises whose future production choices…
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The chefs turning down the heat by switching from gas to electric
Chefs in the UK are increasingly replacing gas hobs with electric induction cookers as heatwaves make commercial kitchens dangerously hot. Supporters say induction can lower kitchen temperatures by up to 10C, while also reducing energy use, pollution and noise, although some chefs remain attached to the tradition and spectacle of cooking with flames. London chefs…
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Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut
This Rocket Report round-up covers developments in launch services across Europe, India, Japan and the United States. – The European Space Agency awarded major contracts to launch start-ups: €197.8 million to Germany’s Isar Aerospace, €186.9 million to Rocket Factory Augsburg, and €158.9 million to Spain’s PLD Space, with a MaiaSpace award still being finalised. -…
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Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers
Meta is testing robots to carry out physical tasks in its data centres, including restarting equipment, cutting power to servers and swapping network cables. The experiments could improve response times and ease skills shortages, but workers fear they may substantially reduce some technical roles and undermine the employment benefits companies cite when seeking public support.…