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Revealed: Zelensky’s drone blitzkrieg on the ‘Russian Amazon’ is turning shellshocked public against Putin’s war
Ukraine has reportedly intensified long-range drone strikes against a major Russian logistics and retail hub, described as the “Russian Amazon”, as part of a wider campaign to disrupt Russia’s economy and war effort. The strikes are said to be causing visible shock among ordinary Russians and appear to be denting public support for President Vladimir…
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Mark Ruffalo fires back at Paramount over ‘appalling’ antisemitism accusation tied to Ellison merger criticism
Actor Mark Ruffalo publicly rejected Paramount’s claim that his criticism of the Ellison family’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger amounted to antisemitism, calling the accusation “appalling and fundamentally dishonest.” The dispute arose after Ruffalo reposted footage of Paramount board member Safra Catz discussing Oracle’s military technology used by Israel following the 7 October 2023 Hamas…
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What rejoining the EU single market would mean for the UK economy
The new Labour prime minister is being urged to pursue closer ties with the EU, including a return to the single market, amid claims this could deliver both electoral and economic benefits. Nick Boles, a former Conservative minister now advising Labour, has proposed a “European Confederation” model offering single market access and youth mobility without…
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Flock Safety CEO calls for national ‘compromise’ amid camera sabotage and public revolt
Flock Safety’s chief executive, Garrett Langley, called for a national “compromise” between privacy and public safety as opposition to the firm’s automated licence-plate reader cameras spread across the United States, culminating in an interview with Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany. Protesters vandalised or stole devices in states including New York, Minnesota, California and Illinois, while…
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Harvard’s $699 startup bootcamp offers AI avatars of its instructors
Harvard Business School has begun using AI-generated video avatars of its instructors to give individual feedback to students in its new $699, eight-week “HBS Foundry” entrepreneurship bootcamp. The avatars, built by startup HeyGen, respond to students during practice pitches and mock board meetings, supplementing weekly live sessions with real teaching staff, as the school looks…
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If Waymo cars are Level 4 automation, what does it take to be a Level 5?
Waymo’s driverless cars are classified as SAE Level 4, not Level 5, because they operate autonomously only within defined conditions. This distinction matters because a vehicle can complete journeys without a human driver yet still be limited by geography, road types or weather, whereas Level 5 would need to drive anywhere a human could. The…
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Why playing golf can make your love life go with a swing!
A Daily Mail lifestyle piece argues that taking up golf could benefit your romantic relationship, framing the sport as more than just a leisurely pastime for retirees. The article suggests that the qualities golf cultivates and the opportunities it creates translate into improved connections between couples, positioning it as a worthwhile activity for those looking…
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We let fans down, says Nuno after West Ham defeat
Nuno Espirito Santo said West Ham United had let their supporters down after losing 2-1 at home to Charlton Athletic in the Championship. The defeat leaves the relegated Hammers with one point from their opening two league matches, increasing scrutiny as they seek an immediate return to the Premier League. Charlton scored through Lloyd Jones…
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Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not a team’ and hits out at lack of fight
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi declared his side “not a team” after a chastening 3-0 defeat away to Brentford on the opening day of the Premier League season, criticising his players’ lack of fight and poor physical conditioning. The result is an early setback for a Spurs side that narrowly avoided relegation last season and…
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Judge voids Rubio’s blanket immigrant visa freeze for 75 countries
A US federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy freezing immigrant visas from 75 countries, ruling that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his legal authority in ordering blanket denials for applicants who had otherwise been found eligible to enter the United States. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas, based in Manhattan, vacated the…