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Blizzard takes rare World of Warcraft mount from players as the MMO’s latest crack down on real-money transactions continues
Blizzard has removed a rare World of Warcraft mount from some players as it continues to act against real-money trading. The move matters because it shows the company is willing to reverse in-game rewards obtained through prohibited transactions, not just punish accounts involved. The action reportedly concerns the recently introduced Pearlescent Goblin Wave Shredder mount,…
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Thames Water plans to restart desalination plant – after drought has ended
Thames Water is preparing to restart its Beckton desalination plant by the end of the year, despite current drought conditions likely easing before it becomes operational. The move matters because the plant was intended as an emergency water source for London, yet it has rarely operated and is now seen as an expensive, underused asset.…
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UK aid cuts more than double what was expected at £1.2 billion, analysis finds
Analysis by the development network Bond says the UK’s 2025 overseas aid reduction was effectively at least £1.2 billion, more than double the £500 million cut ministers announced. The finding matters because the additional reduction could further limit support for communities affected by conflict, humanitarian crises and climate change, while savings are redirected towards higher…
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A Queensland man enjoyed soaring profits from a crypto trading app. Then his money started disappearing
A 29-year-old Queensland man lost more than A$166,000 after investing through a seemingly legitimate cryptocurrency trading app whose displayed profits encouraged him to deposit more money. Unauthorised transfers later drained his crypto wallet, and he discovered that the platform’s customer service was only a basic chatbot, revealing it as an AI-built investment scam. Experts warn…
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Anne Hathaway’s Best Sci-Fi Movie Boils Down to One Perfect Quote
The article argues that Anne Hathaway’s finest science-fiction performance is as Dr Amelia Brand in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, rather than in her newer genre work. It says Hathaway gives the film crucial emotional depth by portraying Brand as both a highly capable scientist and a person guided by hope, making the story’s cosmic stakes feel…
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Cover Story: The ‘Widow’s Bay’ Team Reveals Secrets, Stories & Season 2 Hopes
Deadline’s cover story follows the cast and creators of Apple TV comedy Widow’s Bay as the series gains a passionate fan base and awards attention. Its mix of horror, deadpan humour and slapstick is presented as the reason it has connected with viewers, particularly by making anxiety and bleak situations funny. Creator Katie Dippold said…
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Portland cop sues woman, 76, for $2m after he fell down steps of her home while performing welfare check that ended in her hospitalization
A Portland police officer with 17 years of service is suing a 76-year-old woman for $2 million after falling down her front steps while carrying out a welfare check at her home in March 2025. Officer Bradley Jett claims a door handle came loose as he tried to lock up after paramedics had taken Rosemary…
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Kelly Ripa admits everyday habit led to painful gum surgery
Kelly Ripa said an everyday dental habit—brushing her teeth too vigorously or too often—caused severe gum recession and ultimately required gum surgery. The television presenter described it as a “good-bad habit”, highlighting that even well-intentioned oral hygiene can cause damage when done excessively. The surgery temporarily left Ripa unable to speak normally, according to the…
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Kog is going deeper to squeeze more inference out of GPUs
French startup Kog is developing software intended to make existing data-centre GPUs run AI inference much faster, arguing that better low-level optimisation can reduce a major cost and speed bottleneck without requiring specialised chips. Its early demonstration attracted significant business interest, particularly from companies using AI for professional software engineering and prompt-based app or game…