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Mark Zuckerberg Says He’s Surprised the ‘Discourse’ From AI Companies ‘Is So Filled With Doom’
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has published a 6,500-word manifesto titled “The Future is for Everyone,” setting out his philosophy on artificial intelligence and questioning why discourse from other AI companies has been “so filled with doom.” He argues that AI’s benefits should empower individuals rather than be concentrated among a small number of companies, that…
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Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 Countdown for Aug. 15, 2026 | Billboard News
Billboard’s Hot 100 top 10 countdown for the week dated 15 August 2026 sees Ariana Grande enter the top ten with her new track “Petal”, debuting at number four. Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen also continue to perform strongly on the chart this week, with several established hits shuffling positions as newer releases push upward.…
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Mike Epps Signs With Independent Artist Group for Representation (ESCLUSIVE)
Comedian and actor Mike Epps has signed with Independent Artist Group (IAG), expanding an existing partnership to cover his production company, Indiana 1 Productions, alongside representation across all other areas of his career, including film, television, comedy, literary work and endorsements. The move builds on a strong recent run for Epps, whose “We Them One’s…
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Trump administration cancels more than 175,000 visas
The Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas in one of the most sweeping enforcement actions of its immigration crackdown, with officials citing alleged document non-compliance, links to unlawful conduct, and incitement of violence against Americans as grounds for the cancellations. The scale of the action marked a significant escalation in the White House’s…
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Lauren Boebert speaks out after her son Tyler, 21, charged with ‘sexual exploitation of a child’
Former US congresswoman Lauren Boebert has spoken out after her 21-year-old son, Tyler, was charged with sexual exploitation of a child. The case is likely to attract significant media attention given Boebert’s high profile as a Republican politician, and comes amid continued scrutiny of her family’s personal life. Details of the specific allegations against Tyler…
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The Guardian view on Meta’s smart glasses: regulators must get on the front foot | Editorial
This Guardian editorial argues that UK regulators are lagging behind businesses in responding to the privacy risks posed by Meta’s smart glasses, which critics have dubbed “pervert glasses” due to their potential for covert filming. While venues such as Wetherspoons, theatre group ATG, restaurants, schools and members’ clubs have already banned the devices, ministers have…
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Bernie Sanders calls on Silicon Valley to ‘pause AI development’ in interest of humanity
US Senator Bernie Sanders has written to the chief executives of Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic urging them to pause AI development, warning that Congress will step in with regulation if the pace of deployment continues unchecked. The Vermont senator argues that AI systems have crossed a “critical” risk threshold and that their creators are losing…
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Water companies circumventing bonus rules? What did ministers expect? | Nils Pratley
Nils Pratley argues that the UK government should not be surprised that water companies are finding ways around the ban on bonuses for polluting bosses, since it was entirely predictable. The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 let Ofwat block performance-related bonuses at the worst-offending firms but left salaries, allowances and retention payments untouched, so companies…
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Ariana Grande Shares More Magical ‘Harry Potter’ Impressions, This Time of Even Trickier Characters
Ariana Grande has released a second round of Harry Potter voice impressions, this time tackling trickier supporting characters including Draco Malfoy, Professor McGonagall, Argus Filch, Luna Lovegood, Kreacher and Dolores Umbridge. The clip, shared via her R.E.M. Beauty TikTok while promoting a plumping lip gloss, builds on a first instalment posted in July that featured…
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What to expect from Google’s 2026 Pixel hardware launch event
Google is set to hold its annual Made by Google hardware launch event on Wednesday, where it is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 range along with updated smartwatches, refreshed earbuds and possibly a new item tracker. The event is notable for its unusual evening timing and for being hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, while…