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After shocking quarter, IBM insists that AI isn’t killing the mainframe

  • IBM shares fell 25% after a big earnings miss, its worst-ever daily drop.
  • Mainframe sales dropped 42% as AI-driven hardware costs diverted client budgets.
  • IBM insists the slump is temporary and mainframe demand will return.

IBM reported disappointing quarterly earnings, with results falling well short of Wall Street's expectations and prompting the company's biggest ever single-day share price drop of 25%. Chief executive Arvind Krishna had already pre-warned investors of the poor showing, blaming a sharp slump in mainframe hardware sales, and the…

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Connecticut Democrats warn Yale risks tax status if it makes DOJ deal

  • Connecticut Democrats urge Yale not to settle with the Justice Department.
  • They threaten to reconsider Yale’s state tax privileges.
  • Yale says it is co-operating and denies wrongdoing.

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers have warned Yale University that its state tax privileges could be reconsidered if it reaches a voluntary settlement with the US Department of Justice over admissions investigations. They argue that an agreement would fail to defend the legal and academic freedoms Yale’s special status is…

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The 2001 movie Josh Hartnett knew was a bad idea from the start: “I was right to fear it”

  • Hartnett doubted *Pearl Harbor* before its release.
  • The film succeeded commercially but divided critics.
  • He subsequently pursued less conventional roles.

Josh Hartnett has reflected on his early Hollywood career, saying he sensed that starring in the 2001 war film *Pearl Harbor* was a mistake before it was released. He said his fears proved justified, as the film’s huge scale and mixed critical reception made it an uncomfortable experience…

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“You Are My Everything”: Kelly Osbourne Pens Heartbreaking Letter to Late Dad Ozzy Osbourne One Year After His Death

  • Kelly Osbourne shared a tribute letter marking one year since Ozzy Osbourne's death.
  • Ozzy died 22 July 2025 after a heart attack, aged 76.
  • Kelly reflected on cherished memories and seeing him in her son, Sidney.

Kelly Osbourne has marked the first anniversary of her father Ozzy Osbourne's death with an emotional open letter shared on Instagram. The Black Sabbath frontman died on 22 July 2025 following a heart attack, and Kelly wrote that "the world changed forever" that day, describing him as her…

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“They’re Lying Through Their Teeth”: Country Star Says Nashville Is Using More AI Than Fans Realize

  • Joe Nichols says many Nashville artists secretly use AI despite denying it
  • He admits using Suno to shape his song "Say La V"
  • Uses AI to test song direction, but vocals stay his own

Country singer Joe Nichols has claimed that many Nashville artists secretly use artificial intelligence tools, despite publicly denying it. Speaking to Taste of Country, Nichols said he had heard fellow performers insist they avoid AI programmes such as Suno, but dismissed these denials as dishonest, saying such claims…

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The man behind 2,500 millionaires: How National Lottery ‘fixer’ Andy Carter has advised winners on spending £4billion over 20 years

  • Andy Carter has advised National Lottery winners for 20 years
  • He has guided around 2,500 people to millionaire status
  • Winners he advised have collectively spent £4billion

Andy Carter, known as the National Lottery's unofficial "fixer", has spent 20 years advising newly minted winners on how to manage their sudden wealth. Over that time he has guided roughly 2,500 people who became millionaires overnight, helping them navigate decisions on spending, saving and safeguarding a combined…

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Tesla’s profits slide despite growing revenue as it pivots to robotics and AI

  • Tesla's Q2 profit missed forecasts, shares fell over 3% after hours.
  • Revenue beat expectations, boosted by strong European EV sales.
  • Musk is pivoting focus to Optimus robots and the Robotaxi service.

Tesla reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter profits on Wednesday, sending its already struggling shares down more than 3% in after-hours trading, as the carmaker leans increasingly on robotics and artificial intelligence rather than vehicle sales to drive its future. The results underline how Tesla, once the core of Elon Musk's…

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3 of the Best Final No. 1 Hits of 1970s Disco

  • Chic, Bee Gees, and Rod Stewart delivered three final No. 1 disco hits in 1978–1979 as the genre's commercial dominance waned
  • The tracks ranged from spontaneously composed studio creations to explorations of nightclub romance and passionate love

American Songwriter looks back at three artists' final chart-topping singles from the disco era, highlighting how each song capped a run of success just before the genre's popularity faded as the 1980s began. The piece frames these tracks as a fitting send-off, with each artist "saving the best…

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Google reports 12th consecutive quarter of strong revenue gains

  • Alphabet posts 12th straight quarter of strong revenue growth
  • Results beat forecasts despite Gemini Pro release delays
  • Google launches cheaper AI models amid rising competition

Alphabet, Google's parent company, reported its 12th consecutive quarter of strong revenue growth, beating Wall Street expectations despite delays in releasing its flagship AI model, Gemini Pro. The results matter because investors are closely watching whether Alphabet's enormous AI spending is paying off, especially as rivals such as…

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Tony Thorpe, Guitarist & Songwriter for Glam Rockers The Rubettes, Dies at 80

  • Tony Thorpe, guitarist and songwriter for The Rubettes, has died at age 80
  • The Rubettes were a successful glam-rock band in the 1970s, with 'Sugar Baby Love' reaching the UK top spot and other international chart hits

Tony Thorpe, guitarist, songwriter and occasional vocalist with British glam-rock band the Rubettes, has died at the age of 80. He joined the group's classic line-up in 1974, the year of their signature hit "Sugar Baby Love", and remained a key creative force before leaving in 1979, though…

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