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Asian technology shares ride high on AI optimism after Nvidia’s ‘stunning’ results – business live
Asian technology shares rose after Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of $96bn, nearly double the previous year, and forecast $108bn for the third quarter, above Wall Street expectations. The results revived confidence in AI-related investments after recent technology share sell-offs, reinforcing Nvidia’s importance as a barometer of demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Nvidia shares gained 4.7%…
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City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment
City investment firms are preparing for new Financial Conduct Authority rules requiring them to disclose serious bullying, harassment and other non-financial misconduct. The measures aim to stop senior staff with histories of misconduct moving between firms without consequences, extending existing banking-sector standards across a far wider part of the financial industry. From next month, nearly…
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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Behind-the-Scenes Clip Unveiled by Toho and Gkids
Toho and Gkids have unveiled a behind-the-scenes clip for “Godzilla Minus Zero”, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki’s Oscar-winning “Godzilla Minus One”. The film continues the Shikishima family’s story in post-war Japan and is significant as a major Japanese franchise release designed for an international Imax audience. Set in 1949, two years after the previous film,…
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Key moments from Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial over children’s killings
A jury is considering whether Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who admits killing her three young children in January 2023, was legally responsible for their deaths. The five-week trial focused on competing accounts of her mental state: the defence said severe postpartum mental illness left her unable to understand her actions, while prosecutors argued that…
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How Aussie universities are helping the Chinese military build state-of-the-art missiles amid fears they could one day be turned on our navy ships
A US think tank has alleged that several Australian universities collaborated with Chinese defence-linked laboratories on research with potential military applications, including technology relevant to anti-ship missiles. The claims have renewed concerns that academic partnerships could contribute to Chinese military capabilities that might eventually threaten Australian interests, although the article presents the findings as allegations…
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Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist behind Infinity Mirror Rooms, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist renowned for her polka dots, pumpkins and Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died aged 97. Her company said she died in a Tokyo hospital on 14 August, having continued painting until her final days; her death marks the end of a career that made her one of contemporary art’s most recognisable…
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John Mayer Performs Soulful Cover of ‘I Will Always Love You’ in Tribute to Dolly Parton
John Mayer paid tribute to Dolly Parton by performing a gentle cover of her 1974 song ‘I Will Always Love You’ during a SiriusXM concert in Amagansett, New York. He incorporated the song into the introduction to ‘Gravity’, reflecting the wider wave of musical tributes following Parton’s reported death. Harry Styles also honoured Parton at…
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How can you see Friday’s ‘Magical’ Blood Moon?
A partial lunar eclipse, often called a Blood Moon, is expected in the early hours of Friday, offering stargazers across western England a chance to see the Moon turn reddish as it moves into Earth’s darkest shadow. The event will be especially striking because the Moon will be low on the horizon, making it appear…
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Judge allows manslaughter verdict in Lindsay Clancy child deaths
A Massachusetts judge has ruled that jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s trial may consider manslaughter as well as first- and second-degree murder over the deaths of her three children. The decision gives the jury a possible lesser verdict than murder, while the central issue remains whether Clancy was legally responsible for her actions given her insanity…
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Mum’s home ‘cracking’ and coming apart as neighbour’s house sinks – thestar.co.uk
A mother says her home is cracking and beginning to come apart because a neighbouring property is sinking. The report raises concerns about potential structural damage, residents’ safety and who is responsible for investigating and repairing any problems. The available text does not include the article itself, only a Google consent page, so it provides…