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Authorities arrest an arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane
Authorities in Spokane, Washington, have arrested a suspect in connection with one of three wildfires that tore through the area over the weekend of 2 and 3 August 2026. Aaron Farinacci, 37, a convicted felon, was detained at his home and charged with first-degree arson over the Old Trails fire. The blazes have devastated the…
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Merlin signs Spotify licensing deal for AI-powered ‘fan-made’ covers and remixes
Spotify has signed a licensing agreement with Merlin, the independent-label licensing body, extending its AI-powered “fan-made” covers and remixing tool beyond Universal Music Group to the independent sector. The tool lets fans create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs by participating artists, with the underlying rights holders credited and paid, marking a significant expansion of…
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Fridge blunders over what food should go in the fridge leaves Britons hot under the collar
A report highlights widespread confusion among Britons over which foods genuinely need to be kept in the fridge, with many households apparently getting it wrong. The mix-up matters because incorrectly storing food can affect its taste, texture and safety, potentially leading to unnecessary waste or, in some cases, spoiled produce being eaten. Common points of…
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Resident Evil Veronica hype sends the remake to 2 million Steam wishlists, Capcom reveals, despite us knowing little about it
It sends the remake closer to Fable, Light No Fire, and more on the Steam charts
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How One Startup Built a (Mostly) China-Free Robot
US regulators have banned imports of a wide range of Chinese-made robots, including humanoid models, over national security concerns, a move that could squeeze many American robotics startups reliant on Chinese hardware. Ati Robotics, a startup that assembles its robots in India, is positioned to benefit, as founder Saurabh Chandra says his firm uses far…
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Big Walk review – larking around with mates elevated to an artform
Big Walk is a new online co-op puzzle game from House House, the Melbourne studio behind the 2019 hit Untitled Goose Game, and this review finds it a whimsical, often ingenious success. Rather than a mischievous goose, players control gangly bird-like characters exploring a photorealistic Australian wilderness, working together and communicating verbally to solve puzzles…
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Greg James shares his heartbreak after death of dog Barney
BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Greg James has revealed the death of his dog Barney, saying he was “completely floored” by the loss. The chocolate labrador was a familiar presence to listeners, as James regularly spoke about him on air and shared updates about him online, making his death a notable moment for the…
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British AI chip start-up founded by 25-year-old sixth form dropout valued at £2.5billion
A British start-up developing artificial intelligence chips has been valued at £2.5 billion, despite being founded by a 25-year-old entrepreneur who left school before completing his A-levels. The valuation underlines the intense investor appetite for firms building specialist hardware for AI applications, and highlights how young, non-traditional founders are increasingly able to build significant technology…
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‘Everyone Is Doing It’: The Truth About AI in Hollywood
Wired’s Katie Drummond interviewed Matt Belloni, a veteran Hollywood journalist and founding partner at media outlet Puck, to cut through conflicting narratives about artificial intelligence’s role in the entertainment industry. Belloni, who hosts the podcast “The Town” and writes the newsletter “What I’m Hearing…”, argues that opinion in Hollywood is sharply divided: some professionals reject…
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3 Party Rock Tracks From the 1980s We Can’t Live Without
American Songwriter has published a short listicle celebrating three rock tracks from the 1980s deemed essential for getting a party started. The piece is part of an ongoing “list” series the publication runs highlighting decade-specific music picks, offering readers nostalgic recommendations rather than reporting on any news event. The three songs featured are “(You Gotta)…