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Nscale buys Anyscale as it seeks to own more of the AI compute stack
British AI cloud provider Nscale is acquiring Anyscale, a software company that helps organisations scale AI workloads across data centres and servers. The deal would extend Nscale’s operations from energy, data centres and orchestration into workload management, supporting its effort to capture more of customers’ AI infrastructure spending through a more integrated offering. Nscale is…
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ABC Says Comments Overwhelmingly Favor License Renewals Despite FCC’s “Ongoing Retaliation Campaign” To Punish Network Over Trump Coverage
ABC has told the Federal Communications Commission that its unusually early review of the licences for eight ABC-owned television stations is retaliatory and risks chilling press freedom. The network argues that the move is linked to criticism from President Trump over ABC’s news coverage, while the FCC says the review concerns an investigation into the…
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Fusion power darling Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises another $1B
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has raised a further $1 billion, reinforcing its position as the most heavily funded fusion-energy start-up. The funding will support efforts to commercialise fusion power as the company builds its Sparc demonstration reactor and completes designs for its first commercial plant, Arc; however, the technology has yet to prove it can supply…
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Indonesia’s Biggest Comedian Sold Out Arenas While Pissing Off the Government. Now He’s Starting Over in America
Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono, long known for arena-sized shows and outspoken political satire, has moved to New York to rebuild his career in English. The move matters because it has forced a nationally prominent performer to begin again on small open-mic stages while adapting his material for a very different audience. Pragiwaksono, who lives in…
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FF7 Revelation Director Really Wants You To Have A Physical Edition For The Game
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says he is trying to secure some form of physical edition for the game, although Square Enix has not made a final decision. The issue matters to fans and collectors as the industry increasingly moves towards downloads, potentially leaving the final part of the Remake trilogy without a…
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On This Day in 1983, George Jones Earned His Final No. 1 by Dethroning the Legend Who Wrote the Song
On 30 July 1983, George Jones reached the top of the US Hot Country Songs chart with “I Always Get Lucky with You”, his ninth and final solo number one. The achievement was notable because the song had been co-written and previously recorded by Merle Haggard, who had occupied the chart’s top spot the previous…
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Challenging times ahead for Newcastle – Shearer
Alan Shearer says Eddie Howe’s departure leaves Newcastle facing a difficult period, despite the manager’s transformative achievements since taking charge in 2021. He credits Howe with keeping the club in the Premier League, securing high league finishes and ending its long wait for a major trophy with the 2025 Carabao Cup, but fears the club’s…
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3 Pop Duets from the 1970s That Captured a Lost Era
American Songwriter highlights three 1970s pop duets it argues retain their charm and emotional directness, presenting them as examples of an era whose crossover appeal and sincerity are less common in modern music. – “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John and Kiki Dee is praised as an upbeat disco classic that remains popular…
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BECKY BALDWIN, Bassist On TONY IOMMI’s ‘From The Dark’ Solo Album: ‘I Am So Proud To Be A Part Of This’
Becky Baldwin has said she is proud to have recorded bass for Tony Iommi’s forthcoming solo album, “From The Dark”, calling the collaboration a major honour. The project reunites Iommi with a new line-up and marks a significant release from the Black Sabbath guitarist, with its first single, “World Alone”, now available ahead of the…
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Paul McCartney Is A First-Time Mercury Prize Nominee
Paul McCartney has received his first Mercury Prize nomination, despite his long career, numerous major awards and 11 solo albums released since the prize began in 1992. He is nominated for The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, making him reportedly the first member of The Beatles to be recognised by the annual UK and Ireland album…