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Lawmakers freak out at Melania Trump’s ‘creepy’ AI robots plan for kids as panic grips nation
First Lady Melania Trump challenged North Carolina elementary school students to build robots for the White House, promoting US leadership in artificial intelligence. The initiative has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some expressing serious safety concerns whilst others favour continued development. Representative Jamie Raskin warned that autonomous AI systems could create “massive, pervasive, new, systemic…
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Socceroos captain Maty Ryan axed for Brazil friendlies
Australia captain Maty Ryan has been left out of Tony Popovic’s 26-man squad for September friendlies against Brazil, despite beginning the La Liga season strongly. Popovic said the 34-year-old goalkeeper remains available and that the omission was intended to give another keeper an opportunity, rather than signalling the end of Ryan’s international career. Seven uncapped…
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Woman believed to be mother of newborn found dead in Sydney apartment bin is charged
A 24-year-old woman believed to be the mother of a newborn boy found dead in a rubbish bin at an apartment block in Auburn, western Sydney, has been charged. Police had appealed for help locating her, initially saying their priority was ensuring she received medical care; the case has prompted concern because the baby may…
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Third person dies from malaria linked to Frankfurt Airport after ‘mosquito got trapped on plane’
A third person in the Frankfurt area has died from malaria despite not having travelled to a malaria-endemic region or worked at Frankfurt Airport. Health officials believe an infected Anopheles mosquito was transported on an aircraft from abroad, causing a rare outbreak and raising concerns about delayed diagnosis in a region where malaria is not…
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Ricky Gervais finds buyer within days for £2.95M riverside home as he plans marriage to his partner of 44 years
Ricky Gervais has sold his £2.95 million Buckinghamshire riverside home within days of listing it, shortly after securing council approval to demolish and rebuild the 1920s property as a Grand Designs-style mansion. Despite the rapid sale, he is likely taking a financial loss on the property after years of planning battles and substantial spending on…
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Ministers have ‘no credible plan’ to turn round British Steel – as Labour’s flagship nationalisation racks up losses of more than £500 million
MPs have warned that ministers lack a credible plan to revive British Steel, which has cost taxpayers more than £500 million since being nationalised. The Commons Public Accounts Committee said the company is losing £1.3 million a day and that continuing to fund it indefinitely is unsustainable. The government took control of Scunthorpe’s steelworks after…
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Find a credible plan for British Steel, ministers told as ‘startling’ costs soar
Ministers have been urged to publish a credible long-term plan for British Steel after MPs warned that keeping the publicly owned company operating is becoming increasingly expensive. The firm costs taxpayers about £1.3m a day, while the government has yet to explain how it will become financially sustainable or whether public funding can be recovered.…
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Devastating nickname fed-up Minneapolis locals have given to America’s wokest prosecutor revealed, after she spent $500k of taxpayer cash on bodyguards
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has faced significant criticism after financial records revealed she spent over £500,000 in taxpayer funds on personal security services since November 2023. Local social media users have dubbed her “Bloody Mary” following reports that numerous accused criminals, including alleged murderers and serial rapists, have been released through plea deals under…
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Pino kickstarts Crystal Palace’s Europa League rout of Lech Poznan to ease Sage’s worries
Crystal Palace made a successful debut in the Europa League under new manager Pierre Sage, crushing Polish champions Lech Poznan 4–0. The convincing victory provides much-needed relief for Sage, who replaced Oliver Glasner and has faced scrutiny following a difficult start to the domestic season and questions over his team selection. The win demonstrates that…
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Golden retriever ‘guard dog’ filmed trying to PLAY with intruder who broke into his home
A golden retriever named Nash was filmed trying to play with a man who allegedly broke into his San Diego home, rather than barking or defending the property. The incident attracted attention because the four-year-old dog repeatedly approached the intruder with a toy and wagged his tail, prompting people to call him an exceptionally friendly,…