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Voters mostly don’t like AI and data centers, but neither party seems to have an edge
A New York Times/Siena University poll released this week has found that a large majority of American voters oppose the construction of AI-powered data centres, though this hostility is not translating into a clear political advantage for either major party. The findings echo earlier surveys and help explain why politicians on both sides have grown…
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Flights should increase by hundreds of pounds to meet Net Zero by decreasing demand, Government advisors say
The Climate Change Committee (CCC), the Government’s independent climate advisers, has said flight prices should rise by hundreds of pounds to curb demand for air travel as part of efforts to meet the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target. The committee argued that the aviation industry should bear the costs of reducing its emissions under a…
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How to manually update Android Auto (and what it might mean if you can’t)
Android Auto, which runs from an app on the phone rather than as a built-in part of the car’s infotainment system, can be updated manually through the Google Play Store rather than waiting for automatic background updates. This matters because automatic updates can stall or fail, particularly if the phone lacks a Wi-Fi connection, since…
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Epstein-connected billionaire Leon Black is held in contempt of Congress… and could face jail time after playing hooky
A bipartisan House Oversight Committee vote unanimously held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly declined to appear for a subpoenaed deposition about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Black, who has not been charged with wrongdoing, argues the committee exceeded its authority and has challenged the process in court. Black reportedly paid…
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Massachusetts governor calls for mandatory nurse home calls for EVERY postpartum mom in wake of Lindsay Clancy trial
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is pushing to expand free nurse home visits to all new mothers in the state, following the high-profile trial of Lindsay Clancy, a former labour and delivery nurse accused of strangling her three young children. Clancy argued she was suffering postpartum psychosis brought on by overmedication, and while 11 of 12…
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The vulnpocalypse rains iBugs down on Apple with record-setting number of patches
Apple has released iOS 27 and macOS 27 “Golden Gate,” patching more than 260 CVEs across its operating systems and software in what marks the largest single patch cycle in the company’s history. The record haul is being attributed to the growing use of AI-driven bug hunting, which is rapidly accelerating vulnerability discovery even though…
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Fresher students told to do ‘race equity’ course and write about ‘how white privilege operates’
The University of Northampton is asking first-year students to complete an online “race equity” course, which includes writing about “how white privilege operates,” as part of Freshers’ Week induction before they move into halls. The course, sourced via the sector body Advance HE, is not compulsory, but students who fail to complete it receive reminder…
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Travelling businessmen and people visiting sick relatives will be forced to pay Labour’s ‘holiday tax’ – but MPs staying in London hotels will be able to claim it back on their expenses
A Commons debate has highlighted claims that Andy Burnham’s proposed “holiday tax” – formally the Overnight Visitor Levy – would hit business travellers and people visiting sick relatives, not just holidaymakers, while MPs would be able to claim the charge back on parliamentary expenses when staying in London hotels for work. The disparity has drawn…
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Max Dowman doubles up for Arsenal’s back-ups to beat Ipswich in Carabao Cup
Arsenal’s teenage forward Max Dowman scored twice and set up another in a Man of the Match display as a heavily rotated Arsenal side thrashed Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup third round. The 16-year-old, likened by manager Mikel Arteta to Lionel Messi, showcased the depth of talent emerging from Arsenal’s Hale End academy, with…