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The one band Stevie Nicks would join in a heartbeat: “My favourite”
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SpaceX is gearing up for Starship’s 13th test flight later this week
SpaceX is preparing to launch the 13th full-scale test flight of its Starship vehicle as early as Thursday, with a launch window opening at 5:45 pm CDT (22:45 UTC). The mission is notable for carrying 20 real, functioning Starlink Version 3 satellites in its cargo bay rather than the simulated mass mockups used previously, marking…
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Nansun Shi, ‘Infernal Affairs’ Producer and Pioneer of Hong Kong Cinema’s Golden Age, Dies at 75
Nansun Shi, the pioneering Hong Kong film producer and executive who co-founded Film Workshop and produced the cult crime thriller Infernal Affairs, has died at the age of 75. She passed away on Monday at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, with the production company stating she had been in declining health since 2022 due to…
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Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”
Uber’s chief product officer, Sachin Kansal, has outlined the company’s push into new areas beyond ride-hailing and delivery, including hotel bookings, “shop for me” concierge tools, boat rentals, driver debit cards, and a new autonomous-vehicle data unit called AV Labs. The interview reveals how Uber is positioning itself amid competition from robotaxi rivals such as…
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Judge blocks mother’s request to call witnesses who have experienced postpartum psychosis as she faces trial for killing her three kids
A judge presiding over the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three young children, has ruled against a defence request to call other mothers who have experienced postpartum psychosis as witnesses. The decision limits the scope of evidence Clancy’s defence team can present to support their argument that she was…
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Mamdani offers few answers as massive homeless encampment sprouts in west Manhattan
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave few specific answers on Monday when questioned about a large homeless encampment that has grown near the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan, despite repeated complaints from local residents. The issue adds to mounting criticism of Mamdani’s handling of housing and quality-of-life issues in the city, with political opponents seizing…
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6 Forgotten R-Rated Thrillers That Are Amazing From Start to Finish
This is a listicle recommending six overlooked R-rated thrillers said to hold up as gripping viewing from beginning to end. It spans genres from crime dramas to horror, spotlighting films the author feels have been unfairly forgotten due to limited availability or being overshadowed by higher-profile releases. The featured titles include Matt Reeves’s 2010 vampire…
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Video generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
Singapore-based video-generation startup PixVerse has raised $439 million in a Series C extension, pushing its valuation past $2 billion. The company plans to use the funds to expand its “world model” offerings and grow its customer base internationally, as competition in AI video generation intensifies from rivals such as ByteDance, Kling AI, Runway and Midjourney.…
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Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.
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Maths teacher who was caught taking cocaine at staff Christmas party is struck off