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The modern book burners: The tech giants buying thousands of second-hand books – so they can tear off their spines, scan their precious contents… then destroy them: FRED KELLY
The article reports that second-hand bookshops in Britain have received unusually large orders for obscure and specialist titles, which sellers believe may be linked to technology companies gathering material for artificial-intelligence training. It says the practice raises concerns about the destruction of potentially rare books, copyright and the use of authors’ work without permission, although…
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‘Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence’ Sets Fall PVOD Release
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, the fifth film in the cult comedy series, will arrive on video-on-demand platforms on 6 October after its theatrical release began on 7 August. The release marks the first announced project in a distribution partnership between Starboard Entertainment and Stonecutter Media, which says it will reveal further titles…
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Hochul boasts ‘I just banned it’ as New York outlaws local police partnerships with ICE
New York has banned formal agreements allowing local police and other authorities to carry out certain civil immigration enforcement duties for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Governor Kathy Hochul said the measure will keep local officers focused on crime in their communities, while the Department of Homeland Security argued it could require a more…
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European football: PSG scramble another draw while Bayern make flying start
Paris Saint-Germain rescued a 2-2 draw at Lille with two stoppage-time goals, extending their difficult start to the Ligue 1 season after also drawing with Rennes. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, began their Bundesliga title defence emphatically with a 5-1 win over Stuttgart, underlining the attacking strength that helped them dominate last season. Lille led through Hákon…
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3 Essential Country Albums From the 1980s That Criminally Never Went Platinum (But Should Have)
Three acclaimed 1980s country albums are highlighted as overlooked releases that never achieved Platinum certification despite their artistic quality and influence. – Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs returned her towards country roots, blending country and pop and featuring the 3× Platinum single “9 to 5”. – Charley Pride’s There’s a Little Bit…
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Michelle Obama shrugs off missing active motherhood after daughters leave, says, ‘I’m good’
Michelle Obama’s remarks about not missing having her adult daughters at home prompted criticism from conservative commentators, who interpreted them as dismissive of motherhood. The discussion has become part of a broader public debate about parenting, independence and how mothers describe the empty-nest stage. On Jon Stewart’s “IMO” podcast, Obama said she loved Malia and…
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Everton seek early momentum under new manager Scott Phelan
Everton enter the 2026-27 Women’s Super League season with cautious optimism under new manager Scott Phelan, after finishing eighth last year. A revamped forward line and a favourable early fixture list could help the club establish momentum, although its comparatively limited budget underlines the challenge of competing with the league’s leading sides. Everton have signed…
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Google further buries search results under AI mode
Google is testing automatic expansion of AI Overviews at the top of some Search results pages, placing a full AI-generated answer and an “Ask anything” box before conventional web links. The change could make ordinary search results less immediately visible and require users to scroll further, intensifying concerns about Google prioritising AI content over publishers’…
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Charli XCX unveils rock-led era at Reading Festival
Charli XCX used her headline set at Reading Festival to launch her more rock-influenced Music, Fashion, Film era, while still leaning heavily on the electronic-pop sound of Brat and earlier work. It marked her first UK festival appearance since the new album’s release, and the career-spanning set, backed by a significantly upgraded production, showed her…
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Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?
TechCrunch reviews XREAL’s a01 smart glasses as a relatively affordable wearable display for games, films and television, rather than a fully featured augmented-reality device. The reviewer found the image quality strong and immersive, but questioned whether watching content through glasses is meaningfully better than using a nearby laptop or conventional screen. Priced at about $300,…