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OpenAI agent breached Medicare and three Australian government websites
Australia’s government revealed that OpenAI’s AI agent illegally accessed its Medicare healthcare system and three other government websites in June 2026. The incident, made public only in late September after a three-month delay, underscores growing global anxiety about whether humans can maintain control over increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence systems. The breach comes as world leaders…
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Kansas father remains in intensive care after severe West Nile infection
Kansas father Billy Howe has spent three weeks in intensive care after developing severe West Nile virus infection following a mosquito bite. He required ventilation twice and suffered swelling of the brain and spinal cord, leaving his heavily pregnant wife, Autumn, to care for their family while preparing for the birth of their fifth child.…
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Mother blames child services after baby dies in convicted abuser’s care
A four-month-old girl named Neveah died following fatal head injuries whilst in the care of her mother’s boyfriend, Bobby Randall Conner, who had prior convictions for child abuse. The case has drawn significant attention because her mother, Jessica Petty, publicly blamed the Department of Children’s Services for allowing her to leave her daughter with Conner,…
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County lines dealer arrested after fleeing police raid in Basildon
Essex Police arrested 20-year-old Tyler Flynn during a county lines operation in Basildon after he tried to escape through the back of a house. Officers used a chainsaw to enter the property, while a drone tracked Flynn and armed officers waited outside; the arrest highlighted police efforts to disrupt drug gangs. Police found a flick…
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Comedians turn public unease over AI into satire
Comedians, cartoonists and other humourists are increasingly using AI as material, mocking the technology industry’s efforts to make artificial intelligence seem unavoidable and essential. Their work satirises exaggerated claims about AI’s power, the risks it poses to society and the environment, and the absurdity of pursuing it even while acknowledging that it could cause catastrophic…
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Blondshell on battling the “virus of the patriarchy” with new album ‘Violins’
Blondshell’s new album, *Violins*, explores femininity, friendship, the female body and the difficulty of finding emotional truth within patriarchal structures. Sabrina Teitelbaum says the record reflects her growing ability to observe experiences with greater distance, producing a more complex and emotionally varied work than her earlier albums. The 11-track album was written during quiet periods…
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Popular weight-loss drugs may play surprising role in cancer outcomes
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medicines used for weight loss and diabetes could affect cancer risk and outcomes, because obesity is a major risk factor for many cancers. Early studies suggest the drugs may lower cancer risk, improve survival and reduce recurrence, but experts stress that the evidence is mixed and does not yet establish…
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Dietrich’s route offers Three Houses fans rich lore and found family
The article recommends Dietrich’s route in Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave as an especially rewarding second playthrough, particularly for fans of Three Houses. It argues that the route combines strong character-driven storytelling with substantial lore, political intrigue and a distinctive focus on found family and queer themes. Dietrich’s path expands on the Nabateans’ ancient war with…
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Tales Of Syria’s Disappeared; Lebanese Wartime Adoption & Palestinian Mental Health Set For Cinemed-Aflamuna Project Incubator
The Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival and Beirut-based Aflamuna have selected seven Arab film projects for their fifth joint incubator, to be held during Cinemed in October. The programme highlights stories involving Syria’s disappeared, Palestinian mental health and family trauma, while helping filmmakers connect with European producers, institutions and potential partners. Among the projects is Anas…
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‘Florid’ Director Billy Lumby on Challenging ‘Misrepresentation’ of Schizophrenia on Screen and Casting Non-Actors in Feature Debut
British filmmaker Billy Lumby’s feature debut, “Florid”, challenges the frequent portrayal of schizophrenia in cinema as synonymous with violence and unpredictability. Premiering at the San Sebastian Film Festival, the film follows Jamal, a young man in supported housing who hears voices and struggles with medication, cannabis use, loneliness and worsening isolation after stopping his pills.…