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Lyft and Baidu enter London’s robotaxi battleground as testing begins
Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will be available on Freenow, the mobility network that Lyft acquired in 2025.
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Andy Burnham has made a bold start – but convincing people that change is possible will take much more | Frances Ryan
In a comment piece, Guardian columnist Frances Ryan assesses Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister, arguing that his boldest move has been rejecting the “fatalism” that characterised Keir Starmer’s premiership. Rather than simply promising specific policies, Burnham has framed social problems such as rough sleeping and social care as solvable through political choice, a…
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Harvey Norman and Latitude Financial hit with $55million fine for interest-free advertising campaign – what Aussies need to know
Harvey Norman and Latitude Financial have been fined a combined A$55 million over an advertising campaign that promoted interest-free finance deals, after Australia’s corporate regulator found the promotions misled consumers. The penalty highlights growing scrutiny of “buy now, pay later” and interest-free retail finance schemes, which are popular with shoppers but have drawn criticism for…
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Co-Founders Of Magic Hour Entertainment And Rebelle Media Plus Author Duo Christina Lauren Advise Studios & Streamers To Devote Resources To “Elevated” And “Prestige” Romance Through Casting, Chemistry & More
At a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 panel titled “Romance: On the Big Screen: Why It’s About Damn Time,” authors and producers argued that studios and streamers should invest properly in “elevated” romance projects, citing strong audience demand that the industry has been slow to serve. Moderated by author Veronica Roth, the panel brought together romance…
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Why Jacinta Allan could be replaced just four months before a state election – after leadership challenge from rival Ben Carroll
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is reportedly facing a leadership challenge from Labor rival Ben Carroll, with the prospect of her being replaced just four months before the state’s next election. The move would represent a significant and unusually timed upheaval within the governing Victorian Labor Party, coming at a point when stability ahead of a…
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Ariana Grande files suit over years of hacks targeting collaborators
Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against a group of unidentified hackers she accuses of running a yearslong campaign to break into the devices of people close to her, stealing unreleased music, private photographs and behind-the-scenes footage before selling it online. The complaint, lodged in California state court, alleges the hackers targeted photographers, producers and…
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The Morning Poll: Should teenagers claiming benefits for anxiety get more than those with part-time minimum wage jobs?
This Daily Mail “Morning Poll” piece invites readers to vote on whether teenagers claiming benefits for anxiety should receive more financial support than peers working part-time minimum wage jobs. The framing taps into an ongoing debate about the rising number of young people signed off with mental health conditions and whether the welfare system adequately…
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Senate tees up final vote on Jay Clayton intel chief nomination
The Senate has advanced Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the US intelligence community towards a final confirmation vote. The procedural move matters because it brings a key national-security appointment close to resolution. The available material provides no further detail on the vote count, timing or opposition, as the article text was inaccessible. Clayton is the…
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Summer School: Republicans’ crusade to teach voters the ‘New Math’ on the ‘commie caucus’
Republican House leaders are launching a summer campaign to brand left-leaning Democratic candidates as a “communist caucus” ahead of the November midterms, aiming to educate voters about what they characterise as a growing socialist influence within the Democratic Party. The push comes as the House enters its August recess, giving lawmakers time away from Washington…
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Explosive moment Congresswoman loses it at fellow Democrat skipping blame on Minnesota fraud scandal: ‘It’s p***ing me off’
A Democratic congresswoman was caught on camera angrily confronting a fellow Democrat over what she saw as a reluctance to assign blame within their own party for a fraud scandal centred on Minnesota. The outburst highlights growing internal tension among Democrats as they grapple with accountability for financial misconduct linked to state programmes, with the…