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Democrats sound alarm over AI job apocalypse — but labor market isn’t following script
Democratic politicians, including Senator Bernie Sanders, have warned that artificial intelligence could eliminate large numbers of jobs and have called for government intervention. The article argues that these warnings contrast with the current labour market, which has not yet shown the widespread job losses predicted by some critics of AI. The report highlights growing political…
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Mark Rylance calls out “stupid” UK government for not investing in the arts
“Appalling.” The post Mark Rylance calls out “stupid” UK government for not investing in the arts first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Football Association of Ireland withdraws Infantino support
The Football Association of Ireland has withdrawn its previous support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, adding to pressure on his attempt to secure a fourth term. The move matters because it reflects growing concern among European football bodies over Fifa’s governance, transparency and consultation following a failed proposal involving its commercial operations. Uefa, Concacaf and…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Are Labour’s environmental policies to blame for record wildfires?
A Daily Mail poll invites readers to weigh in on whether the Labour government’s environmental policies are to blame for a record surge in wildfires across England and Wales. Some 1,017 fires have already occurred this year, matching the total for the whole of 2025, with campaigners arguing that Labour’s rewilding approach has left countryside…
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Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Zambians are voting to elect a president and parliament in a contest viewed as a test of the country’s democratic stability. President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term, arguing that he has overseen an economic recovery, while voters remain concerned about unemployment, high living costs and alleged pressures on political freedoms. More than eight…
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‘Warrior Cats’ Animated Series Debuts First Footage, Character Model at Tencent Video Event
Tencent Video has shown the first footage and character artwork from its forthcoming “Warrior Cats” animated series at a fan event in Shenzhen, marking the first public look at the adaptation’s visual style. The reveal matters because it confirms progress on bringing the globally popular children’s book franchise to screen, with the series scheduled for…
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Biden-era directive for diplomats to peddle DEI on foreign governments scrapped by State Department
The US State Department has rescinded Biden-era guidance that encouraged diplomats to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) with foreign officials and governments, according to Fox News. The change reflects the Trump administration’s broader reversal of DEIA policies across federal agencies and could alter how US diplomats address equality and inclusion overseas. Fox News…
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Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president
President Donald Trump’s effort to speed up energy and infrastructure projects could be weakened by an Environmental Protection Agency power that allows permits to be vetoed even after they have been issued. The article argues that this creates uncertainty for developers, as a future administration hostile to a project could potentially halt it after companies…
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GOP senators not happy with Trump administration’s handling of Iran funding request
Republican senators are criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of an emergency request for $70 billion in defense spending to cover the costs of the Iran conflict and warning that the Pentagon will need to do a better job explaining its war plan to get the money. GOP senators emerged from a briefing with Vice President…
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Paxton, Talarico locked in dead heat for Texas Senate: Poll
The two candidates in the Texas Senate race are neck-in-neck less than three months out from the midterm election, according to a new poll released on Thursday. An Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey found Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) polling at 47 percent and state Rep. James Talarico (D) polling at 46 percent among…