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Independent review to examine Scotland’s Lord Advocate’s dual role
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has commissioned an independent review of the Lord Advocate’s role after criticism over former office-holder Dorothy Bain briefing him about charges against Peter Murrell before they became public. The role combines Scotland’s chief prosecutor with a legal adviser to ministers, prompting calls from opposition politicians to separate those responsibilities and…
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Ceferin attacks Infantino over FIFA leadership and lack of transparency
Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA president, has delivered a scathing attack on his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino without naming him directly, using Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes” as a metaphor for FIFA’s leadership. Speaking at the European Football Clubs general assembly in Copenhagen, Ceferin criticised the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise project, the Folarin Balogun affair,…
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US launches America.gov chatbot to connect people with federal services
The US government has launched America.gov, an AI chatbot intended to help people find information and services from federal agencies. The administration wants it to become a single online entry point for federal services, with plans to add actions such as applying for a passport or enrolling in Medicare next year. The chatbot currently draws…
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Mamdani unveils new strategy to protect Jews against soaring crime after Netanyahu branded him ‘the antisemitic mayor of New York’
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the city’s first municipal strategy to combat antisemitism, describing it as a plan to improve prevention, education, security and support for Jewish residents. The announcement comes amid rising reported anti-Jewish hate crime figures and a public dispute with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who recently called Mamdani “the…
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Andy Burnham determined to prove John Swinney wrong for claiming he’d be the last Prime Minister of the UK – on the day his father died
Andy Burnham said he was “utterly determined” to prove Scottish First Minister John Swinney wrong after Swinney had said he would be the UK’s last Prime Minister. Speaking at his first Labour conference as party leader, Burnham recalled that the remark came on the day his father died, while stressing he did not believe Swinney…
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Eric Schmitt emerges as frontrunner for Vance’s potential 2028 ticket
Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt is emerging as a leading contender to serve as JD Vance’s running mate should Vance pursue a 2028 presidential campaign. This development appears to be pushing aside Marco Rubio, who had previously been floated as a potential running mate alongside Vance. Schmitt has built a close relationship with Vance, who views…
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Open source tool distills Jev so you can run it locally
Jevstiller is an open-source tool that distils Jev outputs into a local machine-learning model, enabling users to run familiar queries on their own hardware rather than relying entirely on Jev’s remote servers. This approach reduces latency, eliminates API token costs for routine queries, and improves overall efficiency whilst maintaining high accuracy through continuous auditing mechanisms.…
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Wayne Brady Withdraws From Off Broadway Production On Doctor’s Orders; Ato Blankson-Wood Joins ‘Ms. Blakk For President’
Wayne Brady has withdrawn from the Off Broadway production of *Ms. Blakk For President* on his doctor’s orders, after developing a vocal polyp and needing vocal rest. Ato Blankson-Wood will take over Brady’s role as Terence Alan Smith/Joan Jett Blakk; Brady said he expects to return to the stage next year after treatment and recovery.…
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Variety and Outfront Announce Experience and Culture Summit: The IRL Advantage, Featuring Questlove, Charlamagne tha God and Ice-T
Variety and Outfront have announced the inaugural Experience and Culture Summit: The IRL Advantage, an invite-only event taking place on 7 October in New York. The summit brings together marketing leaders from major brands including Ulta Beauty, Snap, American Express and NBCUniversal, alongside sports organisations and entertainment figures such as Questlove, Charlamagne tha God and…