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Britain does not have enough water for more data centres: Industry says Labour’s AI growth plans do not ‘make a single mention’ of water and are ‘fatally flawed’
The UK’s water industry has warned that Britain lacks sufficient water supplies to support the government’s planned expansion of data centres, arguing that Labour’s AI growth strategy is “fatally flawed” because it fails to account for water usage. Industry figures say the policy does not “make a single mention” of water, despite data centres requiring…
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Mind my pet… lion: Crocs and an elephant also among animals kept in homes
A report highlights the range of exotic and potentially dangerous animals being kept as pets in ordinary homes, with examples cited including lions, crocodiles and even an elephant. The findings draw attention to how such animals end up in private hands and the welfare and safety questions this raises, an issue that has drawn scrutiny…
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GOP blames Canada for fires, experts point to climate
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates a dispute in which Republican figures blame Canada for fires while experts emphasise the role of climate change, but this alone does not establish the article’s claims or evidence. No further details, figures…
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Four men arrested after hedgehog was painted in Leeds United colours leaving spiky mammal struggling to breathe
Four men have been arrested after a hedgehog was found covered in paint in Leeds United’s blue and yellow colours, leaving the animal struggling to breathe. The incident has drawn attention to the risks posed by using paint or other substances on wildlife, as such coatings can clog a hedgehog’s pores and severely restrict its…
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Female sheriff convicted of being bully boss from hell… and now taxpayers are on the hook for $250,000 because of her antics
A sheriff in Georgia, US, has been found to have created a hostile work environment for staff, with the county now required to pay out $250,000 as a result of a lawsuit brought over her conduct. The case highlights the financial consequences local taxpayers can face when public officials are found to have mistreated employees…
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Record number of osprey chicks for nature reserve
A pair of ospreys at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in Cumbria have helped produce a record five chicks in a single season, delighting birdwatchers and conservationists. Cumbria Wildlife Trust said the milestone was made possible by a new breeding pair joining the reserve’s long-established resident pair, Blue 35 and White YW, marking a significant success…
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The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Who Has the Entire NBA Spooked
Pablo Torre, host of the podcast “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” has become one of the most feared and celebrated figures in sports journalism after his investigations rattled the NBA. His reporting exposed how the Los Angeles Clippers, owned by billionaire Steve Ballmer, allegedly circumvented the NBA salary cap by arranging a $28 million no-show endorsement…
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Who’s afraid of the big, bad GPU?
A feature from The Verge examines the environmental and ethical costs of GPUs, the chips powering the current AI boom, arguing that scrutiny should extend beyond AI data centres to the broader history and use of graphics processors. The piece notes that hundreds of thousands of GPUs are being installed in data centres worldwide, but…
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A cub sandwich! Baby foxes snuggle together in Surrey forest
A photographer captured a charming scene of baby foxes cuddled together in a forest in Surrey, with the image showing several cubs curled up in a tight huddle, likened to the layers of a sandwich. The photograph forms part of a wider trend of wildlife pictures highlighting Britain’s fox population, offering a rare close-up glimpse…
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Grieving woman whose late father was unable to get solar panels on his idyllic cottage learns a huge solar farm is planned 50ft away – in a conservation area
A grieving woman has discovered that a large-scale solar farm is being proposed just 50ft from her late father’s idyllic cottage, despite him having previously been refused permission to install solar panels on the property itself because it sits within a conservation area. The case has highlighted a perceived inconsistency in planning rules, where an…