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Music publishers file amended lyrics lawsuit against Anthropic – just as AI firm’s separate $1.5B settlement with authors wins court approval
Concord Music Group, Universal Music Publishing Group and ABKCO Music have filed an amended US lawsuit accusing Anthropic of systematically copying and reproducing copyrighted song lyrics through its Claude AI chatbot. The case matters because it adds detailed allegations based on Anthropic’s internal records, intensifying a wider legal dispute over whether AI companies can train…
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‘Culture of creepiness’: Republican says she wouldn’t want daughter on Capitol Hill
Republican Representative Kat Cammack of Florida said she would not feel comfortable having her daughter work on Capitol Hill, citing what she called a “culture of creepiness” in Congress. Her remarks draw attention to concerns about power imbalances and inappropriate relationships between elected members and junior staff. Cammack said the problem involved members approaching and…
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The World Cup’s dirty little secret: FIFA’s president wasn’t the only culprit to wind up in crosshairs over his gas-guzzling private jet travel…see the worst offenders
The article examines private-jet travel linked to the World Cup, arguing that FIFA president Gianni Infantino was not the only prominent figure criticised for high-emission flights. It presents the issue as a challenge to football’s environmental commitments, particularly because major tournaments promote sustainability while attracting extensive executive and celebrity travel. The report identifies several alleged…
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Euro Cinema Body UNIC Says EU Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Approval Conditions “Should Have Gone Further”
The European cinema exhibitors’ body UNIC has criticised the European Commission’s approval of Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying the remedies imposed do not go far enough. It welcomed the requirement for Paramount to sell its stake in United International Pictures, but argued that the decision takes too narrow a view of the…
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Men switched at birth uncover hospital mix-up after DNA test decades later
Two North Dakota men are suing Unity Medical Center after DNA testing indicated they were switched at birth nearly four decades ago. The discovery has left both men seeking answers and highlights the lasting emotional and personal consequences of an alleged hospital error. Jeremy Morrison and Kyle Bylin were born in 1988 and learned of…
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How you could live to 190: Scientists discover the ultimate limit of the human lifespan
A scientific study has suggested that the human lifespan may have an upper biological limit of about 190 years, based on the point at which the body can no longer recover from illness, injury or other stresses. The finding matters because it challenges the idea that advances in medicine alone could allow people to live…
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Millions of California-bought cars can be hijacked via Bluetooth
University of California San Diego researchers say at least 2.2 million vehicles fitted with KARR and SWDS aftermarket security systems could be vulnerable to nearby Bluetooth attacks. An attacker who obtains the shared security key and is within about five yards could unlock doors, sound the horn, flash lights or stop a stationary vehicle from…
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Britain has the WORST mental health in all of Europe, study finds – but the Japanese are the most miserable
A study has ranked Britain as having the worst mental health of any country in Europe, according to new research reported by the Daily Mail. The findings highlight a stark contrast between the UK and its European neighbours, raising fresh concerns about the state of mental wellbeing among Britons and prompting questions over what is…
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BBC Inside Science
The episode examines the US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to screen military personnel aged 30 and over for testosterone deficiency and offer voluntary hormone replacement therapy to those with low levels. It considers whether the policy would improve military readiness, as intended, or whether increasing testosterone is an overly simplistic response with potential drawbacks.…
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Can you be fined for using a hosepipe?
This BBC News video explainer addresses whether people can be fined for using a hosepipe, amid ongoing drought conditions and hosepipe bans introduced by water companies in parts of the UK. The piece comes as heatwaves and dry weather have prompted restrictions on water usage, with viewers directed to check whether a ban applies in…