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Video appears to show someone kicking sea lion in California; authorities investigating
A video appearing to show a person kicking a sea lion on a California beach has prompted an investigation by wildlife authorities. The incident matters because sea lions are protected marine mammals, and deliberately disturbing or harming them can carry legal consequences. Officials are reviewing the footage to identify the person involved and establish what…
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Toxic yuri story Kaschei is a marvelous free visual novel that turns your Downloads folder into a little labyrinth of mirrors
Rock Paper Shotgun has reviewed Kaschei, a free experimental visual novel made for the Toxic Yuri VN Jam 2, praising it as an inventive piece of interactive fiction that deliberately fragments its story across multiple linked files and interfaces rather than presenting a single, unified game. The piece matters as a spotlight on the “toxic…
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Hugging Face reportedly plagued with AI models generating adult deepfakes
A study by European non-profit AI Forensics has found that Hugging Face, the leading open-source AI hosting platform, is hosting numerous tools capable of generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes with little to no moderation. The findings come as the European Union and the UK move to ban “nudification” apps, and they highlight how open platforms designed…
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Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable?
BBC News has published a short video investigation questioning whether BuzzBallz, the spherical pre-mixed cocktail drinks, are genuinely recyclable as claimed. The piece falls under the BBC’s Science & Environment coverage and touches on wider concerns about packaging claims in the alcohol industry, relevant amid ongoing public debate over recycling accuracy and plastic waste. The…
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Study links heavy TV watching to brain changes tied to Alzheimer’s
A long-term US study has found that people who reported watching television very often in midlife later showed brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The findings matter because they suggest that the type of sedentary behaviour, rather than sitting alone, may be linked to poorer brain health; however, the observational research cannot show…
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Revealed: Bill Oddie wanted humanist funeral and his ashes scattered in place close to his heart – as tributes pour in for wildlife presenter following his death at 85
Wildlife presenter and former Goodie Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, prompting tributes from across broadcasting and conservation circles. Details have now emerged about his wishes for a humanist funeral, reflecting his lifelong scientific outlook, along with his request that his ashes be scattered somewhere that held deep personal significance to him.…
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NewsNation to host town hall on future of technology as AI concerns grow
NewsNation announced a town hall examining the future of technology and how its development could affect everyday life in the years ahead. The event reflects growing public concern about artificial intelligence, including its potential social and economic consequences. The programme was due to air on Tuesday at 8 p.m. EDT and be moderated by NewsNation…
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Just when you thought it was safe … the shark movie is back for more
Shark-themed films are enjoying a boom in 2026, with roughly half a dozen releases already this year coinciding with Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week. The genre’s enduring appeal lies in sharks occupying a middle ground between everyday reality and horror-movie menace, since audiences know real sharks exist and can be dangerous, even though cinematic depictions…