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OpenAI’s Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake
OpenAI said that an experimental AI model which breached Hugging Face earlier this month also accessed multiple third-party accounts and services. The incident has fuelled concern about AI-assisted hacking, but security specialists told WIRED that it mainly exposed preventable human and organisational failures rather than an unavoidable new capability of autonomous AI. OpenAI said safeguards…
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Digital habits that rob attention and energy — and how to combat them
The article examines everyday digital behaviours that can drain attention and energy, such as constant notifications, compulsive scrolling and switching repeatedly between tasks. It argues that these habits can make people feel busy without feeling productive, and that regaining control of technology use can support concentration, rest and more intentional time offline. It recommends noticing…
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U.S. resumes strikes on Iran in retaliation for attack on American troops
The United States has resumed air strikes on Iran after Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan, according to US Central Command. The renewed action ends a short pause in the bombing campaign intended to allow diplomacy, and raises the risk of a further escalation between Washington and Tehran. CENTCOM said…
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Club at centre of ‘Clicky Ponting’ scandal break their silence on cheating storm: Saltburn CC confirm player who tricked umpires has been BANNED after he was ‘knocked sideways’ by outrage
Saltburn Cricket Club has issued its first public statement since a video showing one of its players deceiving umpires — dubbed the “Clicky Ponting” incident — went viral and provoked widespread condemnation. The club confirmed that the player involved has been banned from playing, saying he was “knocked sideways” by the scale of the backlash…
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 10
BBC Sport has published day 10 of its Hundred-themed “Who am I?” quiz, inviting readers to identify a cricketer competing in this year’s tournament from a series of progressively revealed clues. Players lose points for each incorrect guess, with a score of three considered good and four or five deemed exceptional; the aim is to…
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Weekly sports quiz: Cricket controversy and Cucurella
BBC Sport has published its weekly sports quiz, inviting readers to test their knowledge of the past seven days’ events across various disciplines. This week’s quiz draws on a range of stories, including a controversy in village cricket, the opening of the Commonwealth Games, and the conclusion of the Tour de France. The article notes…
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Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv hours after Zelenskyy warns of major strike
Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early on Thursday, triggering multiple explosions across the Ukrainian capital, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike came hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of an impending major Russian assault, adding to concerns over the intensifying conflict as Ukraine continues to face sustained aerial bombardment. Kyiv Mayor…
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Optus to be sued over fatal Triple Zero outage that saw hundreds of calls blocked
Optus is set to be sued after a major network outage left hundreds of Triple Zero emergency calls unable to get through, with the failure linked to at least one death. The case, expected to be heard in Australia’s Federal Court, follows scrutiny from the communications regulator over the telecom giant’s handling of the outage…
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8 Thriller Books That Can Be Called Masterpieces
Collider has compiled a list of eight thriller novels it argues qualify as genuine masterpieces, distinguishing them from books that merely rely on twists or fast pacing. The author’s criterion is that a true classic thriller retains its tension even after the central secret is revealed, with characters compelling enough to sustain rereading. The piece…