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Sheffield police prepare major operation for rival Saturday demonstrations
Rival demonstrations are planned in Sheffield city centre on Saturday, 26 September, involving the right-wing Sheffield Patriots and the counter-protest group Sheffield Communities Against Racism and Fascism. The opposing events matter because they are expected to create a significant public-order challenge in shared city-centre spaces. South Yorkshire Police is preparing a major operation to protect…
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Oxford shares Bodleian texts with OpenAI for model training
Oxford University has permitted OpenAI to use digitised texts from its prestigious Bodleian library to train the AI models behind ChatGPT, as technology companies increasingly seek fresh data from academic institutions. Whilst the partnership announced in March 2025 was framed around making historical texts more widely available to students and researchers, internal university documents reveal…
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Broken promises, confiscated land: the hyperscale AI datacentre being built in a tiny Indian village
Google is building a $15 billion “hyperscale” AI datacentre in Tarluvada village, Andhra Pradesh, India, initially promised as a generator of jobs and prosperity for the impoverished community. Initial optimism has rapidly turned to concern and opposition, as residents and activists fear they will bear the environmental and economic costs whilst benefiting corporations globally, mirroring…
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3 Perfect Calvin and Hobbes Stories From the 1980S That Prove Bill Watterson Is a Genius
The article highlights three early Calvin and Hobbes storylines from the 1980s that demonstrate Bill Watterson’s exceptional humour, emotional insight and imaginative storytelling. It argues that although the strip evolved significantly after Watterson’s first sabbatical, its essential strengths—strong characterisation, inventive formats and thoughtful reflections on life—were present from the beginning. The examples include a burglary…
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Tesla Semi production begins as charging shortages hinder electric lorry adoption
Tesla has begun high-volume production of its long-delayed Semi electric truck, promising a 500-mile range for long-haul operators. The launch matters because electric lorries could reduce fuel costs and emissions, but widespread adoption in the United States remains constrained by high prices and inadequate charging infrastructure. The long-range model is expected to cover about the…
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FBI breached by cybercriminals; AI deepfakes scandal grips UK politics
ShinyHunters hackers claim to have breached FBI systems, exposing workforce data. The Prime Minister backs a review into AI-generated fake nude images of women and children.
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Meta’s Muse Is Adults-Only. Why Does It Look Like a Kids’ Toy?
Meta’s Muse AI app uses a colourful, childlike mascot called Jolly despite being restricted to users aged 18 and over. The design has helped make Muse highly visible and approachable, but youth advocates question whether its rounded, toy-like appearance could appeal particularly strongly to children and make Meta’s AI seem less intimidating. Meta says the…
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Neglected Samsung phone takes two days and seven updates to revive
A Samsung Galaxy A33 that had been stored unused for months became difficult to revive, first refusing to charge because it falsely detected moisture in its USB-C port. Once warmed and dried, it required seven separate operating-system updates, each demanding manual approval, repeated reboots and occasional log-ins. The experience highlights how neglected smartphones can become…
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Welcome to England’s benefits capital where half of working age people are unemployed and claiming Universal Credit… Grimsby is the once thriving fishing town where hard work fell out of fashion
The article examines severe worklessness in Grimsby’s East Marsh and Port district, described as Britain’s highest concentration of unemployed working-age Universal Credit claimants. It argues that the decline of the fishing industry, poor health, economic deprivation and reduced community cohesion have contributed to unemployment, petty crime and the deterioration of local services and public spaces.…
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Trump’s Greenland deal shadows Xi visit after years of Beijing eyeing Arctic influence
Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping took place against the backdrop of a newly signed Greenland security agreement designed to expand US military access and restrict military activity by non-NATO countries such as China. The timing highlighted growing competition between Washington and Beijing over Arctic security, resources and strategic influence, although no major new agreements…