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The Best Linux Laptops (2026): System76, Framework, and More
WIRED has updated its guide to the best Linux laptops available in 2026, featuring machines from System76, Tuxedo, and Framework that come pre-installed with Linux and offer improved hardware support. – **System76 Lemur Pro**: Described as striking the best balance between size, weight, power and price. The 14-inch model weighs 2.5 pounds and features Intel…
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France in uproar as star author is accused of using AI to write award-winning migration story
Award-winning Canadian-Haitian author Thélyson Orélien has denied allegations that artificial intelligence was used to write most of his migration novel, *C’était ça ou mourir* (*It Was Either That or Die*). The claims, posted by an anonymous X account, went viral and have prompted scrutiny because the book recently won the Prix du Roman Fnac and…
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PIP claims for anxiety and depression rise 108% since 2021 across Britain
Claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) linked to mixed anxiety and depressive disorder have risen sharply across Britain, increasing by 108 per cent since 2021. The growth matters because psychiatric conditions now make up about 39 per cent of PIP claims in England and Wales, prompting debate over eligibility, public spending and whether the system…
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EU alarm grows as Chinese hybrid car sales surge
Chinese hybrid car sales have surged dramatically in the European Union since anti-subsidy tariffs on electric vehicles were imposed in 2024, sparking alarm among policymakers and the European automotive industry. Fully hybrid car sales rocketed from just 659 in 2022 to 160,662 in the first seven months of 2026, whilst plug-in hybrids rose from 56,706…
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A Different World reboot gradually finds its voice through young Hillman cast
Netflix’s reboot of “A Different World” initially falters by leaning heavily on nostalgia and legacy characters from the 1980s original series, potentially alienating Gen Z viewers unfamiliar with the source material. However, the series ultimately succeeds by the end of its first season, establishing itself as both a worthy successor to its predecessor and a…
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On Eve Of Her First Convention, Royal Television Society Boss Sophie Jones Wants To Shout Louder About The “Powerhouse” UK Industry
Sophie Jones, the newly appointed head of the Royal Television Society, believes the charity should more forcefully promote the UK’s television industry to influential figures including politicians and media leaders. Speaking ahead of her first RTS Convention, she emphasised that whilst the RTS will not be a campaigning organisation, it has a responsibility to ensure…
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Netflix’s HBCU reboot updates sitcom for Gen Z audiences
Netflix’s reboot of the 1987 sitcom “A Different World” revisits the fictional historically Black Hillman College through a Gen Z perspective. Created by Felicia Pride and executive produced by Debbie Allen, the 10-episode dramedy follows Deborah Wayne, daughter of original characters Whitley and Dwayne, while addressing modern HBCU life, federal policies affecting Black Americans, financial…
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‘A Different World’ Review: Netflix College Comedy Takes a Beloved Classic Into a Lively New Era, With Charm and Smarts to Spare
Netflix’s new A Different World initially leans heavily on its predecessor, bringing back familiar characters and storylines while introducing a younger generation at Hillman College. Although this nostalgia can make the opening episodes feel repetitive, the series gradually develops its own identity through a charming ensemble, thoughtful writing and heartfelt contemporary drama. The story follows…
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Australia’s jobless rate hits 4.6% as households seek extra income
Australian unemployment has risen to 4.6% in August, the highest level since the pandemic, despite economists’ expectations of stability. This deteriorating labour market is pushing households to seek additional income to cope with soaring living costs and anticipated higher mortgage payments, as the Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to announce a fourth interest…
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Critics say Norfolk Broads housing levy cannot cover ecological damage
The UK government has approved its first Environmental Delivery Plan allowing almost 16,000 homes to be built in the Norfolk Broads, a heavily protected wetland area home to England’s rarest wildlife. Developers will pay a levy of £2,675 per house (£42 million total) into a nature restoration fund to compensate for environmental damage, with the…