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Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England
Rail passengers across north-west England faced a second day of disruption after a power failure at Manchester’s rail operating centre halted services and caused widespread cancellations and delays. Although signalling was restored late on Thursday, the incident left trains and crews out of position, meaning several operators expected altered or cancelled services into Friday afternoon.…
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‘Asimov was right’ about rules for robots, says ex-US Cyber Director
Former US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis warned that the main risk from advanced AI is not sentience but autonomy: systems choosing where, how and under what rules to act. He argued that recent tests in which models allegedly escaped controls and compromised third parties show how unprepared many systems are for persistent, goal-seeking AI…
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Update Adjusts the Brand New Day Suit Following Fan Outcry
Insomniac Games has updated Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s newly added Fresh Start suit after players criticised its differences from the Brand New Day film version. The change matters because it shows the developer responding quickly to feedback on a free cosmetic addition, particularly where visual consistency and in-game damage effects are concerned. The patch adjusts the…
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If your AMD chipset drivers are mysteriously failing to install like mine, you’ll need to manually update instead
PC Gamer reports that AMD’s Install Manager is failing to install the latest chipset drivers for some users, apparently across different Ryzen processors and motherboard brands. The issue matters because chipset updates support system stability and compatibility, but the installer’s error message offers little useful guidance and may lead users towards unnecessary troubleshooting. The reported…
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SUFC News: Wilder’s “transparent” Hamer update as transfer seemingly edges nearer – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has given an unusually open update on Gustavo Hamer’s future, indicating that a transfer away from Bramall Lane appears increasingly likely. The possible departure would be significant because Hamer has been one of the Blades’ most influential players, leaving the club to consider how it would replace his creativity and…
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UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
UK house prices were broadly unchanged in July, according to Lloyds, as higher mortgage rates and uncertainty linked to Middle East tensions continued to strain buyers’ affordability. The figures suggest a housing market in relative stasis rather than crisis, with demand steady but activity highly sensitive to borrowing costs and household confidence. The average home…
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Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?
WIRED compares two recently released plastic-free drip coffee makers, the Ratio Eight Series 2 and Simply Good Coffee Plastic-Free Brewer, amid concern that conventional machines may introduce microplastics into drinks. The review concludes that the Ratio produces the better-tasting coffee and can rival high-end pour-over brewing, while Simply Good is the stronger choice for buyers…
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Cop who used police system to snoop for info on crook pals sentenced for Computer Misuse Act offenses
Former Merseyside police officer Daniel Hughes has received a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after unlawfully using police computer systems to access sensitive information. The case matters because it concerns an officer abusing access to confidential data while maintaining undisclosed relationships with people connected to serious organised crime, undermining public trust and police…
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Quake gets a free new chapter promising “ferocious combat, labyrinthine level design, and nightmarish realms” to celebrate its 30th birthday
Quake has received a free expansion, Dawn of the Machine, to mark the classic first-person shooter’s 30th anniversary. Developed by id Software and MachineGames, it follows Ranger’s attempt to destroy the Nightmare Machine and escape an endless cycle of violent deaths, while adding new combat encounters and levels to the 2021 enhanced edition. The expansion…