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Burnham hails importance of local businesses as he issues update on support plans
Andy Burnham said the Government will consult small businesses on further support, as he reiterated that independent firms are central to local communities. The proposed engagement is intended to strengthen cooperation with small businesses and help them plan for the longer term, with ministers linking the approach to job creation and growth. The Government has…
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‘South Park’ Vs. POTUS: Why It’s Always Funny In 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Deadline examines how South Park has repeatedly satirised US presidents over nearly three decades, arguing that its attacks on Donald Trump are consistent with the show’s long-standing approach rather than a new political turn. The article says the series’ creators see politics as part of popular culture and target extremism across the ideological spectrum, helping…
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Suno launches Studio 2.0 with MIDI support, an AI chat bar… and no download limit
Suno has launched Studio 2.0, an update to its browser-based music-production platform aimed at professional users. The release adds MIDI tools, an AI chat assistant, improved stem separation and new effects, while allowing Premier subscribers unlimited exports from Studio despite wider download caps announced for Suno’s music-generation service. MIDI, described by Suno as Studio’s most…
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Flock revises privacy policies following backlash
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Flock updates privacy policies amid backlash Flock Safety will implement new privacy and data retention policies as pressure grows on the automated license plate operator to prevent its technology from being abused or used to conduct mass surveillance. © Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The company announced Thursday…
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Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Manifesto Is 6,500-Words—and Barely Says Anything
WIRED’s Uncanny Valley podcast examines Mark Zuckerberg’s roughly 6,500-word AI essay, “The Future is for Everyone”, arguing that it offers little concrete substance despite presenting itself as a broad vision for AI’s future. The discussion matters because it questions Meta’s positioning in the AI race and its claim that concentrating AI power in a small…
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Writer introduces new AI model and upgraded harness to contain token costs
Writer has launched Palmyra X6, a new flagship AI model, alongside upgrades to its agentic “harness” infrastructure, aiming to reduce the cost of enterprise AI deployments. The company says the combined changes could cut customer costs for basic tasks by up to 50%, reflecting growing pressure on businesses to control spending on AI tokens rather…
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Leslie Bibb Went Off Book With Jean Smart In ‘Hacks’; Joins Brett Goldstein’s New ‘Escorted’ Show With Lesley Manville: “How Is This My Life?”
Leslie Bibb discussed her recent career upswing, including her first Emmy nomination for playing Monica in the Hacks episode “Montecito”, and reflected on working with Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder and Cherry Jones. She said the role came through her friendship with Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs and described the production as unusually positive and supportive…
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Give Google the boot by building your own search engine
Got $10 and a gig of storage space? Marlin lets you weight your crawl toward the parts of the web you actually care about
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The Thin and Light Gigabyte AERO X16 16″ Gaming Laptop Is Perfect for Students Heading Back to School
IGN highlights a Walmart discount on Gigabyte’s AERO X16 gaming laptop, presenting it as a portable, capable option for students who also want to play games. The deal matters because it reduces the price of a current-generation 16-inch laptop with dedicated Nvidia graphics by $600, though the article is promotional and includes affiliate links. The…
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Tramell Tillman Says ‘I Had to Sign NDAs’ Before Even Meeting for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Role: ‘A Little Frustrating Because Everything Was Shrouded in Secrecy’
Tramell Tillman has said he was required to sign non-disclosure agreements before meeting director Destin Daniel Cretton about a role in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”. He described Marvel’s secrecy as frustrating because he initially had little information about how his character would fit into the film, though the role was presented as pivotal. Tillman plays…