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“We have to become warriors”: the fight to save the world’s only women’s sculpture park
The Artist’s Garden, a public sculpture park on the roof terrace of Temple underground station in London, faces closure after its licence is due to end on 1 October. Founded by curator Claire Mander and dedicated exclusively to women artists, the garden was created to address the underrepresentation of women in London’s public art; its…
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Talent Agent Mark Jermin Strongly Refuted Unlawful Activity. A Leaked Contract Raises Questions About His Denial.
Mark Jermin Management, a prominent UK children’s talent agency, has removed wording from some contracts that made representation conditional on clients continuing to train at its sister stage school. The clause conflicts with the agency’s previous denial that representation had ever depended on buying training services, and raises potential concerns under UK rules designed to…
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TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It
WIRED rates the TCL Tab A1 Plus 7/10, describing it as a budget tablet that feels more premium than its price suggests. Its main strengths are a high-quality, fast display, a slim aluminium body and useful software features, making it a strong option for media, reading and light productivity rather than demanding work. The tablet…
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BeamNG.drive, Steam’s finest car pancake maker, gets its biggest update yet with overhauled graphics, fresh rally stages and a sporty new coupe
BeamNG.drive has released version 0.39, which its developers describe as the vehicle-destruction sandbox’s largest update so far. The update significantly improves the game’s visuals and adds new rally, vehicle and aerodynamic features, reinforcing its appeal as a detailed, moddable driving simulator. The graphics overhaul addresses shadow and sunlight issues, adds HDR support on Vulkan and…
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AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans
Researchers tested whether generative AI chatbots could carry out the trust-building stage of “pig butchering” scams, in which romance-style conversations eventually lead victims towards fake cryptocurrency investments. The study found that AI could impersonate a person convincingly and, in some measures, build more trust than human scammers, raising concerns that fraud networks could automate much…
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The best cordless vacuum cleaners for a spotless home: 10 tried and tested favourites
The Guardian tested 16 cordless vacuum cleaners to identify the best options for different household needs, assessing cleaning performance, battery life, suction and ease of use. The review matters because stick vacuums are a long-term purchase and their effectiveness depends on more than headline suction power. – Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251 (£388) was…
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Congress hasn’t passed AI rules for schools. So these 98 teens did it themselves
A group of 98 teenagers has drawn up its own proposed rules for using artificial intelligence in schools, amid the absence of federal legislation on the issue. The initiative matters because students are directly affected by AI tools in classrooms, yet many schools are still deciding how to balance learning opportunities with risks such as…
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ChatGPT and Roblox will reportedly be subject to tighter rules in the EU
The EU is reportedly preparing to classify ChatGPT and Roblox as “very large online platforms” in August, bringing them under stricter obligations in the Digital Services Act. The designation matters because it would increase regulatory scrutiny of both services, particularly around user safety, transparency and the handling of harmful or illegal content. Platforms receive the…
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Stunning photos capture July’s Buck Moon over the UK
The July full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, was visible across the UK on Wednesday night, with skywatchers photographing it above locations including Windsor Castle and Cornwall. The event matters chiefly as a seasonal astronomical sight, marking the second of meteorological summer’s three full Moons. The Moon reached peak fullness at 15:36 BST, becoming…
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Brighton gig screen goes One Step Beyond with an update pop-up
An update notification appeared on a large screen during the On The Beach music event in Brighton, briefly competing with performer David Rodigan for the audience’s attention. The incident illustrates how routine software prompts can disrupt live productions, where screens and other digital equipment must operate reliably throughout a show. The pop-up offered the familiar…