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Serial shoplifter jailed after admitting 13 offences and breaching order in Barnsley
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Why AI is sampling – and how that will affect the future
An op-ed by sample-clearance veteran Deborah Mannis-Gardner argues that generative AI music tools are, in effect, doing exactly what music sampling has done for decades: recombining pre-existing recordings rather than creating something genuinely new. She contends this matters because AI firms such as Suno and Udio have relied on “fair use” defences when sued over…
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Iconic UK space attraction and UNESCO World Heritage site could be forced to close due to cuts
Jodrell Bank Observatory, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed radio telescope site in Cheshire that has operated for 70 years, faces closure within months after losing its funding, prompting anger from scientists. The facility, one of Britain’s most recognisable space research and visitor attractions, has been central to decades of astronomical discovery and public engagement with science,…
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Live updates: US, Iran back off attacks; Trump heads to Michigan to tout manufacturing
The United States has scaled back its daily military strikes on Iran to allow more time for negotiations, according to President Trump and administration officials, with UN ambassador Mike Waltz saying Trump is “giving it a little bit of room.” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Iran had requested a meeting, suggesting a…
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Tech sector pours $1T into AI and sends customers the bill
Global technology spending is being reshaped by an unprecedented AI infrastructure build-out, with the cost increasingly passed on to enterprise customers through higher hardware and software prices. Gartner analyst John-David Lovelock told The Register that tech firms’ own technology spending is around $1 trillion and set to grow 34.7 per cent in 2026, describing the…
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MARTHA MAcCALLUM, KELLY McKENNA: America’s next 250 years begin on the playground
This Fox News opinion piece by Martha MacCallum and Kelly McKenna argues that as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, one of the most important ways to secure the country’s future is by ensuring children get adequate recess and outdoor playtime. The authors contend that free play and fresh air are…
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GSC Game World sets 20 August date for STALKER 2 expansion
GSC Game World has confirmed that STALKER 2’s paid story expansion, Cost of Hope, will launch on 20th August alongside the free Update 2.0. The expansion sends players into the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant for the first time since 2008’s STALKER: Clear Sky, set against a bitter falling-out between the game’s rival Freedom and Duty…
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Canon EOS R6 V review: A pro vlogging camera at a mirrorless price
Canon has released the EOS R6 V, a full-frame mirrorless camera aimed squarely at professional videographers and vloggers, positioning it against Sony’s dominant creator-focused models like the ZV-E1. Priced at around $2,500, the camera borrows its 33-megapixel sensor from Canon’s R6 III and C50, combining the former’s stabilisation with the latter’s active cooling, while adding…
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Jamie Cullum, Grace Carter, Kara Marni Lead Audi Haven Line-Up At Wilderness 2026
The Audi Haven is returning to Wilderness Festival for 2026, with jazz musician Jamie Cullum, singer-songwriter Grace Carter and soul artist Kara Marni topping the music bill within the dedicated space. The retreat combines live performances, conversations and dining under the theme of exploring the power of sound, forming part of the wider festival’s programme.…
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Disney Dreamlight Valley Pixel Perfect update patch notes
Disney Dreamlight Valley has released its “Pixel Perfect” update, headlined by the arrival of Ralph from the Wreck-It Ralph films, who joins his established companion Vanellope in the valley. The update matters to players because it adds a substantial mix of new content, characters, events and rewards, keeping the life-simulation game’s ongoing storyline and seasonal…