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RFK Jr.’s hand-picked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses
An FDA committee selected under US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voted to support easing manufacturing restrictions on four peptides for human use, despite limited evidence of their safety or effectiveness. The decision matters because it could expand access to unapproved substances through compounding pharmacies and reflects concerns that the advisory process was…
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Midjourney bought the astrology app Co-Star
Midjourney has acquired Co-Star, a personalised astrology app, expanding the AI image-generation company into consumer apps. The deal matters because Co-Star’s founder and team are expected to help Midjourney develop its first dedicated applications, including an image-generation app beyond its current web and Discord access. Co-Star provides free daily horoscopes and friend-compatibility features, using human…
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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
Stereogum’s weekly selection highlights five new songs released during its Thursday-to-Thursday eligibility window, spanning experimental jazz, alt-country, R&B, pop and electronic rap. The list matters as an editorial snapshot of notable new music and directs listeners to the publication’s regularly updated playlists. – 2hollis – “Hurt”: a return towards rapid-fire rap within his glitchy, hyperpop…
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007 First Light free new DLC adds more missions and weapons
IO Interactive has released the first free content update for 007 First Light, adding two TacSim missions, new weapons and an outfit. The update expands the James Bond origin game’s replayable mission content while also addressing technical and stability issues across platforms. The new missions are “The Workshop”, a three-tier stealth escape set in Q’s…
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Elon Musk says he backs ‘normal people’ when asked about support for ‘far right’
The article’s content was inaccessible, so the available information is limited to its headline. It reports that Elon Musk said he supports “normal people” when questioned about alleged support for the far right, framing his position as backing ordinary people rather than an ideological movement. Because the page could not be accessed, the article’s wider…
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Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
Donald Trump has said the United States will investigate the European Union and may impose new tariffs in response to regulatory fines on major American technology companies. The threat escalates tensions over EU competition enforcement and could further complicate trade relations between Washington and Brussels. The comments followed a European Commission fine of €890m ($1bn)…
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Every boundary from Clarke’s blistering innings
Joe Clarke made a rapid 68 for Birmingham Phoenix against Trent Rockets in The Hundred, launching Phoenix’s campaign in emphatic fashion at Edgbaston. His boundary-heavy innings mattered because it put sustained pressure on every Rockets bowler and gave his side early momentum in the competition. The BBC highlight video shows all of Clarke’s boundaries from…
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Blizzard Employee Out Of A Job After Allegedly Helping Friends Cheat In WoW
Blizzard has reportedly dismissed an employee after allegations that they used their position to help friends cheat in World of Warcraft. The case matters because it raises concerns about fairness, staff access and confidence in the enforcement of rules within a major online game. The available article text does not provide details of the alleged…
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Why Cognition bought Poke: AI personality is becoming a competitive advantage
Cognition has acquired Poke, a conversational AI assistant designed to interact like a friend, in a deal valued in the low nine figures. The acquisition aims to bring Poke’s personality-driven interaction style to Cognition’s coding agent, Devin, reflecting a broader belief that engaging user experiences can be as commercially important as underlying AI models. Launched…
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Judge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters
The US Department of Justice has withdrawn subpoenas seeking phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times journalists after a federal judge strongly criticised its handling of the case. The move is a setback for the Trump administration’s effort to identify confidential sources behind reporting on security concerns involving the Air Force One…