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Nigel Farage reported to standards watchdog over ‘crypto lobbying’
Commissioner asked to investigate Reform UK leader after private meeting with Bank of England governorThe standards watchdog has been urged to investigate whether Nigel Farage lobbied the Bank of England to drop a cryptocurrency plan that could be costly for the billionaire bankrolling his party, potentially in breach of parliamentary rules.The Reform UK leader has…
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Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion
The EU went after Google for the practice of bundling its search engine and browser with Android.
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New ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie Filming Plans Officially Confirmed by Writer
Danny McBride shared a promising update on his G.I. Joe movie, teasing a possible shoot next year and a story set in Cobra’s Springfield.
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Influencer screenings aren’t going away
For a few days, it seemed like Universal decided that there would be no advanced screenings of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey for influencers. But on Monday, influencers sat alongside traditional critics and journalists at special showings of The Odyssey specifically for the associated press junket. Despite what it may have looked like, Universal was not…
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Why Stars Love Karlovy Vary and Vice Versa. Just Ask Dakota Johnson or Russell Crowe
The big Czech fest has developed a celebrity fan base as an escape from doom-mongering about AI and streaming, a chance to showcase favorite films and much more.
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Apple TV’s Biggest ‘Wheel of Time’ Replacement Confirms Season 1 Episode Count
Brandon Sanderson has offered a new update on Apple TV’s Stormlight Archive adaptation, including how many episodes the fantasy series may require.
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‘Meta will need to reduce or possibly stop AI investment in datacenters, as it already has excess capacity’: The AI infrastructure bubble feels the heat
This space for rent.
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Melinda Gates’ venture firm backs Magnify Ventures’ $46.6M Fund II
Early-stage firm Magnify Ventures has raised a $46.6 million Fund II from LPs, including Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures.
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OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly proposed giving 5% of the company’s equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, reviving discussions about letting the public share in the financial gains from the AI boom.