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Tesla revives Roadster plans with nitrogen jets and bold performance claims
Tesla has revived its long-delayed Roadster project, presenting a show car that uses compressed nitrogen jets to perform airborne stunts. The announcement matters because it renews ambitious performance and production promises while the company faces falling sales and pressure on its core business. Elon Musk claims the rear-wheel-drive electric car could reach 383 mph and…
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Hero who confronted Bend school shooter shares video showing his bullet-riddled truck after massacre that killed three children and their teacher: Live updates
A bystander confronted a teenager who was heading towards Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, and the gunman fired at the man and his truck. The shooter then entered the school and killed three children and a teacher before a person at the scene shot him dead. The driver shared video showing six bullet…
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I Knew Billy Joel Couldn’t Perform Right Now, but I Wasn’t Prepared for His Latest Health Update
Billy Joel has said that normal pressure hydrocephalus and its treatment currently prevent him from riding motorcycles or returning to the stage. The update matters because it leaves his future performing uncertain while he undergoes further medical testing. Joel told the Hollywood Reporter that doctors advised him to avoid driving and performing for now, citing…
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CMA consults on special oversight of Microsoft’s business software
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on whether to designate Microsoft as having strategic market status in business software. That designation would give the watchdog powers to intervene to improve competition, though it would not imply that Microsoft had broken the law. The CMA says Microsoft has a strong position across five…
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Sony drops Android 17 upgrade for Xperia 10 VI over storage limits
Sony has withdrawn its promise to give the Xperia 10 VI an upgrade to Android 17, saying a technical review found the phone’s storage configuration would not support an adequate experience. The reversal means the midrange phone will receive fewer major Android updates than Sony originally announced. The Xperia 10 VI launched with Android 14…
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PCS warns Capita may miss 2027 deadline for pension corrections
The PCS union says Capita is likely to miss the legal deadline for correcting 93,000 civil service pension cases affected by the McCloud judgment. The delay matters because retirees and other members are waiting for legally required changes to their benefits, while the union says Capita has not yet started processing the outstanding cases. The…
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Control Resonant becomes the fastest-selling game in Remedy’s history, outpacing Alan Wake 2 and the original Control
Remedy Entertainment says Control Resonant sold more than 1 million copies in roughly three weeks, making it the fastest-selling game in the Finnish studio’s 31-year history. The milestone is a strong start for Remedy’s first self-published release on this scale, launched during a crowded September release period. The studio has not shared sales by platform…
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AI-Generated Hot Girls Are Ripping Off Comedians to Boost Their Horny Content
AI-generated influencer accounts are copying stand-up comedians’ jokes and using them in sexualised videos to attract audiences and promote paid content. Comedians say the unauthorised reuse is upsetting and can bring the copied material to larger audiences, while platform rules leave gaps around copying work that is not protected by copyright. Comedian Julia Jasunas found…
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Microsoft previews Defender security tools for Linux workstations
Microsoft has released Defender for Linux Workstations in public preview, extending its Defender for Endpoint security tools to Linux desktops. The move gives organisations a way to monitor and protect Linux workstations alongside their other devices, as more developers use Linux and businesses seek consistent security coverage. The service includes antivirus, vulnerability management, inventory and…
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Pokémon Dev Already Finished with Beast of Reincarnation PS5 Patches
Game Freak says the 19 October update for *Beast of Reincarnation* will be the final patch in its current phase of major post-launch support. The announcement means players should not expect further major updates or expansions, though they can still contact support if they encounter problems. The single-player game launched two months ago, and the…