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Researchers disprove alleged 1841 railway disruption during geomagnetic storm
Scientists have concluded that a reported railway disruption in Exeter during an 1841 geomagnetic storm almost certainly did not happen that year. The correction matters because the episode had been described as the earliest known example of space weather affecting technology, while historical records show the railway line was not yet open. A 1871 account…
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OpenAI keeps bulldozing mathematicians
OpenAI has formed a new advisory group of prominent mathematicians to advise it and other leading AI labs on reviewing and communicating mathematical results. The group says it is independent, but its launch caused confusion about its relationship with OpenAI, renewing concerns that the company has mishandled its engagement with mathematicians. Martin Hairer, a member…
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Lawyer charged in partner’s death; Victoria worst-governed in West
A jailed lawyer appeared in court on stalking charges relating to her partner’s Bali death. An AI index ranks Victoria as the worst-governed jurisdiction among 360 Western bodies.
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‘They don’t have respect for anyone’: Fury as Ingham family share video of their ‘weird sombre day’ at Auschwitz and break filming rules… as museum warns of consequences for YouTube stars
The Ingham family, YouTube influencers with 1.38 million subscribers, have faced significant backlash after posting a video featuring footage filmed at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum without permission. The video, titled “A Weird Sombre Day for Mum & Isabelle,” showed sensitive content including victims’ shoes and prison bunks, breaching the museum’s explicit filming policy that requires…
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AI cameras trialled to detect untraceable plates on UK roads
The UK Government is testing advanced AI cameras capable of detecting illegal “ghost” registration plates, which are invisible to conventional number plate recognition systems. These untraceable plates enable drivers to evade speed limits, low emission zones and law enforcement, with approximately one in fifteen vehicles believed to be fitted with them. This development represents a…
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Thirteen Nissan Jukes stolen in coordinated Caerphilly spree
Thirteen Nissan Jukes have been stolen across Caerphilly in South Wales within a 24-hour period in a coordinated crimewave. The targeted theft spree is particularly significant given that the Juke is already the sixth most stolen car in Britain, with police urging local residents to remain vigilant and increasing patrols in response. One stolen vehicle…
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Job interviews are a weird business – but what’s the alternative? | Emma Beddington
Emma Beddington argues that job interviews are arbitrary and biased, with decisions often shaped by quick impressions rather than a candidate’s ability to do the job. A 2015 study found that a quarter of interviewers had decided within five minutes and 60% within 15. She says assessment centres can be just as pointless, while AI…
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’90s Sci-Fi Blockbuster and Gothic Soap Revival Now Free on YouTube
NBC’s 1991 reimagining of Dark Shadows has become available in its entirety on YouTube, offering viewers a 12-episode take on the beloved gothic soap opera format. The series follows Victoria Winters, a governess who arr
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Gates denies Epstein ties; Houthis seize Red Sea port
Bill Gates denied Epstein ties in an NBC interview, whilst Houthi forces seized Yemen’s strategic Mokha port, intensifying regional fighting. Meanwhile, a UK politician predicts AI could enable a four-day working week within a decade.
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Matt King revives Super Hans in a book while recovering from stroke
Matt King is returning to Super Hans in a new book, which continues the character’s story after *Peep Show* ended in 2015. He says he has never watched a full episode of the sitcom, despite fans regularly quoting it at him, and is more interested in a possible film adaptation than a television spin-off. King…