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Aaron Rodgers clears air on ‘racy’ Drew Allar DM rumors on Cam Heyward podcast: ‘It’s not true’
Aaron Rodgers used an appearance on Cam Heyward’s podcast to dismiss rumours about “racy” direct messages attributed to new Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Drew Allar, insisting the claims were fabricated. The 43-year-old quarterback said Allar, a third-round pick in the 2026 draft, had asked him to set the record straight, noting the rookie has been in…
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LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
LG smart TVs continue to collect and transmit data about owners and their homes even when switched to standby or disconnected from the internet, according to an investigation by YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. The sets scan local Wi-Fi networks for nearby devices, log location and network details, and record microphone audio while in standby, raising…
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Anti-migrant march leader named as welfare support hits record low
Portsmouth veteran Daniel Thomas unmasked as force behind Dover and Portsmouth balaclava protests; new survey shows welfare backing near a 30-year low, plus defence drills, the Israel trade row, Macron’s YouTube plea, Arm’s AI outlook and Dallaglio’s therapy admission.
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Gen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’
A new report from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), shared exclusively with WIRED, warns that young supporters of Islamist terror groups such as ISIS and al-Qaida are increasingly using generative AI tools to produce cartoons, memes and fan edits glorifying extremist violence, a trend researchers have dubbed “Slop Jihad”. Examples include a notorious ISIS…
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Trump Administration Fires Shots At UK Plan To Boost BBC Content On YouTube, Calling It “Extraterritorial Censorship”
The Trump administration has publicly opposed UK government proposals that would require platforms such as YouTube and TikTok to boost the visibility of “public service media” content from broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. In a submission to the UK’s consultation, U.S. officials warned the plans could amount to “extraterritorial censorship…
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Scots College gang rape accused suspended from school, living under ‘house arrest’ and banned from YouTube and PlayStation
One of three Scots College students accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in a Bondi Junction alleyway has been suspended from school and had a bail application to access YouTube and the PlayStation Network rejected by a court. Judge Sue Duncombe refused the request after prosecutors warned the platforms could allow the boy to contact…
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TalkFuse morning briefing, 8 Sep 2026 04:39
Also: a boarding school teacher struck off over search history shown to pupils, a body found in a Lytham pond, Pochettino eyes footballing glory for the USA, and Practical Magic 2 hits cinemas.
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A food safety officer has become a social media star in India – why?
Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra’s newly appointed food commissioner, has become an unexpected social media celebrity in India after launching a sweeping crackdown on food safety violations since taking up the role in May. His department’s inspections have exposed shocking hygiene failures – including cockroach infestations and spoiled food – even at exclusive establishments such as a…
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French President Emmanuel Macron Calls on YouTube to Finance Content and Warns of Growing Threat to Cultural Model (EXCLUSIVE)
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged YouTube to help finance local content, warning that the platform’s dominance poses a growing threat to Europe’s cultural model. Speaking to Variety at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, which he co-chaired with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Macron said the gathering was timed deliberately to address upheaval in…
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Barnaby Joyce snaps at ABC host Sarah Ferguson in fiery 7.30 return: ‘Not Jesus Christ’
Barnaby Joyce clashed with ABC 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson during his first appearance on the programme since a July interview in which he was filmed shouting at his dog. The One Nation MP was there to promote his party’s proposal to let mortgage holders and renters draw on a portion of their superannuation, but struggled…