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Pilot ‘smoked marijuana before flight that saw passengers injured by turbulence and was so stoned he could not stand straight’

  • Air India pilot allegedly high on marijuana during turbulent Phuket-Delhi flight
  • Pilot failed two drug tests; couldn't stand after landing
  • At least 12 passengers and crew injured; airline says it's cooperating with probe

An investigation has found that the pilot of an Air India flight that hit severe turbulence, injuring at least 12 people, was under the influence of marijuana at the time. Flight AI2379, an Airbus A320 travelling from Phuket, Thailand, to Delhi on 4 August, dropped suddenly around 90…

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The Democratic establishment strikes back

In today's issue: ▪ A major upset in Wisconsin ▪ US attacks ship breaking Hormuz blockade ▪ Former Marine released from Russia ▪ Air Force One security concerns The left’s successful run in Democratic primaries hit a major roadblock in Wisconsin on Tuesday night as democratic socialist Francesca…

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4 Songs From the 1970s That Made You Wish You Were at the Disco

  • Four songs capture disco’s lasting energy.
  • “September” became a worldwide Top 20 hit.
  • “Blame It On The Boogie” remains widely remembered.

The article highlights four 1970s tracks it presents as enduring disco-floor favourites, arguing that their upbeat grooves and memorable hooks still evoke the era’s celebratory atmosphere. - “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire (1978): a worldwide Top 20 hit known for its infectious “ba-dee-ya” refrain. - “Superstition” by…

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Pylon Bill Discounts and Unmarried Couples Reform Considered

  • Homes near qualifying new pylons could receive up to £250 annually for 10 years.
  • The first bill-discount payments are planned for early 2027, subject to legislation.
  • A separate consultation considered legal and inheritance protections for qualifying cohabiting couples.

On 12 August, the government identified more than 40 locations expected to fall within its new electricity Bill Discount Scheme, intended to compensate households close to new or substantially upgraded overhead transmission infrastructure, including pylons. Subject to legislation and final project details, eligible homes within 500 metres could…

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If the markets reject OpenAI and Anthropic, the US should nationalize them | Bruce Schneier and Nathan E Sanders

  • Authors urge nationalisation if leading AI firms fail financially
  • They question whether frontier AI can remain profitable
  • National labs could prioritise democratic public benefit

Bruce Schneier and Nathan E Sanders argue that, if OpenAI and Anthropic fail to meet investors’ expectations, the US government should nationalise them and operate them as democratically controlled national laboratories. They say this could restore the firms’ original public-interest aims and prevent powerful AI systems from being…

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X-Men ’97 Season 3 Confirmed? Plot, Potential Release Date, and Everything You Need to Know

  • X-Men ’97 season 3 is confirmed for 2027.
  • Production is finished; season 4 is already underway.
  • Sentinels and anti-mutant politics appear central.

Marvel has confirmed that X-Men ’97 will return for a third season in 2027, with production already complete and a fourth season in development. The announcement matters because the second-season finale left major political and anti-mutant threats unresolved, setting up a potentially darker continuation of the revived animated…

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Google Pixel 11 launch: Live updates as the company unveils new devices, AI features and more

  • Google is expected to reveal four new Pixel devices.
  • The launch event takes place in New York.
  • Official details are expected after teaser campaigns and rumours.

Google is due to unveil its latest Pixel devices and AI features at a hardware launch event in New York on 12 August. The event matters because it should provide official confirmation of products that have already been teased and widely rumoured. Expected announcements include the Pixel 11,…

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Why Journey’s last song was the hardest for Austin Wintory to compose

  • “Apotheosis” was Journey’s hardest track to compose.
  • The opening song came together far more easily.
  • The ending needed to match the game’s emotional climax.

Composer Austin Wintory says the final track for *Journey*, “Apotheosis”, was the most difficult piece of the game’s score to create. Its challenge reflected the importance of concluding the game’s emotionally intense journey in a way that satisfied both Wintory and the development team. In an interview with…

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How The Sims Made New-Age Jazz Piano the Soundtrack of Our Lives

  • The Sims’ build-mode piano music became iconic.
  • Composer Jerry Martin explains its new-age jazz roots.
  • Its calm sound reinforced the game’s creative atmosphere.

Polygon explores how the minimalist new-age jazz piano used in The Sims’ build mode became one of video gaming’s most recognisable musical styles. The article matters because it examines how an understated soundtrack helped shape the game’s atmosphere and became closely associated with players’ memories of designing virtual…

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