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Hydrofoil ferries promise more efficient electric travel on US waterways

  • Hydrofoils lift boats above the water to reduce drag.
  • Electric ferries could cut emissions and waterfront air pollution.
  • Vessev plans its first US service on Lake Tahoe.

Electric ferries are beginning to enter public transport in the US and elsewhere, with hydrofoil designs offering a way to make battery-powered boats more efficient. By lifting the hull above the water, these vessels reduce drag, which can lower energy use and help cut diesel pollution around busy…

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AIPAC Isn’t Retreating. Here’s How It’s Already Shaping the Next Congress.

  • AIPAC ended official candidate endorsements and direct contributions.
  • It still spent in 333 of 473 contested seats.
  • Its known spending through AIPAC and UDP reached $120 million.

AIPAC has stopped officially endorsing or directly contributing to candidates, but the article says this does not signal a retreat from US elections. It reports that the pro-Israel lobbying group is continuing to shape contests through its super PAC and other funding channels, while making some of its…

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Remembering When Blondie Battled Their Record Label (And Won) to Release an Album With a Pair of No. 1 Hits in 1980

  • Chrysalis doubted *Autoamerican* had a hit.
  • Blondie released it as intended.
  • “The Tide Is High” and “Rapture” both reached No. 1.

Blondie’s label, Chrysalis Records, doubted that their 1980 album *Autoamerican* contained any hit singles and was reluctant to accept it. The band backed its unconventional mix of styles, and the album went on to produce two US No. 1 hits. Recorded after Blondie moved to California, *Autoamerican* ranged…

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Cronos: The New Dawn’s ‘Lazarus’ DLC Launches Next Year On Switch 2

  • *Lazarus* targets a Q1 2027 launch on Switch 2.
  • The DLC follows the Pathfinder before the main game.
  • New abilities include teleportation and decoys.

The *Lazarus* expansion for *Cronos: The New Dawn* is coming to Switch 2 in the first quarter of 2027, slightly after its release on other platforms. A new story trailer shows a prequel that follows the Pathfinder as he begins defying the Collective, adding another chapter to the…

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Animated Movie Based on Bestseller ‘The Unicorn That Said No’ Travels to Multiple Territories Ahead of AFM (EXCLUSIVE)

  • The animated film has distribution deals in nine territories.
  • It is based on a book translated into more than 25 languages.
  • German release is planned for 1 January 2027.

The animated film *The Unicorn That Said No* has secured distribution deals across several international territories ahead of its market premiere at the American Film Market in Los Angeles. The sales signal early international interest in a film based on a widely translated children’s book. Deals cover the…

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Britain paying ‘moron premium’ on borrowing since Truss’s disastrous mini budget, chancellor says

  • Healey says the Truss mini-Budget left Britain paying a borrowing premium.
  • The government plans to fill a £4.7bn defence funding gap.
  • Further spending choices are expected at next year’s review.

Chancellor John Healey said Britain has faced a “moron premium” on borrowing costs since Liz Truss’s 2022 mini-Budget damaged confidence in the economy. He also warned that the government will have to make further difficult spending choices, while defending his first Budget as significant. The mini-Budget’s unfunded tax…

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Carney seeks deeper EU ties at Montreal summit amid US trade tensions

  • Carney is seeking closer Canada-EU ties at a Montreal summit.
  • The “associate membership” label has prompted disagreement among EU states.
  • Talks are expected to cover defence, minerals, research and trade.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will use a two-day summit in Montreal to pursue closer ties with the European Union, amid trade tensions with the United States. The discussions matter because both sides see scope for a stronger partnership, although they have not agreed on how to describe…

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Matrix takes sovereign messaging into the realm of the tech giants

  • Governments are adopting Matrix for digitally sovereign communications.
  • European Commission laptops received the system between July and September 2026.
  • Interest is bringing Matrix greater scrutiny and pressure to fund its open standard.

Matrix is gaining traction as a sovereign alternative to services such as Microsoft Teams, as governments seek communications tools they can control independently of major US technology firms. At a recent conference in Malmö, attendees described a shift from discussing the platform’s importance to actively deploying it, bringing…

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Tom Jones postpones another US show due to illness

  • Tom Jones postponed his Highland concert on doctors’ advice.
  • The show is rescheduled for 6 November.
  • Existing tickets remain valid, with refunds available for those unable to attend.

Tom Jones has postponed his 30 October concert at Yaamava Resort and Casino in Highland, California, after doctors advised him to take another day to rest. The change follows several recent postponements and comes as he recovers from flu during his North American tour. The Highland show has…

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Tamil Nadu jail overcrowding scrutinised after 17 escapees recaptured

  • All 17 escapees were recaptured within 36 hours.
  • The jail held 334 inmates against capacity for 200.
  • The incident has prompted a wider review of prison security.

Seventeen prisoners escaped from a crowded jail in Tamil Nadu after staging a medical emergency, overpowering guards and using stolen keys to leave through the main gate. Police recaptured all 17 within 36 hours, and the incident has renewed scrutiny of prison security and overcrowding. The jail held…

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