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Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Reveals What’s Under the Hood

  • Anthropic filed to list on Nasdaq as ANT.
  • First-half 2026 revenue topped $16 billion, but losses reached $80.7 billion.
  • Its prospectus details AI, computing and government-related risks.

Anthropic has filed paperwork to list on Nasdaq under the ticker ANT, giving investors a detailed view of its finances, strategy and risks. The prospectus does not state how much it intends to raise or its target valuation, and the timing of a possible November IPO remains unconfirmed;…

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Forget London, Paris and New York — we could be the next culture capital

  • Sheffield is among four finalists for UK City of Culture 2029.
  • Government officials will visit in December to assess the bids.
  • The winner receives a £10 million prize.

Sheffield has reached the final four in the competition to become the UK City of Culture in 2029. The result means government officials are due to visit in December to assess the city’s bid, with the decision carrying the prospect of a £10 million prize. Sheffield’s remaining rivals…

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Colin Blunstone recalls recording the Zombies’ best-known hit as the band split

  • The Zombies recorded the song on a £1,000 budget.
  • “Time of the Season” was the last song written for the album.
  • The band had split before the album’s release.

Colin Blunstone recalls how the Zombies recorded “Time of the Season” for their 1967 album *Odessey and Oracle*, working quickly on a £1,000 budget at EMI’s London studios. The song later became their best-known hit, even though the band had split by the time the album was released.…

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Cam Young was out the door to LIV Golf, wind cuts PGA Tour event short, and gearing up for Mexico

  • Court documents say Young signed an intent to join LIV in 2022.
  • He later stayed on the PGA Tour and has since won three times.
  • Smotherman beat Power in a weather-shortened Bermuda Championship playoff.

Cameron Young had signed a document of intent to join LIV Golf in 2022, according to court papers revealed during the league’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. He later chose to remain on the PGA Tour, where he has since risen to fourth in the world rankings and won…

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Okinawa-based US Marine indicted over alleged killing and theft

  • A US Marine has been indicted over the alleged killing and robbery of a woman in Naha.
  • The case has sparked protests and renewed anger in Okinawa.
  • Japan’s government has protested and called for steps to prevent recurrence.

A US Marine stationed in Okinawa has been indicted over the alleged murder and robbery of a woman in Naha, a case that has renewed public anger about crimes involving US military personnel in Japan. The indictment says Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, strangled Anna Yagi, 39, with a…

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The US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Americans

  • A secret court ruling raised concerns about searches of Americans’ messages.
  • The ruling’s 180-day release review deadline passed in September.
  • Senators and civil liberties groups want disclosure before reauthorisation.

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court reportedly identified search filters that allowed intelligence analysts to access Americans’ messages without legally required approvals, written justifications or records. It nevertheless authorised another year of surveillance, and the ruling remains secret despite a stated 180-day review period; Senators Ron Wyden and Adam…

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Anthropic filing reveals AI ambitions and $80.7bn half-year loss

  • Anthropic filed publicly for a possible Nasdaq IPO under ticker ANT.
  • It reported an $80.7 billion half year loss on $16.3 billion revenue.
  • The prospectus details huge computing commitments and significant AI risks.

Anthropic has publicly filed its S-1 prospectus as it prepares for a possible Nasdaq listing under the ticker ANT, potentially ahead of OpenAI. The filing outlines the company’s ambitions for AI and its view that it must manage the technology’s risks, while giving investors a clearer picture of…

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Former police chief says Met should have referred Markle allegations to FBI and NCA

  • Former police chief says the Met should have alerted the FBI in 2019.
  • The force did not act on a letter alleging child abuse.
  • Markle denies wrongdoing as a Philippine investigation continues.

Jim Gamble, a former child exploitation chief, says the Metropolitan Police should have referred allegations against Thomas Markle to the FBI and the National Crime Agency in 2019. The Met has acknowledged it did not act on a letter accusing the Duchess of Sussex’s father of paedophilia, prompting…

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Anthropic files for listing on US stock market with valuation of more than $1.5tn

  • Anthropic is seeking a US listing at a valuation above $1.5tn.
  • Revenue reached $16.286bn in the first half of 2026.
  • The company reported an $80bn half-year net loss.

Anthropic has publicly filed for a US stock market listing that could become one of the largest debuts in the country’s history. The company, which makes the Claude chatbot, is valued by analysts and investors at more than $1.5tn; its flotation will put the financial strength of the…

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Smotherman beats Ireland’s Power in delayed PGA Tour finish

  • Smotherman won the Bermuda Championship on the third play-off hole.
  • Both players finished 54 holes at 16 under par.
  • Power is projected to secure his 2027 PGA Tour card.

Austin Smotherman won the Bermuda Championship after beating Seamus Power on the third play-off hole, claiming his second PGA Tour title in as many starts. The finish was decided on Monday after bad weather led officials to cancel the scheduled final round, making the result important both for…

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