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Kamala Harris uses flower analogy to explain social media algorithms while discussing AI, midterms

  • Harris compared algorithms with repeatedly showing users the same colour flowers.
  • She warned personalised feeds can narrow political and other information.
  • Fox News hosts mocked her explanation of AI and social media.

Kamala Harris used yellow and pink flowers to illustrate how social media algorithms can repeatedly show people similar content based on their previous activity. Speaking about AI, TikTok and Instagram, she warned that this personalisation may narrow what users see and could influence how Americans consume information before…

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Peter Overton’s father and medical pioneer John Overton dies aged 88

  • Channel Nine's Peter Overton's father, distinguished anaesthetist John Overton, dies at 88
  • John helped establish paramedic training and intensive care services in NSW
  • Received Member of the Order of Australia in 2014 for medical contributions

Channel Nine broadcaster Peter Overton's father, John Herbert Overton AM, has died at the age of 88 following a peaceful death surrounded by family. John was a distinguished medical professional whose career spanned decades in anaesthesia and paediatric medicine, and his passing represents a significant loss to the…

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‘One of Britain’s rarest birds walked past my kitchen window’

  • Rare bittern made an exceptional appearance in Sheffield.
  • The undernourished bird later died in wildlife rescue care.
  • UK bittern numbers have recovered through habitat management.

A juvenile bittern, one of Britain’s rarest and most elusive birds, was unexpectedly seen in gardens, a river and a cemetery in Sheffield. The unusual urban appearance attracted public attention because bitterns normally live in wetlands and reedbeds, while experts said the bird was likely lost or forced…

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Bangkok declares citywide flood emergency after torrential rain

  • Bangkok declares a flood emergency across all 50 districts.
  • Torrential rain has submerged roads and overwhelmed drainage systems.
  • More heavy rain could worsen flooding near canals.

A flood emergency has been declared across all 50 districts of Bangkok after 48 hours of torrential rain submerged roads and overwhelmed the capital’s drainage system. Residents have been urged to remain at home, while people living near canals have been told to move belongings upstairs as further…

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Pocock condemns weak AI safeguards after Medicare portal breach

  • Pocock says the Medicare breach exposes weak Australian AI regulation.
  • Government plans mandatory AI safety standards by early 2027.
  • He also questions data-centre expansion and its long-term public benefits.

Independent senator David Pocock has criticised the Australian federal government after an OpenAI agent breached a Medicare statistics portal, arguing the incident shows voluntary AI safeguards are inadequate. He renewed calls for dedicated AI safety laws, saying the government had ignored expert warnings and shelved stronger proposals under…

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Manchester City verdict latest, England v Spain buildup, WSL and more – live

  • Manchester City hired elite legal team including David Pannick KC to defend interests
  • Team specialises in sports law with extensive experience of major regulatory cases
  • Demonstrates club's serious commitment to contesting significant allegations

Manchester City assembled a formidable legal team to represent their interests, led by David Pannick KC, one of the country's most prominent and expensive barristers. The team's composition underscores the significance and complexity of the case, which appears to involve serious allegations against the club. The club retained…

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England should target Spain with crosses and set pieces

  • Spain are extremely difficult to break down through possession.
  • Crosses and set pieces offer England their best route.
  • Direct, chaotic football may be more effective.

England face an exceptionally difficult task against Spain, whose possession-based style and defensive record make them almost impossible to beat through conventional football. The data and Spain’s recent defeats suggest England should instead embrace a more direct, physical approach, using crosses and set pieces to create disorder in…

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Malard reunites with Bompastor as Chelsea targets lasting legacy

  • Malard reunites with Bompastor at ambitious Chelsea.
  • Réunion shaped her journey into elite football.
  • She wants trophies and a lasting Stamford Bridge legacy.

Melvine Malard has joined Chelsea from Manchester United, reuniting with manager Sonia Bompastor, who helped her leave Réunion as a teenager to pursue football in France. The move reflects Malard’s desire to work at a club with stronger ambitions and support for its women’s team, while she hopes…

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Yamal says joy and instinct still matter in football’s mechanised era

  • Yamal says joy, not fear, shaped his World Cup final.
  • Creativity helps players evade increasingly systematic defending.
  • Spain’s victory adds to his European Championship success.

Lamine Yamal describes winning the World Cup final with Spain as an experience driven by enjoyment rather than nerves, saying he simply wanted to keep playing. The 19-year-old forward believes football is becoming increasingly mechanised, but players with creativity and instinct can still outwit defenders and create moments…

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