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Broken promises, confiscated land: the hyperscale AI datacentre being built in a tiny Indian village

  • Google's AI datacentre in India revealed to be over twice its publicly announced size
  • Project sited near protected forests and water supplies; 75% of India's power from coal
  • Environmental costs threaten poor community promised jobs and prosperity

Google is building a $15 billion "hyperscale" AI datacentre in Tarluvada village, Andhra Pradesh, India, initially promised as a generator of jobs and prosperity for the impoverished community. Initial optimism has rapidly turned to concern and opposition, as residents and activists fear they will bear the environmental and…

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Delivery drones could be waiting before you even order

  • Flytrex pre-positions drones at restaurants using AI before orders arrive.
  • System could cut delivery costs by 60% and delivery times in half.
  • Drones wait on rooftop docks, reducing the kitchen-to-aircraft handoff time.

Flytrex is launching a predictive drone delivery system in Dallas-Fort Worth that positions aircraft on restaurant rooftops before customers order, using artificial intelligence to anticipate demand. This approach streamlines the delivery process by eliminating the need to dispatch drones after orders arrive, addressing what the company identifies as…

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3 Perfect Calvin and Hobbes Stories From the 1980S That Prove Bill Watterson Is a Genius

  • Early Calvin and Hobbes already showed Watterson’s creative brilliance.
  • Ordinary childhood disappointments become memorable comic stories.
  • The strip balances imaginative humour with thoughtful reflections on life.

The article highlights three early Calvin and Hobbes storylines from the 1980s that demonstrate Bill Watterson’s exceptional humour, emotional insight and imaginative storytelling. It argues that although the strip evolved significantly after Watterson’s first sabbatical, its essential strengths—strong characterisation, inventive formats and thoughtful reflections on life—were present from…

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SWFC News: Injuries, red cards – What’s happened to players who left Owls this summer – thestar.co.uk

  • Fifteen former Owls players are assessed after leaving Hillsborough.
  • Most secured new clubs within weeks.
  • Destinations ranged from non-league football to Turkey.

The article reviews the early fortunes of 15 players who left Sheffield Wednesday during the summer after the club won promotion to the Championship. Their departures reflected a major squad overhaul, with established players released and younger prospects seeking opportunities elsewhere. Most quickly found new clubs, ranging from…

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SUFC News: United ace Sydie Peck claims latest England U21s cap in six-goal thriller – thestar.co.uk

  • Peck earns another England Under-21 cap.
  • England beat Kazakhstan 4-2.
  • Qualification is now within close reach.

Sheffield United midfielder Sydie Peck featured for England Under-21s in their 4-2 win over Kazakhstan at Molineux, earning another international cap in an entertaining qualifier. The victory strengthened England’s position at the top of their group and moved them closer to qualifying for the 2027 European Under-21 Championship.…

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Guide: These 21+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (28th-4th October)

  • More than 21 PS5 and PS Plus games are due next week.
  • The Witcher 3 remaster is among the biggest releases.
  • Releases span action, strategy, simulation and indie genres.

The article previews more than 21 games scheduled for release on PS5 and through PS Plus between 28 September and 4 October. The week’s major releases include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Ace Combat 8: Skies Unknown, alongside a broad mix of role-playing, strategy, action, simulation…

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Notting Hill film home with famous blue door listed for £7.95m

  • Notting Hill film house sells for £7.95m, up from £4.575m purchase in 2014.
  • The converted church boasts 3,000 sq ft, three bedrooms, and a secret roof terrace.
  • Iconic blue door attracts daily tourists despite now being painted black.

The iconic blue-door house from the 1999 film Notting Hill, which starred Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, has been placed on the market for £7.95 million. The property gained worldwide recognition after the film's release and has attracted tourists for nearly three decades, with the exterior featuring prominently…

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Carousel owner puts family business up for sale after ticket dispute

  • Carousel owner sells business after row with mother over ticket pricing and refund
  • Decades of complaints and negative reviews preceded the final incident
  • Petition prompted staff to exit the family business run for 56 years

Johanna Haas, 74, owner of The Entrance Historical Carousel on New South Wales's Central Coast, has put the family business up for sale following a confrontational incident with a customer. A mother named Jessica, visiting with her 18-month-old daughter, became embroiled in a dispute over carousel tickets and…

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Republic of Ireland news conference delayed before controversial Israel game

  • Ireland delayed media activities before the controversial Israel fixture.
  • Boycott calls and possible player withdrawal have increased uncertainty.
  • The Nations League matches remain scheduled in Hungary and Serbia.

The Republic of Ireland postponed their pre-match news conference and training session before Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel in Hungary. The delay has intensified uncertainty around a fixture facing boycott calls because of the Israel-Gaza war, with reports that at least one Irish player may want to…

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