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Tycoon dies after plunging from 28th floor Miami balcony

  • Businessman Yakir Levi died in a fall from Miami high-rise
  • Fall occurred from a 28th-floor balcony
  • Circumstances of the death remain under investigation

A prominent businessman has died after falling from a 28th-floor balcony of a residential building in Miami. Yakir Levi, described as a tycoon, plunged from the high-rise in an incident that is now the subject of investigation by local authorities, who have not yet determined the exact circumstances…

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US Marines’ latest anti-drone toy is an AI turret that uses regular machine guns

  • Marines adopt AI-guided Bullfrog turret for cheap drone defence
  • System retrofits standard machine guns instead of dedicated hardware
  • Can reportedly also target ground threats, with no autonomy safeguards noted

The US Marine Corps is adopting an AI-controlled gun turret system called Bullfrog, made by defence robotics firm Allen Control Systems (ACS), to counter the growing threat of cheap drones without relying on costly interceptor missiles. The system works by fitting onto existing military firearms rather than requiring…

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France becomes first European country to ban social media access for under-15s

  • France bans under-15s from social media, a European first
  • New account ban from September; existing accounts from January 2027
  • Bill passed 279-81; Constitutional Council review still pending

France's parliament has approved legislation banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first EU country to impose such a restriction on platforms like TikTok. President Emmanuel Macron has championed the ban as a flagship reform, pledging to enforce it by September and describing it…

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Japanese company unveils futuristic cooling box that blasts cold air at users in bizarre way to beat the heat

  • Japanese firm unveils device blasting cold air to cool users.
  • Positioned as a quirky alternative to air conditioning or fans.
  • Continues Japan's tradition of unusual tech innovations.

A Japanese company has unveiled an unusual cooling device designed to help people beat the summer heat by blasting cold air directly at them. The gadget forms part of a wider trend of inventive, sometimes eccentric, Japanese engineering aimed at everyday problems, contrasting with more conventional Western methods…

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SNP’s latest bid to break up Britain is derailed by new Prime Minister

  • SNP's independence push stalls under new PM Andy Burnham
  • Leadership change at No 10 sidelines constitutional debate
  • Setback follows Starmer's departure from Downing Street

The Scottish National Party's renewed push for a second independence referendum has stalled following the appointment of Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister, who has shown little appetite for reopening the constitutional debate. This marks another setback for the SNP's long-running campaign to break up the United…

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Newsom admin faces questions over $6.2M diaper contract after touting ‘competitive’ process

  • Newsom admin releases $6.2M Baby2Baby diaper contract after criticism
  • Contract's noncompetitive award process had faced scrutiny
  • Programme gives 400 free diapers to newborns at CA hospitals

The Newsom administration has released the contract behind California's $6.2 million diaper programme following scrutiny over why the deal was awarded on a noncompetitive basis and a reported delay in publishing the agreement. The disclosure comes after officials had previously described the procurement process as "competitive," prompting questions…

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Labour council leader who compared St George’s flag campaigners to paedophiles has complaint he ‘made racist comments about Nigerians’ dismissed

  • Labour council leader faced complaint over alleged racist Nigerian comments
  • He previously compared St George's flag campaigners to paedophiles
  • The racism complaint against him has been dismissed

A Labour council leader who previously likened people campaigning to fly the St George's flag to paedophiles has had a separate complaint against him dismissed, in which he was accused of making racist comments about Nigerians. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of the councillor's public remarks, with critics…

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Trump just expanded his tariff playbook with a powerful trade weapon no president has ever used

  • Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada using a never-before-used legal power.
  • Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act grants the president broad tariff authority.
  • Experts warn unpredictable tariff policy is deterring business investment.

President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods by invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a provision that has never previously been used by any US president. The move marks an expansion of Trump's approach to trade policy, giving him…

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British grandfather who is stranded in Dubai with no way home and says he is now facing homelessness after ‘series of misfortunes’

  • British grandfather stuck in Dubai with no way home
  • Says he now risks becoming homeless there
  • Blames a "series of misfortunes" for his situation

A British grandfather says he has become stranded in Dubai with no means of returning home, and now fears he could be left homeless after what he describes as a "series of misfortunes". The case highlights the vulnerability of British travellers abroad who fall into financial or logistical…

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Georgia coach sounds off: If Congress won’t act, SEC should just break away from NCAA and govern themselves

  • Kirby Smart says SEC should break from NCAA if Congress won't act.
  • Comments made at SEC Media Days amid NIL and transfer rule frustrations.
  • SEC commissioner Sankey also exploring options outside NCAA.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart used his appearance at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, to argue that if Congress fails to pass federal legislation on college sports, the SEC should consider governing itself independently of the NCAA. His comments reflect growing frustration among power-conference coaches over the…

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