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Fetal tissue supplier billed $765 procurement fee per organ, warns records could imply illegal sales: records
Records show that Cercle Allocation Services billed a UCLA research operation $765 for each liver or thymus specimen, describing the charges as procurement service fees. The paperwork matters because federal law prohibits transferring human fetal tissue for valuable consideration, while allowing reasonable payments for related services; the records alone do not establish that any law…
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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
China introduced regulations on 15 July restricting AI chatbots that form sustained emotional relationships with users. The rules reflect concern that AI companions could manipulate people or displace human relationships, while also raising questions about how far the state should reach into people’s private lives. The regulations cover apps designed as AI friends or partners,…
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Underlying inflation eases monthly as Australian households face rising costs
Australia’s annual headline inflation rose from 3.5 to 4 per cent, intensifying pressure on households already facing high mortgage and grocery costs. The article argues there is a tentative positive sign in underlying inflation, but says lasting relief for borrowers would be more likely if the Albanese government restrained spending and helped ease demand pressures.…
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WNBA commentator Sydney Colson physically restrained after going after Fever fan following A’ja Wilson mess
During a WNBA playoff game between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever, A’ja Wilson confronted a spectator after he pointed at her and shouted, “It’s on you!” following a foul call. Wilson received a technical foul, and Amazon Prime commentators Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance left their courtside seats and became involved; video shows…
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We can’t re-run old arguments, Burnham told Leave-voting Makerfield
Andy Burnham said he stands by his decision not to make Brexit a central issue during the Makerfield by-election, despite previously describing Brexit as damaging. Asked whether Leave-voting constituents had called for a review of the UK’s relationship with Brussels, he said he was not proposing an immediate, divisive referendum. During the campaign, Burnham said…
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Gavin Newsom seeks counsel from ‘master’ Bill Clinton as he plots Project 2029
Gavin Newsom has described former President Bill Clinton as his political model as speculation grows about a possible 2028 presidential campaign. In an interview with *Vanity Fair*, the California governor said he studies Clinton’s speeches and seeks his advice, including in frequent late-night conversations; he praised Clinton’s problem-solving while noting scrutiny of his past associations…
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Ross Chastain questions whether Stephen A Smith could recognize a NASCAR driver after controversial comments
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain has criticised talk show host Stephen A. Smith for dismissing NASCAR drivers as athletes. Smith recently claimed on his SiriusXM show that driving a car does not constitute athletic performance, likening it to an activity anyone could do in their 60s or 70s. Chastain’s response highlights a wider debate about what…
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PM ‘won’t rule out a new EU vote’: Referendum plan reignites Brexit war as Macron sends a ‘welcome’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reopened debate about the UK’s relationship with the EU, saying Britain could consider options ranging from closer economic ties to full membership. He also declined to rule out another referendum, despite acknowledging that referendums can divide families and communities, prompting criticism from political opponents and Labour MPs in Leave-supporting areas.…
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3 Rock Songs From the 1980s That Still Sound Fresh, Despite Being 40+ Years Old
The article highlights three rock songs from the 1980s that have demonstrated remarkable longevity and continue to sound contemporary despite being over four decades old. These tracks—from Asia, The Rolling Stones, and The Police—exemplify how certain songs transcend the production trends of their era and maintain their appeal across generations. Their enduring freshness underscores the…
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Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Nikon is reviewing the winning video in its Small World In Motion microscopy contest after scientists questioned whether it was generated or altered using AI. The dispute matters because the competition requires entries to be microscope footage and prohibits generative AI from creating content, raising concerns about fairness and the reliability of scientific images. The…