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Farage Inquiry Resumes as Sydney Rail Chaos Leaves Passengers Stranded
Taipei tests blackout resilience while Apple seeks external-payment fees. Cards Against Humanity plans a provocative monument near Elon Musk’s Texas Starbase.
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Rideshare Stimulator Outlines AI Usage After Contentious Exchange With Ex-Writer
After Saber Interactive unveiled its upcoming title Rideshare Stimulater, former lead writer Stella Sacco came forward and said that she had been replaced by ChatGPT during development. Saber CEO Matthew Karch denied Sacco’s allegation that she had been replaced by AI, but the company has now shared previously undisclosed details about Rideshare Stimulator’s AI usage.…
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Ex-ABC News correspondent claims network overhauled his COVID lab leak report after sending copy to Fauci
Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran has alleged that ABC News substantially altered a report he led on the COVID-19 lab-leak theory after the network sent a draft to Dr Anthony Fauci for review. The claim raises questions about editorial independence and the handling of reporting on the origins of the pandemic, though it is…
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Jason Arday, the Cambridge University professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead
The article reports that Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor who had faced plagiarism allegations, has been found dead. The reported death is significant because Arday was a prominent academic whose career and reputation had recently been the subject of public scrutiny. The supplied text provides no further information about the circumstances, location or…
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The 1976 song written in 12/8 time that defined Rory Gallagher’s genius
Unstoppable. The post The 1976 song written in 12/8 time that defined Rory Gallagher’s genius first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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10 Grittiest Thrillers of All Time
Collider ranks gritty thrillers that use realism, moral decay and unsettling subject matter to create intense cinematic experiences. The article argues that the strongest examples expose the corruption, violence and desperation within their characters’ worlds rather than relying solely on conventional action. – 10. ‘Sicario’ (2015): Denis Villeneuve’s cartel thriller combines violence and revenge with…
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Houston police shoot gunman who indiscriminately fired on vehicles, injuring a mother and daughter
Houston police shot a gunman after he reportedly fired indiscriminately at passing vehicles, injuring three people including a mother and her daughter. The incident highlights the danger posed by apparently random gunfire in a busy urban area and prompted an armed police response. The article’s available text identifies the event as taking place in Houston…
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Maine couple’s petty squabble with neighbor over access road ends with their pretty home being SHREDDED by giant mechanical claw
A dispute between a Maine couple and a neighbour over use of an access road culminated in the demolition of the couple’s home, which was torn apart by heavy machinery fitted with a claw. The case illustrates how disagreements over property access can escalate into major legal and financial consequences when ownership or rights of…
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US Senate launches investigation into Roblox: ‘Children on your platform are hurting. Congress will not look the other way’
US Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin have opened an investigation into Roblox’s child-safety practices, alleging that the platform may have put revenue and user engagement ahead of children’s wellbeing. The inquiry increases congressional pressure on a major online gaming and social platform used by young people, amid wider concern over online grooming and exploitation.…
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What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on U.S. water utilities
A series of cyberattacks has reportedly affected water utilities across the United States since late July, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure. Although the US government has not publicly attributed the incidents, Iranian state-backed hackers are the leading suspects, and the scale of the campaign may represent an escalation beyond previous opportunistic attacks.…