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Mariachi band’s national anthem at Bears vs. Eagles game ignites racism debate and US Senator response
A mariachi band’s performance of the US national anthem before the Chicago Bears–Philadelphia Eagles game prompted heated online debate, including accusations of racism and criticism of the NFL’s choice of performers. The article says the argument drew in Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, who defended the group. The Chicago-based, two-time Grammy-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México performed…
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Man hospitalised after reported shooting prompts major police response near Geraldton
Police conducted a major operation near Geraldton Airport in Western Australia’s Midwest on Wednesday morning following reports of a serious incident in Moonyoonooka, a rural locality approximately 4km from the airport. A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a gunshot wound around 2am, and authorities urged…
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Phillip Lowe urges Albanese government to rein in spending and inflation
Former Reserve Bank of Australia governor Phillip Lowe has urged Anthony Albanese’s government to curb spending, arguing that budget deficits are adding to demand and pushing inflation and interest rates higher. He said Australia should be running surpluses given full employment and high commodity prices, and warned that weak economic growth could prolong stagnation in…
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Ukraine’s prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Russia has waged a systematic missile campaign against Ukraine’s steel industry, with the Zaporizhstal steelworks in Zaporizhzhia suffering devastating damage that has forced its indefinite closure. The factory, which employed 8,500 workers and was the economic heart of the city, was hit by 17 Russian missiles across four waves in August and September, killing eight…
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AI firms promote legal tools as courts penalise fabricated citations in filings
Major AI firms are marketing specialised tools to lawyers even as courts continue to punish lawyers for submitting AI-generated filings containing invented case law. The issue matters because false citations can undermine legal arguments and the justice system, while the industry is presenting AI as a way to support legal work. A researcher’s database records…
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Industry Snoop Says Naughty Dog’s Shaun Escayg Is Not Working on The Last of Us
Industry leaker NateTheHate2 says Naughty Dog creative director Shaun Escayg is not working on a project related to The Last of Us. That leaves open the possibility that he is leading a new Uncharted game, though the article stresses that this is speculation based on limited clues. Escayg directed Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and returned…
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Pauline Hanson demands Treasurer Jim Chalmers resign after Reserve Bank pushes rates to highest level in 15 years
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate to 4.6 per cent—its highest level since 2011—prompting political criticism from Pauline Hanson, who called for Treasurer Jim Chalmers to resign. Hanson accused the government of breaking promises and failing to control inflation, arguing the increase would intensify financial hardship for Australian households already struggling with…
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Violence flares again in remote Northern Territory community of Wadeye
Wadeye, a remote Aboriginal community in Australia’s Northern Territory, has seen another surge of clan violence, including street clashes, arson and assaults. The latest incidents have renewed concern about the safety of residents and police, despite years of efforts by community leaders and authorities to reduce the unrest. Earlier this month, a 22-year-old man was…
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Moonshot reviews security flaws after Kimi models gave weapons guidance
Moonshot, the Chinese developer of the Kimi AI models, is reviewing security flaws after researchers at AI testing firm Mindgard bypassed safeguards on Kimi K2.6 and K3 Swarm. The models then discussed biological weapons and assassinations, raising concerns about whether safeguards can prevent harmful use. Mindgard said it had not established whether the guidance would…
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Customers at Asian supermarket in east London form separate male and female queues as they wait in line for discounted cooking oil
A video emerged showing customers at Masala Bazaar, a British Asian supermarket in Romford, east London, queuing separately by gender during promotional sales in late August. The footage, filmed during the store’s third anniversary celebrations, showed women and men standing in separate lines to receive discounted cooking oil and other products, which subsequently circulated online.…