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Campaigners urge ministers to end Palantir’s NHS data contract
Healthcare campaigners MedAct and Just Treatment are staging protests at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool and in London, urging ministers not to extend Palantir’s NHS data platform contract. The debate matters because the government is weighing whether to continue a major role for the US technology company in managing NHS data, amid concerns about…
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Anime Mysterious Tier List – Best Units [RELEASE]
The article ranks units in Anime Mysterious, a game similar to Anime Rangers, by their damage output and usefulness to a team. It presents the rankings as guidance for choosing strong units and building effective teams. Top-tier units are described as having very high damage or valuable support abilities while still contributing damage. A-tier units…
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Byron Bay woman admits assaulting friend during Melbourne love triangle argument
Eva Harrelson, a 21-year-old from Byron Bay, has accepted that she assaulted a friend during a jealous argument over a man in Melbourne on 22 June. The incident occurred after Harrelson and the victim argued for an hour in her bedroom about a “male associate” they had both recently met; during this altercation, Harrelson struck…
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US campaigns report millions in spending on artificial intelligence tools
US campaign finance disclosures show that political campaigns are increasingly paying for AI tools, despite candidates saying little publicly about their use. Since 2020, federal candidates and campaigns have reported at least $17m in spending with AI vendors, across 523 campaigns; the issue may be politically sensitive, as a 2025 Pew survey found more than…
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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is the Rare RPG that Tackles Religion Correctly
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave uses religion as more than a shorthand for villainy, the writer argues. In Dietrich’s route, an explanation of the magical Crest Stones draws on ideas resembling Catholic transubstantiation, giving the story a more considered way to explore the relationship between divine power and humanity. Crest Stones, introduced in Three Houses, grant…
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Tourist sparks fury after riding a sea turtle down a beach as it was laying eggs
Fitness influencer Vadym Oleynik has apologised after photos appeared to show him and his partner sitting on a sea turtle’s shell while it was laying eggs in Oman. The images prompted criticism from conservationists, who described the conduct as mistreatment and exploitation of wildlife. Oman’s Environment Authority said Oleynik’s actions breached wildlife protection laws and…
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Britain to enjoy unseasonably warm 27C highs and rare ‘tropical night’ before being hit by ‘weather bomb’ with heavy rain and 50mph gusts
Parts of Britain are set to experience exceptionally warm weather today with temperatures reaching 27°C, followed by an unusual “tropical night” where temperatures may not fall below 20°C – both significantly above average for late September. This unseasonable warmth will be short-lived, however, as a “weather bomb” moves in tomorrow, bringing heavy rain and 50mph…
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Wakefield care home review finds neglect and poor oversight
A Care Quality Commission follow-up review found that Brantwood Hall Care Home in Wakefield had made no improvements since it was previously rated inadequate, with new concerns about residents’ care and treatment. Inspectors said weak leadership and oversight were contributing to neglect, social isolation and failures to protect residents’ dignity. The report described one resident…
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Meta’s AI breaches privacy; grandmother wrongly jailed by facial recognition
Meta’s shopping AI shared a seller’s address without consent, leading to an arranged visit. Meanwhile, a Tennessee grandmother spent six months behind bars after a flawed facial recognition misidentification.