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5 days ago
The Guardian view on Stormont: voters in Northern Ireland deserve more than an endless cycle of dysfunction | Editorial

the Guardian
The Guardian view on Stormont: voters in Northern Ireland deserve more than an endless cycle of d...
Editorial: After the executive’s failure to set a budget, and renewed culture war confrontations, faith in Stormont’s ability to act in the com...
Finance
5 days ago
Apple and Meta team up to make Muse AI model run on Mac computers

CNBC
Apple and Meta team up to make Muse AI model run on Mac computers
Apple and Meta are collaborating to make Muse Spark Open easier to run locally on clustered Mac Studio systems, according to the companies.
Crypto
5 days ago
At the White House, crypto policy vacancy looms large

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At the White House, crypto policy vacancy looms large
The departure of President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, leaves the digital assets office vacant and its policy aims uncertain.
UK
5 days ago
Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is still not fit to lead

BBC Sport
Gianni Infantino: Fifa president apologises over World Cup move but told he must do more
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.
Politics
5 days ago
John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget

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John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget
Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget to help offset damage caused by Iran war on public finances
Finance
5 days ago
Morgan Stanley says quantum computing could be a $100 billion market one day. Here’s its top stock to play the trend

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Morgan Stanley says quantum computing could be a $100 billion market one day. Here’s its top st...
The investment bank upgraded Quantinuum to overweight from equal-weight, with a $62 price target that implies roughly 88% upside from Wednesday's c...
UK
5 days ago
Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad

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Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
Dev
5 days ago
Zero-Click Spyware Delivered via Targeted Ads: AdFection

The Citizen Lab
Exposing AdFection: How Discover-Tech Turned Targeted Ads Into a Pipeline for Zero-Click Mercenar...
This is the first-ever public confirmation of zero-click mercenary spyware delivered via targeted ads. We call the technique AdFection, and show ho...
Crypto
5 days ago
Live updates: Bitcoin bounces after first fall below $80,000 in one month

@coindesk
Live updates: Bitcoin back under $81,000 as AI selloff worsens
September inflation came in above forecasts and the selloff in AI stocks picked up speed, dragging bitcoin back toward last week’s low.
Finance
5 days ago
Trump says Nidal Hasan execution won't be live-streamed
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Trump says Nidal Hasan execution won't be livestreamed
Hasan murdered 13 people and injured more than 32 others in the mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas.
Politics
5 days ago
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual offences

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual offences
Donaldson was found guilty in June of 18 counts of sexual abuse including one rape between 1985 and 2008
Dev
5 days ago
Israeli firm's digital ads enabling installation of 'zero-click' spyware

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Online ads weaponised to deliver ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say
Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto
Politics
5 days ago
John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget

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John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget
Speaking at IMF meeting, chancellor says he will stick to fiscal rules while recognising business and living costs
Finance
5 days ago
Amazon launches new Bee 'personal AI' devices that listen to conversations

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Amazon launches new Bee 'personal AI' devices that listen to conversations
The $75 Bee Frontier is an upgraded version of Amazon's wearable bracelet, while the $100 Bee Eclipse attaches to a user's smartphone.
UK
5 days ago
Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says

BBC News
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.
Crypto
5 days ago
BlackRock's Fink names a U.S. recession trigger, sounds alarm over $40 trillion national debt

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BlackRock's Larry Fink names a U.S. recession trigger and its tied to AI
BlackRock's CEO says "a moratorium of some sort" on data center buildouts would put the U.S. in a recession.
Tech
5 days ago
Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt

TechCrunch
Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt | TechCrunch
Every day, conversations unfold across social media and websites around the world. A seemingly insignificant post—whether it involves AI-generated
Politics
5 days ago
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over returns policy

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Eritrea accuses Shabana Mahmood of ‘political gimmick’ over visa ban threat
Home secretary says she will block all Eritreans from UK unless a returns deal is agreed for rejected asylum seekers and criminals
Finance
5 days ago
Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, shattering hopes of an 'energy ceasefire'

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Ukraine to resume strikes on Russian refineries, shattering hopes of an 'energy ceasefire'
Ukraine will now resume attacks on Russian energy targets after Moscow hasn't held up its end of the proposed deal brokered by Trump.
Politics
5 days ago
UK economy unexpectedly grows in August despite fall in consumer spending

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UK economy unexpectedly grows in August despite fall in consumer spending
Latest data showing surprise 0.1% growth is boost to John Healey a fortnight before his first budget
Finance
5 days ago
UK economy grew 0.1% in August, beating expectations

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UK economy grew 0.1% in August, beating expectations
The U.K. is grappling with a cost-of-living crisis sparked by sticky inflation and surging energy costs.
UK
5 days ago
Global charity withholds report into its role in Syria's 'disappeared' children

BBC News
SOS Children's Villages International withholds report into its role in 'disappeared' Syrian chil...
SOS Children's Villages International has acknowledged that more than 140 children were taken to its facilities by Syrian security services.
Finance
6 days ago
OpenAI bugging suspect booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia with family before arrest
CNBC
OpenAI bugging suspect booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia with family before arrest
"Like countless Americans, Mr. Alfozan came to this country years ago as a young person with a dream," his criminal defense lawyer said Wednesday.
Crypto
6 days ago
Bitcoin wilts as Fed rate uncertainty weighs. Kospi plunges 8%

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Bitcoin (BTC) wilts as Fed rate uncertainty weighs. Kospi crashes
Bets on an October Fed rate hike briefly spiked to nearly 50% after Wednesday’s inflation report, but have since cooled.
UK
6 days ago
White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials

BBC News
White House defends new press secretary Katie Zacharia amid questions about her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.


