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Can AI fact-check its own lies?
As AI car crashes go, the recent publishing of a hallucinated book list in the Chicago Sun-Times quickly became a multi-vehicle pile-up.…
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Why is my hay fever so bad this year?
Philippa Roxby and Smitha Mundasad Health reporters Pollen levels are forecast to be high or very high in many parts of the UK over the…
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Trump will attend the G7 summit in Canada. What to know about the site, the attendees, and more
U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive Sunday for a Group of Seven summit in a country he has suggested should be annexed and as he wages…
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Gold toilet: Two men jailed for £4.8m Blenheim Palace heist
Sheen was a key player in the heist - a career criminal and the only man convicted of both burglary and selling the gold. He pleaded…
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Archer Aviation secures $850 million after Trump orders boost for electric air taxis
Air taxi maker Archer Aviation on Thursday said it raised $850 million in funding following executive orders signed by U.S. President…
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Ballymena riots: Those needing housing will increase, say NIHE
Daniel Logan & Niall Glynn BBC News NI Stormont's finance minister will bring a proposal to the executive for additional funding for the…
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Powering next-gen services with AI in regulated industries
For many, the “last mile” of the end-to-end customer journey can present a challenge. Services at this stage often involve much more…
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Israel unleashes attack on Iran’s nuclear program as the Ayatollah vows ‘severe punishment’
Israel launched a wave of strikes across Iran on Friday that targeted its nuclear program and military sites, killing at least two top…
Culture
Sophie Ecclestone: England recall spinner for India T20s
England have recalled left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone for their five-match T20 series against India. It was announced last Saturday…
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Air India crash sends Boeing’s troubles back into the spotlight
The crash of a Boeing 787 passenger jet in India minutes after takeoff on Thursday is putting the spotlight back on a beleaguered…
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Rochdale gang guilty of raping and abusing girls for five years
Lauren Hirst & Rachael Lazaro BBC News, Manchester Seven men have been found guilty of sexually exploiting two teenage girls who were…
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The Download: gambling with humanity’s future, and the FDA under Trump
This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology.…
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What we know about Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear sites and military commanders
Lana Lam and Sofia Ferreira Santos BBC News Watch: Footage shows explosions and damaged buildings ablaze in Iran's capital Tehran Israel…
Business
The startup that wants to fix everything you hate about video calls
In summer 2020, former Evernote CEO Phil Libin launched Mmhmm, a software tool designed to make video presentations look polished, even if…
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Tech billionaires are making a risky bet with humanity’s future
While there’s a sprawling patchwork of ideas and philosophies powering these visions, three features play a central role, says Adam…
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Here’s what food and drug regulation might look like under the Trump administration
Perhaps that could change. At his confirmation hearing, Makary told senators he planned to evaluate school lunches, seed oils, and food…
Business
Opinion: Space startups are pivoting to defence. That’s great for innovation
A few months ago, at the SmallSat Symposium, a panel issued a sobering warning to space startups: do not chase defence dollars at the…
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Meta AI’s discover feed is full of people’s deepest, darkest personal chatbot conversations
Meta’s artificial intelligence tool might be a little too easy to use. The discover feed for Meta AI, the social media giant’s one-stop…
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The AI fluency gap is growing. Are you keeping up?
The energy has shifted in 2025. You can feel it too, right? AI used to be this shiny side project, something people would experiment with…
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Portadown: Masonry thrown at police in fourth night of NI disorder
Catherine Doyle BBC News NI There was disorder in Northern Ireland for the fourth night in a row but at a lower level than seen earlier…
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Who were the victims of the Air India plane crash?
Almost all those on board an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick Airport that crashed shortly after take-off in western India have…
Culture
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover divides the internet: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ discourse explained
Less than a year after she came out with her Grammy-winning album “Short n’ Sweet,’ pop singer Sabrina Carpenter announced the release…
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Women’s Tennis Association adopts new rule to protect players during fertility procedures: What to know
Women athletes who want to start a family have often received little to no support or faced repercussions. Remember when, back in 2019,…
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Thomas Frank to Spurs: Move from Brentford to Tottenham is risky but Danish manager earned chance
There is a particular reason Molby believes Frank will be the ideal fit for Spurs. "I see a squad ready to play Thomas Frank football,"…