A local councillor, Mothin Ali, has been lauded for his heroic efforts to quell the violence that broke out on Thursday night in Leeds. Ali, a Green Party councillor for Gipton and Harehills ward, returned home at 3am on Friday after attempting to prevent people from fueling the fires and throwing objects. He was captured […]
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House of the Dragon’s season 2, episode 5 opens with a scene eerily reminiscent of a grievous insult to House Stark’s deeply held beliefs in Game of Thrones. Following the demise of Rhaenys Targaryen and Meleys in House of the Dragon’s season 2, episode 4, Criston Cole and Gwayne Hightower flaunt the dragon’s severed head […]
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SpaceX has hinted at a new Starlink service capable of delivering 8Gbps download speeds to commercial clients, even when they’re miles away from land. Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s VP for Starlink Engineering, shared a speed test on Wednesday from Jacksonville, Florida, demonstrating Starlink’s ability to achieve an impressive 8,102Mbps download rate. “Speedtest from Starlink’s new mobile […]
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Chaos erupted in Leeds on Thursday night as rioters flipped a police car and set a double-decker bus ablaze. Residents in the Harehills area were advised to stay indoors when officers were dispatched to Luxor Street around 5 pm due to a disturbance involving agency workers and children. While the children were moved to safety, […]
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A software update caused chaos on computer systems worldwide on Friday, affecting flights, broadcasters, banking, and healthcare services. The trigger appeared to be an update to a product offered by global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike (CRWD.O), impacting customers using Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) Windows Operating System. Microsoft later confirmed that the issue had been resolved. CrowdStrike CEO George […]
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA and SpaceX have unveiled a plan to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) using a modified Dragon capsule when the time comes for the massive lab to retire. The space agency and Elon Musk’s company announced on Wednesday that the plan is to burn up the ISS on reentry and […]
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Thomas Matthew Crooks, the failed assassin, researched former President Donald Trump’s schedule and movements before shooting, according to FBI investigators. He also looked into President Biden and a member of the British royal family. Investigators revealed Crooks’ search history to lawmakers on Wednesday. The 20-year-old had searched for Trump’s appearance dates and the Democratic National […]
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After months of anticipation, JD Vance has been selected as Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 election, positioning him as a potential leader of the ‘America First’ movement. Despite having less than two years in Congress, the Ohio senator’s political inexperience is contrasted by his distinct foreign policy views. These views diverge from those […]
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The Federal Court of Canada faces a unique challenge: determining whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be recognized as authors under the country’s copyright law. This case marks the first time the court will examine how the Copyright Act applies to AI-generated content, such as text, images, and videos produced by systems like ChatGPT. David Fewer, […]
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Canada’s annual inflation rate decreased to 2.7% in June, primarily due to a slowdown in the year-over-year increase of gasoline prices, according to Statistics Canada. On Tuesday, the agency reported a 0.4% rise in gasoline prices in June, following a significant 5.6% increase in May. Excluding gasoline, the consumer price index rose by 2.8% in […]
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Kenyan police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters who are maintaining pressure on President William Ruto, despite his recent concessions. The activists, responsible for weeks of protests initially triggered by proposed tax hikes, called for a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday. Ruto’s two-year presidency faces its most significant crisis yet, with protests persisting even […]
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The NHS has recommended the use of an online test, QbTest, to potentially speed up the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. QbTest, a computer-based assessment, tracks patients’ movements while evaluating the three primary symptoms of ADHD – inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The results are then compared with those of […]
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JD Vance, Donald Trump’s vice-presidential selection, sparked controversy by suggesting that the UK could become the first “truly Islamist country” to acquire nuclear weapons after Labour’s election victory. Vance, an Ohio senator and author of Hillbilly Elegy, made these remarks at a conference for US Conservatives. This comment may cause discomfort for UK’s foreign secretary, […]
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Israel monitored Rafa’a Salameh, the Khan Younis Brigade commander, for weeks before striking his location on Saturday. The goal was to target Muhammad Deif, Hamas’s military commander, who Israel believed would visit, according to a New York Times report citing Israeli officials. Israel thinks Deif was present on Saturday, leading to the strike that killed […]
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The “Game of Thrones” prequel, “House of the Dragon,” revolves around the Targaryen dynasty, renowned for their dragon-riding skills, silver hair, and a history of marrying within their bloodline. The fifth episode of the second season presents the most unusual instance of this practice yet. Matt Smith’s character, Daemon Targaryen, has been sidelined for most […]