Friday, May 8, 2026

Rodri's injury coincided with Manchester City's damaging draw at Everton - but there evidence suggests his importance is overplayed.

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A derby and a repeat of the 2025 final are this year's Challenge Cup semi-finals - but who will seal their place at Wembley on 30 May?

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Real Madrid fine midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde following a dressing room row between the pair.

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Chris Sutton takes on world champion boxer Fabio Wardley plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.

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England all-rounder Freya Kemp says she did not consider retirement or continuing her career solely as a batter during her recent injury woes.

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Manchester United have won the most points in the Premier League since caretaker boss Michael Carrick took over, but the stats still show concerns.

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Formula 1 bosses agree a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.

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Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola heads Crystal Palace's shortlist of candidates to replace outgoing head coach Oliver Glasner next season.

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BBC Sport examines a torrid week for Real Madrid with the iconic club on the brink of a second successive trophyless season.

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AFC Bournemouth drop defender Alex Jimenez from their squad amid an investigation into posts on social media.

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Maldon & Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody.

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If you still have your triple captain chip left in Fantasy Premier League then Manchester City - with two home games this week - could be your inspiration.

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Martin O'Neill is relishing what is "most likely" his final Old Firm match as Celtic chase victory over Rangers to stay in the title hunt.

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Former England captain Wayne Rooney says it is "mind-boggling" that Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out of Thomas Tuchel's final squad before the World Cup.

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Jake Paul wants to box at cruiserweight before the end of the year but has not ruled out a heavyweight fight against Francis Ngannou, his business partner says.

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After a two-week break, the Women's Six Nations returns this weekend, with Ireland hosting Wales in Saturday's late kick-off.

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Frank Warren writes in his BBC Sport column about how hard it is to promote both Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois for their heavyweight world title fight.

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Remembering how Sunderland fans laughed at visitors Manchester United in 2012 when Sergio Aguero's goal snatched the Premier League title away from them.

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Who wins when Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois meet in Saturday's heavyweight contest? According to Dubois' trainer, it's "highly unlikely" the fight will last long.

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The summer of 2006 was meant to be England’s moment. So why did their World Cup dream end in on-field agony and off-field acrimony?

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Lamine Yamal is the best teenager ever, and it makes him more susceptible to injury than the likes of Messi or Neymar ever were.

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New York heads to Philly up 2-0, but Friday's Game 3 could easily shift the series momentum. Here's how.

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We make the case for the biggest threats to L.A.'s three-peat hopes.

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Which team can stop Las Vegas from winning another title and A'ja Wilson from winning another MVP?

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After injuries sidelined her for most of 2025, the Fever star is ready to turn the page after months of rehab and the "mental battle."

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The men's and women's basketball tournaments will expand from 68 to 76 teams. Here's how it will work.

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The 76ers will donate 500 tickets for each remaining home second-round playoff game to area community groups in their latest attempt to keep more of their own fans in the building and avoid a takeover by Knicks supporters.

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Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov are finalists for the Hart Trophy.

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Real Madrid have imposed fines of €500,000 each on Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni following their explosive bust-up at the training ground on Thursday.

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Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping during his freshman season at Kansas.

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Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who became a fan favorite during his two-plus seasons with the Washington Commanders, announced the end of an improbable NFL career.

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Iowa and coach Ben McCollum are finalizing a new six-year contract after the Hawkeyes' surprising run to the Elite Eight, sources told ESPN.

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The Seahawks haven't generated as much buyer interest as NFL officials originally expected, sources told ESPN.

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The Cleveland Browns have placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, sidelining him for the 2026 season.

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Here's every team's odds to pick No. 1, plus best fits for prospects and more.

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How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of the league seemingly tanked just to get into it.

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After battling breast cancer, Wyckoff thought she wouldn't be able to have another child. Then she got a surprising phone call.

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Before Saturday's PLE, Greg Wyshynski gets you caught up on everything you've missed since WrestleMania 42.

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Barcelona can strike a new blow on their bitter rivals by winning the title against them for the first time.

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I’m not sure if we’ve mentioned this yet, but Govee has been on a tear lately, having recently announced everything from rechargeable table lamps to multicolor, Matter-compatible ceiling lights that can display custom images with retro, pixelated flair. In April, the company also unveiled a 34-foot set of Outdoor Solar String Lights, which are now […]

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After quickly selling out of the Steam Controller on May 4th, Valve has launched a reservation system to ensure that you can get one without too much hassle. You may not get one as quickly as you'd like to, but at least you can now easily reserve the $99 controller. If your Steam account is […]

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Native Instruments' suite of music production software and gear, including Traktor and Kontakt, will soon live under the inMusic umbrella alongside other music tech brands like Akai Professional and Moog Music. As MusicRadar reports, Native Instruments CEO Nick Williams said the company was looking for a buyer in March, following news it had entered bankruptcy […]

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When OpenAI was busy experimenting with AI-powered gaming bots, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were in the early days of forming an AI partnership. Court documents from the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial have provided a rare look at the communications between Microsoft's top executives about investing in OpenAI and fears […]

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Logitech is introducing a new feature to its rugged iPad Combo 4 keyboard case that addresses an ongoing issue with the tablet as Apple continues to push it toward being a laptop alternative. The new Rugged Combo 4c and 4c Touch cases, compatible with the 10th and 11th-gen iPads, add a second USB-C port to […]

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Google’s new Fitbit Air, the $99.99 screenless fitness tracker, comes out on May 26th. It’s the company’s first Fitbit release in four years, and you can use it on iOS or Android phones without a paid subscription if all you want to do is track activities, sleep, and basic health metrics (heart rate, breathing rate, […]

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The EP-136 KO Sidekick is Teenage Engineering's stylish new two-channel mixer, clearly designed to connect two of its KO-II samplers for live performances and DJ sets. Though, it can connect any two audio sources, not just TE gear. The mixer leaked a couple of times, but what those leaks didn't show was that it's also […]

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As part of an earnings presentation on Friday, Sony shared how it's thinking about AI at the company, including many details about how it's evaluating AI as part of making PlayStation games. Generative AI has recently been showing up in bigger games - though many indie developers still reject it - and while Sony calls […]

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It's been a real good news / bad news week for Nintendo. Out of nowhere on Wednesday, the company announced a lush remake of Star Fox 64, jolting the dormant franchise to life and helping to fill out a relatively sparse lineup for the Switch 2 for the rest of the year. But then on […]

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In Colombia, a plan to cull Pablo Escobar's invasive hippos is challenged by an Indian billionaire's offer to relocate dozens of the animals to India's wildlife reserve instead.

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More than two dozen passengers left the cruise ship before the outbreak was identified. The race is on to connect with them to monitor their health — and the health of those they've interacted with.

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A new art-house drama tells three stories that span the century — and connect to one tree. Silent Friend will open your eyes to the beauty of the natural world.

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Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.

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Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.

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It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.

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From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.

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The U.S. military said its forces had fired upon and disabled two more Iranian tankers that were trying to breach an American blockade of Iran's ports, in the latest blows to a shaky ceasefire.

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The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks yesterday targeting three Navy ships. And, what to know about the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.

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As state leaders change laws to make vaccines more accessible, a coalition of doctors, public health advocates and everyday Coloradans is trying to start a public conversation about their importance.

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Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

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Researchers have developed three new antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to combat tuberculosis and other drug-resistant pathogens.

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For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winner wasn't what anyone expected.

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Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.

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These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.

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In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about whether or not future artists will be able to leverage SoundCloud the way she did.

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Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the disease early.

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In an email viewed by WIRED, Ethan Shaotran describes Blitz Industries as “a defense company backed by big names.”

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OpenAI’s chatbot has some weird linguistic tics in Chinese that are driving users crazy.

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I have a horrendous lighting setup in my home office, but as a mixed-use room, my options for fixing it were limited.

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While the outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic is concerning, the virus isn’t easily transmitted through casual contact.

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Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.

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Today on Uncanny Valley, we’re diving into recent reports that the Trump administration is considering an executive order that would establish some sort of federal oversight over new AI models.

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Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.

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Your iPhone or Android phone can work overtime as a full-on gaming console with the help of these mobile controllers. Backbone makes my favorite.

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California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.

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The philosopher thinks humans should pursue advanced AI and the promise of a “solved world.”

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Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.

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With the launch of the first 16 satellites, Russia begins construction of a network for satellite internet that aims to cover the entire country by 2030. But getting there won’t be easy.

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Rheinmetall AG’s position as the standout European defense stock is looking increasingly vulnerable after a series of disappointing results led a long-time bull to downgrade the shares.

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A publicly-traded private credit fund managed by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. put two additional companies on non-accrual status in the first quarter, as the industry grapples with mounting concerns over exposure to businesses vulnerable to AI-driven disruption.

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A pair of healthcare companies are edging lower in their trading debuts after raising a combined $454 million in their initial public offerings.

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Julia Hermann, Global Market Strategist at New York Life Investment Management, says market leadership is still firmly sitting with tech and Fed rate cuts are still on the table for 2026. She speaks to Bloomberg's Dani Burger on "Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Oil edged higher as traders speculated on whether fresh clashes between the US and Iran would derail a fragile ceasefire, dimming hopes a peace deal may be struck soon.

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Venezuela announced emergency measures to stabilize its power grid after electricity consumption hit a nine-year high this week, reviving memories of blackouts and rationing that once crippled the economy.

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac investors are underestimating the chances of a public market re-entry from the mortgage giants after a lull in chatter around the names, according to Mizuho’s Dan Dolev.

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UK government bonds posted a relief rally after Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to stay in his job despite deep local election losses, with investors set to focus on any fallout on his leadership in coming weeks.

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Jeffrey Rosenberg, portfolio manager of the Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund at BlackRock, reacts to the April US jobs report as he sees a trade-off in the data between a strong headline number and weakness in income.(Corrects title of guest.) (Source: Bloomberg)

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The European Central Bank is “highly vigilant” to rising inflation risks due to the Iran war and will act as needed to prevent higher energy costs spilling over into prices more broadly, Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said.

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The Canadian government is launching consultations on proposals to fast-track federal assessments of major projects, with the aim of completing reviews and making decisions within one year.

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Signs of labor-market strength drove stocks toward record highs, bolstering speculation that the world’s largest economy remains resilient in the face of an energy shock triggered by the Iran war.

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Enhanced Group Inc. shares climbed 27% after going public via a merger with blank-check company A Paradise Acquisition Corp. that gave it an enterprise value of $1.2 billion.

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Republic Services CEO Jon Vander Ark joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why the waste industry thrives even in downturns. He calls it “recession-resilient” with strong margins. He reveals a major $500M bet on advanced recycling that turns plastic back into new bottles. Plus, why AI will be the true game-changer for the future of waste management. (Source: Bloomberg)

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US stocks were on track for a record closing high, buoyed by semiconductor stocks, strong monthly payrolls figures and a US-Iran ceasefire that appeared intact even with overnight clashes near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Stellantis NV is giving China’s Leapmotor access to a plant in Spain, and the partners will build an EV together to deepen ties as the maker of Opel and Fiat cars seeks to shore up its European operations.

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Nigerian assets are rallying across stocks, bonds and the currency as investor confidence builds in President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda.

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Gen Z is redefining generosity according to GoFundMe. The CEO Tim Cadogan reveals that young people aren’t just talking about change—they’re giving more than any other generation, driven by social connection, identity, and digital sharing. And personal giving is actually boosting nonprofits, not hurting them. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Orange juice futures surged in New York on an outlook for a weaker harvest of the fruit in Brazil, the world’s top exporter of the juice.

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The economy is being propped up by AI says JPMorgan’s Gabriela Santos. She joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why the labor market is weaker than headlines suggest, how the AI trade has shifted beyond big tech, and why markets keep rallying despite global chaos. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Former cybersecurity executive Peter Williams stole several surveillance and hacking tools and sold them for $1.3 million to a Russian broker that works with Putin’s government.

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Elon Musk's legal effort to dismantle OpenAI may hinge on how its for-profit subsidiary enhances or detracts from the frontier lab's founding mission of ensuring that humanity benefits from artificial general intelligence.

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Perplexity's Personal Computer brings AI agents to your Mac, and is now open to everyone.

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The new benchmark rating applies to 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles assembled on or after November 12, 2025.

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The company is expanding its efforts to protect ChatGPT users in cases where conversations may turn to self-harm.

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Gusto has shared an impressive milestone on its actual revenue, not an ARR number that estimates future income.

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The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claimed to have hacked Instructure again, defacing the login pages of several Instructure customer schools with an extortion message.

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AI startup Pit is led by the co-founders of European scooter giant Voi and backed by a16z, which is leading the startup’s $16 million seed round.

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Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro, who took over for Bob Iger earlier this year, has emphasized his intent to streamline the Disney experience.

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The company made a series of other announcements during earnings, including a new commercial contract, a pilot program in Canada, and a collaboration.

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The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including education and creator platforms.

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The company is reportedly in talks to raise another $750 million at a pre-money valuation of more than $40 billion. It last raised in November at $32 billion.

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Like many AI companies automating work that humans currently do, Basata will eventually face a harder question about where the line is between augmenting workers and displacing them. For now, the founders say the administrative staff they work with aren't worried about that; they're more worried about drowning.

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Airbnb also said its customer support AI bot now handles 40% of issues without escalating to a human agent.

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PJM Interconnection — which oversees the grid for some of the densest data center developments on Earth — wants to overhaul itself. Not everyone thinks it's up to the task.

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After years of hints and preparation, Lime plans to enter the public markets.

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Last day to buy one pass and get a second one at 50% off to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Bring a partner, co-founder, or colleague at half off. Register now.

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Learn what it takes to build a Series A in 2027 from top VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place at San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Register today to hear this session live on the Builders Stage.

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Truecaller's ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs.

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The initial set of files housed on the site will include those containing unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) videos, photos, and original source documents from across the entire U.S. government. The materials have been reviewed for security purposes, but many have "not yet been analyzed for resolution of any anomalies," the Department's statement read.

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In an exclusive interview from prison, Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver, tells of her treatment after being arrested for demonstrating against the governmentA woman being held in prison in Somalia for taking part in peaceful protests has described how she was tortured by her guards.Sadia Moalim Ali, 27, told the Guardian she was stripped naked by two male guards in a room monitored by CCTV, kicked, beaten with a baton and left for two days in a small cell without food. Continue reading...

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Water minister Rose Jackson calls drying in Gwydir region ‘devastating’ as bill passes upper house Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereWater flows to parched New South Wales wetlands where an urgent rescue mission to save dying wildlife unfolded are a step closer to resuming after legislation passed the state parliament’s upper house.The water minister, Rose Jackson, told the parliament on Thursday night the impact of a halt to environmental flows in the internationally significant Gwydir region had been “devastating” as she introduced legislative amendments she said would allow flows to resume.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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Exclusive: Farley discussed preferences and suggested platform before Voices group endorsed his rival Michelle Milthorpe as its candidateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s Farrer candidate, David Farley, sought to cooperate with the community independent “Voices” movement before the last election, including discussing preferences and suggesting a platform for a House and Senate campaign, before the group endorsed Michelle Milthorpe as their candidate.Documents seen by Guardian Australia show Farley – who is expected to win the Farrer byelection ahead of Milthorpe on Saturday – had been keen to meet with the independent Voices campaign in 2023 and 2024, including buying a ticket to their event, sharing ideas, and even discussing election preferences. Continue reading...

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Barrister for actor Charlotte MacInnes, who is suing the Pitch Perfect star for defamation, also accused Wilson of ‘a complete revision of history’. Wilson has rejected defamation claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRebel Wilson has been accused in court of being a liar who made up terrible claims about her colleagues and completely rewrote history.The Pitch Perfect star copped the blunt assessment in the dying hours of a fiery defamation battle where she is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in musical comedy The Deb which Wilson directed, co-produced and starred in. Continue reading...

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Janai Safar, 32, will remain in custody in Sydney. Two other women facing separate charges are expected to apply for bail in Melbourne on MondayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian woman charged with joining Islamic State in Syria has been refused bail despite concerns expressed by her lawyer over the loss of connection it would cause with one of her family members.Janai Safar, 32, appeared before New South Wales bail court on Friday after she was arrested at Sydney airport on Thursday evening, after almost a decade in a Syrian refugee camp. She was one of four women allegedly linked to IS who returned to Australia with children this week. Continue reading...

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This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDavid Attenborough at 100: ‘I had thought I would celebrate quietly’In a dose of good news, Sir David Attenborough is 100 today. The veteran broadcaster said he expected to celebrate quietly, but expressed gratitude for the well-wishes he had received. Continue reading...

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Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen convicted over surveillance of dissidents in ‘shadow policing’ operationA UK Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official based in London have been found guilty of spying for China and surveilling dissidents through a “shadow policing” operation.Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 38, and Chung Biu Yuen, 65, also known as Bill, were found guilty at the Old Bailey of assisting a foreign intelligence service, making them the first people in British history to be convicted of spying for China. Continue reading...

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Jeremiah Manele toppled after months of political upheaval in the nation seen as one of China’s closest partners in the Pacific Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele lost power in a no-confidence vote in the South Pacific country’s parliament, ending months of political uncertainty.Parliament was adjourned to allow the governor general to make arrangements for the election of a new prime minister. Continue reading...

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Law says conviction of two men for spying raises serious concerns about how they accessed sensitive informationNathan Law, an exiled leader of the Hong Kong student protest who lives with a £100,000 bounty on his head from the Chinese authorities, was not surprised to discover a spy ring had photographed him entering the Oxford Union for an evening debate in November 2023.The conviction at the Old Bailey of Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 38, and Chung Biu “Bill” Yuen, 65, for assisting a foreign intelligence service, was a sobering first – no Chinese spies had been convicted in British criminal history before Thursday – but the details that came out in the nine-week trial mainly served to confirm his suspicions. Continue reading...

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Two Singaporeans and a local person were in no-go zone when they were killed, say officialsThree hikers – two Singaporeans and an Indonesian – have died in an eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcano, where they found themselves in a no-go zone, officials said.The eruption, on Halmahera island, sent an ash cloud about 6 miles (10km) into the air, with no towns or villages near enough to face any immediate threat. Continue reading...

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Carmaker gives one of biggest warnings yet of conflict’s impact on businesses while Trump tariffs also take tollToyota has reported a £3bn hit from costs from the war in Iran, as prices of parts and materials soared and sales dropped.The world’s biggest carmaker said profits declined in its financial year to March as it was “likely unable to absorb newly added impact from the Middle East”, in one of the largest warnings yet of the war’s impact on businesses. Continue reading...

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Powerful radar system is providing new data on city’s subsidence, which experts hope will draw more attention to itWalking into Mexico City’s sprawling central Zócalo is a dizzying experience. At one end of the plaza, the capital’s cathedral, with its soaring spires, slumps in one direction. An attached church, known as the Metropolitan Sanctuary, tilts in the other. The nearby National Palace also seems off-kilter.The teetering of many of the capital’s historic buildings is the most visible sign of a phenomenon that has been ongoing for more than a century: Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate. Continue reading...

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Tumbler Ridge secondary school was site of February mass shooting in which nine were killed and dozens injuredThe school that was the site of one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootings will be torn down, officials have announced.The decision to demolish the Tumbler Ridge secondary school came after meetings between the school board and survivors, family and community members, said the British Columbia premier, David Eby. Continue reading...

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British guide Martin Anstee among those evacuated from MV Hondius, which is now heading for Canary IslandsExplainer: What is hantavirus?Three people with suspected hantavirus have been medically evacuated from a cruise ship.They include a British man who was an expedition guide onboard the ship, the MV Hondius. He was named on Wednesday evening as Martin Anstee, 56. Continue reading...

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Man, 69, is in intensive care in Johannesburg, while expedition guide Martin Anstee, 56, receiving care in NetherlandsWhat is hantavirus?Two Britons who were medically evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are improving, global health officials have said.A British passenger, understood to be a 69-year-old man, was taken to South Africa on 27 April and is receiving care at a private health facility in Sandton, Johannesburg. Continue reading...

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The map aims to give the GOP a clean sweep of the state’s nine congressional districts by fracturing Black-majority Memphis between three districts.

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The POLITICO Poll finds that a plurality of Americans neither support nor oppose the bill, or are unsure, even as the president makes it a top priority.

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Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

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Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.

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Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.

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How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

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The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

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Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

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Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.

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From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.

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The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday.

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One of Kerry Kershaw's victims was a 49-year-old man with learning disabilities.

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The arrest of the 48-year-old man is the latest linked to the burning of Hatzola ambulances in March.

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Zulfiqar Shah, 58, is jailed for 16 years and six months at Bradford Crown Court.

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Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies using threatening behaviour in separate incidents - one involving the former prince.

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The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

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The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.

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Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.

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Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

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Labour and the Conservatives suffer losses at the expense of Reform across England.

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There are a couple signs of strain beyond the MacBook Neo and the desktops.

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"The spacecraft can also be refueled, and it can refuel others."

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Nordschleife-specialist Manthey has developed an upgrade package for the Porsche EV.

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Musk was “prepared to do the for-profit, provided he would get control.”

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As social media splinters, how can we keep the new online spaces from devolving into toxic pits of despair?

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The $100 Fitbit Air is available for preorder today.

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The developer of Firefox says it has "completely bought in" on AI-assisted bug discovery.

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Lawsuit accuses DHS of plugging DNA database into ICE surveillance machine.

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"The deciding factor was what we felt like was the team’s impact to humanity."

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The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint.

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Here at Ars Technica, we do not preclude the possibility that aliens have visited Earth.

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"Changes in market conditions" lead to $50 price bump on Sept. 1.

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Testing shows rotor blades won't disintegrate when they spin at supersonic speed.

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As pollen season worsens, allergies compound with other climate health hazards.

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Three served on the HMS Erebus; the fourth was Petty Officer Harry Peglar of the HMS Terror.