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PM Keir Starmer 

Keir Starmer signalled that a firmer crackdown on social media may be in the works after the London mayor Sadiq Khan expressed his concerns. 

After a week and a half of far-right riots – partially driven by social media disinformation and online conspiracy theories – Khan said the government has “very swiftly” realised the Online Safety Act needs to be amended.

The mayor added: “I think it is not fit for purpose.”

The Online Safety Act became law last October... Читать дальше...

Here's what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony will start, end in different time zones.

It looked as if the cat's arm dislocated while he was rolling around on the ground.

Water release from Almatti dam maintained at 1.5 lakh cusecs

In the hills of the West Bank, Palestinian shepherds and Israeli activists unite to face down settler violence.

The teenager had allegedly been in touch with other suspects involved in the plan to cause “a bloodbath” at the Taylor Swift concerts.

Warm summer nights and swift colorful streaks make this meteor shower a crowd favorite, but this year, observers may have to compete with light from the moon.

Nietzsche can help us understand the phenomenon of self-abasement.

Amazon and Walmart have used AI for search, warehouse automation and supply chain optimization. How do the giants stack up against each other?

Indie game 'The Crush House' makes players reality show producers, but struggles to capture the magic of trashy TV.

Anthropic and Caylent partner to accelerate enterprise AI adoption, promising to cut implementation times by half and revolutionize business operations across industries.

La Crosse city council approves 2025 project budget, removing two projects. The budget is decreased by $975,000, bringing the total to $34.5 million.

The “thirst person shooter” puts a dark spin on reality TV.

When I zoom the camera on Alex's momentarily untensed face while he's dozing by the pool, it's not because I'm a creep. When I pursue Ayo and Dija around the garden, keeping their feet and butts in shot as they belittle each other, it's not because I'm a busybody and a lech. And when I pan to the lighthouse piercing the sunset beyond the security spikes, it's not out of any feeling of wonder, or even curiosity about possible escape routes. Please understand: I do not see these people, these objects at all... Читать дальше...

Taylor Swift, the pop icon renowned for chart-topping hits and sold-out stadiums, has recently come under scrutiny for another reason entirely: her colossal carbon footprint.  While her musical talents are undeniable, her penchant for private jet travel has raised eyebrows and ignited discussions about environmental responsibility in the celebrity sphere.   The phrase "Taylor Swift's shoes must be made of carbon" has become a sardonic commentary on her frequent flights and the resulting emissions. Читать дальше...

As seems to be customary, we know a great deal about Google’s latest smartphone series before they officially launch. The last-minute leaks are seriously piling up for the Pixel 9 — here’s everything you need to know.

Scale up your business with support.

The best part: You don't have to worry about racking up late fees.

If you've ever been cleaning your sink only to discover a foul-smelling black gunk oozing from the plughole or overflow hole, it may have been a sign of a much deeper issue.

By Amanda Mannen Published: August 09th, 2024

Mindset training, used by sports enthusiasts and Olympians, can help you regulate stress and maximize your career performance.

There are no truly bad Damon performances: He’s too controlled for that. But how does his latest role, in The Instigators, stack up?

"I appreciated the passion that she brought to it, but my favorite side was the humor," the author tells TheWrap

They say all publicity is good publicity, but Crumbl hasn't been having a great time on TikTok recently. Allegations of undercooking or serving straight-up raw cookies have plagued the bakery outlet, along with misinformation over whether Crumbl gives away unsold cookies at the end of the day (they don't, and please stop asking).