Louisiana shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic tragedy
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Louisiana shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic tragedy
A father has killed seven of his own children and an eighth unrelated child in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, in what authorities have...
Apr 13
Conservationists Fear Mass Toad Deaths After Surprise Reservoir Drainage
Science
Conservationists Fear Mass Toad Deaths After Surprise Reservoir Drainage
Conservationists in Wrexham fear that over 1,000 toads have perished after a reservoir was suddenly emptied by a water supplier over the Easter weekend. Members...
Apr 18 · Jaan Lanman
Wales Divided Over Renewable Energy Expansion Plans
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Wales Divided Over Renewable Energy Expansion Plans
Wales is facing a significant split over its renewable energy future, as local communities nationwide wrestle with extensive proposals to expand onshore wind farms. Ahead...
Apr 17 · Jaan Lanman
The Cost Conundrum: Why Affordability Trumps Purity in Net Zero
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The Cost Conundrum: Why Affordability Trumps Purity in Net Zero
A Glasgow senior citizen decision to disable his heat pump and return to gas heating this winter has crystallised a growing tension at the heart...
Apr 16 · Jaan Lanman
Artemis II Crew Return With Message of Unity and Hope
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Artemis II Crew Return With Message of Unity and Hope
The four astronauts of Artemis II have come back from their historic mission with an clear message: humanity's capacity for togetherness and optimism remains strong....
Apr 15 · Jaan Lanman
British Butterflies Face Uncertain Future as Climate Shifts Reshape Populations
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British Butterflies Face Uncertain Future as Climate Shifts Reshape Populations
Britain's butterfly populations are encountering an precarious outlook as climate change transforms the countryside, with fresh findings uncovering a pronounced split between species that are...
Apr 14 · Jaan Lanman
Suspicious Trading Patterns Shadow Trump’s Major Policy Announcements
Business
Suspicious Trading Patterns Shadow Trump’s Major Policy Announcements
Market commentators have uncovered a concerning pattern of questionable trading activity that repeatedly precedes Donald Trump's major policy announcements during his second term as US...
Apr 16
Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model Sparks Global Security Alarm
Technology
Anthropic’s Mythos AI Model Sparks Global Security Alarm
Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model, Claude Mythos, has triggered widespread alarm amongst regulatory bodies, lawmakers and financial sector organisations across the globe following claims that...
Apr 17 · Jaan Lanman
Dating Apps and Video Platforms Adopt Iris Scanning to Verify Real Users
Technology
Dating Apps and Video Platforms Adopt Iris Scanning to Verify Real Users
Major video and dating platforms are adopting iris-scanning technology to address the growing challenge of artificial intelligence-generated fake accounts and scams. Tinder and Zoom have...
Apr 16 · Jaan Lanman
White House seeks dialogue with Anthropic over advanced AI security tool
Technology
White House seeks dialogue with Anthropic over advanced AI security tool
The White House has conducted a "productive and constructive" discussion with Anthropic's chief executive, Dario Amodei, marking a notable policy change towards the AI company...
Apr 15 · Jaan Lanman
Digital Twins Transform Workplace Productivity and Raise Legal Questions
Technology
Digital Twins Transform Workplace Productivity and Raise Legal Questions
A technology consultant in the UK has invested three years developing an AI version of himself that can manage commercial choices, customer pitches and even...
Apr 14 · Jaan Lanman
Tech Giants Face Downing Street Grilling Over Child Safety Online
Technology
Tech Giants Face Downing Street Grilling Over Child Safety Online
Social media executives from Meta, Snap, YouTube, TikTok and X are being summoned to Downing Street on Thursday for a high-stakes meeting with Prime Minister...
Apr 13 · Jaan Lanman