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Playwright James Graham Warns Cultural Stagnation Is Fueling Democratic Crisis
Playwright James Graham discusses cultural stagnation, algorithms, and democratic crises on a podcast episode.
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UK Government Plans Unprecedented Intervention in Water Bills and Supplier Investments
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle has announced an unprecedented government intervention in water bills and supplier investment reviews.
World
Musical Activists Targeted as French Police Teargas New World Orchestra in Paris
Members of the New World Orchestra expressed shock after French riot police targeted their peaceful protest performance in Paris with teargas.
World
Five Israelis wounded and two suspected attackers killed in West Bank shooting
Five Israelis were wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in a shooting at a military checkpoint in Hebron, according to reports.
World
France Faces Deep Economic and Political Crisis After Violent Riots
Guardian columnists address reader questions on France following violent riots, widespread looting, escalating national debt, and upcoming elections.
World
Magnitude-7 Earthquake Hits Tibet, Killing at Least 16 and Destroying Homes
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck northern Tibet, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54, and triggering massive search and rescue operations.
Business
Rising household bills force pensioners to live in the dark and cut costs
New figures show rising household bills are forcing pensioners like Errol McGuiness to live in the dark and alter their daily routines to cope with inflation.
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Technology & AI
Just Eat Apologises After AI Food Mistakes Spark Social Media Ridicule
Just Eat has apologised and paused its AI image tool after bizarre delivery app menu mistakes, such as bacon and eggs in cola, went viral.
Technology & AI
US Teens Access Nudify Apps Despite Parental Controls, Report Finds
A Tech Transparency Project report reveals US teens easily download AI nudify apps despite Apple and Google parental controls.
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Typhoon Champi Kills One and Injures Over 500 in Taiwan
Typhoon Champi left one dead and over 500 injured as it swept past Taiwan, knocking out power and closing businesses before heading toward China.
World
Macron Condemns Racism After Terrorist Shooting Near Paris Kills One
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned racism and terrorism after a drive-by shooting near Paris left one person dead and five others injured.
World
US and Israel Warned Against Fresh Strikes on Iran at Istanbul Summit
Foreign ministers from eight European and Middle Eastern countries gathered in Istanbul to urge the US and Israel against launching fresh strikes on Iran.
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UK Government Plans Unprecedented Intervention in Water Bills and Supplier Investments
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle has announced an unprecedented government intervention in water bills and supplier investment reviews.
Business
Rising household bills force pensioners to live in the dark and cut costs
New figures show rising household bills are forcing pensioners like Errol McGuiness to live in the dark and alter their daily routines to cope with inflation.
Business
Children in Care in Guernsey to Receive £10 a Week Savings Scheme
Eligible children in care in Guernsey will receive £10 a week in a new savings scheme to help them transition to independent living at 18.
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Entertainment
Rebel Wilson Wins Australian Court Battle Over Debut Film The Deb
Rebel Wilson has secured a significant Australian court victory after a New South Wales judge dismissed a case brought by the co-producers of The Deb.
Entertainment
Cindy Crawford ‘Beyond Heartbroken’ After Death of Son Presley Gerber at 27
Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her family are grieving the death of her 27-year-old son, Presley Gerber, whose passing is being investigated as a suspected overdose.
Entertainment
Computer Analysis Links Shakespeare and Marlowe to Edward III Play
New computerised textual analysis concludes that William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe collaborated on the 1596 play Edward III.
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