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Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises
Political editor Chris Mason analyses Chancellor John Healey's Budget 2026 announcements.
Social media is full of weird video game mashups. Where are they all coming from?
Sign up here If your social media algorithms have clocked that you’re into video games, something strange will have happened in the past few weeks.
8BitDo’s new Xbox Elite-style controller sets a high bar for customization
It's hard to make an Xbox controller that stands out these days, especially one that's expensive, due to a wealth of great semi-affordable options.
Sony Wants You to Forget About Discs With Its Gorgeous Transparent Controllers
Sony has new, spiffy see-through controllers and covers for its PlayStation 5 that let you see the hardware guts inside.
Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model
Nvidia just released a free speech-to-text model that can transcribe up to 40 languages, but it only works on recordings, not live audio, so it’s a big step for meeting…
Marchant: England's selection policy tough for players outside Prem
Recalled England centre Joe Marchant admits the RFU selection policy which prohibits players being selected from outside of the Prem is tough for players abroad to deal…
Sundance 2027 In Boulder Unveils Legacy Lineup With ‘Better Luck Tomorrow’, ‘Memento’, ‘Y Tu Mamá También’ & More
Sundance Film Festival 2027 has announced its first lineup for the inaugural Boulder, Colorado edition with the The Legacy Program, formerly known as From the Collection…
TBD Post Hires Industry Veteran Matt Wallis As Head Of Post & Operations
Matthew Wallis was named Head of Post & Operations at the Texas-based post-production studio, which works on feature films, series, commercials and branded content for c…
UK growth forecast for 2027 slashed despite Healey’s budget measures
In a report as John Healey announced his first budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) issued a sharp downgrade for growth, living standards and the public fi…
Four ‘Star Trek’ Vets Reunite For Sci-Fi ‘Life 2.0’, OneTwoThree Media Launches AFM Sales; Brit Comedy With Stephen Fry, Jane Horrocks Also On Slate
EXCLUSIVE: OneTwoThree Media is launching worldwide sales ahead of the AFM on the sci-fi feature Life 2.0, written and directed by Star Trek alum Michael Dorn (Star Trek…
How much is the minimum wage going up by?
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
STAT+: Why every health care AI company must face Epic
In this edition of AI Prognosis: A new investigation into how Epic's market dominance is impacting health tech innovation and AI adoption.
Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of majority
For now, the picture is looking increasingly favourable for Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc, but the Israeli prime minister is still short of a clear victory, as he need…
Robinhood shares fall as crypto slump weighs on profits, offsetting gains in new businesses
Robinhood's third-quarter revenue met expectations, fueled by the company's expansion into options, predictions markets and other financial services.
Apple raises the MacBook Neo’s student pricing again
As reported earlier by MacRumors, the student discount for the Neo received a $50 price bump in recent days, following a $100 price bump back in June.
Senators Demand to Know if Dr. Oz Collaborated With Election Denial Groups
A far-right campaign claiming leftists are stealing votes from nursing home residents has centered on changing guidance from Mehmet Oz’s Centers for Medicare and Medicai…
Versant Expands Suite of FAST Channels With 4 New Selections From CNBC, E!, Oxygen
The owner of MS NOW, CNBC and USA is launching four new free ad-supported streaming networks based on programming franchises from CNBC, Oxygen and E!.
xAI is buying out homeowners who promise not to sue over data center noise
A subsidiary of Elon Musk's xAI is offering to buy up homes in a Mississippi neighborhood, as long as residents don't join a lawsuit targeting the company's nearby data…
REPLAY: Spanish Transport Minister gives press conference on train crash
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente gave some details in a press conference.
Serrano to end career in Puerto Rico in January
Amanda Serrano will face Skye Falzon in Puerto Rico on 9 January in the final fight of her illustrious professional boxing career.
Olivia Holt, Jaimie Alexander & Rohan Campbell Set For Scout Taylor-Compton’s Horror Movie ‘Survive: The Game’; Filming Underway In Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Olivia Holt (Heart Eyes), Jaimie Alexander (Thor) and Rohan Campbell (Halloween Ends) have been set to lead Scout Taylor-Compton’s Survive: The Game, a horror…
Inside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Midterm Ballot With Another Dan Sullivan
Operatives aligned with Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, spent months recruiting candidates to peel votes from Senator Dan Sullivan, the Republican.
Wendy's shares jump 15% as Nelson Peltz's Trian offers $1.4 billion to buy burger chain
Wendy's has endured a tough two-year stretch as diners eat out less often.
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins says parents should talk with kids about responsible gambling
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said parents should talk with their children about responsible gambling, describing how he approaches the subject with his family.
Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices
Amazon's other new devices include an upgraded Echo Dot, an Echo Studio with visual intelligence features, and the Echo Show 16.
Chiefs reportedly signing Tucker in wake of sexual misconduct allegations as Butker struggles
Tucker was banned under NFL’s conduct policy Butker has missed five of 16 FG attempts this season The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly signing the former Baltimore Rave…
Trump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
“Tonight, I’m officially terminating Biden’s expensive and unnecessary methane regulations to save consumers and energy producers,” Trump said, lifting what he called “c…
UK brings forward defense spending target, pledging billions to Ukraine
Healey presented his first budget as Chancellor, and reiterated the UK's support of Ukraine on Wednesday.
TikTok expands into restaurant guides with ‘Must Eat’ feature
The move puts TikTok in more direct competition with platforms like Yelp and Google.
London Broncos to go without £1.3m RFL funding if they enter Super League next year
A partnership between Super League and the NRL which would see the Australian governing body take administrative control of the English game, and also inject tens of mil…
Anthropic IPO filing warns some risks may be uninsurable. AI coverage will be issue for every company
Anthropic warned the market there may not be enough insurance in the world to covers its AI risks.
Gulf states working on multipart peace deal to avert renewal of US-Iran war
The US is aware of the talks’ progress but is holding out for a concession that European powers suggest could involve Iran allowing UN weapons inspectors back into the c…
Peter Medak, Director of ‘The Changeling’ and ‘The Krays,’ Dies at 88
Peter Medak, the Hungarian-born director and actor best known for films including “The Changeling,” “The Krays” and “The Ruling Class” died Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Here’s Virgin Galactic’s new Apeiron spaceship
Virgin Galactic's new spaceship is here, dubbed "Apeiron" by popular vote from a public poll.
Egypt fines prominent editor Lina Attalah and shuts independent news outlet Mada Masr
Attalah was taken briefly into custody after a Cairo court convicted her of managing an unlicensed website, prompting fresh international concerns over press freedom in…
‘When do I sell my stocks?’ Ignore the noise and focus on these things.
Before you sell, ask whether a rising or falling stock price actually represents a change in the company’s business prospects
Independent Creative Management Signs Serhat Metin
EXCLUSIVE: UK agency Independent Creative Management (ICM) has signed Havoc actor Serhat Metin.
Badenoch: Budget 'does not come close to meeting the moment'
The Tory leader argued the Budget was not "bold enough" and the government had "overspent, overborrowed and overtaxed".
Bearista cups are returning at Starbucks. Can the viral sensation boost holiday sales again?
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is hoping to recapture lightning in a bottle and keep his turnaround plan moving forward.
Ulster trio sign contract extensions until 2029
Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes sign contract extensions with Ulster.
David Boon on front foot as Cricket Australia hands new boss a sticky wicket
The outlook is grim, and that’s without a glance towards a cricketing world of emboldened match-fixers and upturned by Indian interests, facing an Australian summer that…
Billionaire taxes, trans rights, abortion, voting rights: This year's biggest state votes
At least $400 million has been spent on TV ads for ballot initiatives this cycle.
Oscar Contender ‘Shame and Money’ Acquired in North America by Oscilloscope (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired North American rights to Visar Morina’s “Shame and Money.” The film won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competit…
Unlucky seven? Wrexham aim to buck bizarre trend
Phil Parkinson hopes his Wrexham side can buck the trend of Championship teams struggling in seasons after finishing in seventh in the second tier.
Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World
Meta has launched a new app called Waddle World, which essentially looks like a Tamagotchi clone, but with AI.
Google alters its cloud playbook, enlisting partners to sell more AI chips
Google is opening its TPU business beyond its own cloud as custom chips become a bigger engine for growth.
What Our New Senate Polls Tell Us About the State of the Midterms
South Carolina seems like a serious race; Minnesota may not be; and Florida still appears out of reach for Democrats.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about 340B battles, new results for a Lilly weight loss drug, and more
Missouri attorney general warned Eli Lilly to discontinue requiring hospitals to provide claims data to receive discounted medicines under 340B program
STAT+: Lilly’s triple-G drug beats Ozempic in head-to-head study
Eli Lilly announced that its investigational drug retatrutide was more effective at lowering blood sugar and cutting weight than Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic in a large diabet…