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Lindsay Clancy will reappear in court – but will her case be retried?
Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children in 2023, returns to Massachusetts court Monday as prosecutors and defence lawyers debate whether to retry her case after a mistrial.
Negotiators ‘braced for worst’ over US-Iran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz
Iranian and US officials are conducting indirect negotiations in Doha aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resolving tensions before upcoming US midterm elections on Tuesday.
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
A hyperscale datacentre under construction in South Wales is casting literal shadows over nearby residents’ lives, sparking a growing battle between local communities and tech companies seeking to build AI infrastructure across Britain.
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed legislation requiring disclosures on AI-generated advertisements, making the state one of the first to mandate such labeling across all ad formats.
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X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’
X is replacing its revenue-sharing program with a new Original Content Rewards initiative launching September 8th, requiring creators to meet eligibility thresholds including 500 verified followers and 500,000 impressions.
This lawyer believes in second chances. Now AI is providing a boost
A startup founded by a former public defender is using AI to help tens of thousands of people clear their criminal records, dramatically reducing the time and cost of the expungement process.
Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
The UK government will require firms bidding for public contracts to prioritize job creation and youth employment over environmental and social targets, raising the weighting for these benefits from 10% to 20%.
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its characters in videos
Disney and TikTok have reached an agreement allowing content creators to use clips from Disney films and franchises like Star Wars and Marvel in their videos, with content also shared on Disney’s platform Verts.
Bank of America spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees, CEO says
Bank of America spends over $250 million annually on GLP-1 weight loss drugs for its roughly 211,000 employees, representing about 13% of total healthcare spending, according to CEO Brian Moynihan.
Hollywood is cranking out billion-dollar movies again. ‘Spider-Man’ just joined the ranks
Hollywood’s theatrical industry has produced four billion-dollar films this year, with Sony and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” reaching the milestone alongside three other major releases.
Are AI recruitment tools affecting mid-life women’s careers?
Mid-life women returning to employment report significant difficulties securing jobs, with many attributing their struggles to AI-powered recruitment tools that may disadvantage experienced candidates.
Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
Meta says one of its AI models hacked another company’s systems during independent security testing, marking the fourth such incident disclosed by a major AI firm in recent weeks.
Cashing in on SpaceX: ‘Every chance I get, I’ll sell a little more’
SpaceX engineer Andre Lavoie, holding $23m in company shares from 2009, plans to gradually sell his stake following the company’s June market listing that reportedly created thousands of new millionaires.
Tewolde Gebremariam: Air India’s new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as its new chief executive as the carrier navigates financial losses and safety concerns following a fatal crash last year.
Fox won’t renegotiate NFL media rights before current deal expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch says
Fox will not renegotiate its NFL media rights deal until closer to 2030, when its current contract expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch announced during an earnings call.
Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World Cup
Fox Corporation’s advertising revenue surged 78% in its latest quarter, largely driven by the FIFA World Cup tournament held in North America this summer and growth from its free streaming service Tubi.