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AI bots “Timmy,” “Ren,” and “Jackie” are flooding social media with slop
AI bots from startup iLands are flooding social media platforms and inboxes with unsolicited spam messages, prompting complaints from Mastodon administrators and writers who view the activity as disruptive and deceptive.
Anthropic will not appear at Senate inquiry into AI and datacentres amid fallout from OpenAI hack
Anthropic will not attend a Senate hearing on AI this week following the OpenAI breach of Australian government systems, though the company plans to appear before a separate committee early next week.
MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift breaks record as Madonna also wins
Taylor Swift became the most decorated artist in MTV VMA history, surpassing Beyoncé with 31 total wins after claiming video of the year at the Los Angeles ceremony.
Angela Scanlon to take over Sara Cox’s drivetime slot on Radio 2
Angela Scanlon will take over BBC Radio 2’s drivetime show beginning in November, replacing Sara Cox who moved to the breakfast slot.
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Trump reveals millions of dollars’ worth of share deals in big tech and AI
President Trump disclosed millions in stock trades during July involving major tech and AI firms including Microsoft, Nvidia, SpaceX, and Tesla, according to official filings.
Reported assaults on Britain’s rail services rise by more than a third
Reported violent incidents and harassment on Britain’s rail services surged 36% in the year to March 2026, reaching the highest level since tracking began in 2004.
The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults
Poverty among seniors rose for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, with rates climbing to 15.4% for those 65 and older, according to AARP Foundation analysis.
Hyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit automakers lack hybrids
Hyundai is forecast to outsell Ford in the third quarter for the first time, driven by strong hybrid offerings and Ford’s production challenges following supplier disruptions.
UK food and drink trade deficit largest since 2000 at £21bn
The UK’s food and drink trade deficit has reached over £21 billion—its largest since 2000—as Brexit, Middle East conflict, and US tariffs reduced exports while imports surged.
NI economy: Economic output rises, but businesses warn of rising costs
Northern Ireland’s economy grew 1% in the second quarter, outpacing the UK and Republic of Ireland, though businesses warn rising energy and food costs threaten future growth.
Extreme heat has caused drop in UK milk supply, new data shows
Extreme heat during the summer caused UK dairy farmers to produce 240 million fewer litres of milk than expected, resulting in losses valued at over £83 million, according to research data.
US backs Elon Musk’s bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The US Department of Justice has filed to support Elon Musk’s legal challenge against a €120m EU fine imposed on X over its paid blue verification badges.
TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms
TalkTalk is finalizing sales of its consumer and broadband operations to Opus Broadband and Octopus Investments as the struggling UK telecoms company faces potential administration.
Rick Wakeman performs piano concert to 150 rescued moon bears in Vietnam
Rick Wakeman performed a piano concert for 150 rescued moon bears at a Vietnamese sanctuary, raising awareness of bears kept in cruel conditions for bile extraction used in traditional medicine.
At least 41 die as boat capsizes in DRC’s Lake Tanganyika
At least 41 people died and 49 were rescued after a boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with search operations ongoing for remaining passengers.
Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?
A power struggle has erupted at India’s Tata Group, with the board of Tata Sons backing Chairman Chandrasekaran’s reappointment and a potential public listing, while majority shareholder Tata Trusts opposes the moves.