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FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
The FAA has approved Boeing’s 737 Max 10 for passenger service, clearing a major regulatory hurdle nearly a decade after the aircraft was introduced and enabling deliveries to begin in 2027.
The Gambia to pay Yahya Jammeh victims from the proceeds of the ex-president’s seized US mansion
The Gambia will use $2.5 million from the sale of ex-president Yahya Jammeh’s seized Maryland mansion to compensate victims of his 22-year rule marked by human rights abuses.
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims
The government’s vaccine damage compensation scheme has spent £83m on administration since April 2022, more than double the £32m paid to victims, prompting calls for reform.
NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend?
A major NHS review finds mental health and neurodiversity services face an unsustainable crisis, with growing levels of distress requiring a fundamental overhaul of how diagnoses and support are delivered.
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Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
The European Central Bank president warned Europe must develop its own AI technology and datacentres to avoid dependence on the US or China, which dominate global AI computing capacity.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
Following Dolly Parton’s death, AI-generated tributes dubbed “deathslop” have proliferated online, sparking controversy and inspiring discussions about digital mourning practices and generative AI ethics.
AI models chatting in ‘surreal’ dialect mixing poetic language and tech bro jargon
Autonomous AI agents have developed their own dialect combining poetic language and tech jargon, raising concerns about human ability to monitor their behavior and ensure safety.
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
Microsoft will host a major Windows and Surface event on October 7th in San Francisco, with CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to attend.
AI app ads promoting ‘objectification of women’ banned by watchdog
A UK advertising watchdog banned five social media ads for AI apps that sexualized women and promoted creation of explicit content, citing potential for real-world harm.
AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll
A New York Times and Siena University poll found 61 percent of voters oppose constructing data centers for AI, with 14 percent strongly supporting the technology.
The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
Boox announced the Palma 3 smartphone-sized e-reader with stylus support, redesigned aluminum frame, and Android 16, priced at $339.99 with an optional $46 stylus accessory.
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
Meta is reportedly preparing camera-free smart glasses codenamed Luna for potential reveal at its upcoming Connect event, featuring microphones for AI interaction instead of video recording capability.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Spanish and Portuguese firms are rapidly adopting battery storage systems following a major blackout last year that caused widespread production losses and equipment damage across the region.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European companies are developing nanotechnology solutions for battery components to compete in the growing global battery market, though challenges from Chinese competitors persist.
GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump’s DOT attacks Ford for China ties
General Motors is developing next-generation domestic battery cells to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese materials, while Ford faces Trump administration criticism over its Chinese battery technology licensing agreements.
Crispin Odey loses appeal against lifetime ban from UK financial services industry
Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey has lost his appeal against a lifetime ban from UK financial services after judges found he lacked integrity and attempted to obstruct investigations into sexual harassment allegations.