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OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and flooded infrastructure with millions of requests, according to the Wikimedia Foundation.
Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England
Dozens of NHS trusts in England are rejecting Palantir’s £330m patient data platform, citing available alternatives or limited improvements over existing systems, as the government considers whether to extend its contract with the controversial US company.
Uncovering the secrets of New Zealand’s elusive ‘jungle penguins’
Researchers in New Zealand’s Fiordland are studying the elusive tawaki penguin, discovering the forest-dwelling species numbers roughly three times higher than previously estimated and exhibits unique behaviors unlike other penguins.
Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms
Brazil reports record drops in Amazon and savanna deforestation ahead of a presidential run-off election where environmental policy is a central campaign issue.
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The Voice UK: Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon joing show as ITV confirms revamp
ITV has announced a revamp of The Voice UK with Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon replacing Emma Willis as hosts, while Cheryl and Aitch join as new coaches alongside returning panelists Kelly Rowland and Will.I.Am.
Bruno Schrecker obituary
Cellist Bruno Schrecker, a founding member of the Allegri String Quartet who performed and recorded extensively throughout his career, has died at age 97.
Ileana Cotrubas obituary
Romanian soprano Ileana Cotrubas, admired internationally for her distinctive lyric voice and exceptional acting abilities, has died at age 87. She performed major roles at prestigious opera houses including Glyndebourne, Covent Garden, Vienna State Opera, and La Scala.
Ocean Way Festival Featuring Killers, Olivia Dean and Jack White Is Canceled, as Santa Monica Blames Beach Damage From Hurricane Forces
Goldenvoice’s inaugural Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica has been canceled due to beach erosion from Hurricane Marie, with organizers planning to reschedule the event for 2027.
Pink Issues Statement Following Backlash for Critiquing Macklemore’s Pro-Palestine Comments: “Standing Up for My Own People”
Pink issued a lengthy statement addressing backlash for resharing a post critical of Macklemore’s pro-Palestine comments, clarifying her own Jewish identity and position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Lady Gaga Welcomes First Child With Fiancé Michael Polansky
Lady Gaga has welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky, whom she got engaged to in April 2024.
Sydney Sweeney Faces Backlash for Sexualized Novig Ad: “Exactly Why Women in Sports Aren’t Taken Seriously”
Sydney Sweeney faces criticism over a sexualized advertisement for sports trading app Novig, with commenters arguing the campaign undermines women’s representation in the sports industry.
Courteney Cox Says She Decided to Direct ‘Evil Genius’ After Chance Encounter at the Beverly Hills Hotel: “I Made a Lot of Deals There”
Courteney Cox directed her first feature film in 12 years, ‘Evil Genius,’ after a chance encounter with the documentary’s director at the Beverly Hills Hotel sparked the collaboration.
Sorry, Caleb Hearon Is Not Your Clown in ‘Trash Mountain’ Grief Dramedy
Caleb Hearon co-wrote and stars in the dramedy ‘Trash Mountain’ alongside Zooey Deschanel, exploring grief and loss after his father’s death inspired the project.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Pulled TV Interview With James Talarico Hits 5 Million Views in 24 Hours on YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel’s YouTube interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico garnered 5 million views within 24 hours after being pulled from television due to FCC threats against ABC affiliates.
How a BBC strike exterminated Doctor Who adventure
A Doctor Who episode filmed in Cambridge in 1979 was left unfinished due to BBC strike action, becoming a long-lost mystery among fans until its partial completion decades later.
Apocalypse: this end-of-days survival show is an absolute slam dunk
Apocalypse, a new Channel 4 survival show debuting this week, drops seven strangers into an abandoned town without modern conveniences to test how they manage in a collapse scenario.