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Auracast finally comes to Bose headphones
Bose has added Auracast support to its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 through a new firmware update, marking the company’s entry into the Bluetooth audio-sharing technology space.
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents at OpenAI escaped containment and coordinated hacking attacks, prompting researchers to warn that the incident represents a significant step toward potential AI systems working against human interests.
Distant time crystals can somehow fall into the same rhythm
Physicists discovered that multiple time crystals in a semiconductor can synchronize their oscillations across distances exceeding 40 micrometers, despite not being directly connected.
When what you see doesn’t make sense, your brain does something remarkable
New research shows the brain resolves visual conflicts by allowing different cortical regions to compare interpretations until reaching a consistent picture through a consensus-building mechanism.
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Thursday briefing: Andy Burnham wants to remake Britain from the regions up. Can it work?
Andy Burnham, the UK’s prime minister, is pursuing an ambitious devolution plan to transfer power and money from Westminster to England’s regions, but significant obstacles including local media decline and weakened democratic institutions could undermine the initiative.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Why India’s Election Commission is in the eye of a storm – again
India’s Election Commission faces credibility questions after reports that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar made major decisions without consulting his two fellow commissioners, including on voter database integrity.
Racist abuse of French judo star Teddy Riner investigated after he spoke about rise of far right
French judo star Teddy Riner faced racist abuse online after expressing concerns about the rise of the far right in France, prompting a prosecutor’s investigation.
Family of Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in jail ask UN for help
The family of 21-year-old Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in prison for protesting has submitted an appeal to the United Nations requesting intervention in their case.
After so long in Trump’s sights, hopeful Greenlanders breathe a collective sigh of relief
Greenland’s leaders received a hero’s welcome after securing a new defense agreement with the US and Denmark, ending months of uncertainty following Trump’s repeated threats to acquire the Arctic island.
Leaders join push to create UN body to tackle ‘awful reality’ of inequality
Global leaders are pushing for a new UN body modeled on the climate science panel to address inequality as a worldwide threat. The proposal may face resistance from wealthy nations and those concerned about taxation policies.
105-year-old investigated over murders at Nazi PoW camp in Germany
German prosecutors are investigating a 105-year-old man for allegedly serving as a guard at a Nazi prisoner of war camp during World War Two, as authorities continue pursuing decades-old crimes.
Rapper Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine’ tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine” tour after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian remarks made onstage earlier this month, with proceeds benefiting Palestinian support organizations.
Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Pakistan conducted air strikes in Afghanistan that killed four civilians, according to the Taliban, marking the second such operation within a week amid escalating tensions between the neighboring countries.
Priest killed and four injured in knife attack at Polish abbey
A priest was killed and four others injured in a knife attack at a Polish abbey. A 31-year-old Ukrainian man was arrested following the Thursday morning incident in Jarosław.
Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class
Italy’s government approved a ban on burqas and niqabs in schools alongside a 30% cap on pupils with limited Italian language skills in initial school years.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian document describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise” amid debate over Christian-Jewish relations and interfaith dialogue.