During a recent performance at the Ohio State Fair, Christian recording artist Tauren Wells paused to pray for fellow artist Forrest Frank, who had recently sustained two fractured vertebrae. Wells discussed this moment in an interview on CBN’s “Faith in Culture,” revealing his initial hesitation about praying publicly at a state-run event. Wells recalled feeling […]
A Canadian amusement park, Marineland in Ontario, has expressed intentions to euthanize 30 beluga whales following a government denial of its request to transfer the animals to a theme park in China. The Canadian government blocked the transfer, citing concerns about the whales potentially facing inadequate treatment in their new environment. Marineland has faced financial
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Delivery service DPD may experience service disruptions due to an ongoing dispute with some of its drivers over recent changes in payment rates. A group of drivers has initiated a three-day work refusal in response to DPD’s decision to reduce the payment for small parcel deliveries by 65p. Some drivers estimate that this cut could
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On Wednesday, Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) introduced an advanced artificial intelligence system named HTS Assist, capable of addressing complex travel customer service issues autonomously. This innovation represents a significant development in AI automation within the travel sector, which is valued at over a trillion dollars. HTS Assist is equipped to conduct customer service interactions through
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OpenAI has introduced new restrictions on its AI video tool, Sora 2, after numerous viral clips featured copyrighted characters without authorization. The tool, launched last week alongside a short-form video platform, allows invite-only users to create videos based on text prompts. Shortly after its release, social media was inundated with clips showcasing popular video game
Research indicates that North Korean hackers have stolen over $2 billion (£1.49 billion) from cryptocurrency holders in 2025, marking a record year for such activities. These thefts now contribute to approximately 13% of North Korea’s gross domestic product (GDP) per United Nations estimates. Over recent years, groups like the Lazarus Group have targeted cryptocurrency companies,
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Travel association ABTA has reported an increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in holiday planning and booking among travelers. The use of AI has risen from 4% to 8% over the past year, with younger travelers showing a greater propensity to use this technology. However, traditional methods such as internet searches and consulting
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A 30-year-old woman has become the third confirmed fatality from methanol poisoning in São Paulo, Brazil, prompting an investigation into the source of contaminated alcoholic beverages. The woman, Bruna Araújo de Souza, reportedly consumed a vodka drink at a bar over a week ago before passing away. This case follows the deaths of two men,
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IBM recently outlined several initiatives aimed at overcoming challenges associated with the full adoption of agentic AI by enterprises. During its TechXchange 2025 conference, the company introduced Project Bob, an AI-first Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed to facilitate application modernization through orchestration of multiple Large Language Models (LLMs). Additionally, IBM unveiled AgentOps, a real-time governance
Oxford, UK – 7 October 2025: OXB (LSE: OXB), a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in cell and gene therapy, has acquired a state-of-the-art viral vector manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina, from RTP Operating, LLC, a subsidiary of National Resilience Holdco, Inc. The FDA-approved facility enhances OXB’s commercial-scale GMP capacity in the
