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5 countries where alien invasion rumours about 3I/ATLAS went viral

Recent discussions around UFO sightings and potential “alien arrival dates” have gained traction in multiple countries, spurring online memes, conspiracy theories, and discussions on various talk shows. The phenomenon has been particularly noted in five countries where rumors about the 3I/ATLAS have spread quickly. Why it matters: These discussions can reflect public interest in space […]

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Wetherspoon’s boss vows to keep price rises to a minimum as he criticises energy bills | JD Wetherspoon

Tim Martin, the CEO of JD Wetherspoon, has announced plans to minimize price increases for the chain’s pubs amidst rising costs attributed to a new packaging tax and escalating energy bills. The recently implemented extended producer responsibility levy on packaging is expected to increase the company’s annual costs from £800,000 to £2.4 million. Martin noted

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Animal bones found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago

A recent volunteer-led search for the remains of Cheryl Grimmer, a British girl who disappeared in Australia 55 years ago, has not yielded the expected results. New South Wales Police confirmed that the area identified during the search did not produce human remains, as bones found belonged to an animal. This search was conducted using

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Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ to face trial in France | France

The captain of an oil tanker detained off the Atlantic coast of France will face trial in February due to the crew’s alleged refusal to cooperate with authorities, according to a French prosecutor. President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that the tanker may be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which consists of older vessels circumventing Western

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The Download: RIP EV tax credits, and OpenAI’s new valuation

OpenAI has recently achieved a valuation of $500 billion, making it the most valuable startup globally. This valuation follows a share sale where employees sold approximately $6.6 billion in shares. The music industry is reportedly nearing licensing agreements related to artificial intelligence. Major labels, including Universal and Warner, are looking to learn from previous missteps

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Demon Slayer Live Action Cast, Poster Goes Viral: Is Netflix Coming Up With A New Show? Here’s Why Anime Fans Are Divided

A poster and video circulating online have suggested that Netflix may be working on a live-action series based on the anime Demon Slayer. The poster features visuals of the character Nezuko alongside anime counterpart Tanjiro, prompting widespread discussion across social media platforms. The video included what appeared to be behind-the-scenes footage of actors dressed as

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Oil on track for biggest weekly fall since June, but fuel prices creep up – business live | Business

Oil prices are currently experiencing their most significant weekly decline in three and a half months, with Brent crude dropping from $70.13 to $64.59 per barrel this week, marking an 8% decrease. This decline comes amid predictions that the OPEC+ group will continue to increase oil output. Analysts from Unicredit anticipate that OPEC+ will approve

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Microsoft says AI can create “zero day” threats in biology

Researchers from Integrated DNA Technologies, including Director of Technology R&D Adam Clore, indicate that ongoing developments in AI technologies necessitate continual testing in the field of DNA synthesis. While advancements have been made, Clore acknowledges that the current strategies are not exhaustive, describing the situation as akin to an “arms race.” In the interest of

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Office empty after 5 pm Indian CA in Europe shares viral corporate shock video

Jyoti Saini, a chartered accountant working at KPMG Netherlands, recently shared a video on Instagram highlighting her office environment after working hours. In the video, filmed at 5:10 PM, Saini showcases rows of empty desks and chairs, noting the absence of her colleagues. The post has since attracted over two million views. The video’s caption,

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Google is destroying independent websites, and one sees no choice but to defend it anyway

During a recent trial focusing on Google’s advertising technology practices, WikiHow’s CEO Elizabeth Douglas testified regarding the challenges her platform faces amid evolving online information retrieval methods. She described the current landscape as an “AI apocalypse,” noting that new AI tools, including chatbots and Google’s AI Overviews, have diminished the amount of referral traffic WikiHow

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