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Gloucestershire chippy cuts costs by using AI to take orders

Brad Lee, the manager of The Nippy Chippy in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, has implemented an AI answering service to streamline order-taking as a cost-saving measure. Rising fish prices, increased living costs, and higher wages and National Insurance contributions prompted this decision. By using AI, Lee aims to eliminate the need for a dedicated employee for phone […]

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Bedford charity boosts bursary cash to university students

This year, a Bedford-based charity, The Harpur Trust, has increased the financial support available to local university students due to the rising cost of living. The charity’s University Bursary Scheme now awards £4,500 to 16 students, marking a £1,000 increase from previous years. Eshe Powell, a former recipient studying at the University of the West

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The right wing is creating a society of snitches

A woman named Natalie posted a joke on her private Facebook page about the recent death of Charlie Kirk, which was live for only 20 minutes before she deleted it after her husband suggested it was inappropriate. Unfortunately, the post was screenshotted during that short window, and the ensuing backlash escalated quickly. Within 24 hours,

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Canadian woman goes viral for calling Indian Railways ‘best way to see India’

A Canadian social media influencer, Raychel Reimer-Hurley, has shared her positive experience of traveling with Indian Railways, detailing her journey on three different trains. The Vancouver resident began her trip early in the morning, documenting her observations of a busy railway station in India, where she noted the diverse interactions among passengers and vendors. Once

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Wyze’s new palm-scanning door lock has a second, backup battery

Wyze has introduced its first smart door lock, the Wyze Palm Lock, which utilizes palm recognition technology to unlock. The device is priced at $129.98, positioning it as a more affordable alternative to other similar products in the market, such as the Philips Smart Deadbolt priced at $359.99. In addition to palm recognition, the Palm

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Bride’s Airbnb reservation canceled on wedding day, TikTok video goes viral

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – A bride and her bridal party were evicted from their Airbnb reservation on the day of the wedding, leading to a viral TikTok video with nearly 10 million views. The host, Reina Tarte, is now addressing the situation, claiming that important details were omitted from the online narrative. Tarte stated the

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‘The hungry can’t stay silent’

In Luanda, Angola, there remains a sense of apprehension among residents discussing the events of July when protests erupted, leading to significant unrest. What initially started as a protest organization among taxi drivers in response to increased fuel prices escalated into three days of violence, culminating in at least 30 deaths and thousands of arrests.

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Canadian writer Robert Munsch approved for assisted dying

Robert Munsch, a well-known children’s author famous for books like The Paper Bag Princess and Love You Forever, has received approval for medically assisted dying in Canada. Munsch, who has published over 85 books and sold more than 80 million copies worldwide—translated into at least 20 languages—was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has

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Microsoft trumps Google with $30 billion investment in the UK

Microsoft has announced a £22 billion (approximately $30 billion) investment in the UK, aimed at enhancing AI infrastructure and operations from 2025 to 2028. This investment includes $15 billion earmarked for capital expenditures to develop a supercomputer to meet growing AI demands. Brad Smith, Microsoft’s vice chair and president, stated that this investment will represent

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A dad was tired of yelling for his daughter. His hilarious new parenting hack is pure genius.

A video posted on TikTok in January 2025 by Tasha (@tashachantal) has showcased a parenting technique that replaces traditional methods of calling children with a more engaging approach. The video, titled “How my husband calls our daughter downstairs,” features her husband playing the opening notes of Barbra Streisand’s “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” prompting their

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