4 h. ago MAGA icon Tina Peters alleges prison assault as video raises questions

Trump has repeatedly called for the former Colorado clerk, who is serving a nine-year sentence, to be released

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8 h. ago From a dog with an IQ of 142 to a raccoon that can play the piano: Meet the world's smartest animals

As a cow with 'extraordinary intelligence' is discovered, experts have revealed more animals with unique skills and abilities.

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10 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham's 'struggle' in Harper relationship as he drops bombshell statement

Brooklyn Beckham has launched a scathing attack on parents David and Victoria in his bombshell statement, but the feud has raised questions about his close bond with sister Harper

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12 h. ago Should Shamima Begum be allowed back to UK? Have your say as row heats up

Shamima Begum is expected to be freed from a Syrian detention camp within days, raising fresh questions on where she could go as her lawyers argue she should be allowed to return to the UK

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13 h. ago Cow filmed using tools for first time raises questions about animal intelligence

A cow has stunned scientists by becoming the first documented bovine to use a multi-purpose tool, raising questions about the intelligence of the species.

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28 h. ago Mysterious 'vehicle of unknown origin' hidden at US Navy Base raises questions about secret UFO program

New claims about America's alleged UFO program have named a little-known Navy base on the East Coast as one of the most important secret facilities in the country.

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31 h. ago Cow recorded using tools for first time including using brush to scratch her own back

The old Swiss Brown cow called Veronika has astonished scientists in Austria with her ability to use objects for a range of tasks

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50 h. ago After the Flood viewers all raise same question after first episode of series two

After the Flood is back for series two on ITV

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60 h. ago ‘America first’? Trump financial products raise questions about potential presidential conflicts of interest

Five exchange-traded funds have been launched by Trump Media, owner of the president’s social media platform Truth SocialThe word “Truth” was plastered all around the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday morning. At 9.30am, when the market opened, a small crowd stood on the balcony above the trading floor to ring in the day.The group was celebrating the launch of five exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that are tied to Truth Social, Donald Trump’s social media platform that has spun into a menagerie of products over the last few years. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago BBC could soon make programmes for release first on YouTube under deal

Plan follows pressure on broadcaster to put more content on platform, but raises questions about licence feeUK politics live – latest updatesThe BBC could soon make programmes for YouTube, after being put under pressure to produce more content on the increasingly dominant digital platform.The corporation would begin making some content released first on the platform under proposals that could be announced as soon as next week as it seeks to reach younger viewers, who are the heaviest users of YouTube. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘We’re in danger of extinction’: can Bolivia’s ‘water people’ survive a rising tide of salt and migration?

The Uru Chipaya, one of South America’s most ancient civilisations, are battling drought, salinity and an exodus of their people as the climate crisis wreaks havoc on their landIn the small town of Chipaya, everything is dry. Only a few people walk along the sandy streets, and many houses look abandoned – some secured with a padlock. The wind is so strong that it forces you to close your eyes.Chipaya lies on Bolivia’s Altiplano, 35 miles from the Chilean border. The vast plateau, nearly 4,000 metres above sea level, feels almost empty of people and animals, its solitude framed by snow-capped volcanoes. It raises the question: can anybody possibly live here? Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Jenrick defection redraws battle lines on right wing of British politics

Move raises questions about whether former Tory’s arrival will be a help or a hindrance to Nigel Farage

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5 d. ago Jenrick defection redraws battle lines on right of British politics

Move raises questions about whether former Tory’s arrival will be a help or a hindrance to Nigel Farage

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5 d. ago Betrayal, plots and a mole who derailed Jenrick’s defection to Reform

Ex-Tory minister’s switch raises questions about whether he will be a help or a hindrance to Farage

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6 d. ago Young people, parents and teachers: share your views about Grok AI

We’d like to hear from young people, parents and teachers about how Elon Musk’s controversial chatbot is affecting youDegrading images of real women and children with their clothes digitally removed by Elon Musk’s Grok tool continue to be shared online, despite widespread alarm and a pledge by the platform to suspend users who generate them.While some safeguards have been introduced, the ease with which the AI tool can be abused has raised urgent questions about consent, online safety and the ability of governments worldwide to regulate fast-moving AI technologies. Meanwhile, the misuse of AI to harass, humiliate and sexually exploit people – particularly women and girls – is rapidly escalating. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Chelsea £64m transfer decision raises Alejandro Garnacho questions after Man Utd move

Chelsea made an enquiry for Antoine Semenyo before his £64m move to Manchester City, just five months after signing Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United

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7 d. ago Pentagon invests $1bn in US missile motor unit of defence group L3 Harris

Deal marks government’s first direct-to-supplier agreement but raises questions over conflict of interest

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8 d. ago Rangers on brink of five new signings as transfer sleuths spot Skov Olsen clue that raises Mundle question

The Ibrox side have plenty of irons in the fire as they look to bolster the squad for a huge top flight title fight

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9 d. ago How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style

Also: advice to reduce screen time, how to maximize your toaster oven, the best gloves and at-home fitness staples This piece was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to itEach week we cut through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last.At this time last year, I was a full-time student, throwing on the requisite leggings and an oversized sweatshirt for evening classes and late-night library sessions. This year, I’ve joined countless others in office life, zipping in and out of conference rooms and hopping on video calls for interviews and meetings. I love any excuse to shop, but many office-friendly pieces, including pricey blazers and crisp button-downs, are far outside my price range.The 27 best fashion gifts in the US – curated by our favorite stylists and creatorsEight winter clothing esse...

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1 week ago Trump may be the beginning of the end for ‘enshittification’ – this is our chance to make tech good again | Cory Doctorow

The US president is weaponising tech, but his tariffs and Brexit provide a surprising opportunity to gain back digital control of our livesIt’s been 25 years since I started working for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an American nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting human rights on the internet. I’ve found myself in dozens of countries working with activists, politicians and civil servants to untangle the complex technical questions raised by the internet, and every one of our discussions ended in the same place. “OK,” they’d say, “you’ve definitely laid out the best way to regulate tech, but we can’t do it.”Why not? Because – inevitably – the US trade rep had beaten me to every one of those countries and made it eye-wateringly clear that if they regulated tech in a way that favoured their own people, industries and national interests, the US would bury them in tariffs.Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist and journalist. He is the author of dozens of bo...

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