62 m. ago Stranded on platform, ignored by staff and avoiding luggage: Man reveals reality of taking a train using a wheelchair

'I've put so much work in and it still fails'

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67 m. ago AI models may be developing their own ‘survival drive’, researchers say

Like 2001: A Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000, some AIs seem to resist being turned off and will even sabotage shutdownWhen HAL 9000, the artificial intelligence supercomputer in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, works out that the astronauts onboard a mission to Jupiter are planning to shut it down, it plots to kill them in an attempt to survive.Now, in a somewhat less deadly case (so far) of life imitating art, an AI safety research company has said that AI models may be developing their own “survival drive”. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago I have Scotland’s ‘best Halloween home’ – thousands visit my house every year to see my decorations

AS Scotland's most famous Halloween fan, Oli Keenan plans all year round for his annual spooky extravaganza. The bank worker, 28, transforms his parents' Clydebank home each year by creating elaborate sets to compliment his incredible costumes. And this year he's going a step further in the scary stakes by cosplaying Art the Clown from...

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5 h. ago I'm a travel writer and I've found the ideal underseat travel bag for weekend breaks to avoid extra charges

What really sets this bag apart is its hybrid design. One minute, it’s a sleek trolley with sturdy wheels gliding effortlessly through airports, the next, it transforms into a backpack if you need to be hands-free.

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9 h. ago World Series 2025 Game 1: Los Angeles Dodgers v Toronto Blue Jays – live updates

Fall Classic kicks off with Game 1 in TorontoExperts’ predictions: Dodgers or Blue Jays?US v Canada politics continues by other meansReach out to David on Bluesky or email him at our rolling coverage of Game 1 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays!On a plane? Camping in the mountains with no access to a radio? In the Gobi desert with no television? Good news, I’m going to personally guide you through this opening act to the Fall Classic.Dodgers 4-2 Blue Jays. This will be a closer series than people expect. Expect the Blue Jays to score at least one lopsided victory after knocking out one of the vaunted Dodgers starting pitchers early in the game. The problem for the Blue Jays will be an inconsistent bullpen, not their starting pitching, that will struggle against a patient group of veteran Dodgers hitters. GBDodgers 4-1 Blue Jays. It feels predestined that the Dodgers will win. If they have a weakness, it’s their bullpen (a shaky 4.27 ERA in ...

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11 h. ago RAY MASSEY: At £3.5m, the Rolls Phantom that's a work of art on wheels

With a solid gold Spirit of Ecstasy figurine at its prow, each of 25 special edition anniversary cars showcases a century of illustrated tales.

Economics

15 h. ago First look as big wheel goes up at Albert Square ahead of Manchester Christmas Markets launch

At Albert Square this year there will be a 50-metre-high Ferris wheel set to deliver some breathtaking views over Manchester Town Hall

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15 h. ago A Black woman was fatally shot in her home by a cop after calling 911 for help. He’s now on trial for her murder

Sonya Massey, a single mother of two teenagers, was killed in her Illinois home by a sheriff’s deputy in July 2024

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16 h. ago Lando Norris in ‘a comfortable place’ after sanctions removed by McLaren

McLaren had imposed the unspecified “consequences” on Norris after he banged wheels with team-mate Oscar Piastri in Singapore.

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18 h. ago Paris Challenges London’s Art Crown With The Launch Of Art Basel Paris 2025 At The Grand Palais

Paris Challenges London’s Art Crown With The Launch Of Art Basel Paris 2025 At The Grand Palais  Forbes

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19 h. ago ‘Am I doing this right?’: how to master the lost art of flirting

Making a romantic connection with a stranger in real life means levelling up one’s game. The good news is, it is possible to learn how to be a good flirtGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailFrom his birds-eye position in the booth, DJ Rakish has noticed a blue light disco effect on the dancefloor when he plays at “straightish” nightclubs. “If people aren’t already in groups, you definitely see the boys hanging around together and the girls hanging around together,” he says. There might be furtive glances here and there but, “particularly with younger people, game just doesn’t seem to exist at the moment”.Rakish is not alone in noticing a lack of casual flirting between strangers. Clinical psychologist and UCLA professor Dr Elizabeth Laugeson says: “There is some evidence that young adults today are engaging in less traditional dating behaviour, compared to previous generations.” Continue reading...

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21 h. ago ‘I hate that they show my bum in the first scene!’ David Duchovny on poems, podcasts – and his TV comeback

Playing Fox Mulder made him a global phenomenon then he walked away to save himself. As he stars in killer-nanny thriller Malice, David Duchovny talks art, his beef with Gillian Anderson – and being murdered by Jack WhitehallHalfway through our hour-long conversation, David Duchovny slumps in his seat a little then gently chastises me. “I got tired while you were talking,” he groans. In fairness, I had been talking a lot, but only because I was trying to list everything he’s managed to do in the past year.There’s his podcast, Fail Better, in which he’s wrung incredibly candid interviews from notoriously reticent stars like Alec Baldwin and Robert Downey Jr, more on which later. There’s his book of poetry, About Time, which came out last month. There’s his History Channel show Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. As we speak, he’s just finished an eight-date tour, where he performed songs from the three folk-rock albums he’s released over the last decade. We are ostensibly here ...

Culture

21 h. ago Smart & Stylish: Men’s high street knitwear under £300 you’ll actually wear

From jumpers to polos and roll necks, knitwear season is finally upon us – it’s time to get cosy

Economics

22 h. ago Barry McGuigan predicts his winner as Fabio Wardley takes on Joseph Parker

Joseph Parker is firmly back in the heavyweight picture after some landmark victories but the Kiwi faces a daunting task with Fabio Wardley on a roll ahead of their London showdown

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23 h. ago Business conditions ‘starting to improve’ in UK economy as activity picks up – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsNewsflash: Conditions appear to be improving in the UK economy this month.The latest poll of purchasing managers at British firms has found that growth is picking up after the lull in September, partly helped by the resumption of manufacturing at Jaguar Land Rover after its recent cyber attack.“October’s flash UK PMI survey brings hope that September was a low point for the economy from which business conditions are starting to improve.Output has picked up, with a particularly welcome return to growth for manufacturing for the first time in over a year accompanied by an upturn in demand for services, notably among consumers. Business confidence has also brightened slightly, job losses have moderated, and inflationary pressures are coming back to levels consistent with the Bank of England’s 2% target. Continue reading...

Economics

23 h. ago West Lothian College celebrates Higher Education achievements

Some achieved Higher National Certificates or Diplomas (HNCs/HNDs) after completing courses in subjects like accounting, business, childhood practice, health care, computing, engineering, science, sport and art.

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23 h. ago Cyclists told to stop riding two bikes over 'disintegration' fears

The sports equipment company issued a customer recall about the wheels

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24 h. ago Shock twist as Celebrity Traitors ends in dramatic cliffhanger with THREE stars up for the chop

THERE was one of the most dramatic cliffhangers to date in Celebrity Traitors last night, leaving three contestants in line for murder. The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, saw Kate Garraway, Lucy Beaumont, and Nick Mohammed all at risk of the chop as the credits rolled. In an audacious twist, the Traitors - Alan Carr,...

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24 h. ago Business condition ‘starting to improve’ in UK economy as activity picks up – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsNewsflash: Conditions appear to be improving in the UK economy this month.The latest poll of purchasing managers at British firms has found that growth is picking up after the lull in September, partly helped by the resumption of manufacturing at Jaguar Land Rover after its recent cyber attack.“October’s flash UK PMI survey brings hope that September was a low point for the economy from which business conditions are starting to improve.Output has picked up, with a particularly welcome return to growth for manufacturing for the first time in over a year accompanied by an upturn in demand for services, notably among consumers. Business confidence has also brightened slightly, job losses have moderated, and inflationary pressures are coming back to levels consistent with the Bank of England’s 2% target. Continue reading...

Economics

24 h. ago Senegalese artist transforms Conakry's walls with captivating street art, in photos

Street art graffiti is spreading in West Africa. In Guinea’s capital, an artist from Senegal is transforming city walls and public perceptions. Omar Diaw says graffiti was seen as vandalism in Conakry not even a decade ago. He decided to change minds by starting with public awareness murals.

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