91 m. ago Rollout of AI may need to be slowed to ‘save society’, says JP Morgan boss

Jamie Dimon warns of civil unrest but Nvidia’s Jensen Huang argues tech will create rather than destroy jobsJamie Dimon, the boss of JP Morgan, has said artificial intelligence “may go too fast for society” and cause “civil unrest” unless governments and business support displaced workers.While advances in AI will have huge benefits, from increasing productivity to curing diseases, the technology may need to be phased in to “save society”, he said. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago US tariffs over Greenland could create ‘spiral of events’, Irish deputy premier

Simon Harris said it was ‘not an exact science’ to model the potential impacts on Ireland.

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3 h. ago Chess bully who accused tragic grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of cheating issues furious response to toxicology report

Naroditsky, a popular American chess content creator who achieved grandmaster title as an 18-year-old, tragically died at the age of 29 in October shortly after a marathon livestreaming session.

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3 h. ago Hand shape in Indonesian cave may be world’s oldest known rock art

Archaeologists say stencil painted with ochre in limestone cave on Muna Island was created at least 67,800 years agoThe faded outline of a hand on a cave wall in Indonesia may be the world’s oldest known rock art, according to archaeologists who say it was created at least 67,800 years ago.The ancient hand stencil was discovered in a limestone cave popular with tourists on Muna Island, part of south-eastern Sulawesi, where it had gone unnoticed between more recent paintings of animals and other figures. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The Beauty review – Bella Hadid snaps necks in Ryan Murphy’s excessive, dumbed

The co-creator of ‘Glee’ and ‘American Horror Story’ is getting worse over time, as this lurid, superficially glam comic-book adaptation shows

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3 h. ago Gordon Ramsay admits new project 'scares the s*** out of me' in Netflix teaser

Netflix has confirmed the release date of its new culinary docuseries Being Gordon Ramsay, which follows the celebrity chef as he takes on one of his most ambitious projects yet

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4 h. ago Gordon Ramsay hints at 'retirement' fears in explosive trailer for new Netflix series

Netflix has confirmed the release date for Being Gordon Ramsay, a new docuseries following the celebrity chef's life and ambitious £20m restaurant project

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4 h. ago Popular sandwich shop debuts new hot Italian sub — but only for a limited time

‘Our fans let us know they're hungry for it, so we created this bold new flavor profile,’ Jersey Mike’s President Stacy Peterson said

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5 h. ago What is a group of flamingos called? Colourful collective noun for birds may surprise you

From apes to wombats, there is a descriptive collective noun for all the creatures in the animal kingdom.

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5 h. ago The place that stayed with me: on a wild, misty river I learned I have the strength for almost anything

At first Stephanie Wood felt out of her depth rafting the Franklin, but by the end, a world of new possibilities had opened upI am old, I am unfit for this project and I am colder than hell frozen over but I am also stuck. A helicopter will not winch me out because my only injuries are the agonies of dodgy hips, screaming arm muscles and deeply wounded pride.And there are miles and days to go before I sleep again on a mattress with clean sheets and a pillow and luxuriate in a hot shower and can be propelled forward in ways that do not require the use of my arms. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago ‘Do not ignore your body’s signals’: how to really look after your neck

Mini breaks and micro-stretches could help strengthen your neck and reduce pain and stress, say expertsRead more summer essentialsIf you’re reading this on your device, chin tucked into your chest, or leaning over your desk shaped like a question mark, pause for a moment. How’s your neck feeling?The way we sit, scroll and work means we often hold static positions for too long, creating tension and stiffness that radiates through the upper body. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Project managers of flagship hospital should be held to account, inquiry hears

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is hearing closing submissions.

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7 h. ago Body positive influencer exposes trolls calling her 'fat cow' after posting natural body online

Tova Leigh is a mum-of-three, author, comedian, and content creator who regularly shares her thoughts and body positivity on social media. She recently hit out and exposed 'trolls' for vile comments

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7 h. ago SNP want young thugs in 'therapeutic' hubs... with no locked doors

Teenage thugs could be held in special hubs with no locked doors to create a more 'therapeutic' setting under soft touch SNP plans.

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7 h. ago ‘Who will stand up and oppose it?’: Trump’s relentless campaign of retribution in his second term

From firing lawyers and government officials to pursuing indictments – president has created a culture of vengeanceDuring his first year in the White House, Donald Trump has pursued a campaign of retribution unlike any other president in US history.That Trump would pursue such a campaign is not surprising. Since he launched his first run for president in 2015, Trump has channeled the politics of grievance into political success. Returning to the White House after surviving two impeachments and four different criminal cases against him, Trump has used the might of the federal government to punish those he believes have wronged him. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago James McClean's wife speaks of relief as Wrexham departure creates distance from poppy row

Erin McClean has spoken of her family's relief following James McClean's move from Wrexham to Derry City

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8 h. ago Joe Wicks on protein, his controversial ‘Killer’ documentary, fatherhood and phone addiction

On the latest episode of The Independent’s Well Enough podcast, host Emilie Lavinia is joined by the nation’s PE teacher, Joe Wicks. Six years after he exploded onto the fitness scene during Covid, solidifying himself as the UK’s guide to huffing-and-puffing in the living room, Wicks has added many feathers to his bow. He’s written multiple books and created a controversial Channel 4 documentary on Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs). In this episode, he reflects on the fallout from his ‘Killer’ bar experiment, being a phone-free dad, and explains how everyone can decomplicate protein and still hit their nutrition goals.

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8 h. ago Scottish space sector lift as satellite camera firm creates 20 skilled jobs

“Attracting innovative businesses like Simera Sense is central to our regeneration strategy” – Craig Ritchie, Clyde Gateway

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8 h. ago Adult model with 36DDs who got rare US 'John Lennon' visa says 'big boobs' are her talent

The US created the O-1B visa system after John Lennon was nearly deported, now nearly half the applicants for the exclusive visa in the last year are adult content creators. Imagine that!

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8 h. ago Adult model claims she was awarded a 'special talent' US visa because of her 36DD boobs

The US created the O-1B visa system after John Lennon was nearly deported, now nearly half the applicants for the exclusive visa in the last year are adult content creators. Imagine that!

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