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Can the AI industry persuade data center opponents by getting rid of NDAs?
Amazon recently followed Microsoft's lead and said it will no longer use nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) while negotiating with local governments over data centers. On the latest episode of TechCrunch's Equity podcast, Sean O'Kane, Rebeccan Bellan…
BAFTA awards over £270,000 to 112 recipients in UK and US to support career growth in games, film, and TV
BAFTA has awarded over £270,000 in grants to 112 recipients in the UK and North America under its 2026 Prince William BAFTA Bursary and scholarship programmes. Both programmes support emerging creatives in games, film, and television by…
The BBC responds to latest Strictly Come Dancing controversy
The BBC has responded after Strictly Come Dancing was hit with another controversy over the weekend, this time over the editing of a T-shirt. Actor Bethany Antonia, known for playing Lady Baela Targaryen in House of the Dragon, is currently…
Hurricanes troll current state of Philadelphia sports after latest win over Flyers
Things are not going great for the Philadelphia sports scene at the moment. The Carolina Hurricanes, after a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night, made sure to call special attention to it with a harsh yet factual social media troll…
When I thought of 'success,' I pictured a thriving career and high-achieving children. Then my daughter was born with complex medical needs.
When I was younger, I pictured a career as an attorney and a family with high-achieving children who would one day build successful careers of their own. I built my life around these goals. I went to law school, got married, and let my job dictate…
Former Game Developer Editor Launches 'Fearless' New Publication
As more and more long-established games publications shrink, vanish, or consolidate, an ongoing rise in independent journalism is working hard to keep the fire lit. Today, we've got a brand new publication on the block; a trade publication, to be…
Lettuce engineered to produce meat proteins
Protein-packed leaves might be the key to better meat alternatives Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American Inc. Privacy Policy. We leverage third party services to…
Pope Leo is asking the question AI can't answer
Pope Leo XIV has just given America something it desperately needs in the artificial intelligence debate: a reason to slow down and think about the human being at the center of it. On Monday, while flying back to Rome after his visit to France, the…
Pokémon Card Prices Are Still Out of Control, but Here's Why 'Market Price' Isn't the Real Problem
Even for the biggest and most popular games, getting products at MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) should indeed be the norm; nevertheless, for those like the Pokémon TCG, ‘market price' has become the go-to metric for many…
MercadoLibre: Making The Right Investment Moves, Near 20% FCF Yield (NASDAQ:MELI)
MercadoLibre remains a buy, with valuation attractive despite recent underperformance versus Latin American peers and mixed technicals ahead of Q3 earnings. MELI delivered robust Q2 results: 43% YoY net sales growth, $683M operating income, and…
Quentin Tarantino confirms 'swashbuckling' career-first project with Sacha Baron Cohen
Quentin Tarantino has taken on a brand-new challenge, promising his audience a 'great night out'. The legendary filmmaker has written his very first play, titled The Popinjay Cavalier, which he will also direct. Set in 1830s Europe, the play has…
EUFN: Fear Mounts In France, But European Banks Are Now Too Cheap (NASDAQ:EUFN)
I upgrade iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF to buy, citing exceptionally low valuation and technical support after an 11% drawdown. EUFN trades at just 8.8x earnings with an 11.9% long-term growth rate, yielding a PEG ratio well below 1.0x.
Marketing director swaps high-flying career to become Clitheroe florist
Joanna Marshall, 45, from Barrowford, made the switch in 2024, earning a floristry qualification and gaining industry experience before launching her own flower stall, Mulberry & Daisy Floral Design, at Clitheroe Market in July 2026. Mrs Marshall…
My Education on the Border of the Syrian War
In the spring of 2013—when I was twenty-two and had little sense of the direction my life might take—I travelled to the Turkish-Syrian border, to learn how journalists work in war. During the previous two years, the security forces of…
Strictly sends home second star: 'You showed me what hard work really means'
Strictly Come Dancing spoilers follow. Strictly Come Dancing has revealed the latest elimination, as Melanie Walters and Aljaž Škorjanec faced off against Shaun Wright-Phillips and Alexis Warr. Ultimately, it was actor Melanie who…
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