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Hayley Kiyoko wants to sail the same-sex-loving high seas. The musician, novelist and filmmaker says her dream project is a queer take on “Pirates of the Caribbean.” “I would love to do a lesbian pirate show or movie — Keira Knightley, but gay,” she said. “Very gay and fantastical.” Kiyoko’s remarks came Thursday night during […]
Carbon-capture technology repurposed for breweries spreads and finds new applications
A study shows chatbots mirror users' politics, part of a broader tendency known as AI sycophancy. Researchers fear this could deepen polarization.
Indian surfers overcame huge challenges to reach the Asian Games and now dream of competing at the 2028 Olympics.
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
This once industrial area has been transformed into a vibrant artistic hub with a thriving food and drink scene Located just north of the Centrale train station, Bolognina neighbourhood is more than just a Little Bologna. It is a completely different world from the medieval maze of palaces, churches and towers that define the city’s “Centro Storico”, which is increasingly filled with crowds of tourists as Bologna joins the big league of Italian getaway destinations. Continue reading...
The news comes as part of a "reset" announced by Xbox in July, with 3,600 planned job losses overall.
US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he has a ‘big decision to make’ on Iran.
The United Kingdom and the United States have for the first time test-fired a torpedo from an uncrewed underwater vessel, the UK government said Monday, marking a step forward in AUKUS efforts to develop autonomous naval technology.
Scientists have developed ultra-bright nanoparticles that can detect tiny amounts of chemicals and distinguish between molecules that look almost identical. The technology could one day provide a cheaper way to catch dangerous drug impurities or trace pollutants using simple low-cost lasers.
Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.
UEFA and CONCACAF chiefs have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the governing body's reserves, calling for each of its 211 member associations to receive $10 million over the 2027-30 cycle. The demand comes amid tensions over Infantino's proposed sale of a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which was shelved after a backlash from European football.
Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.
More than 1,200 people, including Ben Fogle, sign letter saying domestic contracts will help preserve UK manufacturing London fashion week is only days away, but one industry organisation has turned its attention to clothing that is a little less catwalk-worthy – the uniforms worn by British defence forces and NHS staff. On Wednesday afternoon, the thinktank Fashion Roundtable will hand deliver a letter to Downing Street urging Andy Burnham to commit to manufacturing these uniforms in the UK. Continue reading...
Repurposed railway lines make accessible and family-friendly walking and cycling routes. Here are some of the best, from Somerset to the Highlands of Scotland Start/finish Coombs Road in Bakewell to Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale, but there are lots of access points along the way Distance 8.5 miles Cycle, hike or ride a horse along the Monsal Trail to explore a swathe of Derbyshire’s industrial history. This former stretch of the Midland Railway line winds past the imposing structures of two 18th-century cotton mills, through illuminated railway tunnels and over the Headstone Viaduct, which gives
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
The travel industry is largely still testing AI bookings in controlled environments. Companies that can prove the technology works across live bookings at scale could gain a valuable head start.
Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
