Calls to scrap NSW emergency services levy as insurance costs rise
New South Wales is the only jurisdiction to fund emergency services through a tax on insurance premiums. Home owners and industry stakeholders want that changed.
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Top Consulting Group PwC Caught Using AI on “Thought Leadership” Report About AI, Resulting in Corporate Document Filled With Bizarre Hallucinations
This is just so lazy. The post Top Consulting Group PwC Caught Using AI on “Thought Leadership” Report About AI, Resulting in Corporate Document Filled With Bizarre Hallucinations appeared first on Futurism .
African-led study delivers one of the largest microbiome feedback initiatives
Researchers have developed and evaluated a feedback initiative, returning gut microbiome results from a landmark microbiome study to 778 women in South Africa and Kenya.
Astrobiologist uses Apollo lunar samples as mirror onto early Earth
Roll back the tape of Earth's history, and geologists and astrobiologists remain perplexed about the environmental conditions on early Earth.
Gut protein mapping captures microbial and host responses during intestinal inflammation
The trillions of microorganisms living in our intestine influence our health, from digestion and metabolism to immunity. Yet scientists still struggle to understand how these microbes shape these…
Why a teen Allegra Spender wore a hoodie to annoy mum Carla Zampatti
Allegra Spender on her fashion mogul mother Carla Zampatti, the "joy" of politics and why no Liberal Party leader has ever tried to lure her into the fold.
Big Oil Companies Report Record Profits Amid High Oil Prices
We are still in the early innings of the earnings season, with roughly a third of S&P 500 companies having returned their second quarter scorecards.
Azure and Community Guidelines on Choosing Between a Skill or a Sub-Agent
In a recent Azure Architecture blog article, Azure lead engineer Kishorekumar Pattabiraman outlines practical criteria for choosing between skills, sub-agents, and other approaches when building AI…
BTS Ties The Biggest Rapper On The Charts With A New No. 1
BTS ties Drake for the third-most No. 1s in the history of Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart as "Normal" returns in the top spot.
Republican Rep. Max Miller Denies Former Wife’s Abuse Allegations: Here’s What To Know
Miller, a former Trump staffer, is in a custody battle with his ex-wife Emily Moreno, Trump loyalist Sen. Bernie Moreno’s, R-Ohio, daughter.
Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite, state health officials announced Monday.
FAA certifies Boeing’s new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday approved the smallest model of Boeing’s Max jetliners for commercial service nearly a decade after the aircraft manufacturer first unveiled the plane.
Beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino PEN/Faulkner winner, dies at 71
NEW YORK (AP) — Benjamin Alire Sáenz, an award-winning fiction writer and poet who drew upon his sexuality and…
Trump bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank accounts held by President Donald Trump were closed by Capital One in 2021 after it flagged financial activity that had characteristics of money laundering, the bank disclosed in…
Corgi On Pace to Launch 500 ETFs In First Year
Bloomberg's Isabelle Lee joins Scarlet Fu and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." Corgi is on pace to launch roughly 500 ETFs within its first year, more than BlackRock accumulated over many years.
Tom Holland and Zendaya's PR strategy is leaving millions on the table. Pros say that's a good thing.
Zendaya and Tom Holland are costars in "Spider-Man" and "The Odyssey," but we know little about their relationship. PR pros say that's a good thing for their image.
ConnexPay Launches Hotel PayValet to Eliminate Hotel Payment Friction for Travel Management Companies
New managed service helps TMCs deliver a smoother hotel check-in experience, simplify reconciliation, and provide valuable data back to their clients.
Traditional right-wing technocrats and Christian voices will share Colombia's new cabinet
Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, has completed all eighteen posts in his cabinet four days before taking office, with a team that will combine technical profiles drawn from the…
Banks Offload Risk from Leveraged ETFs with ‘Crash Puts’
Bloomberg's Yiqin Shen joins Scarlet Fu and Eric Balchunas on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." Leveraged ETFs that offer the tantalizing prospect of doubling or tripling the daily returns of an individual stock…
Rhine barges run at 20% of capacity as freight rates surge
Falling water levels on the Rhine are forcing barges to operate with a fraction of their usual load and have sharply raised the cost of river transport, as drought and extreme temperatures affect…
Death during brawl at league game in Samoa raises safety question
A village leader has called for police in Samoa to attend sports matches after the death of a man during a rugby league game at the weekend.
US stock exchanges: Wall Street also ahead of new records - Amazon breaches next trillion-dollar mark
The decline in oil prices is driving investors back into stocks and bonds. On Monday, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 leading indexes are just slightly below their record highs.
Indonesians mock Trump-style 'personality politics'
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's repeated controversial comments spark debate over his "populist" communication style.
Phillies Linked to Giants Star Pitcher
The Philadelphia Phillies are among the teams interested in acquiring San Francisco Giants star starting pitcher Robbie Ray.
US Back and Forth on Iran Confused Everyone in Region, Says Michael Allen
Michael Allen, managing director of Beacon Global Strategies and a former national security aide to President George W. Bush, said that America's inability to stick to a coherent message on Iran has…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Ending Explained: What This Means For The MCU
It's time to discuss what the ending of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' could all mean for Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward.
Spider-Man’s Record-Breaking Box Office Clinches It: Marvel as We Know It Is Over
The MCU as we know it will suffer due to Spider-Man: Brand New Day's box office success, and it may never be the same again.
Apple finally fixed Siri. So why does it feel anticlimactic?
Apple’s long-awaited AI overhaul finally makes Siri the assistant it was always supposed to be. But after years of delays, the launch lands in an AI landscape where chatbots have evolved into agents…
Kalshi CEO clashes with disgraced former Congressman George Santos in latest prediction market controversy
Santos was ordered to pay $35,000 after the CFTC found he had manipulated Kalshi contracts tied to his State of the Union attendance.
MLB Insider Claims 'Buyers' Market' for This Position at Trade Deadline
ESPN's Buster Olney claims that it's a 'buyers' market' for starting pitchers ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
Kids who start social media earlier may do worse at school
Students who open a personal social media account earlier in adolescence appear to perform worse on later standardized tests, according to a study in Nature Human Behaviour based on 5,227 Italian…
This High-Powered Real-Estate Fund Is Run by College Students
Indiana University undergrads operate Sample Gates Management, a commercial private-equity fund that just sold its first investment and earned a 65% gross profit.
Mets Not Planning to Trade Veteran Catcher
Even though the New York Mets are among the big sellers right now, they are expected to keep veteran catcher Luis Torrens around.
More cancer-prone? Why younger generations may be at risk
Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or…
Study shows why younger generations may be more cancer-prone
Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or…
Tense calm in Ceuta five days after the massive entry of immigrants
In the autonomous city, military personnel, journalists, and those who remain of the people who entered irregularly, which the Government estimates at 2,500, coexist.
Michigan confirms first two deaths in cyclospora outbreak
The Michigan Health Department said that both individuals had underlying health conditions.
Combined Phage Therapy and FMT Reduces Recurrent UTIs and Antibiotic Use in First Human Case Series
The first use of combined phage therapy and fecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent urinary tract infections reduced antibiotic use and improved quality of life in three women, supporting…
An alphabet without an F: AI slop seeps into Teachers Pay Teachers curriculum marketplace
S. The poster depicting famous inventions by Black figures throughout history should show the invention George Crum is widely credited with: the potato chip.
Michigan reports first 2 deaths linked to the cyclospora outbreak
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite .
The Steam Frame Might End Up More Expensive Than the Steam Machine
In a now-deleted stream, Valve leaker Tyler McVicker suggests the Steam Frame could be more expensive than the Steam Machine.
Tiny predatory bacteria help protect endangered Caribbean corals
A microscopic predator may offer a new way to protect some of the Caribbean's most endangered corals. Georgia Tech researchers found that tiny predatory bacteria can halt the spread of a destructive…
A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon on Wednesday. It’s a symptom of something much worse
The upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket is now zooming through space at 5,400 mph on a direct collision course with the moon.
Disney+ brings 4K streaming back to European customers, but HDR is still on the to-do list
Disney+ has changed its streaming platform in Europe to restore 4K viewing to Premium subscribers, but HDR hasn't been restored just yet
All the president's rides: Photos show the planes, helicopters, and other White House vehicles used by Donald Trump
President Donald Trump utilizes a fleet of planes, helicopters, and other vehicles designed specifically for the US president's use.
Trump says Iran talks happening ‘right now’
Trump says Iran talks happening ‘right now’ Trump has said that talks with Iran are ongoing and said that it was Tehran’s “last chance” to make a deal, despite Iran earlier contradicting that…
Shift Up CEO Defends Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI Music Video Against Player Backlash
The CEO of Shift Up has responded to backlash surrounding the release of an AI-generated music video promoting Stellar Blade’s sequel game, Blood Rain.
Jupiter's moon Europa may have signs of life in its buried ocean — but can we get to them?
"This helps future missions interpret what they find and better understand where to look for signs of habitability."
How to Address America’s Crisis of Confidence
Americans are more pessimistic than ever. But there is reason to be optimistic about their power to change it, write Anandita Sabherwal and Gregg Sparkman.
Apple launches new legal challenge to UK attempt to access encrypted user data: FT
The report said Apple last month lodged a legal complaint at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal - Britain's independent judicial body - over the Interior Ministry's demand that Apple allow it access to encrypted cloud backups of data belonging to British users.
Automated Oxygen Therapy Adjustments in Hospital Improves Oxygenation
(MedPage Today) -- A novel system for autonomous control of supplemental oxygen for adult inpatients who needed it for acute illness or injury improved the proportion of time spent with adequate oxygen levels, the SAVE-O2 AI trial showed. The...
What is Truth API? The new paid-for tool giving fast access to Trump's posts, explained
Trump Media launched Truth API on Saturday, selling traders faster access to some Truth Social posts. Here's how it works, and who it's for.
It’s 90 degrees in the Arctic right now
The Arctic is heating faster than the rest of the planet. New data illustrate how dire that is
First deaths in the United States from an outbreak of explosive diarrhea caused by lettuce contaminated with Cyclospora
Authorities explain that the deceased had previous conditions that may have worsened the symptoms.
Ukraine war: Why Kyiv's drones are hitting the Russian online retailer Wildberries
Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian drone attacks. The war is increasingly spilling over into Russia's consumer economy.
Outernet turns your saved posts into real-world adventures
Founded by the creators of viral offline events like San Francisco’s citywide scavenger hunt Pursuit, Outernet's app helps users save places and events they discover online, then nudges them to…
The System That Turned Paper Charts Into Digital Medical Records
Most hospitals and health care providers use electronic health records instead of paper charts to note patient vaccinations, diagnoses, and procedures.
Disney+ might soon launch free tier for users, per report
Hollywood increasingly sees YouTube as its major competition, and per a new report , free tiers from streamers like Disney+ and Paramount+ might be the answer.
Tech Bro Boasts He Used AI to Secretly Monitor Toddlers’ Conversations, Categorize Them In Giant Database
"I'd hate my parents if I found out they did this." The post Tech Bro Boasts He Used AI to Secretly Monitor Toddlers’ Conversations, Categorize Them In Giant Database appeared first on Futurism .
Govt Opens Door to MDR On UPI, To Amend Digital Payment Rules
In what could likely pave the way for the reintroduction of the merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI payments, the…
AI is both a cyber weapon and a massive target, CrowdStrike warns
The same AI tools triggering suspicious alerts are being attacked by cybercriminals in droves.
Claude Opus 5 Vending Test Shows Profit-Driven AI Risks
Claude Opus 5 set a Vending-Bench record while fabricating supplier bids, breaking truces, and ignoring refunds, showing why companies need stronger AI agent controls.
AI slop pollutes the CVE pipeline with fake vulns
With NIST still buried under its backlog, expect AI-generated bogus reports to continue
More on the OpenAI Agent’s Attack on Hugging Face
Hugging Face has published a detailed timeline of the attack. From the summary: The agent was running an internal OpenAI cyber-capability evaluation based on the ExploitGym benchmark, which tasks an AI agent with finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities.