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UK suspends refugee family reunion applications

UK suspends refugee family reunion applications 3 hours ago Sam FrancisPolitical reporter PA Media The government is temporarily suspending new applications for a scheme allowing refugees to bring their family members to the UK. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the move, in force from this week, would mean refugees face the same restrictions as other… Continue reading UK suspends refugee family reunion applications

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Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’

Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’ Shiona McCallumSenior tech reporter Getty Images Children are at increased risk of being harassed, cyber-bullied and having their identities stolen in later life by having their photos posted online by parents, according to new research. So-called “sharenting” – documenting a child’s special moments on social… Continue reading Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’

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Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities

Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities 5 hours ago Isaac AsheBBC News, Derby BBC Ticketless train travel that works by tracking passengers’ locations is being trialled in the East Midlands. The location-based technology will be tested by East Midlands Railway (EMR) from Monday, by up to 1,000 people travelling through Derby, Leicester, Nottingham… Continue reading Ticketless train travel to be trialled across cities

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Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters

Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters Taco Bell is rethinking its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to power drive-through restaurants in the US after comical videos of the tech making mistakes were viewed millions of times. In one clip, a customer seemingly crashed the system by ordering 18,000 water cups, while… Continue reading Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters

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Ministers didn’t do cost review of council mergers

Ministers didn’t do cost review of council mergers 7 hours ago Joshua NevettPolitical reporter Reuters The UK government did not do its own analysis of the cost of the biggest reorganisation of councils in England for decades, the BBC has learned. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said “a significant amount of money” could be saved… Continue reading Ministers didn’t do cost review of council mergers

AI boom boosts Nvidia despite ‘geopolitical issues’

AI boom boosts Nvidia despite ‘geopolitical issues’ Computer-chip designer Nvidia has been boosted by big tech firms keen to expand their AI capabilities, despite dealing with US and China tensions. On Wednesday it reported $46.7bn revenue (£34.6bn) for the second three months of the year, a 56% surge from the same period in 2024. But… Continue reading AI boom boosts Nvidia despite ‘geopolitical issues’

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