Trump's AI accord signed with 'Unites States' typo
The White House misspelled 'United States' under Donald Trump's signature on an AI accord voluntarily signed by the president and six tech executives on Tuesday.
Category : Regulation
Senate Dems Block Data Center Energy Bill
Senate Democrats blocked a bill to offset data centers' energy costs, calling it 'toothless' and ineffective before the midterms.
FTC opens probe into AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI
The FTC is conducting an industry-wide investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs, marking the first official US enforcement action on rogue AI agents.
Newsom signs AI worker protection laws in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws on Wednesday to protect workers from AI threats, including bans on using AI for firings and biometric emotion prediction, while criticizing federal inaction.
Dutch spy chiefs warn smart cars can be used to snoop on drivers
The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD warns that microphones, cameras and GPS in modern cars could let hostile states spy on drivers, urging awareness of espionage risks.
Anthropic urges opt-out AI training model as ABC warns of cannibalisation
Anthropic has urged Australia to allow conditional approval for AI training on copyrighted works under an opt-out model, while ABC and SBS call for strict media rules and compensation.
COMFEE Dehumidifier Praised for Damp and Drying Washing
Shoppers praise the COMFEE 12-14L Dehumidifier for managing damp and drying washing indoors. It's currently reduced to £84.99 for Amazon Prime members.
Room intrusions widespread across UK hotel industry, review finds
A review into a Travelodge sexual assault case found "room intrusions" are a widespread problem across the UK hotel sector, not restricted to one business, and that the victim was "fundamentally failed" by the chain.
Crackdown proposed on chemical kept by Southport attacker
The Home Office has proposed new restrictions on access to natural materials used to produce toxic substances ricin and abrin, following recommendations from the Southport Inquiry.
Add MEN as preferred source on Google for Man United news
Manchester Evening News readers can now add the publication as a preferred source on Google to get Manchester United news at the top of search results.
Betfred ends Super League sponsorship after nine years
Betfred has confirmed it will end its Super League sponsorship after the 2025 Grand Final, citing tax rises and rising costs.
Travelodge treatment of assaulted woman 'disgraceful', review finds
An independent review found Travelodge 'fundamentally failed' a woman assaulted after a man was given a key card to her room, calling its treatment 'disgraceful'.
Kilmarnock set to sign Dave Richards to ease goalkeeping crisis
Kilmarnock are set to sign free agent Dave Richards on a short-term deal until January as Neil McCann moves to cover injured keeper Max Stryjek.
Retailers Urged to Prepare Early for UK DRS Rollout
With one year until the UK deposit return scheme goes live, Tomra urges retailers to act now to ensure a smooth transition and successful implementation.
Fire TV Stick HD drops to £4.57 in Prime Day deal stack
Amazon's Fire TV Stick HD can be bought for £4.57 by stacking a £19.99 sale price with a £15 TopCashback bonus and cashback, saving £55.42.
Up to 90% of UK vapes may be illegal, analyst says
Industry analysts estimate up to 90% of vapes on sale in the UK are non-compliant with regulations, despite a government crackdown starting 1 October.
Oldham urban farm licence plan draws cannabis smoking fears
Northern Roots urban farm's bid to sell alcohol and play music until midnight faces opposition from neighbours fearing cannabis-smoking youths and unwelcome sounds.
Add Daily Star Sport as Preferred Source on Google
UK Google users can now add Daily Star Sport as a preferred source. Follow two simple clicks to get Premier League news and more at the top of your search results.
Air fryer cleaning hack: 1 item makes it spotless in minutes
Cleaning expert Ida shares a no-scrub air fryer hack using dish soap and bicarbonate of soda. Soak for 15 minutes, rinse, and dry for a spotless result.
Cove Rangers hit with season-long transfer embargo over rule breaches
Cove Rangers have been hit with a season-long transfer embargo after admitting to a number of rule breaches, including a historic contractual payment failure, the SPFL has announced.
Warning: Amazon, TikTok and AliExpress plugs explode in tests
Electrical Safety First found all 13 energy-saving plugs from AliExpress, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop failed safety tests, with two exploding.
DWP to revoke driving licences of benefit fraud debtors from Oct 1
From October 1, DWP can apply to courts to disqualify benefit fraud debtors from driving for up to two years if they owe more than £1,000 and have failed to repay.
WhatsApp confirms free upgrade with new parental controls
WhatsApp is rolling out parental controls for teens, letting parents manage profile visibility, group additions, and more, with PIN protection.
Hamilton Accused of Undermining Ferrari; Drivers Fear Tax
Lewis Hamilton faces claims he undermines Ferrari leadership, while Valtteri Bottas says drivers don't want to race in Italy over tax fears ahead of Bahrain GP.
Councillor quits gym over phone users hogging machines
A Northumberland councillor has cancelled his gym membership at Concordia Leisure Centre, claiming other users block equipment while on their phones and gossiping.
Etihad Threaten Premier League Legal Action After Man City Verdict
Etihad Airways, Manchester City's primary sponsor, has threatened legal action against the Premier League after the club was found guilty of 114 financial breaches.
California bans police electric-shock gloves after ICE deal
California has banned local, state and federal officers from using electric-shock gloves, a law taking effect next year and lasting until 2030, weeks after ICE awarded a $17m contract for 6,000 pairs.
Nandy: social media ban only 'staging post' in online safety drive
Lisa Nandy has warned tech firms the UK's online safety crackdown is not finished, saying banning under-16s from social media is only a 'staging post'.
Food giants fund influencers to counter RFK Jr's MAHA push
Major US food and agriculture corporations are funding a campaign that pays social media influencers to counter elements of Robert F Kennedy Jr's Make America Healthy Again platform, an investigation found.
BoE governor urges 'right to intervene' in AI
Andrew Bailey said authorities must keep the 'right to intervene' in AI as rogue models could threaten financial stability and daily payments.
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