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DEVELOPING: Courts Abandon Jury Trials for Lesser Crimes Amid Shocking Reform
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23ย hours, 29ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: Courts Abandon Jury Trials for Lesser Crimes Amid Shocking Reform

In a significant overhaul of the UK's justice system, the government has announced plans to scrap jury trials for lesser crimes carrying sentences of less than three years, aiming to reduce unprecedented delays and tackle a growing case backlog. The

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Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Scanner to Unravel Blast Trauma's Hidden Impact on Soldiers
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Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Scanner to Unravel Blast Trauma's Hidden Impact on Soldiers

Scientists at the University of Nottingham and Birmingham have developed a pioneering, vehicle-based magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanner to study the effects of blast trauma on soldiers' brain function. This 'first of its kind' mobile system can mon

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Supreme Court Ruling May Hold Internet Providers Liable for Piracy
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9ย hours, 59ย minutes ago

Supreme Court Ruling May Hold Internet Providers Liable for Piracy

A landmark Supreme Court case may have far-reaching implications for internet access in the US, with millions of Americans potentially facing disrupted service if internet service providers (ISPs) are held liable for customers' copyright infringement

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Cars are Getting Bigger: The Rise of 'Carspreading' Sparks Industry Growth and Concerns
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10ย hours, 10ย minutes ago

Cars are Getting Bigger: The Rise of 'Carspreading' Sparks Industry Growth and Concerns

Cities across Europe, including Paris, are implementing measures to curb the growing trend of "carspreading," where vehicles are becoming increasingly larger, wider, and heavier, contributing to traffic congestion and pollution. In response, Paris ha

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Kalshi Doubles in Value to $11B, Secures $1B Funding Boost
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10ย hours, 5ย minutes ago

Kalshi Doubles in Value to $11B, Secures $1B Funding Boost

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has secured a $1 billion funding round at a valuation of $11 billion, more than doubling its value in under two months. The platform, which allows users to bet on future events, saw significant growth last year,

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DEVELOPING: Courts Abandon Jury Trials for Low-Sentence Crimes
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20ย hours, 29ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: Courts Abandon Jury Trials for Low-Sentence Crimes

In a bid to tackle unprecedented court delays, the UK government has announced plans to scrap jury trials for low-sentence crimes, typically those carrying sentences of less than three years. This reform aims to streamline the justice system through

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URGENT: Trump Administration Sparks Fears for Special Education's Future
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1ย hour, 59ย minutes ago

URGENT: Trump Administration Sparks Fears for Special Education's Future

Fifty years after the landmark Education for All Handicapped Children Act, the future of special education in the US is under threat due to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the infrastructure supporting children with disabilities. The

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Amazon Unveils Autonomous AI Agents to Revolutionize Code Writing and DevOps
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10ย hours, 4ย minutes ago

Amazon Unveils Autonomous AI Agents to Revolutionize Code Writing and DevOps

Amazon Web Services has unveiled three AI agents, dubbed frontier agents, designed to automate various tasks such as code writing, security processes, and DevOps tasks. The most notable agent, Kiro, is a software coding agent capable of working indep

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Government Invests $150M in xLight, a Breakthrough Chip Startup
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

Government Invests $150M in xLight, a Breakthrough Chip Startup

The US government is set to become a major shareholder in chip startup xLight, with a potential investment of up to $150 million, marking the third time Washington has taken an equity position in a private company. This move, facilitated by the 2022

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AI-Powered Crime Prevention: Securus Technologies Trains AI on Inmate Calls to Predict and Prevent Crimes
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1ย day, 10ย hours ago

AI-Powered Crime Prevention: Securus Technologies Trains AI on Inmate Calls to Predict and Prevent Crimes

A US telecom company, Securus Technologies, is piloting an AI model trained on prison phone calls, texts, and emails to predict and prevent crimes, but prisoner rights advocates raise concerns about invasive surveillance. The AI model was trained on

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European Law Enforcement Shuts Down Cryptomixer, Crypto Laundering Service Used in 1.3 Billion Euro Scheme
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1ย day, 16ย hours ago

European Law Enforcement Shuts Down Cryptomixer, Crypto Laundering Service Used in 1.3 Billion Euro Scheme

European law enforcement agencies, led by Europol, have successfully shut down Cryptomixer, a cryptocurrency mixing service used to launder over 1.3 billion euros in illicit funds since 2016. The platform, favored by cybercriminals for its ability to

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DEVELOPING: "Jury Trials Abolished for Low-Sentence Crimes: Courts Scramble to Implement Sweeping Changes
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14ย hours, 59ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: "Jury Trials Abolished for Low-Sentence Crimes: Courts Scramble to Implement Sweeping Changes

In a significant overhaul of England and Wales' justice system, the government has announced plans to abolish jury trials for low-sentence crimes, with sentences of less than three years, to tackle unprecedented delays in the court system. The reform

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Apple Taps AI Expert Amar Subramanya to Succeed John Giannandrea as Chief
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22ย hours, 5ย minutes ago

Apple Taps AI Expert Amar Subramanya to Succeed John Giannandrea as Chief

Apple has appointed Amar Subramanya, a seasoned executive with 16 years of experience at Google and Microsoft, as its new AI chief, replacing John Giannandrea who is stepping down after six years. Subramanya's hiring comes as Apple's AI-powered assis

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WIRED Reviews Unveils Hundreds of Tested Deals on Cyber Monday
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1ย day, 16ย hours ago

WIRED Reviews Unveils Hundreds of Tested Deals on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday has brought a fresh wave of discounts on top-rated products, including a Roku Pro Series QLED TV that offers a 33% price drop to $798, a Google Pixel 10 Android smartphone discounted by 25% to $599, and a Meta Quest 3S virtual reality he

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Pete Hegseth says he โ€˜didnโ€™t stick aroundโ€™ to watch second strike on alleged drug boat as Democrats slam administration over attacks โ€“ as it happened
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4ย hours, 8ย minutes ago

Pete Hegseth says he โ€˜didnโ€™t stick aroundโ€™ to watch second strike on alleged drug boat as Democrats slam administration over attacks โ€“ as it happened

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has clarified the decision-making process behind a second strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat off Venezuela's coast, stating he didn't witness the second strike but supported the decision made by US Navy Admir

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India Mandates Security App on All Phones to Boost Digital Safety
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10ย hours, 3ย minutes ago

India Mandates Security App on All Phones to Boost Digital Safety

India's government has ordered device makers to preload a state-run security app, dubbed Sanchar Saathi, on all phones, sparking concerns over surveillance and privacy. The app, designed to help consumers report fraud and block lost or stolen devices

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AWS re:Invent 2025: Live from Las Vegas - Top Tech Minds Unite
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1ย day, 10ย hours ago

AWS re:Invent 2025: Live from Las Vegas - Top Tech Minds Unite

Amazon Web Services is kicking off its annual re:Invent 2025 event in Las Vegas, with a focus on AI advancements, security measures, and cloud infrastructure. The event, which begins on December 2, will feature keynotes, interviews with AWS executive

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AI-Powered Crime Prediction Takes Shape in US Prisons
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22ย hours, 1ย minute ago

AI-Powered Crime Prediction Takes Shape in US Prisons

A US telecom company, Securus Technologies, is piloting an AI model trained on years of inmates' phone and video calls to predict and prevent crimes, raising concerns about invasive surveillance and the potential for unchecked power. The AI model use

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Kalshi Secures $1B Funding at $11B Valuation, Doubling Value in Record Time
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4ย hours, 5ย minutes ago

Kalshi Secures $1B Funding at $11B Valuation, Doubling Value in Record Time

Prediction market platform Kalshi has secured a $1 billion funding round at a valuation of $11 billion, more than doubling its value in under two months. This significant investment, led by Paradigm, will enable Kalshi to expand its user base and exp

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US Forces Launch Second Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel Amid Controversy
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

US Forces Launch Second Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel Amid Controversy

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a second strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel, citing a commander's decision to kill survivors as a war crime, despite previously claiming to have monitored the attack in real-time

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