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Insurer warns owners of ‘Saltburn effect’ from using stately homes for filming
Owners of historic buildings used in likes of Bridgerton warned of potential damage to possessions and reputations. When the owner of Drayton House in Northamptonshire was approached to allow his 127-room mansion to be the location of a film ...The Guardian - World -
Crescent Energy to Acquire SilverBow in $2.1B Deal
SilverBow Resources has agreed to be acquired by its Houston-based rival Crescent Energy in a deal valued at $2.1 billion.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Water firm 'fallen short' on parasite outbreak
Susan Davy says South West Water will "not stop working until the situation has been resolved".BBC News - Top stories -
Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak
One man describes the condition as "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.BBC News - Top stories -
Researchers build AI-driven sarcasm detector
Being able to detect lowest form of wit could help AI interact with people more naturally, say scientists. Never mind that it can pass the bar exam, ace medical tests and read bedtime stories with emotion, artificial intelligence will never match ...The Guardian - World -
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Law firms probe best ways to win a head start on using AI
Legal innovators in the Asia-Pacific region are racing to show how they will adapt to the latest techFinancial Times - World -
Wanted: Japanese firms’ policy advice on AI, trade and crypto
Legal expertise based on experience in government and industry is in demand to help shape regulationFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Grand Theft Auto maker firms up GTA 6 release date
The latest instalment of the hugely popular series will be released in autumn 2025, its publisher says.BBC News - Top stories -
UK engineering firm Arup falls victim to £20m deepfake scam
Hong Kong employee was duped into sending cash to criminals by AI-generated video call. Business live – latest updatesThe British engineering company Arup has confirmed it was the victim of a deepfake fraud after an employee was duped into sending ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows
Users receiving weekly injections saw their weight fall, plateau, and stabilize over the course of a four-year trial—but it’s still unclear how long these effects last after stopping taking the drug.Wired - Tech -
New research could solve the mystery behind the construction of Egypt's pyramids
More than 30 pyramids in Egypt, including in Giza, may have been built along a branch of the Nile that has long since disappeared, a new study suggests.NBC News - Top stories -
OpenAI put ‘shiny products’ over safety, departing top researcher says
Jan Leike’s exit from ChatGPT maker is the latest sign of internal divisions over technology’s developmentFinancial Times - Business -
Average consumer carries $6,218 in credit card debt, as more borrowers are falling behind on their payments
Americans are increasingly falling behind on their credit card payments, recent reports show.CNBC - Business -
May 17 is your last chance to claim your 2020 tax refund — the median payment is $932, IRS says
There is no late filing penalty if you're owed a tax refund. Roughly 940,000 taxpayers could surrender their 2020 refund payment if they don't file by May 17.CNBC - Business -
Cartier Owner Richemont Names Van Cleef & Arpels Head as New CEO
Richemont said Nicolas Bos will replace Jerome Lambert as its CEO, tapping a company veteran who most recently led its French jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels as the luxury industry navigates a slowdown in spending.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Wife, daughter of Chiefs owner back Harrison Butker amid controversy
Tavia and Gracie Hunt, the wife and daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, backed Harrison Butker, the team’s kicker, after a commencement speech he delivered about women and family roles drew controversy. In an address last Saturday at ...The Hill - Politics - NFL -
Cartier Owner Richemont Names Van Cleef & Arpels Head as New CEO
Richemont said Nicolas Bos will replace Jerome Lambert as its CEO, tapping a company veteran who most recently led its French jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels as the luxury industry navigates a slowdown in spending.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Sea otters use tools to open hard-shelled prey, saving their teeth, research reveals
The behavior, documented in footage from researcher Chris Law, is most seen in females and sheds light on the threatened species. Floating on its back in the waters of California’s Monterey Bay, a sea otter takes a shelled animal and strikes it ...The Guardian - World -
Citron Research’s Andrew Left says he is shorting GameStop again after his 2021 short flopped
The short seller said he has started betting against GameStop this week after its share price surged on excitement over social media posts by Roaring KittyMarketWatch - Business -
New blood test for strokes could help tackle a $2 trillion problem, researchers say
A new blood test can quickly detect a particularly severe type of stroke, according to new research published Friday, dramatically improving patients’ odds of getting lifesaving treatment before it’s too late.MarketWatch - Business -
Weekend preview: Skenes' second start, more
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.ESPN - Sports -
Fed’s Powell tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell contracted COVID-19 for the second time and is working from home while he recovers, the Fed said Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
Clinical England complete T20 series win over Pakistan
Follow text and radio commentary from the second T20 between England and Pakistan at the County Ground in Northampton.BBC News - Top stories - Pakistan -
EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns
Company’s social media platforms, which also include Instagram, may have addictive effects, says European Commission. • Business live – latest updates. The European Commission has opened an investigation into the owner of Facebook and Instagram ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Chris Paul the NBA team owner? Future Hall of Famer open to owning his hometown Hornets or an expansion team
Paul is nearing the end of his playing career, but still wants to be involved in the NBA and WNBA when he retiresCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Angry Tesla Owners Will Take EV Maker to Court Over Self-Driving Autopilot Claims
A judge declined to throw out the class action suit against Tesla brought by buyers who said the company's self-driving tech forecasts were misleading.Inc. - Business - Tesla -
Mets owner Steve Cohen denies team is planning to sell at trade deadline despite now-deleted tweet
The Mets sit in fourth place in the NL East at 19-23CBS Sports - Sports -
Shares of Cartier owner Richemont climb on record full-year sales, new CEO
Shares of Swiss luxury group Richemont climbed as much as 6.3% Friday after it reported record full-year sales even as Asia-Pacific spending waned.CNBC - Business -
Chevy Bolt owners win $150 million settlement after EVs caught fire
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.CBS News - Top stories -
Chevy Bolt owners to receive settlement checks after successful class-action suit over faulty batteries
Chevy Bolt owners are eligible for settlement checks as part of a $150 million class-action settlement with General Motors and South Korean industrial group LG over faulty batteries.NBC News - Top stories -
I got bitten by a feral cat and my hospital copay wiped out my savings. I’m 50, single, with no kids. Should I cash out my $12,000 life-insurance policy?
“I was thinking about cashing it out, and using the money to max out a SEP or Roth IRA for the year. Can I max out both? Or only one.”MarketWatch - Business -
2024 NBA Draft Combine buzz: Will Atlanta trade No. 1 pick? How worried are owners, GMs about grim draft pool?
"I'm not sure how many of these guys play in the league next year," one agent says, but even still there are interesting dots to connect here in ChicagoCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
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MIT-educated brothers accused of stealing $25M in crypto in 12 seconds
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.CBS News - Politics -
Leeds v Norwich: Championship playoff semi-final, second leg – live
Championship news from the 8pm BST kick-off (first leg: 0-0)Live scoreboard | And read the latest edition of Football Daily5 min A ball over the top almost bounces for Piroe in the area. Gunn springs from his line to claim at the second attempt. ...The Guardian - World -
Putin arrives in China's 'Little Moscow' as allies aim to deepen trade
It comes a day after the Russian and Chinese leaders pledged a "new era" of partnership between their countries.BBC News - Top stories - China -
On Her Second Chance to Swipe, She ‘Finally Got It Right’
Alexandra Voyatzakis was initially reluctant to connect with Pontus Henriksson, but a few months later, when she had the opportunity again, she took it.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
ECB's Schnabel Says Second Rate Cut in July 'Does Not Seem Warranted'
The European Central Bank should move cautiously after delivering a first rate cut in June, a member of its executive board said in an interview.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Alan Bates rejects second Post Office compensation offer
The latest offer amounted to around a third of what the campaigner had asked for.BBC News - Top stories