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Rob Hirst was a force of nature, a born showman who led Midnight Oil from the back | Andrew Stafford Phenomenal drummer and percussionist was an equally accomplished songwriter who embodied the band’s bloody-minded spirit

Vale Rob Hirst

The Department of War's seal hangs on a wall. The kerning appears to be off.

we need a department of kerning

Hussam al-Masri, the Reuters journalist killed by Israeli fire in Gaza Hussam al-Masri, the Reuters journalist killed by Israeli fire on Monday while operating a live video feed at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, reported on the war's civilian suffering while himself living in a tent and struggling to find food for his family.

Hussam al-Masri, the Reuters journalist killed by Israeli fire in Gaza

‘It’s the most empathetic voice in my life’: How AI is transforming the lives of neurodivergent people AI tools like ChatGPT are helping neurodivergent users communicate more clearly and confidently — though some experts warn that overreliance could come at a cost.

Introducing AI&Us, a new feature series from @reuters.com exploring the surprising ways artificial intelligence is transforming everyday life.

First up: @hanirichter.bsky.social on how chatbots are becoming a lifeline for some neurodivergent users.

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Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters

How Steve Hasker plotted an AI course for Thomson Reuters Hasker estimates that his team will have $10 billion in “dry powder” to deploy for AI deals by 2027, in additions to the ones the company has already struck.

🎙️ "A media company now valued at $90 billion — roughly five times the market capitalization of News Corp and 10 times that of The New York Times" https://www.semafor.com/article/07/10/2025/how-steve-hasker-plotted-an-ai-course-for-thomson-reuters

Reuters poll

A strong majority of Americans believe the Roberts Supreme Court is politically biased. Via Reuters poll. www.reuters.com/world/us/ame...

Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82 American songwriter lit up generations of dancefloors with his group Sly and the Family Stone Sly Stone, the American musician who lit up generations of dancefloors with his gloriously funky and often socially conscious songwriting, has died aged 82. “After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend and his extended family,” a family statement reads. “While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.” Continue reading...

Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82

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James Baker dies aged 71: the big beat behind some of Australia’s most influential garage-rock With his lifelong bowl cut, the musician was a totem of punk style and sound, drumming in Hoodoo Gurus, Beasts of Bourbon, the Scientists and others * Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads James Baker was, as the title of his last solo release declared, Born to Rock. The musician, who died on Monday night aged 71, was the big beat behind the drums for a long list of influential Australian garage-rock bands including Hoodoo Gurus, Beasts of Bourbon, the Scientists, the Dubrovniks and the Victims. His impact went deeper than the many much-mythologised records he played on. With his Brian Jones-via-Ramones bowl cut, which he wore to the end, Baker was a one-man totem of style. Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

James Baker dies aged 71: the big beat behind some of Australia’s most influential garage-rock

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I couldn’t be prouder of the Reuters team that won the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting today. I’m especially thrilled for my brilliant friend Mo Tamman. He conceived this smart way of examining the supply chain for the deadly fentanyl trade. Read his work. It’s worth your time.

Reuters wins Pulitzer for fentanyl trade investigation; New York Times wins four prizes The series of stories penetrate the international trade in the chemicals used to make fentanyl, the drug at the heart of a crisis that has killed some 450,000 Americans and counting.

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David Thomas (14 June 1953–23 April 2025) - The Wire The Pere Ubu singer has died at the age of 71. As a tribute we have made a number of articles on him and the group free to read in the online library

David Thomas (14 June 1953–23 April 2025)

The Pere Ubu singer has died at the age of 71. As a tribute we have made a number of articles on him and the group free to read in the online library:

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Shock Tactics: Inside the Taser, the weapon that transformed policing In the most comprehensive study of its kind, Reuters examines the toll in lives and litigation of the Taser, and the strategies that made the stun gun a success

Stories from our data and enterprise teams featured on @lastweektonight.com last night. With @grantmeaccess.bsky.social contributing.

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Visual Investigations Editor, Reuters Reuters is seeking a creative editor with impeccable news judgment, spellbinding storytelling skills and a thirst and aptitude for innovation to produce engaging and ground-breaking visual investigati...

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Roy Ayers, whose 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' charmed generations, dies at 84 The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.

The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.

Purely coincidental, Reuters won a Pulitzer Prize for this investigation into Elon Musk:
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Thomson Reuters Wins First Major AI Copyright Case in the US The Thomson Reuters decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders.

Thomson Reuters has won the first major AI copyright case in the US. The decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders.

Exclusive: Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say Aides to Elon Musk charged with running the U.S. government human resources agency have locked career civil servants out of computer systems that contain the personal data of millions of federal employees, according to two agency officials.

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