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Reporters walked out of the Pentagon on Wednesday after news outlets refused to sign new press rules laid out by Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense. The new rules raise the prospect of punishment for simply requesting information on matters of public interest. Read more: nyti.ms/48sfl6q

Note: “a step”

The “deserve to watch” line can be used across multiple different continent. As it inevitably will be over the coming years.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison, or just over four years. The music mogul was convicted on prostitution-related charges in July. Follow live updates.

Read more: https://cnn.it/3VOkj64

How you are subsidising Ryanair and Aer Lingus Every cent that comes off the passenger charges paid by the airlines has to be recouped from the tills in Dublin Airport

www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

Lowry and McIlroy exhibit true greatness to win Ryder Cup epic in the Bethpage circus The Irish duo beat Justin Thomas and Cameron Young in an epic fourball tussle, enduring spiteful personal abuse from the crowd.

My piece, having followed Rory and Shane's hours-long public trial. I've never witnessed a better exhibition of quality and character in Irish sport. (free to read)

www.the42.ie/lowry-and-mc...

Ciara Reilly: My autistic child is not a political pawn This paracetamol theory is only the latest chapter in a long history of misogyny and blame dressed up as science. Before this it was vaccines. Before that it was the poisonous 'refrigerator mother' th...

“Searching for a ‘cause’ is to treat autism as some kind of tragedy, failure or mistake. But autism is none of those things … Autism is a way of being human. It is a natural variation that has always existed, and always will.”

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Trump’s H-1B chaos has Europe charming skilled tech workers European tech founders are ready to strike and hoover up disillusioned tech talent seeking more security than the US offers.

Trump’s H-1B chaos is Europe’s opportunity to steal tech talent

Brian Krassenstein

“This is America.
This is sick.
This is not what I voted for.”

Speaking as an astrophysicist, I would not take scientific advice from a guy who stared directly at a Solar eclipse. YMMV.

Regardless of the result today, I’m now done with Amorim. More bizarre substitutes nearly cost us 3 points #MUFC

Marcus Rashford's Barcelona loan spell has lift-off.

Newcastle, in typical fashion, started aggressively, but Barcelona are too good a side to be dominated for long and the moment the visitors were waiting for arrived in the 58th minute from a familiar face.

🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

What Bournemouth are now planning as Andoni Iraola to Man United links intensify Exclusive.

Bournemouth insist they are not worried about Adoni Iraola’s future despite fresh links with Manchester United and are working on a new deal for the highly-rated Spaniard, TBR Football understands.

tbrfootball.com/what-bournem...

Three Ukraine supporters and a Russian asset

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

Fair enough...

‪JK‬
‪@kieranzi.bsky.social‬
Nobody questioned his class. His attitude is another matter. He got plenty of 'worldies" at United, just didn't do it consistently. Hope he goes well and we get a fee.

Take a look at today’s Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, such as:

💰 Nory raises $37m
📱 US, China near to finalising TikTok deal
💷 Google to invest £5bn in UK

...and more!
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"Gaza is burning", declared Israel's Defence Minister, signalling the start of a new offensive in Gaza City.

He made the ominous claim after a night of heavy strikes on the Gaza strip, where explosions could be seen across the skyline.

Read more: news.sky.com/story/israel...

Revealed: why your iPhone’s battery drops off after iOS updates It’s a familiar situation that used to leave iPhone owners confused — why does battery life suddenly drop off after an iOS update? Why does the phone sometimes seem to heat up more than usual?

Apple explains why battery life drops off, sometimes permanently (albeit slightly), after iOS updates

So no, you’re not imagining it

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Thomas Partey’s Villarreal transfer: What has been the reaction in Spain? The former Arsenal midfielder signed for the Spanish club on a free transfer this summer

In early July, Thomas Partey was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

He denies all charges and on August 7 signed for Villarreal — who play at Tottenham in the Champions League tonight.

@dermotmcorrigan.bsky.social explains the reaction to his move in Spain.

👟 The best-selling sneaker brands in 2024.

The Job Market Is Hell Young people are using ChatGPT to write their applications; HR is using AI to read them; no one is getting hired.

Young people are using ChatGPT to write their applications; HR is using AI to read them; no one is getting hired. @annielowrey.bsky.social reports:

Nuno Espirito Santo set to leave Nottingham Forest after being relieved of duties Nuno had said he was "not so close" anymore to Forest owner Marinakis on August 22

🚨 Nuno Espirito Santo departs position as Nottingham Forest head coach. #NFFC set to confirm 51yo Portuguese relieved of duties (not his decision) after almost 2yrs in charge + guiding club to Europe 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/637...

🛒 Top-selling online stores last year.

Remove Bruno from the pass completion stats and we are in the mid 90's %

Benny Johnson in a blue suit jacket, glasses and a gingham yellow and black tie. A headline reads: "Benny Johnson Was Fired For Plagiarism. At the White House, He's Embraced" Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Benny Johnson, a right-wing podcaster, is among the new media figures who enjoy rare access to the Trump administration in exchange for their promotion of the White House’s agenda to millions of online followers. He stands out for his record of plagiarism and promoting false claims. nyti.ms/4gb5yn1

YouTube video by Wayne Rooney That Paul Scholes phone call, borrowed clothes and signing for Manchester United on Deadline Da

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Opinion: AI is great but so is chatting to a person Jonathan McCrea on making the best of AI technology while also remembering the value of human interaction.

In his latest column for Silicon Republic, Jonathan McCrea warns that it's all too easy to forget about the value of human interaction when an AI bot can answer all your questions.

Scientists Are Flocking to Bluesky Academics once loved Twitter—but in the age of X they’ve abandoned it in droves.

Academics once loved Twitter—but in the age of X they’ve abandoned it in droves. www.wired.com/story/bluesk...

Most talked about teenager 😂😂😂😂😂 It was Max Dowman last week. Build them up to knock em down eh !

Former EU officials urge action against Israel over Gaza An unprecedented number of former EU and national ambassadors, as well as former senior EU officials, have signed a fresh letter urging the EU to take tougher action against Israel over the worsening ...

An unprecedented number of former EU and national ambassadors, as well as former senior EU officials, have signed a fresh letter urging the EU to take tougher action against Israel over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.