Federal employee taken into custody following shooter ‘hoax’ at military base
A federal government employee has been taken into custody after an “active shooter hoax” led to a lockdown at New Jersey’s largest military base.
Month: October 2025
Sussan Ley sets KPIs for frontbenchers and calls for discipline amid outbreaks of internal division
Opposition leader sends so-called ‘charter letter’ to her entire shadow ministry, laying out her expectations Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley has issued her sha…
Majority of Germans oppose NATO attacking Russian jets: Poll
Most Germans would oppose NATO shooting down Russian military aircraft if they enter the bloc’s airspace, a new survey suggested. Several NATO members have previously threatened to do so.
Australia could split Cop31 hosting rights with Turkey under potential compromise
Anthony Albanese pledges to continue talks with rival, as sources say previous climate summits have been co-hosted Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia could split ho…
Taiwan now biggest importer of Russian naphtha despite being Ukraine ally
Island imported $1.3bn of crude oil product in first half of 2025 despite joining sanctions against Moscow, report findsTaiwan has become the world’s biggest importer of Russian naphtha, a petroleum derivative used to make chemicals needed for the semi…
Starmer takes aim at Farage – podcast
The Labour leader entered conference with the polls against him and Reform UK snapping at his heels. He came out fighting – but was it enough to change his critics’ minds? Helen PiddFor Keir Starmer, this year’s Labour conference was a chance not just …
No ROI on your AI? The solution is simpler – and more human – than you think
A new study identifies the 3 roadblocks to successfully implementing AI in your business.
10 Linux tips I give to both beginners and professionals for improved productivity
Linux isn’t just about picking a distro or desktop environment – it’s also about optimizing how you interact with your PC for maximum efficiency.
Hollywood performers union slam debut of AI-generated ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood
The debut of an AI-generated “actress” named Tilly Norwood drew sharp condemnation on Tuesday from the SAG-AFTRA actors union, which warned against replacing human performers with “synthetics.” Producers touted interest from studio executives after un…
Assort Health, which is developing voice AI agents for healthcare, raised a $76M Series B led by Lightspeed, bringing its total funding to $102M (Allie Garfinkle/Fortune)
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Assort Health, which is developing voice AI agents for healthcare, raised a $76M Series B led by Lightspeed, bringing its total funding to $102M — Like so many people with busy 9-to-5s, high school teacher…