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August 29, 2023

Vogue names trans cyclist the only athlete on '25 powerhouse women' list

British Vogue gave transgender cyclist Emily Bridges a slot on the "25 powerhouse women" list, making her the only athlete who landed a spot.

August 29, 2023

Tech expert says 'existential' fears from AI are overblown, but sees 'very disturbing' workplace threats

University of Oxford professor of computer science Michael Wooldridge speculates artificial intelligence could one day be a hellish boss that monitors employees' emails.

August 28, 2023

Britain’s quirky World Bog Snorkeling Championships kicks off with flippers, snorkeling gear, and a giant toad

The 35th annual World Bog Snorkeling Championships has kicked off in Britain, where competitors slithered through slim in snorkeling gear, flippers, and other quirky accessories.

August 28, 2023

Thousands pack streets of London to celebrate Notting Hill Carnival, one of Europe’s largest street parties

Millions of people are expected to attend this year’s Notting Hill Carnival in London, England, to celebrate the culture and music of the Caribbean.

August 28, 2023

Loch Ness monster hunters converge in Scotland for largest Nessie search in decades

Hundreds of people volunteered to search for the Loch Ness monster, called Nessie, in the Scottish Highlands this weekend. It is thought to be the largest hunt in 50 years.

August 27, 2023

BBC removes pedophile's drag queen background in arrest report: 'Details not reported in court'

BBC appeared to have removed references to a pedophile’s background as a drag queen and a Pride event planner while reporting on his arrest on Thursday.

August 27, 2023

Man linked to dozens of deaths after undercover reporter plays a trick on him: officials

Kenneth Law claimed that he started selling the poisonous substance online after watching his mother suffer following a non-lethal stroke, and his father refused to euthanize her.

August 27, 2023

UK's $125M AI chip investment not enough to keep pace in tech race, experts warn: 'Go big or go home'

The U.K.'s Research and Innovation group plans to buy 5,000 graphical processing units (GPUs) from Nvidia, but experts say that far more is needed to compete in the sector.

August 25, 2023

British Museum director resigns over alleged apathy toward claims of potential mass art theft

Hartwig Fischer, now-former director of the British Museum, announced his resignation Friday as investigators search for hundreds of items that may have gone missing as early as 2021.

August 25, 2023

UK investigates 88 deaths linked to Canadian site that allegedly offered lethal products to suicidal people

British authorities have identified 88 deaths linked to a Canadian website that allegedly offered lethal substances. A Toronto-area man has been charged with aiding suicide.