Tesco’s introduction of AI technology to some self-checkouts has led to customers joking that it bears a striking resemblance to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology used in football.
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New Texas Law Forces App Store Age Verification on Apple, Google
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an online child safety bill that requires Apple and Google to ensure that their app stores verify the age of users in the nation’s second most populous state.
Starship Flight 9 Tests Limits, Both Stages Lost
SpaceX Pushes Boundaries with Ninth Starship Test Flight SpaceX launched its ninth integrated test flight (IFT-9) of the Starship and Super Heavy rocket system on […]
Attempted Murder Arrest After Car Hits Liverpool Parade Crowd
The driver of a car that ploughed into football fans during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade is being held on suspicion of attempted murder, police have said.
Gaza War Destroys IVF Clinic, Crushing Hopes for Motherhood
“My nerves are shattered,” says Noura, a 26-year-old Palestinian woman, explaining that she has been “left with nothing”.
UK Food Inflation Hits 1-Year High: Why Beef Prices Are Soaring
Higher beef and fresh produce prices has pushed UK food inflation to an annual high, according to industry data, with the boss of one steakhouse chain telling the BBC the cost of the meat had risen by a fifth.
Should You Cut Off Your Parents? What Experts & Research Say
Estrangement between parents and their children is surprisingly common – this is what research says about making such a difficult decision.
KFC Announces 7,000 New UK & Ireland Jobs in £1.5Bn Expansion
KFC has announced plans to create 7,000 new jobs across the UK and Ireland as rival fast food chicken chains such as Wingstop threaten to take a bigger bite of the market.
IMF Boosts UK Growth Outlook, Cautions Chancellor on Spending
The UK economy is forecast to grow slightly more than previously expected in 2025, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the Chancellor must stick to her rules on tax and spending.
New Harry, Ron, Hermione Cast for Potter TV Series
HBO has announced the young actors who will play the lead trio in its TV series adaption of JK Rowling’s book series, Harry Potter.