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Tech industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Technology Secretary threatens to block UK access to X over Grok deepfakes

Ofcom can block Elon Musk's X if its AI chatbot Grok enables sexualised images, including of children, and fails to comply with UK law.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Household Christmas spending on alcohol in sharpest drop since lockdown

UK households reduced Christmas alcohol purchases, with supermarket festive alcohol spending down 4.1% year-on-year amid cost-of-living pressures, driven disproportionately by younger families.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Thursday's Headlines: Merry Christmas Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Streetsblog is closed for Christmas, urging donations during a December fundraiser to support free journalism and advance livable, car-independent cities.
Media industry
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Off-Topic Tuesday: Streetsblog Joins Campaign for Public Financing of Non-Profit Media - Streetsblog New York City

Journalism is vital for democracy but its business model is collapsing, threatening local reporting; public support and grants for nonprofit newsrooms are needed.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

French senators say security at the Louvre is 'not in line' with modern standards and demand action

The Louvre's security is outdated and failed to prevent an 88-million-euro jewel heist, prompting French senators to call for urgent modernisation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Lady Annabel Goldsmith: Socialite who gave her name to London nightclub dies, aged 91

Lady Annabel Goldsmith, mother of six including Zac and Jemima, died aged 91; daughter of the eighth Marquess of Londonderry and wife of Mark Birley.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Most low-paid workers have taken out payday loan to cover essentials

Three in five low-paid workers skip meals, cannot heat their homes, fall behind on bills, or take payday loans, showing devastating impact of low pay.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Supermarket groceries could cost twice as much with delivery apps, Which? warns

Grocery delivery apps often add large mark-ups to supermarket items, with some customers paying 20–45% more and occasional prices more than double.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Alleged Covid fraudsters warned to pay up or face the hit squad'

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK politics
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