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Jury shown video of ‘Sycamore Gap tree being felled’ Footage shown in Newcastle trial of two men accused of chopping down tree on Hadrian’s Wall in September 2023 Mark Brown North of England correspondent Wed 30 Apr 2025 09.13 EDT Share A jury has been shown footage of what prosecutors say is the moment the Sycamore Gap tree crashed to the ground after being felled by a shadowy figure wielding a loud, revving chainsaw. A court heard that the video was taken on the Apple iPhone 13 of Daniel Graham, one of two men accused of illegally cutting down the...

As Planned Parenthood has expanded its so-called “gender-affirming care” over the past decade, detransitioners who obtained hormones from the corporation have publicly repudiated Planned Parenthood’s dangerous transgender practices. Planned Parenthood disproportionately targets young people aged 18-22 with its so-called “gender affirming care.” As can be observed by reading stories of detransitioners, most describe having been vulnerable and even struggling with mental illness when they sought “treatment” for gender dysphoria from Planned Parenthood. The cross-sex hormones left some of them with permanent issues. Though the number of people negatively affected by Planned Parenthood’s “gender affirming care” will never be known, some...

Who’s to blame for Shedeur Sanders’ plummet to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter thinks it’s simple: Sanders has no one to blame but himself. “You’re going for a job interview,” Carter said about the pre-draft process during an episode of the “Fully Loaded” podcast released Monday. “So, for his job interview, he was so concerned about what his outfit was, his necklace was over a hundred grand. Like, he hadn’t even convinced people that you’re the face of our franchise. Cris Carter had a 16-year, Hall of Fame NFL career....

People with hearing loss often struggle with the "cocktail party problem." (Photo by StudyFinds on Shutterstock AI Generator) ************************************************************************** In a nutshell * A new brain-inspired algorithm called BOSSA could dramatically improve how hearing aids handle noisy environments. It could help users focus on a single voice in a crowded room, something conventional hearing aids often struggle with. * BOSSA mimics how the brain processes sound, using just two microphones to preserve natural spatial cues and separate overlapping speech, outperforming both unprocessed hearing and today’s industry-standard hearing aid technology in lab tests. * While still in development, BOSSA shows strong...

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Making predictions about the future can land you in hot water - as evidenced recently by the arrest of a TikTok astrologer who had predicted that an earthquake would hit Myanmar on April 21st. He had made the prediction on April 9th - just two weeks after a major quake killed 3,500 people in the region - and his video managed to rack up over 3 million views on the clip sharing platform. In it, he claimed that an earthquake would "hit every city in Myanmar" and told people to "take important things with you and run away from buildings...

EXCLUSIVE: The second illegal migrant accused in DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's purse snatching is identified as Chilean national Cristian Rodrigo Montecino-Sanzana— who was released into US in early January 2021 despite being handed a notice of 'expedited removal’ thanks to a COVID lawsuit that forced the Feds to release certain migrants with comorbities. He then later failed to appear for his ICE check ins never to be seen again. He was busted in Miami Sunday as an alleged accomplice in the robbery and is believed to be part of a larger theft ring. https://x.com/JennieSTaer/status/1916831981695836589

Meta’s AI-powered chatbots on Facebook and Instagram are able to engage in graphic sex talk with users, even children, with the voices of Disney characters and celebrities, according to a bombshell report. AI using the personas of popular stars like John Cena, Kristen Bell, and Judi Dench were all capable of acting out sick fantasy chat with its users regardless of age, the Wall Street Journal found in tests of the software. The Journal’s testing plumbed the depths that the chatbots would go, including having a fake version of Bell reprise her role as Anna from Disney’s “Frozen” to seduce...

Aviation saw rapid innovation and growth after the first flight in 1903, leading to the moon landing in 1969. Similarly, advancements in digital technology allow pilots of all skill levels to experience flight from home through realistic flight simulators. These programs and equipment educate pilots and provide true piloting experience without ever leaving the ground. Let us explore top flight simulator software and accessories for the best at-home simulation. You can also check out the FLYING Edition Rig to get started in the right direction. Best of all-round flight sim software: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Best of realistic flight sim...

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion veterans are warning newcomers and Remastered players not to throw away the seemingly useless Wrist Irons you get during the game's tutorial. As seemingly every RPG fan is well aware of considering how massive the player count on Steam is, the long-rumoured remaster/ remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion shadowdropped just a few days ago, giving everyone the chance to revisit Cyrodil. Considering the fact that it's been 20 years since the game originally launched, there are a lot of tricks and tips being relearned. From early-game creatures that you should avoid killing to...

I'm using Duck Duck Go. Tried to download Google but Microsoft (I'm using Windows 10) popup said I was trying to install an app not approved by MS. They want me to go through their store. I'll try something else. Brave? Is that FR approved? Suggestions? thnx

Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking phenomenon where light materializes from nothingness, opening the door to revolutionary advances in physics and technology. In a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Rostock and the University of Birmingham have made a surprising discovery that challenges the long-held understanding of time and space in physics. Their research, recently published in Nature Photonics, reveals the existence of “space-time-topological events” where light appears to emerge from and disappear into nothingness—a phenomenon that initially seems like magic, but is grounded in deep mathematical principles. Rethinking Time and Space in Physics Time has long been considered...

Key Points Alphabet reported revenue of $90.23 billion and earnings per share of $2.81. The company’s shares rose as much as 4% on stronger-than-expected revenue growth. Alphabet’s search and advertising units are still showing strong growth despite AI competition heating up, according to its first-quarter earnings report. =========================================================== Alphabet, the parent company of Google and YouTube, reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter growth on Thursday after the bell. Shares rose more than 5% in after-hours trading. Here’s how the company did, compared with estimates from analysts polled by LSEG: Revenue: $90.23 billion vs. $89.12 billion, estimated Earnings per share: $2.81 vs. $2.01, estimated...

ASAN is gravely concerned by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s (RFK Jr.) reported plans to establish a “registry” of autistic people and to hand over sensitive medical data about autistic people to unnamed researchers, likely without their consent. At present, so little information has been released about this plan that basic questions about how it will work remain unanswered. For example, we do not know how autistic people will be identified, whether personally identifying information will be culled from the collected data, what confidentiality protections there will be, or whether people will receive any notice...

"How can I help you today". That is what you see when you open Microsoft Edge's new tab page in the latest development version. Microsoft is replacing the traditional new tab page with a page that is all about Copilot. It is the second Copilot feature that has been added to Edge recently by Microsoft. Currently, that is only an experiment, but there is a chance that this new AI-powered page is replacing the classic new tab page, at least as an option. Snip.... Many of the interactions with Copilot redirect you to the Bing website where the results are...

Singer John Legend was slammed on Tuesday after footage emerged of him calling Donald Trump a white supremacist. A lifelong liberal, Legend - along with wife Chrissy Teigen - has called Trump a 'dyed in the wool racist' with Trump describing him as a 'boring musician' and Teigen as 'filthy-mouthed' for calling him a 'p***y-a** b****' in 2019. Now, a clip of The Voice judge speaking at The Fifteen Percent Pledge's 15th Street Block Party in Hollywood in February has surfaced with Legend again going all in on his distaste for the president. 'America made a decision that I strongly...

We’ve all watched the way paying for things has changed over the years. First it was coins, then cards, then phones and smartwatches. But now, it looks like the next big step is… you. Literally. Your face, your fingerprint, even your eyes could soon be all you need to pay for your next coffee, your weekly food shop, or even your pharmacy run. It might sound futuristic, but this is already in the works here in Spain. Banks and big-name retailers are gearing up for pilot programmes as soon as 2026, and if all goes well, we’ll be seeing biometric...

If you've ever wanted to roam around the forests as a cryptozoological hominid, now you can. "Catch and eat fish, insects, and other creatures," the game synopsis states. "Forage the forest for mushrooms, berries, and more. Build shelters to store your items in to get through the harsh winters. Earn extra points by breaking branches and scaring the wildlife." The game has its share of obstacles too, from Bigfoot hunters who try to take pictures of you to adverse weather conditions.

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Sam's Club stores is axing all self-checkouts from its 600 stores — in favor of controversial new technology. The Walmart-owned warehouse chain, often seen as Costco's biggest rival, is rolling out AI-powered 'Scan & Go' tech that lets shoppers skip the line and walk straight out the door once they're done shopping. The move is controversial because it uses a network of cameras and sensors to track shoppers and their carts. In addition, the checkout-free experience requires all customers to use a smartphone and download the store’s app. This could pose a challenge to older shoppers who may struggle with...