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Brain implant startup backed by Bezos and Gates is testing mind-controlled computing on humans

Philip O’Keefe, one of Synchron’s patients in the SWITCH clinical trial, using his BCI. Source: Synchron In a Brooklyn lab stuffed with 3D printers...

Technology

Elon Musk promised a lot with the Tesla Semi. Here’s how it stacks up now that it’s finally here

First announced by Elon Musk in 2017, the Tesla Semi has been one of the longest-delayed products in the company’s history. But the new...

Britain and EU have understanding on Northern Ireland issues but deal ‘by no means done’, Rishi Sunak says

Britain and the EU have an understanding on what needs to be done to resolve issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol but a deal...

Politics

Britain and EU have understanding on Northern Ireland issues but deal ‘by no means done’, Rishi Sunak says

Britain and the EU have an understanding on what needs to be done to resolve issues surrounding the Northern Ireland protocol but a deal...

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Hugh Jackman says it’s ‘inevitable’ that Australia will become a republic – ‘it feels natural’

Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman has said he thinks “it’s inevitable” that Australia will become a republic. “I think Australia will become republican at some...

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Shepard Fairey: Obama ‘Hope’ poster artist condemns ‘cancel culture’ as many are ‘fearful about having opinion’

Street art might have a reputation for being provocative and political but in the age of social media take-downs is the movement itself now...

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Why definition of treasure is changing – and what it means for detectorists

Spending their days in muddy fields armed with their metal detectors and packed lunches, Andy and Lance – aka actors Mackenzie Crook and Toby...

Politics

Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak to urge West to ‘double down’ on military aid as front line troops plead for weapons

Rishi Sunak will urge Western leaders to “double down” on military support for Ukraine, as troops on the front line plead for more weapons....

World

Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak to urge West to ‘double down’ on military aid as front line troops plead for weapons

Rishi Sunak will urge Western leaders to “double down” on military support for Ukraine, as troops on the front line plead for more weapons....

Environment

Epsom College appoints new head who vows to honour ‘courageous’ predecessor Emma Pattison

The new headteacher of Epsom College has vowed to honour the legacy of his predecessor, Emma Pattison, who is believed to have been killed...

Sports

J. Johnson tops Daytona 500 practice in return

7:57 PM ET Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Seven-time is officially back. Jimmie Johnson, making his return to stock car racing after a...

Technology

Microsoft limits Bing A.I. chats after the chatbot had some unsettling conversations

Microsoft’s new versions of Bing and Edge are available to try beginning Tuesday. Jordan Novet | CNBC Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot will be capped...

Sports

Baffert to again miss Derby; judge upholds ban

5:42 PM ET Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge denied Bob Baffert’s request to lift his two-year suspension by Churchill Downs Inc.,...

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Met Police officers allegedly sent ‘inappropriate images’ of Katie Price’s son via WhatsApp group

Katie Price’s son has allegedly been the subject of “inappropriate and derogatory” images shared by a number of Metropolitan Police officers via WhatsApp. In...

World

Ukraine will need fighter jets to see off Russian threat, Poland’s president tells Sky News

The president of Poland has told Sky News that Ukraine will need fighter jets to see off the threat from Russia. In an exclusive...

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe joins Qataris in race to buy Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s firm INEOS has submitted a bid for Manchester United, Sky News understands. It comes after the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank...

Sir Jim Ratcliffe joins Qataris in race to buy Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s firm INEOS has submitted a bid for Manchester United, Sky News understands. It comes after the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank...

Sports

Ukraine peewee team knocked out of tournament

2:52 PM ET Associated Press QUEBEC CITY — Ukraine Team Select’s dream run at the Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament came to an end...

Environment

Two of our oil stocks are getting trimmed and downgraded

The Club is trimming two oil-and-gas holdings, as energy prices tumble.

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World to face wars over food and water without climate action, EU green deal chief says

The European Commission’s climate chief warned Friday that society will be “fighting wars” over food and water in the future, if serious action is...