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U2's Easter Lily their second surprise EP this year
The band's two EPs follow confirmation last year that a new studio album is being recorded.

Trusting AI is dangerous. It’s time for an open-source revival
I’ve always respected the ideals of open source software. The community committed to these services and programs have incredible, noble devotion to tracking the ins and outs of code. But until recently, I generally viewed an open source philosophy as a bonus, nice to see but not heavily influential when...

Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.

Decode your Windows crash logs with this free AI tool
Even as a tech writer who writes about Windows, I can still be left stumped when my system crashes and throws a cryptic error. Troubleshooting means digging deep through forums hoping some other lost soul has encountered the same issue and posted about it. The whole process is messy and...

Why billionaire tech bros are buying up media companies
It’s not unusual for ChatGPT maker OpenAI to go on spending sprees. But its latest acquisition is raising some eyebrows

Spain’s Picos de Europa: What to see and do in ‘the world’s most beautiful place’

Free Fuel Giveaway Sparks Traffic Mayhem Before Police Shut It Down

France bans Muslim gathering citing risk to participants

Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says

Stunning volley keeps Auckland FC’s premiership hopes alive in fiery draw
Auckland FC move within three points of the A-League leaders after a 1-1 draw in a match marked by eight yellow cards and a throat grab.

‘Giant’ pig rescued after West Auckland excursion
The pig caused a stir when it was seen cruising down the streets of Swanson.

Auckland FC v Adelaide United live updates: A-League clash
Live updates of the A-League clash between Auckland FC and Adelaide United.

Auckland FC goalkeeper injured in warm-up, debutant starts against Adelaide
With the Jets stumbling, Auckland have a golden chance to move within a point of the top — if they can conquer one of the league’s toughest away trips.

Microsoft will force-update PCs to Windows 11 25H2. You can’t opt out
Support for version 24H2 of Windows 11 is officially slated to end on October 13th, but it’s already clear that some users will soon be prompted to make a mandatory update to version 25H2. While this move is controversial, the supposed aim is to ensure that users continue to have access...

Amazon says it’s a tech ‘deal.’ Price trackers tell a different story
Welcome to shopping tech deals in 2026, where we’re facing a new kind of predicament thanks to hardware shortages. Consider shopping in a supermarket: A gallon of premium milk costs $6. It’s on sale for $4.50. The grocer marks the price down (“$1.50 off”) and tells you what you’d normally spend,...

Brilliant Buys for Uncertain Times: 2 Growth Stocks to Own for the Long Term

Alphabet vs. Microsoft: The Better Growth Stock to Buy During the Great Rotation

US targets Chinese chipmaking with proposed export restrictions on ASML and others

Mark Lewis Jones and Steffan Rhodri to star in new BBC crime series
The series explores finding meaning, purpose and hope later in life through friendship and solving crime.

Rubble, mud and hair: How to rebuild a home in Gaza

I’m begging you: Stop calling mechanical keyboards ‘creamy’
Have you ever met someone who really hated a word? The go-to example in English is “moist.” It viscerally repels some people. See also “preggers,” “phlegm,” etc. I’ve found one of my own, thanks to online keyboard discourse. It makes me cringe (ooh, there’s another one, thanks Gen Z) every...

Phoenix clinch historic semifinal spot with vital win over Adelaide
Brooke Nunn stars as the Phoenix overcome back-to-back defeats to lock in a home-and-away semifinal.

Watch: Happy hooker scores four tries as Crusaders demolish Drua
Hooker Codie Taylor, in his 150th match for the Crusaders, was the star of the party when he scored four tries during the 69-26 victory over the Fijian Drua.