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Why are investors freaking out about Big Tech's booming AI capex?

I was skeptical of this $19 laptop cooling pad. Now I use it daily
It wasn’t so long ago that I could predict exactly when my laptop would give up the ghost on hot days. The only thing that helped was pointing my desk fan at it—loud as a leaf blower and only partially effective. Fortunately, that’s all history now, because I finally treated myself...

Commonwealth Games medal table
Follow New Zealand’s progress at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland with our live updating medal table.

Pay once, use forever: Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is on sale for a one-time $55
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for just $54.99 (MSRP $249.99). No subscriptions or recurring payments — just a one-time purchase for the complete Office suite. Not everyone wants another monthly software bill to keep track of. If you prefer owning your tools outright, this Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus deal...

Cyclist who died in Cambridge crash named
The person who died in a crash in Cambridge on Friday has been named.

Hospitals builds adopt new way to put digital infrastructure systems in place
Two big hospital builds in Whangarei and Nelson will hire a digital system integrator.

Recap: Auckland FC lose to Premier League giants Spurs
Look back at live coverage as Auckland FC faced Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park in a glamour pre-season friendly.

'Extraordinary sight' of rare bird from Asia spotted in UK
A long-tailed shrike has been spotted in Eastleach in Gloucestershire after flying off course from Asia.

UK papers: Mayors to get tax cash and Streeting 'bid to win back Trump'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's policy proposals are prominent across Sunday's papers.

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

Katy Perry slams Donald Trump administration over use of Firework
Katy Perry says she was not consulted about White House TikTok use.

Madeleine McCann’s brother is making good on a promise from his parents
Sean McCann, 21, will race three freestyle events for Scotland.

'Virginity is a myth we've given too much power'
Poet Hollie McNish tells Latitude the word virgin has been used to control, shame and define people.

Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables with Microsoft Project Pro 2024 — on sale for a flat $45
TL;DR: Plan, organize, and manage complex projects with Microsoft Project Professional 2024, available for a one-time $44.97 through July 26 (MSRP $1,129.99). Own it for life with no subscriptions or recurring fees. Keeping a project on track gets a lot harder when timelines, tasks, and dependencies start piling up. Microsoft Project Professional 2024 gives you...

Marvel unveils Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 at Comic-Con
Black Panther 3 is set for release on December 15, 2028.

Rita Ora’s husband Taika Waititi grateful she froze her eggs as they plan baby
The singer froze her eggs at 24 and 27.

Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola
Liverpool start life under Andoni Iraola with a 4-2 win over Sunderland thanks to goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas.

Organ donation helped save seven lives after crash
Tributes are paid to Edward Pearce after the 20-year-old died in a crash on the A27 near Pevensey.

Mr Motivator delivers fitness class at care home
The 90s TV legend brightens up the day for a group of residents at a facility in West Yorkshire.

The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.