“In retrospect, not continuing to offer 4o, at least in the interim, was a miss,” Nick Turley, OpenAI’s head of ChatGPT, said on Tuesday. In an interview with The Verge, he said it was surprising to see the “level of attachment” people had to 4o. “It’s not just change that …
Read More »Mohamed Salah: Egyptian king – where it all began for Liverpool star
Salah has played for the senior national team for 14 years and his importance to Egypt is such that high-ranking government officials have been known to get involved when he has been injured. “I even had calls from Egypt’s Minister of Health,” recalls Dr Mohamed Aboud, the national team’s medic, …
Read More »Feathers ruffled over plans to evict geese from Stillington pond
Samantha Whelan, Kit Taylor & Emily Johnson BBC News, Yorkshire BBC/Samantha Whelan The geese, who are a bonded pair, currently live in the Stillington village pond A North Yorkshire village is in “uproar” over plans to evict two geese from the local pond. The bonded pair have been residents of …
Read More »Birmingham leaseholders hit with ‘unfair’ £200k energy bill
Ben Godfrey BBC Midlands Today BBC Mary Wilkie said she had refused to pay the historical bill without evidence Leaseholders at a luxury apartment complex say they feel “intimidated” after being hit with a historical electricity bill of more than £200,000. Centrick, which manages Latitude Apartments in Digbeth, Birmingham, told …
Read More »West Ham: Graham Potter on ‘building something’ at club and why big spending is not always a positive
West Ham United face newly promoted Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday, with manager Graham Potter determined that any improvements this season should emerge from solid foundations. Potter felt he inherited a mess at the London Stadium when he was brought in to replace Julen Lopetegui in January. While …
Read More »Murder and preventing burial charges over Bournemouth man’s death
A woman has been charged with murder and preventing the lawful burial of an 88-year-old man. Dorset Police said officers were called to Edgehill Road, in the Winton area of Bournemouth, by the ambulance service who had raised concerns for the welfare of a man at the address on Saturday, …
Read More »Shoplifters get warning from policing minister on visit to Woking
Lauren Collins BBC News, South East Jack Fiehn Political Reporter, BBC Surrey Jack Fiehn/BBC Pictured in Woking, Dame Diana Johnson said shoplifters would “be pursued and face consequences” Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson has said shoplifters “will be pursued and will face consequences” regardless of how much they steal, as …
Read More »Monica Seles: Nine-time Grand Slam champion reveals myasthenia gravis diagnosis
Nine-time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles has revealed she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis – a neuromuscular autoimmune disease – three years ago. The 51-year-old has chosen to go public with the rare long-term condition, which causes muscle weakness, to raise awareness before this month’s US Open. Seles first noticed …
Read More »Councils blame rising costs for drop in swimming pool temperatures
Lauren Woodhead BBC England Data Unit Getty Images More than one in seven councils have lowered swimming pool temperatures in the past five years, new figures have revealed. Freedom of Information (FOI) requests by the BBC found 15% of councils had reduced pool temperatures since 2020, with rising energy costs …
Read More »Toothpaste made from hair could stop decay, KCL scientists say
King’s College London Dr Sherif Elsharkawy believes the technology could be available within two years Toothpaste made from your own hair could help repair and protect damaged teeth, researchers say. Scientists from King’s College London (KCL) found that keratin – a protein found in hair, skin and wool – can …
Read More »Rangers keen on Andy Irving as fee agreed for Nobel Mendy – Scottish gossip
Rangers are keen on West Ham midfielder Andy Irving, Celtic continue to monitor the Scotland international after making a late approach in January, while Cologne, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Stuttgart and Sturm Graz have contacted the London club and there is also Serie A interest in the 25-year-old. (The Scotsman), external Real …
Read More »‘I was offered a knighthood but turned it down’
BBC The Foyle MP spoke to Mark Carruthers on the BBC’s Red Lines podcast The former Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) leader Colum Eastwood has revealed he was once offered a knighthood. The Foyle MP said he was offered the title by a politician at Westminster but said he …
Read More »Premier League: ‘Little Messi’, ‘The Spider’ and ‘The Little Engine’ – 21 wildcard players to watch
Image source, BBC Sport Chris Bevan BBC Sport journalist You already know about the Premier League’s established superstars but what about the wildcards who might make a name for themselves this season? Whether they are new and recent signings, late bloomers or exciting young academy talents, we are talking about …
Read More »Falling birth rate in Jersey a ‘ticking bomb’
BBC Sam Mézec says Jersey will have problems “if we don’t have a large enough working population” Jersey’s falling birth rate is a “ticking bomb” for the island, the housing minister says. Deputy Sam Mézec said the declining rate, combined with an ageing population, posed a huge challenge. His comments …
Read More »‘We should be going feral, not filming gigs’
Kaya Black BBC News, Manchester BBC Bex Mavo says she does not think anyone who films concerts or shows looks back on the videos Filming a night out is part of the fun for younger generations, but some people say the sea of phones is “ruining the atmosphere” on the …
Read More »Antibiotic-resistant infection left with with hip of a 70-year-old
Aileen Moynagh BBC News NI health reporter BBC Pharmacy student Amy Symington, 21, was a fit and healthy hockey player until she became ill in February 2024 A 21-year-old student who had to learn to walk again after being struck down by an antibiotic-resistant “superbug” has said she has been …
Read More »The Hundred: Welsh Fire embrace England’s out of favour Jonny Bairstow
Bairstow has returned to Welsh Fire after previous stints with the franchise. “It is great to be back,” said Bairstow. “It was a good crowd the other day and I am fortunate to play in front of some passionate Welsh fans. “I know they are passionate for the rugby and …
Read More »Thirteen children died after falling from windows in six years
Meghan Owen, Tarah Welsh & Naresh Puri BBC News Family pic One-year-old Exodus Eyob died when he fell from a seventh floor window in Leeds in 2022 Thirteen children have died in falls from windows in their rented or temporary accommodation in England since 2019, according to a study into …
Read More »Google Searches for ‘Taylor Swift’ Summon This Dazzling Easter Egg
If there’s one thing Taylor Swift loves, it’s an Easter egg, and Google Search is getting in on the fun. Swift announced her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, soon after midnight ET on Tuesday, leading to an anticipated frenzy all over social media. But Google also clearly wants …
Read More »National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects ‘authoritarian push’
Crime in DC: What do the figures say and how safe do people feel? US National Guard troops have begun appearing on the streets of Washington DC, a day after President Donald Trump deployed the troops to the city and took control of its police force as he argued violent …
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