#wired.com. WIRED Roundup: Fandom in Politics, Zuckerberg’s Illegal School, and Nepal’s Discord Revolution. In this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we run through the top stories of the week and examine how some of the victories in the US November elections show the power of online fandom.
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#theguardian.com. Reform would ‘cut benefits for EU nationals and hike NHS immigration surcharge’. Party claims its policies would eliminate ‘black hole’ Rachel Reeves faces in the budget – but Labour says the ‘fantasy numbers don’t add up’
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#aljazeera.com. US Fed Governor Cook offers detailed defence in mortgage fraud case. Cook's lawyer says the criminal referrals against her 'fail on even the most cursory look at the facts'.
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. Nestlé accused of ’risking health of babies for profit’ over added sugar in cereals sold in African countries. Campaigners say the company is contributing to rising rates of childhood obesity, while the firm says it is helping to combat malnutrition
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. UK bank and building society customer protection limit to rise to £120,000. Increase of more than 40% from current figure of £85,000 will give more cover if financial firm goes bust
#Nov.18.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. News Corp apologises to Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth and wife over relationship claims. Groth had sued the Herald Sun for defamation, while his wife Brittany had launched the first test of a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. Sydney’s $60 road toll cap to be made permanent with plan for two-way fee on Harbour Bridge to fund it. ‘It’s a massive cost-of-living relief measure for hundreds of thousands of people who live in western Sydney,’ premier Chris Minns says
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#aljazeera.com. UN Security Council passes US resolution backing international Gaza force. Measure mandates transitional administration for Gaza and floats 'credible pathway' for Palestinian statehood.
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#washingtonpost.com. U.N. Security Council approves Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza. The U.S. had pushed the U.N. Security Council to support and enshrine Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. Israel, Hamas, Russia and others had raised objections.
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. Victorian Liberal party ousts Brad Battin to install Jess Wilson as first female leader. First-term Kew MP elected leader after Battin lasted less than a year in role
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#wired.com. The 4 Things You Need for a Tech Bubble. On this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” guest Brian Merchant walks us through a historical framework he used to analyze whether AI fits the classic signs of an economic bubble—and what that means for all
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. Trump has ‘blurred’ line between military and politics, ex-officers warn. Former leaders’ report cautions against politicizing armed forces as national guard deployments raise tensions in US
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#wired.com. Valar Atomics Says It’s the First Nuclear Startup to Achieve Criticality. A Trump administration pilot program aims for three nuclear startups to reach a key milestone by July 4, 2026. Valar Atomics says it’s the first to do so—but it had some help.
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#aljazeera.com. Trump says he will approve sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. US president signals major arms deal before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House.
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. Children in care who lash out may no longer face automatic arrest under UK review. Plan aims to restrict ‘over-policing’ of looked-after young people and ensure challenging behaviour is met with support rather than criminalisation
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. Families of IRA victims in England told new Troubles bill could revive path to justice. Security minister Dan Jarvis says scrapping immunity scheme would give relatives a renewed chance for answers
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. Lawyers for Fed governor accuse Trump administration of ‘cherry-picking’ facts in fraud case. Lisa Cook’s lawyer details defense against accusations she misrepresented residences to get better mortgage rate
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#bbc.com. Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council. Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#nytimes.com. Kenyan Senator Says His Government Neglects Children Trapped in Saudi Arabia. Senator Accuses Kenya of Neglecting Children Trapped in Saudi Arabia
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#theguardian.com. Cop30: UN accused of crackdown on Indigenous people – as it happened. As the summit entered its second week, complex issues remain with anxiety growing over conference outcomes
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#bbc.com. New video shows stunning Aurora Borealis over South Dakota. Officials at Nasa say the sun is at the peak of its 11-year cycle, known as "solar maximum", which could lead to more severe geomagnetic storms.
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#bbc.com. James Comey: Judge says government 'missteps' may have tainted case against ex-FBI boss. The former FBI director is facing federal charges after Donald Trump called for his prosecution.
#Nov.17.2025 ×
#aljazeera.com. Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks spark spat with China. China is retaliating over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan.
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