EU refuses to suspend biometric border controls despite chaos at 20 airports

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EU refuses to suspend biometric border controls despite chaos at 20 airports

The EU has rejected calls from airports and airlines to suspend the new Entry/Exit System (EES) of fingerprinting and facial recognition at borders. With the peak summer holiday season a week away, EU officials admit there are "20 difficult spots" causing queue chaos and that the system is "not perfect", but insist a full suspension is "not needed" and "not possible".

Should the EU suspend the EES biometric border system until problems are fixed?

The Guardian World · 2h ago · Source ↗

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McLaren shifts upgrade strategy — when will results show?

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has confirmed a change of direction in how the team approaches car upgrades. The new strategy is expected to deliver more focused and effective upgrade packages. Stella did not specify an exact date when the team expects to see the first tangible results of this shift.

Will McLaren's new upgrade approach help them compete for the title?

Formula 1 · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Beats adds "Power Pink" color to its woven USB-C cable lineup

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Beats adds "Power Pink" color to its woven USB-C cable lineup

Beats is expanding its popular woven USB-C cable lineup with a new "Power Pink" colorway. The brand is promoting the addition with the tagline: "Because your charging cable deserves to be just as expressive as your playlist." It is the latest addition to the Apple-owned accessory brand's growing cable range.

Does the color of a charging cable matter when choosing an accessory?

9to5Mac · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Salma Hayek, Pamela Anderson and Simone Biles to co-host Kering Foundation dinner

The Kering Foundation has announced the co-hosts of its fifth annual Caring for Women Dinner, including Salma Hayek Pinault, Pamela Anderson, Simone Biles, Benicio Del Toro and Dakota Johnson. The event will take place on September 10 at The Pool in New York City, coinciding with the start of Fashion Week. Proceeds will benefit the organisation Activating Social Change.

Variety · 4min ago · Source ↗

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Next Range Rover Velar to become an all-electric vehicle

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Next Range Rover Velar to become an all-electric vehicle

Land Rover is planning a radical transformation of the Range Rover Velar, its sleekest model. The next generation is set to take on an entirely new form, likely as a fully electric vehicle. The move would mark a significant departure from the current model's character in favour of a modern, zero-emission design.

Is an electric Range Rover Velar the right direction for the brand?

Motor1 · 4min ago · Source ↗

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Dutch Patriot batteries to remain in Poland — Defence Minister confirms

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed at the Ankara summit that Dutch Patriot air-defence batteries will remain stationed in Poland. The decision means the Netherlands will continue to support Poland's air-defence capabilities. The confirmation comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen NATO's eastern flank.

Should Poland aim to replace the Dutch Patriots with its own air-defence systems?

Defence24 · 4min ago · Source ↗

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Fashion director Sokołowska on late motherhood: "The world tells me I'm old"

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Fashion director Sokołowska on late motherhood: "The world tells me I'm old"

Katarzyna Sokołowska, a fashion show director, says she has faced constant comments about her age as a mother since her child was born. In a conversation with Anna Dec, she revealed that before motherhood she felt "ageless," but late motherhood has drawn intense public scrutiny online. Sokołowska speaks openly about the social judgements that come with becoming a mother later in life.

Should society stop commenting on the age of women who become mothers later in life?

WP Kobieta · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Norway Stuns Brazil at World Cup — Haaland and Nyland Hailed as Heroes

Norway pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup by eliminating Brazil in the round of 16. Erling Haaland scored twice and goalkeeper Orjan Nyland was outstanding, with both players hailed as national heroes by Norwegian media. Coach Stale Solbakken's squad has written itself into football history, according to unanimous local coverage.

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Farage says he will resign as MP amid undisclosed gifts and donations scandal

Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform UK, has announced he will resign as a Member of Parliament, triggering a special election. The announcement follows a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations that had placed him under mounting pressure. The scandal is a significant blow to Farage and his party.

Should Farage resign as Reform UK leader following this scandal?

NYT World · 5min ago · Source ↗

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Sony gave publishers a "take it or leave it" ultimatum over disc production

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Sony gave publishers a "take it or leave it" ultimatum over disc production

Sony has decided to stop producing physical discs for PlayStation consoles and issued a blunt "take it or leave it" ultimatum to its biggest publishing partners. According to reports, business partners were kept in the dark about the plans until the last moment. The move caught both gamers and publishers off guard.

Is Sony right to abandon physical game discs?

GRYOnline · 29min ago · Source ↗

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19 mln złoty programme to fit Bieszczady bears with telemetry collars

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19 mln złoty programme to fit Bieszczady bears with telemetry collars

A 19-million-złoty brown bear conservation programme was launched on Tuesday at the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Rzeszów. The plan involves setting up an intervention team, fitting bears with telemetry collars for monitoring, and purchasing bear-proof waste containers. The aim is to reduce human-bear conflicts in the Bieszczady mountains while protecting the species.

Will the bear monitoring programme effectively reduce conflicts with humans?

Rzeczpospolita · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Trump promised a foreign investment boom — obstacles are mounting

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Trump promised a foreign investment boom — obstacles are mounting

The Trump administration promised a surge in foreign direct investment into the United States, partly driven by tariff pressure pushing companies to produce locally. However, regulatory and political uncertainty are pushing capital away, making the promise harder to deliver. The overall picture is mixed: tariffs have drawn some investment, but broader conditions are deterring others.

Is Trump's tariff policy effectively attracting foreign investment to the US?

NYT Business · 40min ago · Source ↗

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Bernstein holds $36 TeraWulf target after $19bn Anthropic lease deal

Investment bank Bernstein has maintained its $36 price target for TeraWulf after the bitcoin miner announced a 20-year, $19 billion data centre lease with AI firm Anthropic. TeraWulf also sold its stake in the Abernathy joint venture for $530 million. The deals cement the company's position at the intersection of crypto mining and AI infrastructure.

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The Block · 51min ago · Source ↗

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Olives support heart health — why you should add them to daily meals

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Olives support heart health — why you should add them to daily meals

Olives, often dismissed as mere garnish or a cheeseboard snack, contain compounds beneficial for heart and cardiovascular health. Eaten regularly, they fit naturally into the Mediterranean diet, widely regarded as one of the most heart-friendly eating patterns. They do not replace a balanced diet but are a valuable addition to everyday meals.

Should olives be a regular part of your daily diet?

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How to adapt homes for heatwaves without air conditioning

Many European homes, particularly in Germany, were not built to cope with heatwaves, making adaptation increasingly urgent. Experts say air conditioning is not the best solution; instead, measures such as external blinds, night ventilation, thermal insulation and green roofs are recommended for existing buildings. Rethinking how homes are built and retrofitted has become a pressing issue as climate change intensifies.

Is air conditioning the wrong solution for keeping homes cool in heatwaves?

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Stephen Wolfram argues computation, not physics, explains the universe

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Stephen Wolfram argues computation, not physics, explains the universe

Mathematician and complexity theorist Stephen Wolfram argues that computation — not physics — is the fundamental explanation for reality. His framework claims to explain why evolution never gets stuck, how free will exists in a deterministic universe, and why the laws of physics take the form they do. The discussion is featured on Big Think.

Can computation replace physics as the fundamental explanation of the universe?

Big Think · 1h ago · Source ↗

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MEP Zajączkowska-Hernik spreads five false claims about HPV vaccine

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MEP Zajączkowska-Hernik spreads five false claims about HPV vaccine

Konfederacja MEP Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik claimed the HPV vaccine is a medical experiment that causes infertility and is banned in many countries. In reality, the HPV vaccine is approved and recommended by health authorities worldwide, and claims linking it to infertility are not supported by scientific evidence. The piece fact-checks and debunks five specific false or misleading statements made by the MEP.

Should MEPs be held accountable for spreading medical disinformation?

TVN24 · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Dua Lipa opens library for banned and censored books in Portugal

Singer Dua Lipa has opened a library in Portugal dedicated to books that have been banned or censored around the world. The initiative aims to protect freedom of expression and access to literature deemed controversial by various governments and institutions. It marks another example of the artist's engagement with human rights and cultural causes.

Should artists take action to defend freedom of expression through initiatives like this?

Hacker News · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Bearman: Haas "not quick enough" at British GP — "painful" lack of pace

Ollie Bearman admitted after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone that Haas simply lacked the pace to compete. The British driver described the team's performance deficit as "painful." The American outfit's inability to match faster rivals remains a significant concern heading into the rest of the season.

Will Haas manage to improve their pace before the end of the season?

Formula 1 · 3min ago · Source ↗

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Poland's military aid to Ukraine was strategic — not scrap metal

Poland's military equipment deliveries to Ukraine in the early phase of the war were widely described in public discourse as "scrap metal," but the author argues they were a genuine strategic contribution. The hardware provided Ukraine with time, firepower and mobility during a critical period. By allowing this belittling narrative to dominate, Poland has undersold its own role in both Ukrainian and regional security.

Should Poland more actively promote its military contribution to Ukraine's defence?

Defence24 · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Jason Isaacs to lead UK maternity deaths scandal drama series

Jason Isaacs will lead the cast of a scripted drama based on the award-winning documentary "Maternity: Broken Trust," about the UK's maternity deaths scandal. Cuba Pictures (part of Vice Studios) is producing the series, with Jim Loach ("Lockerbie") directing. The show aims to capture the vast scale of a scandal that goes far beyond any single family's story.

Is dramatising a medical scandal the right way to raise public awareness?

Variety · 4min ago · Source ↗

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Google Recorder on Pixel phones failing to save recordings

Some Google Pixel users are reporting that the Google Recorder app is failing to save recordings after a session ends. Recordings do not appear in the app or anywhere in the phone's internal storage. The issue was flagged on the Google Pixel subreddit, but the scale of the problem remains unclear.

Should Google respond faster to bugs in its Pixel-exclusive apps?

Android Authority · 4min ago · Source ↗

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