Ploy.ai migrated a production AI agent to GPT-5.6 and reported a 2.2× speed improvement alongside a 27% reduction in costs. The results suggest a significant efficiency gain for real-world AI deployments on the new model.
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In the United States, purchasing a retired marked police car is generally legal, but driving one on public roads can lead to serious legal trouble. Laws vary by state, with many requiring police graphics to be removed before the vehicle is driven publicly. Operating a marked patrol car can be treated as impersonating a law enforcement officer.
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The director of "Evil Dead Burn," now in theaters, explains his approach to the French horror film, which breaks the cinema rule of never killing the dog — justifying it as fitting for the notoriously extreme franchise. The production relied on real fire and practical effects rather than CGI. The interview also breaks down the film's post-credits scene, which contains major spoilers.
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Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon 2025, defeating Alexander Zverev 3-1 in sets. The victory came after Sinner's disappointment at Roland Garros, marking his return to the top of the tennis world. "I sacrificed a lot to get here, that's why I am so happy," he said after the match.
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Pakistan's crypto regulator held talks with prominent Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani after he issued a fatwa declaring the purchase of cryptocurrencies impermissible under Islamic law. The ruling has ignited a broader debate about how Pakistan should regulate digital assets. The head of the regulatory body has also come under scrutiny as a result.
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Rockstar Games has dismissed the idea of a Red Dead Redemption live-action adaptation — a series or film — stating there is no need to bring the western to the screen. Fans had been hoping for an adaptation following the massive success of Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2010 and its sequel in 2018. For now, the franchise remains exclusive to video games.
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US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Washington's most prominent foreign policy hawks and a staunch ally of Israel, has died at the age of 71. Graham was a leading figure in American politics known for supporting US and Israeli military interventions. His office stated he died after a brief and sudden illness.
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China's Beijing Institute of Technology released footage of three eight-wheeled trucks interlocking to form a road-mobile electromagnetic catapult capable of launching a propeller-driven drone without a runway. The system miniaturises the EMALS technology already used on China's newest aircraft carrier. Transported in standard shipping containers, it could theoretically be deployed anywhere in the world.
Since Chromium 148, the JavaScript function Math.tanh returns slightly different results depending on the underlying operating system, making it possible for websites to fingerprint users' browsers and identify their OS without consent. The discovery, reported by Scrapfly, poses a privacy risk by allowing user sessions to be linked across different websites. The variation stems from differences in low-level floating-point computation between operating systems.
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President Donald Trump has granted Ukraine permission to domestically produce Patriot missiles. Seth Jones of the Center for Strategic and International Studies told NPR this is a significant step that could reduce Ukraine's dependence on US arms deliveries and substantially strengthen its air defences. Local production would shorten resupply times and give Kyiv greater strategic autonomy.
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Amazon has named Alice Feeney's 2020 mystery thriller "His & Hers" its best book of the year so far. The novel was adapted by Netflix into a series starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, which became one of the platform's biggest hits of 2026. The show follows a twisting tale of murder and deceit told from two intertwined perspectives.
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On Friday, July 10th, China successfully conducted the maiden test flight of the Long March-10B rocket, which included the recovery of its first stage booster. The mission marks a significant milestone in China's space programme and its pursuit of reusable rocket technology. China has been rapidly advancing its launch capabilities in recent years.
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Summer offers natural advantages for weight loss: heat reduces appetite, fresh produce is abundant and outdoor exercise is easier. A nutrition expert advises against giving in to seasonal temptations such as ice cream, fatty grilled foods and alcohol, which can cancel out those benefits. The key is eating regular light meals and staying well hydrated.
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Data from the 2026 World Cup shows tourists overwhelmingly preferred Airbnb over traditional hotels during the tournament. Hotels reported lower-than-expected occupancy and revenues, while the short-term rental platform recorded record bookings. The trend signals an accelerating shift in travel accommodation preferences.
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Butter yellow – a soft, pastel shade of yellow – is one of the biggest nail trends for summer 2026. The most popular version is the butter yellow glazed manicure, which combines a light creamy polish with a pearlescent glazed-nails finish for a subtle, luminous effect. The shade suits both minimal and more decorative nail styles and complements a tan beautifully.
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Hundreds of swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised river race in Paris in nearly 80 years. The event marks a historic return of open-water swimming to the city's iconic river after decades of prohibition.
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FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended the execution of a ban imposed on US striker Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup. The decision has sparked debate about the independence of FIFA's internal disciplinary bodies. Committee chairman Mohammad Al-Kamali has come under particular scrutiny over his role in the matter.
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Anne Hathaway stepped in to replace Cate Blanchett in an Ocean's Eleven follow-up that has become a surprise Netflix hit. Hathaway has had a busy 2026, also appearing in "The Devil Wears Prada 2" alongside Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. She will next star as Penelope in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," debuting July 17.
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A massive fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, overnight, killing at least 27 people. Emergency services responded to the blaze and conducted search-and-rescue operations at the destroyed venue. The cause of the fire has not been stated in the available report.
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Denis Kapustin, founder of the Russian Volunteer Corps fighting on Ukraine's side, says Russian society is living in anticipation of an approaching catastrophe. He claims social tensions in Russia are rising and that Putin intends to announce a new mobilisation in autumn 2026. Kapustin points to multiple signs of Kremlin military preparations as evidence.
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Venezuelan authorities have demanded the return of gold reserves held in London, officially citing the need to fund relief for earthquake victims. Critics argue the disaster is merely a pretext, with the government's real motives being political and financial. Venezuela has been devastated by a series of earthquakes that have killed nearly 4,500 people.
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Researchers have published Flash-MSA, a method designed to accelerate the training of large language models on sequences of up to one million tokens using sparse attention kernels. The technique aims to reduce computational costs and training time for AI models that handle very long contexts. Technical details are available on the project's website.
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