News for August 12, 2025

This 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante is one of 192 examples built and was initially delivered to Monaco via British Motors. Originally produced in left-hand-drive specification and with the optional X-Pack engine, the car was converted to right-hand driv…

Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.

RuPaul’s Drag Race legends Trixie Mattel and Katya have both returned to the Werk Room once – but there’s one way they would go back for round three. RuPaul’s Drag Race season seven stars Trixie Mattel and Katya (full drag name Zamolodchikova) have both done …

Will Smith is said to be relying on an unlikely rap ally who reportedly openly hated his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

​​​​​​​New “hearing glasses” are being created that use artificial intelligence to help people hear conversations more clearly in real-time.

In a radio interview with Sid Rosenberg, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says peace in Gaza is impossible while Hamas exists, confirms Muslim Brotherhood is under review for terror designation, and dismisses European pressure on Israel as driven by domestic po…

(TrendHunter.com) These ASDA flavored cheeses are making their way to the retailer in the UK as a series of dairy products perfect for helping satisfy increasing calls amongst consumers for premium cheese…

More than 13,000 drivers were pulled over last year for driving unsafe vehicles, but experts warn there are plenty more out there

It looks like this new as-yet-unnamed concept will offer some hints about a future Corsa GSE hot hatch

Tufan Erginbilgic says business deals to supply nuclear power for artificial intelligence could boost its fortunes

More research shows that organs from older donors are lifesaving, the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) says

The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will help more people get online, drive economic growth and raise living standards, as part of the Plan for Change.

From autumn 2025, driving theory tests will include new CPR questions and, for the first time, questions about defibrillators to boost cardiac arrest survival.

Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc… All of this caused short-term disruption – but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

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The “BBNIL Suite” is now officially the in-house collective for University of Kentucky athletics. Now run by JMI, this new agency will help athlete secure third-party NIL deals in addition to the rev-share payments that will be made by school. Kentucky has of…

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Published on August 12, 2025 10:50 PM GMTAdapted from a Manifund proposal I announced yesterday.In the past two weeks, I have been posting daily AI-Safety-related clips on TikTok and YouTube reaching more than 1M people.Screenshot from my TikTok channel tak…

Sir Keir Starmer has previously defended the UK’s record on free speech after concerns were raised by US Vice President JD Vance, with the pair sharing a rather awkward exchange in the Oval Office.

Drake suggested on social media that he'd be going on a tour for his highly anticipated album Iceman, which sent many of his fans into a frenzy.

Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. PRESIDENT Enigmatic UK electro-metal artist PRESIDENT will relaese their debut EP, King of Terrors, on September 26 and have just announced their first US shows in support: NYC’s Gr…

Vape manufacturers mirror traditional tobacco marketing, including stylish branding, flavours and sponsorships, to reach young people through social media.

There is also the issue of where to search and what are the legitimate sources of medical information? The post Seeking help? The most common medical ailments searched for online appeared first on Digital Journal.

(TrendHunter.com) The Warrior® Creatine+ range has been expanded by the brand in the UK to accommodate for consumer demand for its functional creatine supplements. The product range puts creatine alongside…

Pantera invests $300M in Digital Asset Treasury companies across eight tokens and three regions, spotlighting BitMines $4.9B ETH holdings. The post Pantera invests $300 million in crypto treasury firms led by Tom Lee’s BitMine appeared first on Crypto Briefin…

So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we’d call “indie,” and talk about what metal is coming out. We post music news, track premieres, and more all day. W…

Eight babies in the UK have been born with DNA from three people. NUS Centre for Biomedical Ethics’ G Owen Schaefer considers whether Singapore should revisit the possible benefits – and pitfalls – of mitochondrial replacement.

LONDON, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Britain’s labor market showed further signs of cooling in the second quarter, with job vacancies and payrolled employees declining. The unemployment rate stood at 4.7 percent, the highest in four years, official data showed Tuesday…

A fired-up Liam Livingstone brilliantly took down Rashid Khan to lead Birmingham Phoenix home in a thrilling and unlikely chase of 181 against defending champions Oval Invincibles in the men’s Hundred.

‘Among the most concerning frontiers of censorship in the modern West’

Yvonne Hughes was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when just a baby, meaning she has suffered breathing and digestive problems.

After being available to pre-order for weeks, the 8BitDo Pro 3 is now available to buy in the US from Amazon and directly from 8BitDo. However, those in Europe and the UK still have a long time before they can get their hands on the new controller.

Marissa Nadler’s 10th album, New Radiations, arrives this Friday (8/15) via Sacred Bones/Bella Union, and she’s given us another preview with the dreamy, haunting “Light Years.” She filmed and directed the accompanying video, and you can watch that below. Mar…

The free trade deal signed last month will open India’s vast government procurement market to UK suppliers – but it will not be easy.

The US DoJ has seized over $1m in crypto and servers from the Russian ransomware group behind BlackSuit and Royal malware. Read more…

Together, the UK and Ecuador are building a legacy of cooperation, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

Picture this: you slide into your car, plug in your iPhone, and suddenly your dashboard looks nothing like what you’ve gotten used to over the past few years. Welcome to iOS 26—where even familiar CarPlay gets a controversial glow-up that’s dividing drivers b…

The Beths are gearing up to release their new album Straight Line Was a Lie on August 29 and to celebrate they’ll be in the US for intimate release shows in NYC (Bowery Ballroom on August 25) and LA (Bob Baker Marionette Theatre on August 28). Tickets for bot…

Highlights of the Carabao Cup first round tie between Barrow and Preston.

A new observational study has looked at the link between vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan diets and cancer risk.

The Wikimedia Foundation has lost its legal challenge against the Online Safety Act, but it may still be on the right track to resist new rules.

Meet Rocket, the future of Los Angeles rock, set to soar

PayPal abruptly dropped support for certain currencies on Steam in July 2025, and Valve has now added a new disclaimer to the checkout page explaining the situation.

Highlights of the first round Carabao Cup match between Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City

UK Athletics explores unconventional uses of Kroger Field, including basketball and hockey events.

Highlights of the first round Carabao Cup match between Portsmouth and Reading.

To celebrate Alien: Earth landing on Hulu, we asked a zoologist if any of the Xenomorph’s infamous characteristics occur in the natural world

The RBA, as expected, cut interest rates yesterday, but the story has been dominated by concerns over Australia’s lagging productivity. Meanwhile, Australia has joined a host of other nations in calling for Israel to let aid into Gaza. The post Productivity p…

Featuring the return of Bunchy Stallings.

Holy abs!

Some exoplanets are so close to their stars that the rock is melted. Astronomers have dozens of these lava planets, maybe more because they’re challenging to confirm. New research shows how the JWST can help astronomers understand them.

Nine-time Grand Slam tennis champion Monica Seles has revealed she is “learning to live with a new normal” after being diagnosed with a rare chronic neuromuscular disease three years ago.

Iran has publicly disclosed a list targeting several senior Israeli leaders for assassination, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. This provocative move escalates tensions amid ongoing conflicts between the two countr…

Here’s our definitive ranking of every Disney World hotel. The post A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Disney World Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog.

The Samsung has added the ability to predict the winner of the live sports in its One UI’s Now Bar. Users from US and UK can access it.

An anonymous reader shares a report: Can deleting old emails and photos help the UK tackle ongoing drought this year? That’s the hope, according to recommendations for the public included in a press release today from the National Drought Group. There are f…

Ukraine’s Western European backers have issued a statement regarding the upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his United States counterpart Donald Trump. Moscow has denounced the latest statement as just “another Nazi-style pamphlet,” R…

Kentucky Sports Radio’s morning show was live on air when news broke of UK Athletics’ multimedia rights deal with JMI Sports, which was extended through the year 2040. Matt Jones and the crew were talking about Tyrese Maxey’s canopener and the infamous Zaines…

Watch Rashid Khan of the Oval Invincibles hit a six with an extraordinary golf-like shot as he flicks a delivery from Birmingham Phoenix’s Tim Southee off his pads and over the rope in the men’s Hundred.

What sets FSA apart isn’t just the experience of its founders, but the philosophy behind it. The academy prioritizes quality over quantity, focusing on individual development, academic excellence, and character-building, all with a global framework.

A father and son were accused of preying on victims at a Catholic boarding school but only one was charged.  Now they are both behind bars.

The Ukrainian leader was speaking ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

Listen to Birmingham Phoenix captain Liam Livingstone discussing his field placements and conversations with his bowlers, as he is mic’d up in the field against the Oval Invincibles in the men’s Hundred.

I believe this business has a lot of spicy growth to come. The post Why I made Guzman Y Gomez shares my latest buy appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

Representatives of 26 Western states and the European Commission are putting pressure on Israel to allow aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip. “All crossings and…

It is the least convincing cliché of the age that ‘globalisation has passed its sell-by date.’ On the contrary,…

The guidance is aimed at improving public trust and stopping the spread of disinformation, and comes following criticism by Nigel Farage of how police have handled some high-profile cases.

This isn’t tied to a new album — yet. The post Gaerea Dropped a New Single “Submerged” appeared first on MetalSucks.

This war is historically humane to civilians—unlike Ukraine’s ‘barbaric Russia’ media campaign, says Mikael Valtersson, a Swedish Armed Forces veteran.

The new album will be the band’s first since 2022’s ‘Anywhere But Here.’

Keep calm and clear out that inbox. Also maybe lay off the GenAI With many parts of England grappling with a water shortage, the UK’s National Drought Group (NDG), which includes both government and non-government agencies, has suggested citizens can help by.…

Venetian fortresses, Ottoman mosques and historic family bakeries combine in this ancient city on Crete’s northwestern coast.

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In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how The AA is using AI and connected vehicle technology to get drivers back on the road as quickly as possible. The UK competition watchdog says Microsoft and AWS are too dominant in the cloud market – we examine wh…

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