Datacentre construction: Worker shortage hampers boom
Datalec Datacentre floorspace has almost doubled in Europe since 2015 If someone had asked Billy Keeper five years ago what a datacentre was, he admits: “I would not have had…
ISS welcomes crew of docked SpaceX capsule
A SpaceX capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) has docked. The Dragon capsule has two empty seats for Butch Wilmore and Suni…
California governor Gavin Newsom vetoes landmark AI safety bill
The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has blocked a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill, which had faced strong opposition from major technology companies. The proposed legislation would have imposed…
Dame Jilly Cooper on why jogging is ruinous for sex lives
Disney+ Rivals is one of the year’s best reviewed TV programmes, with a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Would you like a large drink?” A visit to Dame Jilly Cooper’s…
‘Still saving lives’ – Breast cancer campaigner Kris Hallenga’s twin on her legacy
BBC / October Films Since birth, Maren and Kris shared a powerful bond “It almost looked like she was walking on clouds that day,” says Maren Sheldon, twin sister of…
Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?
BBC Smartphones have worked their way deep into our lives and have become indispensable for work and socialising. Unsurprisingly, many children want them too, but here we are much less…
Uber terms mean couple can’t sue after ‘life-changing’ crash
Georgia McGinty Georgia and John McGinty were seriously injured in an Uber crash in 2022 A couple who were left with life-changing injuries after their Uber crashed have been told…
How songs are chosen for EA FC
EA This year’s game will be the first to feature an in-depth women’s career mode, including players like Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí “Most musicians, one of our dreams, one our…
Microsoft to re-launch ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool
Microsoft says it has “listened to feedback” following a privacy row over a new tool which takes regular screenshots of users’ activity. It was labelled a potential “privacy nightmare” by…
Meta fined €91m after password storage investigation
Facebook parent company Meta has been fined €91m (£75m) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) following an investigation into the storage of passwords. An inquiry was launched in April…