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just now (317+ words) Amazon will invest $50 billion from 2026 to boost AI and supercomputing capabilities for US intelligence, defense, cybersecurity and research agencies, massively scaling secure compute capacity. Apple has cut dozens of sales roles as part of a rare restructuring move, even as the company heads toward a record-breaking December quarter. Meanwhile, analysts say quantum computers could disrupt Bitcoin by exposing millions of long-dormant coins. Here's a sharp rundown of the biggest tech headlines today, from Amazon's mega AI buildout to Google's prompt rules and Uniphy's futuristic machine interfaces. Dive in! Amazon will invest up to $50 billion from 2026 to expand AI and supercomputing capacity for U.S. government agencies, adding 1.3 GW of secure compute infrastructure to boost intelligence, defense, research, cybersecurity, and large-scale AI development across classified cloud regions. UK startup Uniphy has received "3M from Mercia Ventures to develop an integrated chip and miniaturise its…...

just now (264+ words) A man from Somerset has paid for a defibrillator for his neighbourhood after discovering a lack of them in the area. Dennis Wood, 80, from Burnham-on-Sea, had a heart attack in 2016 and wanted to see where his nearest machine was just in case. He said: "I just thought why not get ahead and purchase a defibrillator? Everyone was so thankful in our street. "I have a weaker heart than most so I thought, the more defibs in the area, the merrier I suppose - they save lives." Mr Wood bought the defibrillator through the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance's Life Support initiative. Rosie Cornelilus-Light, who coordinates the Life Support project, said: "Our crew can be anywhere within Dorset and Somerset in approximately 20 minutes. "But the care a patient receives before we arrive can play a vital role in saving their life. "By…...

just now (47+ words) [People attend the funeral of Hezbollah]Some Lebanese question disarmament, but Israel views Hezbollah's weapons as a direct security threat. At Hezbollah leader's funeral, locals see terror group as their only hope - feature Some Lebanese question disarmament, but Israel views Hezbollah's weapons as a direct security threat....

just now (283+ words) Plans to extend a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been approved on appeal. The proposal concerned 4 Ivy Road in Abington, Northampton, where the owner wanted to increase the number of occupants from six to seven. Planning officers at West Northamptonshire Council had recommended the scheme for approval. But after an August committee meeting raised concerns over noise, parking and litter, members voted to refuse it. However, the applicant, Mr V Kryshinets, appealed to the government's Planning Inspectorate, which has now overturned the council's decision. At the August meeting, a local authority officer told councillors it would be difficult to argue that adding one bedroom would significantly affect parking or local amenities, saying he was "not convinced we can make a case for it" if the decision went to appeal. Reform UK councillor David Gaskell warned the committee was being…...

1+ min ago (323+ words) A celebration of life service is being held for a woman who blogged about her life with breast cancer. Felicity Rackstraw ran the My Traitorous Tit blog, talking of her epxeriences since being diagnosed in 2022. In a post published following her death in October she called for people to mark her passing by wearing their fanciest outfit and having a party. A service to celebrate the 48-year-old's life is being held in Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, later on Tuesday. "We are not calling it a funeral because that wouldn't be right for Flick, it's definitely a celebration of life," said her friend Janet Stanway, adding it would be "packed out" as she made an impression on so many people. Ms Rackstraw, known as Flick, was helped by Stoke-on-Trent cancer support group, Pink Sisters and Misters. In 2023 she told BBC Radio Stoke screenings…...

2+ min ago (428+ words) Patriots spots an opportunity to break the firewall once and for all The far-right Patriots for Europe have an offer for European Parliament President Roberta Metsola: If you give us more power, we'll help you keep the job in 2027, when MEPs elect a new president. Centre-right Metsola, as first reported by Euractiv, is chasing an unprecedented third term at the helm of the hemicycle until 2029, though her path to the presidency is narrowing. The Patriots, sensing leverage, are moving in. Anders Vistisen, a senior Danish MEP in the Patriots for Europe group, told Euractiv's Rapporteur on Tuesday that Metsola could get their 85 votes, but only if the firewall blocking his group from power is lifted. "We have not ruled out giving Metsola a third term, but it depends," Vistisen said in an interview in his parliamentary office in Brussels. "If…...

3+ min ago (134+ words) Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind her Budget as she vowed to stay on as chancellor in the years ahead. Speaking to a meeting of Labour's Parliamentary Party on Monday evening, Reeves warned MPs they must "stick together" if they wanted to win the next election. The Budget, which is expected to contain tax rises, will be delivered on Wednesday following weeks of speculation. Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind her Budget as she vowed to stay on as chancellor in the years ahead. Speaking to a meeting of Labour's Parliamentary Party on Monday evening, Reeves warned MPs they must "stick together" if they wanted to win the next election. The Budget, which is expected to contain tax rises, will be delivered on Wednesday following weeks of speculation....

3+ min ago (153+ words) The hatred in the circles of the European Union is so huge that it resembles the days of Hitler, says Lyubosh Blaga, a member of the European Parliament from Slovakia.:I can confirm that the military history, this Russophobia and this hatred... The hatred in the circles of the European Union is so huge that it resembles the days of Hitler, says Lyubosh Blaga, a member of the European Parliament from Slovakia.:I can confirm that the military history, this Russophobia and this hatred in the circles of the European Union are so huge that they are more reminiscent of the time of Adolf Hitler than the era of [the fourth German Chancellor] Willy Brandt This is really a tragedy for the current policy of the European Union, there is no rationality in it, because politicians in Brussels are not…...

3+ min ago (317+ words) Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have reportedly shut down the rumors of their divorce. According to a source, the couple will be spending a "low-key" holiday at their Oklahoma home. Speculations about their separation escalated when the duo skipped the 2025 Country Music Association Awards (CMAs). The country singer was nominated for Musical Event of the Year at the ceremony. Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's holiday plans would reportedly be a befitting reply to the divorce rumors. A source told E! News that the married couple would not be celebrating lavishly; instead, they will have a "low-key" holiday. "The family will be celebrating the holidays in Oklahoma," they added. In 2023, Shelton told the outlet that his wife liked the property. Furthermore, he once revealed to The Guardian how they found it during the pandemic. "We have a house together in Oklahoma…...

3+ min ago (481+ words) The new owners of a pub which shut over repeated flooding have said they fear a blocked pipe under the road outside could mean the building could be hit again. The Hope and Anchor in Syston shut in March 2024 after severe flooding but new landlady Lindsay Fitzhugh fell in love with the venue and reopened the Greene King pub in August. But she said a ditch to the rear of the pub and its car park which should take any excess water from the site is not draining through a pipe underneath Wanlip Road. A Leicestershire County Council spokesperson said it will "continue to work closely with the new owners to identify any required maintenance work". She said in the run up to Storm Claudia, she joked to customers they would have to bring a bucket with them to be…...