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Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran U.S. tour after onstage 'Free Palestine' remarks
Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s tour, according to the Rolling Stone, after several venues in the United States said they would not allow the concerts to be held if the American rapper, who is an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights, remains on the lineup. Source link
One Nation MP open to slashing family visas
One Nation MP David Farley says his party is open to slashing Australia’s permanent family visa intake, meaning Australian citizens could be stripped of their right to be reunited with their spouses or children. Source link
AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says
Jack Clark says “most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug”, but says this may need to be a requirement. Source link
There are three main reasons inflation is rising. Higher rates won't fix them
Some of the main drivers of high inflation are supply issues caused by the US-Iran war and American tech giants spending huge amounts on AI, which are not problems a rate hike will solve. Source link
Cyber chief's AI warning amid global slowdown push
Australian Signals Directorate director-general Abigail Bradshaw says the nation needs an AI “early warning system” to help defend against the increasingly powerful technology. Source link
They're the hottest 2027 ticket but why are Radiohead such a big deal?
Radiohead are causing a ticketing frenzy with their first Australian shows in 15 years. Why the fuss? Consider this your Radiohead For Dummies crash course. Source link
Overcoming the Left’s Politics of Powerlessness—With Yotam Marom
Matt DaSilva, Jonathan Smucker, Aaron Regunberg Yotam Marom joins Fighting Fascism to discuss the left’s relationship to power, leadership, and strategy—and how movements can overcome the habits that hold them back. The post Overcoming the Left’s Politics of Powerlessness—With Yotam Marom appeared first on The Nation. Source link
European Parliament to open Ottawa office as Carney seeks 'unique alliance' with EU
The European Parliament, a key institution of the European Union, is set to open an “antenna” office in Canada’s national capital as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to deepen ties with the 27-member bloc. Source link
Valve's Steam Frame is excellent – but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
The BBC’s Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset. Source link
Sydney Sweeney's 'sexualized' sports betting ad slammed by female athletes
U.S. actor Sydney Sweeney is once again facing backlash over an advertisement. But this time, she’s enraged female athletes around the world with a nude sports betting ad — and her response. Source link