From addictive algorithms to exploitative apps, data mining to misinformation, the internet today can be a hazardous place. Books by three influential figures—the intellect behind “net neutrality,” a former Meta executive, and the web’s own inventor—propose radical approaches to fixing it. But are these luminaries the right people for the job? Though each shows conviction,…
Sophie HutchinsonBBC health correspondent and Stuart Woodwardat the Lampard Inquiry BBC Oxevision uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients while they are in their bedrooms The public inquiry into the deaths of at least 2,000 people under the care of mental health services heard “grave concerns” about the use of a digital patient monitoring…
James MelleySenior Social Affair Producer Family photo Maria Morris’s family says they still have questions about what led to her death A mental health trust says it is planning to install CCTV following the death of a patient in mysterious circumstances. Maria Morris, 44, was found unresponsive at Bethlem Hospital in south London on 21…
David McKennaEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire PA Media Developers say The Tillbridge Solar project near the village of Glentworth in Lincolnshire would power about 300,000 homes Plans for a huge solar farm in Lincolnshire have been given the go-ahead. The Tillbridge Solar project, which would cover around 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares), is classified as a Nationally…
By Reuters Published October 14, 2025 The EU Commission said on Tuesday it has fined fashion brands Gucci, Chloe, and Loewe a combined 157 million euros ($181.52 million) for fixing resale prices, in breach of EU competition rules, adding that this kind of anticompetitive behaviour increases prices and reduces choice for consumers. Monogram accessories by…
By Bloomberg Published October 14, 2025 The recent rally in the shares of luxury goods makers will be put to the test this earnings season, as valuations are already back at demanding levels. Burberry has seen some recent share price recovery – Reuters After a rocky first half of the year, a gauge tracking the…
Changes and updates Change the home page of Tor Browser in Tails to an offline page, very similar to the home page of Tor Browser outside of Tails, instead of an online page from our website. Improve the message when an administration password is required to open an application but no administration password was set…
Published October 14, 2025 The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., under the high patronage of French president Emmanuel Macron, announced the opening of its Fragrance Atelier within its new La Maison des Parfums on Rue Volney in Paris on October 14. This global innovation hub is designed to accelerate the business’ strategic ambitions in luxury and…
Floods caused by torrential rain have left a number of people trapped in vehicles in Spain’s north-eastern Catalonia region, officials say. Videos on social media have emerged showing torrents of muddy water sweeping through the towns of La Ràpita and Santa Bàrbara in the Tarragona province, and moving everything in their path. The highest red…
Soutik BiswasIndia correspondent Hindustan Times via Getty Images India faces a severe air pollution crisis, ranking among the world’s top 10 most polluted countries India is losing sunlight. A new study by six Indian scientists finds that over the past three decades, sunshine hours – the time direct sunlight reaches the Earth’s surface – have…
