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Police responded to reports of an assault on Rye Lane, near the junction of Heaton Road. Pic: Google Streetview Murder investigation launched after 19-year-old fatally stabbed in London Philip Jansen. Pic: BT Heathrow chair Philip Jansen joins US software firm Xplor How To Get To Heaven From Belfast stars Sinead Keenan, Caoilfhionn Dunne and Roisin Gallagher. Pic: Netflix From street plays to TV success, Lisa McGee, the creator of Derry Girls, has launched her new show on Netflix called How To Get To Heaven From Belfast. The show combines her signature humor with a mysterious storyline as a group of women come together after the passing of their childhood friend. In an interview with Sky News, McGee expressed her love for murder mysteries, citing her childhood obsession with shows like Murder, She Wrote. She emphasized the importance of putting her own twist on the genre, making it female-led, comedic, and slightly chaotic. McGee’s storytelling roots trace back to her early days, where she would write and direct plays for her neighborhood to perform. She noted that even then, her stories had a darker undertone, possibly influenced by her upbringing in Derry during a time of conflict. Reflecting on her experiences, McGee shared how everyday occurrences like car checks by the army were normalized for her, but seemed shocking to others outside of Ireland. This realization inspired her to delve deeper into telling stories that shed light on her upbringing. With How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, McGee continues to explore her storytelling prowess, taking audiences on a new journey filled with mystery, humor, and female camaraderie. Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee discusses new show on Netflix Pic: Reuters/AP Trial date set for Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against BBC over Panorama edit scheduled for February in Miami. Demi Edmunds was killed in a collision involving three cars in Wales. Pic: Gwent Police/PA Teenage girl described as ‘funny, kind and caring’ killed in three-car collision in Cwmbran

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Are the recent AI resignations a sign of impending danger for the world? | Updates on Science, Climate & Technology News Are the recent AI resignations indicating a global crisis? | Science, Climate & Tech News Even though they exit without much fanfare, their departure is often viewed as a significant sign. This week has seen several high-profile resignations. Mrinank Sharma, a researcher at Anthropic, a leading AI company, posted a resignation statement on social media on Tuesday, warning that «the world is in peril.» While Sharma did not explicitly state the reason for the world being in danger, he mentioned that the threat was not just from AI or bioweapons but from a combination of ongoing interconnected crises. This led many to believe that the existential risk posed by AI is on the rise. Zoe Hitzig, a researcher at OpenAI, also resigned this week, expressing «deep reservations» about OpenAI’s decision to introduce advertising to ChatGPT in an essay for the New York Times. She cautioned that ChatGPT could potentially manipulate individuals if their data was not adequately safeguarded. Additionally, two co-founders of xAI left their positions this week, along with several other staff members at Elon Musk’s AI company. xAI, known for its Grok chatbot, faced backlash for allowing the generation of nonconsensual sexualized images before taking corrective action. Although these departures have been viewed as a significant event, upon closer examination, they seem to have little in common.

Are the recent AI resignations a sign of impending danger for the world? | Updates on Science, Climate & Technology News Are the recent AI resignations indicating a global crisis? | Science, Climate & Tech News Even though they exit without much fanfare, their departure is often viewed as a significant sign. This week has seen several high-profile resignations. Mrinank Sharma, a researcher at Anthropic, a leading AI company, posted a resignation statement on social media on Tuesday, warning that «the world is in peril.» While Sharma did not explicitly state the reason for the world being in danger, he mentioned that the threat was not just from AI or bioweapons but from a combination of ongoing interconnected crises. This led many to believe that the existential risk posed by AI is on the rise. Zoe Hitzig, a researcher at OpenAI, also resigned this week, expressing «deep reservations» about OpenAI’s decision to introduce advertising to ChatGPT in an essay for the New York Times. She cautioned that ChatGPT could potentially manipulate individuals if their data was not adequately safeguarded. Additionally, two co-founders of xAI left their positions this week, along with several other staff members at Elon Musk’s AI company. xAI, known for its Grok chatbot, faced backlash for allowing the generation of nonconsensual sexualized images before taking corrective action. Although these departures have been viewed as a significant event, upon closer examination, they seem to have little in common.

Murder investigation launched after 19-year-old fatally stabbed in London

A murder investigation has been launched after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed in southeast London. The Metropolitan Police responded to reports of an assault on Rye Lane, near the…

Heathrow chair Philip Jansen joins US software firm Xplor

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From street plays to TV success, Lisa McGee, the creator of Derry Girls, has launched her new show on Netflix called How To Get To Heaven From Belfast. The show combines her signature humor with a mysterious storyline as a group of women come together after the passing of their childhood friend. In an interview with Sky News, McGee expressed her love for murder mysteries, citing her childhood obsession with shows like Murder, She Wrote. She emphasized the importance of putting her own twist on the genre, making it female-led, comedic, and slightly chaotic. McGee’s storytelling roots trace back to her early days, where she would write and direct plays for her neighborhood to perform. She noted that even then, her stories had a darker undertone, possibly influenced by her upbringing in Derry during a time of conflict. Reflecting on her experiences, McGee shared how everyday occurrences like car checks by the army were normalized for her, but seemed shocking to others outside of Ireland. This realization inspired her to delve deeper into telling stories that shed light on her upbringing. With How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, McGee continues to explore her storytelling prowess, taking audiences on a new journey filled with mystery, humor, and female camaraderie. Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee discusses new show on Netflix

Nearly four years on from the emotional finale of Derry Girls, writer and creator Lisa McGee has released her new project on Netflix. How To Get To Heaven From Belfast…

Trial date set for Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against BBC over Panorama edit scheduled for February in Miami.

A trial in President Trump’s $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation lawsuit against the BBC has been scheduled for February next year in Miami, Florida. He is suing over a 2024 Panorama episode…

Teenage girl described as ‘funny, kind and caring’ killed in three-car collision in Cwmbran

A teenage girl who died in a three-car collision in South Wales was «funny, kind and caring», her brother has said. Demi Edmunds, 17, died at the scene of the…

Are the recent AI resignations a sign of impending danger for the world? | Updates on Science, Climate & Technology News Are the recent AI resignations indicating a global crisis? | Science, Climate & Tech News Even though they exit without much fanfare, their departure is often viewed as a significant sign. This week has seen several high-profile resignations. Mrinank Sharma, a researcher at Anthropic, a leading AI company, posted a resignation statement on social media on Tuesday, warning that «the world is in peril.» While Sharma did not explicitly state the reason for the world being in danger, he mentioned that the threat was not just from AI or bioweapons but from a combination of ongoing interconnected crises. This led many to believe that the existential risk posed by AI is on the rise. Zoe Hitzig, a researcher at OpenAI, also resigned this week, expressing «deep reservations» about OpenAI’s decision to introduce advertising to ChatGPT in an essay for the New York Times. She cautioned that ChatGPT could potentially manipulate individuals if their data was not adequately safeguarded. Additionally, two co-founders of xAI left their positions this week, along with several other staff members at Elon Musk’s AI company. xAI, known for its Grok chatbot, faced backlash for allowing the generation of nonconsensual sexualized images before taking corrective action. Although these departures have been viewed as a significant event, upon closer examination, they seem to have little in common.

When individuals typically resign from their positions, they may simply send an email to coworkers, organize a casual gathering at a local bar, and call it a day. However, in…

Abdul Halim Khan: Former East London Imam Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse

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Bank CEOs’ Pay Rises Alongside Profits at Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest

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Jesy Nelson in tears as spinal muscular atrophy campaign hits target

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BrewDog owners seek sale amid tough market conditions

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