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Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library

University staff voice concerns over reputational risk of partnering with company behind ChatGPT

The Guardian - UK · 21h ago

Today’s Word of the Day: ‘Moot’ meaning and the difference between a moot point and moot question

Word of the day: The word "moot" has two commonly used meanings: an issue that is open to debate and a matter that is no longer practically relevant. Its origins can be traced to Old English terms linked to meetings and discussion. The word is also used as a verb…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

85 cheap gifts on Amazon that are actually impressive as hell

The inexpensive gifts listed here are impressive as hell and are sure to dazzle your friends and family.

Mic · Sep 20

The 7 Most Affordable Short and Long Boxes You Must Buy for Your Comic Book Collection

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Personal Finance Advice · Sep 17

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney poke fun at Southampton ‘Spygate’ scandal before Wrexham match

Wrexham will host Southampton in a Championship fixture this weekend

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Your morning tea or coffee may seem harmless, but drinking it extremely hot could carry an unexpected cancer risk, new research involving nearly 1 million adults suggests

Recent findings reveal that consuming extremely hot beverages may increase the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer. A comprehensive study conducted in the UK identified a greater risk for individuals who regularly enjoy very hot drinks, particularly in association with squamous cell carcinoma. Interestingly, those who consume six or more hot…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

From the perfect jeans to wedgie-free knickers: fashion experts’ guide to the best women’s basics

Want to know the essentials fashion insiders swear by? Whether it’s great T-shirts or forever trainers, Guardian writers and stylists reveal the pieces they rate

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

Reform UK given record £36m donation by British crypto billionaire

Ben Delo was convicted in US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls but pardoned by Trump

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

Is Your Tea Too Hot? Oxford Study Links Very Hot Drinks to Threefold Risk of One Oesophageal Cancer Type

A University of Oxford study suggests that drinking very hot beverages may triple the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, though the overall cancer risk remains low

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis: 'It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for...' - inspiring life lessons on self-growth, why you must change to reach your full potential and why you can't grow while being in your comfort zone by The Chronicles of Narnia author

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis: C.S. Lewis believed growth requires embracing change and leaving comfort zones. He compared people to eggs needing to hatch to realize their potential. Lewis, an Irish-born scholar, wrote many influential books including Narnia. His life journey included atheism, conversion to Christianity, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 9