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A hotel being sued for mass food poisonings was described as “spotless” and a resort where guests complained of sexual harassment by staff was praised for “friendly” service by an AI intended to summarise millions of Tripadvisor reviews.The overviews of customer feedback downplayed serious complaints, ranging from the stench of mould to a lack of mains water, according to an investigation by the consumer campaign organisation Which?The AI-generated reviews appear on the travel website’s hotel webpages to help holidaymakers decide where to book. In one case, the AI summary described the Riu Palace Santa Maria in Cape Verde as popular,…

SpudCell is the first synthetic cell system built from non-living components to complete a full cell cycleOrion Venero, Adamala Lab The “SpudCell” is being proclaimed by its creators as a major advance in synthetic biology. Some of this hype is justified – yes, it’s a cell, but perhaps not quite what one could call a living cell. It has 36 genes that allow it to copy DNA and replicate in a primitive way, but it needs a lot of outside help and fails after five or so divisions. That is, however, much more than any other team has achieved, so…

Wednesday’s win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in San Francisco Bay Area Stadium was thoroughly deserved and earned Pochettino’s side a date with Belgium in Seattle on Monday evening (01:00 BST on Tuesday).It did not, however, come without a price.Folarin Balogun, the 24-year-old former Arsenal youngster, who inspired the US to a thumping win over Paraguay with two goals to begin their campaign, added his third of the tournament to break the deadlock shortly before half-time.He might have had a hat-trick, firing one effort wide of the near post, seeing an effort ruled out for offside and slicing a shot onto the bar…

Josh Gad is the latest to join Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper‘s crew for their forthcoming “Ocean’s 11” prequel at Warner Bros, sources told Variety. Gad has booked a significant role in the period heist film, the sources added, and joins a starry ensemble led by Robbie and her director-costar Cooper. Casting has been coming at a steady clip as the film heads toward production. Reps for Gad and Warner Bros. Pictures did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment. Since the original 1960 film, “Ocean’s 11” — which starred Rat Pack members Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey…

CBSE 10th Result 2026 Live Updates: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the Class 10 second board exam results anytime soon. Students who appeared for the high school exams can check their scores and download mark sheets from the official website: cbse.gov.in, using their login credentials.Along with the CBSE 10th results 2026, the board will reveal key statistics, such as the number of students who appeared, passed and the overall pass percentage.How to Check CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 Second BoardFollow the steps below to download the mark sheet:Visit the official website: cbse.gov.in.On the homepage,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appointed a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson, weeks after the actor-turned-politician publicly criticised the party’s choice of vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a statement signed on Thursday on his official X page, expressing gratitude to Atiku for the confidence reposed in him. “I give God all the glory to be appointed by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar as his Spokesperson. I thank HE AA for the immense confidence reposed in me,” he said. Appointment letter. Photo credit: Kenneth Okonkwo   He described…

LG Electronics has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation and smart living across Africa by participating as a supporting sponsor at the Africa Technology Expo (ATE) 2026, where the company is showcasing its latest portfolio of premium consumer electronics and home appliance innovations. The two-day expo, themed: ‘Strengthening Africa’s Enterprise Technology Ecosystem Through Collaboration And Innovation’, brought together industry leaders, technology innovators, multinational companies, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities for cross-border partnerships and digital transformation across the continent. Speaking on LG’s participation, Managing Director, LG Electronics West Africa, Mr. H.S. ji, said: “Africa Technology Expo provides an excellent platform…

The ground literally shook after the two goals that secured Mexico’s victory over Ecuador in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Mexico’s Digital Platform for Early Warning and Comprehensive Risk Management (SASSLA) reported that fan celebrations following goals by Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez caused “a significant artificial signal” recorded by a Raspberry Shake seismograph located near the Mexico City Stadium. The seismic alert system noted on its social media accounts that “the outburst of euphoria and mass cheering produced vibrations in the local area.”The phenomenon can even occur thousands of miles away from where…

Angela Rayner has said the next prime minister must go further in giving power to communities, as she backed Andy Burnham’s “vision” for devolution.The former Deputy Prime Minister suggested the Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer has “too often left the impression” that it was “defending the status quo rather than challenging it”.In a speech on Wednesday, Rayner argued it is a “time for boldness” as Labour would not defeat the challenge from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK “with caution”.Rayner’s remarks came after senior minister Darren Jones said he liked the idea of “No 10 North” put forward by Burnham, who…

Nature, Published online: 01 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01808-xEvolutionarily conserved targets have been identified that are shared across malaria-parasite species and their life stages and are recognized by the human immune system.