Grok-generated child abuse material is under Irish police investigation
Irish police say about 200 reports tied to the AI tool Grok are under investigation and that hundreds of related probes into content on X are ongoing.
2026/01/14
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Australian sport can learn from queer ice hockey hit Heated Rivalry
Heated Rivalry, a queer ice hockey romcom, has driven interest in hockey and highlighted how inclusive storytelling exposes hyper-masculine cultures in sport.
2026/01/14
Santa sleigh collection raises more than £10,000 for local support
The Bushey and Oxhey Santa sleigh collection, run by the Ladies Circle and Round Table, raised more than £10,000; the funds will provide 185 food parcels and further donations to local community groups.
2026/01/14
Producer prices rise 0.2% in November, government says
The Labor Department reported the producer price index rose 0.2% in November from October and 3% from a year earlier; the release was delayed by last fall's 43-day federal government shutdown.
2026/01/14
X is acting to comply with UK law, Keir Starmer tells MPs over Grok
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told MPs that X is taking steps to comply with UK law after concerns about its AI chatbot Grok, and he said Ofcom's independent investigation will continue; new legislation on non-consensual intimate images is due to come into force this week.
2026/01/14
Charity shop worker says resellers returning bulk purchases is diabolical
A former charity shop worker named Meg posted a TikTok saying some resellers buy items to list online and then return unsold goods in bulk for refunds, which she said can harm the shop. Commenters largely agreed, with several saying they would re-donate rather than request refunds.
2026/01/14
Murder of Ohio dentist and his wife leaves motive unclear
A Columbus couple were killed in late December and police have charged Monique Tepe’s former husband, Michael David McKee; officials say he waived extradition and will return to Ohio to face upgraded murder charges.
2026/01/14
Rare baby tree kangaroo emerges from mother's pouch at Chester Zoo
A Goodfellow's tree kangaroo joey at Chester Zoo has emerged from his mother's pouch for the first time and now weighs 1.85kg; he was born under an international conservation programme for the endangered species.
2026/01/14
Diet rules helped my weight loss after injections stopped working
A 37-year-old woman who used the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro said she hit a weight-loss plateau, then adopted a meat-focused, one-meal-a-day routine and reported losing about 35kg over several months.
2026/01/14
Club's festive fundraiser raises £323 for young carers
Romsey Probus Club's Christmas raffle raised £323, which was presented to Chris Hall of Romsey Young Carers.
2026/01/14
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