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Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears

BBC News

A former personal assistant of Russell Brand has told a court she was instructed to get phone numbers for the entertainer from female fans when she first started working with him. Helen Berger, who worked closely with Brand from June 2006 to February 2007, said the request felt uncomfortable and, after seeking advice, she told the TV personality that she would not do that anymore. Brand, 51, is accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one charge of indecent assault. The allegations, made by six female complainants, span a 10-year period between 1999 and 2009. Brand had an insane sexual appetite, Berger told Southwark Crown Court in a written statement on Monday.


Anthropic's IPO Prospectus Reveals What's Under the Hood

WIRED

Anthropic's IPO Prospectus Reveals What's Under the Hood Anthropic on Monday filed documents ahead of a blockbuster IPO that offers insight into the company's financials, risk factors, and views on the future of AI. Anthropic filed key paperwork on Monday ahead of a high-anticipated initial public offering, providing new details about its finances and the risks facing its business. According to the filing, the artificial intelligence company plans to go public on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANT. The IPO could come later in November, The Wall Street Journal reported . The S-1 prospectus does not include details on how much the company plans to raise or its targeted valuation; The New York Times reported in August that it was looking to raise more than $100 billion with a valuation around $2 trillion.


Owners of Elvis music rights sue Anthropic for copyright violations

BBC News

In a legal case filed on Friday, Authentic Brands Group - which owns the music - accused Anthropic of using 274 Elvis songs without paying for any licence. The Elvis Plaintiffs' iconic collective catalog contains some of the most groundbreaking, revolutionary, influential, and enduring musical compositions in human history, the case states. A spokesperson for Anthropic told BBC News: We disagree with the claims and intend to defend this case fully. The Elvis Plaintiffs are deeply protective of these iconic songs. It argues that songs that were infringed include hits such as All Shook Up, Can't Help Falling in Love, A Little Less Conversation, Don't Be Cruel and Return To Sender.


Windows 11 will lock the file system on some USB sticks and SD cards in 2027

PCWorld

The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. In 2027, a particular file system will no longer be recognized or supported by Windows. Storage devices that use this file system will then be virtually unusable. Here's what you need to know.


America's military bases prepare for 90-day doomsday scenario

Daily Mail - Science & tech

You're viewing the US edition You can switch to the UK, AU or IE homepage at any time using this menu. Jaw-dropping new photos reveal most detailed look yet at Taylor Swift's wedding: Inside the reception... her scrapped carousel plans... and how they hid elaborate planning for months Trump labels Norway'a sh*thouse country' after he was overlooked for Nobel Peace Prize again Miracle new'Ozempic of autism' drug cured my son's worst symptoms... just days after taking his first pill: Breakthrough treatment poised to explode across globe as clinical trial leader says he'almost fainted' at the results Tiny New York village home to just 2,600 people declared the'nicest place in America' RICHARD KAY: What insiders told me about whether Royals will reach out to Meghan and Harry. It's an opportunity to reconcile but there are risks - and the Palace is scrambling America's military bases prepare for 90-day doomsday scenario Bryan Kohberger's'passionate' prison calls amid shocking new bid ...


The US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Americans

WIRED

Two US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America's most sweeping surveillance program. Two Democratic senators who have long overseen US intelligence say the Trump administration is illegally withholding a secret court's findings from Congress until lawmakers renew a program that lets federal agents read Americans' communications without a warrant. Seven months ago, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court objected to search filters that let intelligence analysts pull Americans' messages from intercepted data without the approvals, written justifications, or records the law requires. The court approved another year of surveillance anyway. The ruling has never been made public, and Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Adam Schiff of California say the administration's own deadline for releasing it passed in September.


Pokémon is giving away free legendary promo cards -- how to claim Kyogre, Groudon, and Giratina

Mashable

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The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is (almost) free before Black Friday -- how to claim

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The Price of Protest

Al Jazeera

What does it cost an athlete to take a stand? From Muhammad Ali and Colin Kaepernick to Azeez Al-Shaair and Naomi Osaka, athletes have spoken out on issues they believe in, sometimes at great personal and professional cost. Al Jazeera's Samantha Johnson explores the price athletes pay for their activism. Why did Africa boycott the 1966 World Cup? Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?


Apples beastly 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro just got a 250 discount at Amazon

Mashable

Look Up Versus Trending Now Safety Net Say More Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Mashable Selects Getting Technical with Mashable Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List In My Bag Mashable @Home All Series Apple's beastly 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro just got a $250 discount at Amazon Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.