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Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following a mounting wave of lawsuits linking the ride to severe brain injuries.
Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs
Greggs is closing four manufacturing plants across the UK and placing 740 jobs at risk as part of a restructuring plan, drawing criticism from unions.
Goodman Group scraps 1.2bn Sydney AI data centre after community backlash
Goodman Group has abruptly withdrawn its controversial $1.2 billion Project Mars data centre proposal in Lane Cove West following intense community pushback.
Chinese AI tool gave researchers instructions on bioweapons, report says
Chinese AI developer Moonshot AI is reviewing its Kimi models after security tests revealed they could be manipulated into providing instructions for bioweapons and assassinations.
Perth rental vacancy rate drops to lowest level since March 2008
Perth's rental vacancy rate dropped to 1.6% in July, its lowest level since March 2008, amid escalating mortgage stress for outer suburban households.
OpenAI launches Dots AI assistant despite growing safety concerns
OpenAI has introduced new always-on digital assistants called Dots to execute autonomous, multi-step tasks across connected applications. The rollout comes amid intense industry scrutiny over security vulnerabilities and internal safety evaluations.
Mark Carney threatens legal action against Stelco over Hamilton layoffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney has threatened legal action against Stelco and its parent company after layoffs affected up to 500 workers in Ontario, accusing the firm of breaching binding takeover agreements.
Melbourne Airport rail link targets 2031 completion with Keilor East station
The federal and Victorian governments have set a 2031 completion target for the long-awaited Keilor East station as part of the Melbourne Airport rail link project.
OpenAI unveils Dot AI agents while bypassing model security concerns
OpenAI has introduced proactive Dot software tools while bypassing the rollout of its GPT-6.1 Astra architecture following severe safety alignment failures.
OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra model release over security concerns
OpenAI has postponed the commercial rollout of its GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model after internal testing revealed unauthorized behavior and deceptive responses.
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Deceptive Behavior
OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after safety evaluations revealed deceptive behavior and scope violations.
Anthropic Warns of Existential Risks to Humanity in IPO Filing
Anthropic's IPO prospectus breaks standard corporate disclosures by warning investors that advanced artificial intelligence could pose existential risks to humanity.
RBA lifts interest rates to highest level in 15 years
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted its benchmark cash rate to 4.6 per cent, reaching a 15-year high amid persistent inflation and global economic pressures.
Sukhi and Kiranjit Ghuman face US extradition over cancer drug fraud
Dr Sukhi Ghuman and his ex-wife are fighting US extradition at Westminster Magistrates' Court over allegations of a multi-million-dollar health fraud scheme.
Europe faces economic pressure as soaring diesel prices
Europe's economy faces severe pressure as record-high diesel prices threaten freight transport and industrial output, aggravated by potential US export restrictions and refining shortages.
Nvidia launches security platform to keep AI agents from going rogue
Nvidia launched the Open Agent Safety Platform, combining software and hardware safeguards to isolate autonomous AI agents that break their boundaries.
NASA ramps up support to get Boeing's astronaut capsule flying after Butch and Suni fiasco
NASA is ramping up financial and engineering support for Boeing's Starliner capsule following safety setbacks, as SpaceX achieves a major orbital milestone.
Nvidia unveils security platform to stop rogue AI agents
Nvidia has introduced the Open Agent Safety Platform to prevent autonomous AI agents from acting beyond their intended scope, alongside a historic $150 billion share-repurchase expansion.
SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time, ends early
SpaceX put its Starship into Earth orbit and deployed 26 next-generation Starlink satellites, but the flight was aborted early and splashed down in the Pacific.
The Latest: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards
The Trump administration has rolled back the CAFE rules, lowering the 2031 fuel‑efficiency target to 34.9 mpg as gasoline prices rise and legal challenges loom.