Google Chrome gets its AI moment as the browser wars heat up Summary Google is repositioning Chrome as an AI-first browser by embedding Gemini and a set of new AI features directly into the omnibox and browsing experience. Key additions include AI Mode for conversational searches in the address bar, a built-in Gemini assistant that […]
Jimmy Kimmel suspension shows fragility of late-night TV in 2025 Summary ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air indefinitely after a controversial monologue about Charlie Kirk’s assassination and President Trump’s reaction. The suspension highlights how late-night television is increasingly vulnerable: hosts face political pressure from Trump and allied regulators, local station groups can remove […]
Officers killed by gunfire in rural Pennsylvania were hoping to arrest a suspected stalker Summary Three officers from the Northern York County Regional Police Department were shot dead and two others wounded while returning to a rural Pennsylvania home to arrest a 24‑year‑old suspected stalker, Matthew James Ruth. The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon in North […]
Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader Published: 2025-09-18T17:32:55+00:00 Summary Turning Point USA’s board has unanimously elected Erika Kirk — widow of founder Charlie Kirk — as the organisation’s new CEO and board chair following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The move comes amid a surge of interest in the movement: Charlie Kirk’s […]
‘Beat the best’: No. 1 Gorman ready for battle against Mater Dei Summary Bishop Gorman, ranked No. 1 in the USA Today national poll, hosts No. 9 Mater Dei (California) at Fertitta Field in a high-profile Friday night clash. Mater Dei’s 21-game winning streak was snapped last week, dropping the Monarchs in some national polls […]
DreamHack and ESL One make their way to Birmingham in 2026 Summary DreamHack and ESL One will join forces for a major festival in Birmingham in March 2026 — DreamHack Birmingham — marking DreamHack’s first-ever UK event. ESL One Birmingham returns as a premier Dota 2 tournament with a $1M prize pool and 16 teams. […]
UK Gambling Commission concludes AML failings review Summary The UK Gambling Commission has reached a settlement with Maple International Ventures, operator of Lottomart.com, following a review that uncovered shortcomings in anti-money laundering (AML) controls and social responsibility measures. Maple will pay £360,000 to socially responsible causes as part of the settlement after the Commission found […]
UKGC launches new black market gambling report series Summary The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the first report in a planned series examining the illegal online gambling market in Great Britain. Produced with Yonder Consulting, the opening study looks at consumer behaviours, motivations and how players find and use unlicensed operators. The Commission says […]
Super Group raises guidance amid strong Q3 performance Summary Super Group has upgraded its full‑year guidance after a stronger‑than‑expected Q3 2025. The company raised full‑year ex‑US revenue guidance to $2.13bn–$2.20bn (previously > $2.04bn) and ex‑US adjusted EBITDA to $550m–$560m (previously $470m–$480m). Management cited momentum in sports betting driven by optimised pricing and more efficient trading, […]
MIXI secures majority control of PointsBet with 66.4% stake Summary Japan’s MIXI has completed a takeover of Australian sportsbook and casino operator PointsBet, obtaining 66.43% of voting power after the offer closed on 12 September. MIXI’s cash bid valued PointsBet at AU$1.25 per share (with a conditional AU$1.30 uplift if it had passed 90% ownership). […]
