Tech
- Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes
Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue.
- Forget ‘TechnoKing’: Elon Musk will really be king at SpaceX
Musk, who will have more than 50% of the voting power, will have a monarchical grip over the publicly-traded version of SpaceX — control that goes far beyond what other tech founders enjoy.
Health
- Measles Vaccinations Declining Throughout U.S.
Title: Measles Vaccinations Declining Throughout U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 6/3/2025 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/3/2025 12:00:00 AM
- Vape Package Warnings Can Deter Use, But Current Rules Are Lacking
Title: Vape Package Warnings Can Deter Use, But Current Rules Are LackingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/3/2025 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/3/2025 12:00:00 AM
Politics
- Greens leader Larissa Waters on holding the Labor government to account — Australian Politics podcast
The new leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Larissa Waters from Queensland talks about her vision for the party, the challenges of a shifting political landscape, and why she believes this is a moment for bold reformsLabor must rewrite current environment laws which ‘facilitate development’, says Larissa Waters Continue reading...
- Minister ridicules Reform claims Labour is ‘terrified’ of party – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereBritain will continue to supply intelligence to Ukraine, though the more limited capabilities on offer from London and other European countries will make it difficult to replace the flow halted from the US earlier this week.The UK will also continue to supply its analysis of the raw data, sources said on Thursday, though in line with normal intelligence practice it will not simply pass on US information obtained via long-established sharing arrangements between the two countries. Continue reading...
Money
- Lawsuit over federal student loan caps highlights impact on nursing shortage
Some states are challenging a Trump administration rule that caps student loans for those pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other healthcare fields.
- Jeff Bezos says bottom half of earners should pay zero in income taxes
Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos on Wednesday called for zero federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners.