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Scottish Water announced that it was aware of fire hydrant misuse in the G45 postcode of the city shortly before 8pm on Friday. Due to this, some homes in the area may be experiencing a loss of water supply. The utility firm states that once the hydrants have been fully closed and are operating as intended, the supply will gradually return to normal. Anyone experiencing brown or white water is asked to run their kitchen tap cold at a reduced pressure until the discolouration clears. Residents are urged to avoid using other taps or appliances during this time. The incident…

It will connect North and East Belfast for pedestrians and cyclistsThe stretch of water the Sailortown Bridge appears likely to span(Image: Belfast Live)The Irish government has contributed €400,000 in funding for a bridges project in Belfast city centre.The Sailortown Bridge will be a pedestrian and cycling swing bridge spanning the River Lagan, connecting the historic Sailortown area to the Titanic Quarter, as well as providing links to York Street Train Station.In May 2025, Belfast City Council confirmed it will take up the role of contracting authority and oversee the procurement and management of the project.Money to further the development of…

OpenAI is making yet another big, visible bet on India. It has appointed former Uber India and South Asia president Prabhjeet Singh as its first managing director for the country to scale its presence in what it has called its second-largest market after the U.S. Singh, who announced his resignation from Uber on Friday, will join OpenAI in September and report to Kiran Mani, the company’s managing director for Asia Pacific, the company told TechCrunch. He will be responsible for OpenAI’s performance in India across consumer growth, enterprise adoption, partnerships, regulatory engagement, and operations, the company said. The hire marks…

Location : The M602 westbound between junctions J2 and J1 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 26 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 26 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. Source link

General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor, where, according to a press release, he “will work closely with the firm’s leadership, portfolio companies, and investors, bringing perspectives on leadership, resilience, and innovation that reflect General Atlantic’s commitment to excellence.” The news comes just days before Djokovic is set to play at Wimbledon, with his eyes set on a 25th Grand Slam title. The partnership, in many ways, makes sense. Djokovic has invested in a handful of wellness companies, including Waterdrop in 2023 and co-founded his own supplement company, SILA, in 2024, followed by…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have opened a joint public consultation on whether to better align portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives markets, seeking feedback on approaches that could expand cross-margining and reduce market fragmentation.The agencies are requesting input on cross-margining, collateral treatment, risk management, customer protections and the potential effects on market liquidity and competition. The public comment period will remain open for 60 days after the request is published in the Federal Register.“Cross-margining offers a clear opportunity to unlock liquidity that remains frozen in separate accounts,” SEC Chair Paul…

Firefighters tackled a blaze involving a container on a forklift truck in East Sussex. Source link [Featured] [Just In]

OpenAI is limiting the release of its newest AI models to a “small group of trusted partners” at the behest of the U.S. government, the company said Friday. The next generation GPT-5.6 lineup includes Sol, its flagship model; Terra, a more balanced model for everyday use; and Luna, a faster, lower cost option. Although Sol is the company’s most powerful mode, the Trump administration has restricted the release of all three. OpenAI said the preview is limited to partners “whose participation has been shared with the government.” The administration’s request comes as the US government puts new pressure on AI…

Scottish drug delivery startup Nebu~Flow has been selected for the Innovate UK Scaleup Programme, marking another milestone for the company as it looks to commercialise its advanced aerosol drug delivery technology. The announcement comes shortly after the company secured a £2 million grant from Scottish Enterprise, adding to growing support from both public sector bodies and investors. The Innovate UK Scaleup Programme is designed to help high-growth, innovation-led businesses accelerate their development and prepare for international expansion. Companies selected for the programme receive strategic support from experienced Scaleup Directors and specialist advisers, helping them navigate challenges around regulation, intellectual property,…

NASA selected 41 proposals from 37 companies to advance technologies in support of the agency’s goals to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and enable human exploration of Mars. These American companies, picked from NASA’s 2025 Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO), will mature technologies creating solutions for space transportation, planetary surface operations, and lunar surface infrastructure. “We are empowering American industry to become active partners in NASA’s missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond,” said Greg Stover, director, Advanced Research and Technology Division in the agency’s Research and Technology Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “By tapping into…