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Microsoft boss troubled by rise in reports of 'AI psychosis'
Mustafa Suleyman said there was still "zero evidence of AI consciousness today".

Why the All Blacks are on edge in Buenos Aires
A comment by Tamati Ellison about Argentina thrashing the Wallabies last year may have given the All Blacks players' reason to pause and think in soggy Buenos Aires.

‘Very high and permanent’ - hoarding blocks prime city retail site
Shop survived Covid lockdowns but won’t get through infrastructure works.

We love this 1TB SSD that looks like a flash drive, and it’s only $60
You probably already have a trusty flash drive in your office drawer, but what if you want to kick it up a notch? One of my favorite upgrades is the SK Hynix Tube T31, which is actually a portable SSD that looks like a flash drive. It’s way faster, way more spacious, and pretty darn affordable—especially now that it’s on sale for just $60 on Amazon. That matches the lowest price it’s ever been, making this a fantastic deal. Back when PCWorld reviewed the SK Hynix Tube T31, we gave it a 4.5-star rating because we loved it so much. We appreciated its compact size, sleek design, and speedy performance. Despite the fact that it passes for a traditional USB flash drive, it’s actually an SSD under the hood. Our expert even ended up using this as his go-to drive, which says a lot considering just how many external drives he has tested. The lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps make the Tube T31 stand out from the crowd. And it’s not just numbers on paper—our in-house tests confirmed that it delivers on its promises, making file transfers quick and effortless. Combine that speed with its pocket-friendly size and you’ve got an outstanding portable storage solution. This 1TB portable SSD is a steal for just $60, so grab it on Amazon before this limited-time deal expires. If you need more capacity, the 2TB version is also on sale! If this one doesn’t suit your fancy, go on and check out PCWorld’s roundup of our favorite external storage drives. Save 25% on this uber-fast portable SSD that looks like a flash driveBuy now at Amazon

How the Black Ferns can defy ‘powerhouse’ England to win another World Cup
Black Ferns legends highlight points of concern the class of 2025 must rectify to overcome John Mitchell’s dominant side in their home World Cup.

‘Terrifying’: Parents anxious after convicted child sex offender released to beachside suburb
Parents in a Tauranga suburb are concerned following the release of a person with convictions for sexual offending against children into their neighbourhood.

Last week an Erica Stanford decision was branded ‘white supremacy’ ... Really?!
That’s not a word I ever expected to see in a decodable book for a 5-year-old learning to read English. And yet, there it was.