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Scientists using artificial intelligence to decode the sounds made by sperm whales believe their calls are so complex they are similar to human language.New research by a group of experts studying a clan of whales in the East Caribbean found they use a ‘morse code’ of clicks, with the rhythm and tempo adding extra layers of complexity to convey meaning. The calls are so rich in information that they are likely to help pods make group decisions and coordinate joint tasks, such as foraging for food and rearing young, according to the scientists on the long-term study, called Project Ceti.Dr.…

Games Of Thrones actor Ian Gelder has died at the age of 74.His death was announced by his husband, fellow actor Ben Daniels, who paid tribute to the “kindest, most generous spirited and loving human being”. Daniels, 59, said Gelder was his “absolute rock” during their relationship of more than 30 years.The British actor, who played Kevan Lannister in the hit fantasy drama series, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last December and died just after 1pm on Monday, Daniels said. Image: Ben Daniels and Ian Gelder in 2012. Pic: Rex/Dan Wooller/Shutterstock The star wrote on social media: “It is…

Travis Scott has announced a gig at the beleaguered Co-op Live music venue, despite ongoing issues which have led to its opening being postponed.The US rapper will bring his Circus Maximus Tour to the arena in Manchester on 13 July – one of 12 new UK and European dates announced on Tuesday. It comes amid problems which have pushed back the opening of the £365m Co-op Live venue.The arena was scheduled to launch with shows by comedian Peter Kay in April – but these were postponed due to power testing falling behind schedule, bosses said. Image: The opening of the…

TikTok is suing the US government over a law that seeks to force the app’s Chinese owner ByteDance to sell it within nine months or ban its use in America.The popular video-sharing platform is trying to block the recently passed bill, arguing it violates the US constitution, including the first amendment which protects free speech. The bill, officially known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, was signed by President Joe Biden on 24 April and gives TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance until 19 January next year to sell the app to another company or face a…

Grease star Susan Buckner, who played cheerleader Patty Simcox in the classic musical, has died aged 72.The American actress died peacefully on Thursday 2 May surrounded by her loved ones, publicist Melissa Berthier has said. A cause of death has not been given.Buckner was best known for her role in Grease where she played the Rydell High cheerleading pal of Sandy – played by Olivia Newton-John.In a memorable scene, Bucknell gives a rallying cry for the school when she says: “Do the splits, give a yell, show a little spirit for Old Rydell! Way to go, red and white, go…

Ian King talks to Alex Kendall, co-founder of British driverless car start-up Wayve about their new investment. Gerald Chappell, Chief Executive and co-founder of Abound also joins Ian to discuss their latest financing.And Mark Crabtree, Managing Director of sound-engineering firm AMS Neve reveals they’ve been awarded the King’s award for enterprise.:: Listen and subscribe to The Ian King Business Podcast here. Source link

Nintendo has teased gamers over the Switch successor’s release date – but fans may have to wait more than a year before trying the new console out.The Japanese gaming giant’s Switch console – which can be played on a portable handset or on a TV screen – was first released in 2017. Speculation has grown in recent months over the release date for the console’s next generation, which is believed to be called Switch 2.But in its financial results published on Tuesday, the Kyoto-based company said it will make an announcement before March 2025 – the end of the current…

The creators of Friends have revealed that parts of the script for the final episode were leaked by an insider ahead of the show airing.Simply titled The Last One, millions tuned in as the episode brought the hit comedy to a close 20 years ago, on 6 May 2004, finally resolving the decade-long “will they, won’t they?” romance between Ross and Rachel. It was the end of an era for its stars – Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer – and fans around the world. Image: The six Friends stars got together on…

One of Britain’s biggest carpet retailers is axing more than 25% of its head office staff as it grapples with a protracted downturn in trading.Sky News understands that Carpetright, which is privately owned, notified staff on Tuesday morning that roughly 70 jobs would be lost as part of a cost-cutting process. The redundancies will affect Carpetright’s base in Purfleet, Essex, but will not impact on store numbers or headcount in its shops, according to insiders.Carpetright trades from more than 285 stores and concessions across the UK, with a further 120 outlets in Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands.The company said its…

A ransomware group has carried out its threat against a Scottish health board and published a “large volume” of stolen data on the dark web.NHS Dumfries and Galloway was the subject of a cyber attack in March and confirmed hackers were able to access a “significant quantity of data”, including patient and staff-identifiable information. The cyber criminals later released a “proof pack” – which included confidential information on a small number of patients – and warned more would follow.In an update on Monday, the health board confirmed a “large volume of data” had been published.Julie White, chief executive of NHS…