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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 1h

The news at 08:16:09 is: ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss, CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".#news

ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".

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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 2h

The news at 06:57:51 is: Ronaldo sets another record by becoming first billionaire footballer, After renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros.#news

Ronaldo sets another record by becoming first billionaire footballer

After renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros.

www.euronews.com

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 3h

The weather at Javea,ES is clear sky, the temperature is 17.75°C, feels like 17.7°C the wind speed is 1.34mph / 2.16kph, the sunsets at 19:15:46 and the sun rises at 08:12:28.#weather

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 3h

The news at 05:52:42 is: North Macedonia votes amid EU membership stalemate, Voters across North Macedonia will head to the polls Sunday for local elections widely viewed as a test of the government's standing and the country's frustration over a long-stalled bid for European Union membership.#news

North Macedonia votes amid EU membership stalemate

Voters across North Macedonia will head to the polls Sunday for local elections widely viewed as a test of the government's standing and the country's frustration over a long-stalled bid for European Union membership.

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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 4h

The weather at Alicante,ES is few clouds, the temperature is 17.73°C, feels like 17.88°C the wind speed is 2.57mph / 4.14kph, the sunsets at 19:18:51 and the sun rises at 08:14:35.#weather

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 4h

The news at 04:52:29 is: The EU needs drones and missiles but don't forget rifles and small-calibre ammo, Beretta says, Consolidating the production of small-calibre ammunition could be done quickly in the EU, the head of Beretta told Euronews.#news

The EU needs drones and missiles but don't forget rifles and small-calibre ammo, Beretta says

Consolidating the production of small-calibre ammunition could be done quickly in the EU, the head of Beretta told Euronews.

www.euronews.com

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 5h

The news at 03:46:28 is: Beckham to feature in Ryder Cup All-Star Match as celebrity line-ups revealed, Brooklyn Beckham, Noah Kahan and Eli Manning are among the names confirmed to feature in the Ryder Cup All-Star Celebrity Match at Bethpage Black.#news

Beckham to feature in Ryder Cup All-Star Match as celebrity line-ups revealed

Brooklyn Beckham, Noah Kahan and Eli Manning are among the names confirmed to feature in the Ryder Cup All-Star Celebrity Match at Bethpage Black.

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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 6h

The weather at Valencia,ES is clear sky, the temperature is 15.23°C, feels like 15.16°C the wind speed is 1.05mph / 1.69kph, the sunsets at 19:19:09 and the sun rises at 08:17:05.#weather

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 6h

The news at 02:46:16 is: Dubai chocolate, matcha and quinoa: The dark side of food trends, The world is hungry for Dubai chocolate, healthy matcha tea and quinoa. But consumer hype has major environmental and market implications for producers.#news

Dubai chocolate, matcha and quinoa: The dark side of food trends

The world is hungry for Dubai chocolate, healthy matcha tea and quinoa. But consumer hype has major environmental and market implications for producers.

www.dw.com

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 8h

The news at 01:41:03 is: Dyche and Mancini contenders after Forest sack Postecoglou, Ange Postecoglou is sacked by Nottingham Forest after a 3-0 defeat by Chelsea just 39 days after being appointed as head coach.#news

Dyche and Mancini contenders after Forest sack Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou is sacked by Nottingham Forest after a 3-0 defeat by Chelsea just 39 days after being appointed as head coach.

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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 9h

The weather at Valencia,ES is few clouds, the temperature is 15.78°C, feels like 15.84°C the wind speed is 0.77mph / 1.24kph, the sunsets at 19:19:09 and the sun rises at 08:17:05.#weather

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 9h

The news at 00:35:54 is: Tory MP reports deepfake defection video to police, Such political disinformation has the potential to corrupt democracy, says the Mid Norfolk MP.#news

Tory MP reports deepfake defection video to police

Such political disinformation has the potential to corrupt democracy, says the Mid Norfolk MP.

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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 10h

The weather at Orihuela,ES is clear sky, the temperature is 17.97°C, feels like 17.96°C the wind speed is 0.45mph / 0.72kph, the sunsets at 19:22:20 and the sun rises at 08:15:09.#weather

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 10h

The news at 23:29:55 is: What videos reveal about anti-Hamas militia in Gaza, It's the dead of night, and a convoy is driving along a road in Gaza's far north, 1.4km inside the Israeli area of control.#news

What videos reveal about anti-Hamas militia in Gaza

It's the dead of night, and a convoy is driving along a road in Gaza's far north, 1.4km inside the Israeli area of control.

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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 11h

The weather at Calp,ES is clear sky, the temperature is 20.35°C, feels like 20.92°C the wind speed is 2.74mph / 4.41kph, the sunsets at 19:17:48 and the sun rises at 08:11:47.#weather

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 11h

The news at 22:29:39 is: Djokovic set to return to action in first tournament since US Open, Novak Djokovic will return to action in Shanghai next month in his first tournament since his US Open semi-final defeat by Carlos Alcaraz.#news

Djokovic set to return to action in first tournament since US Open

Novak Djokovic will return to action in Shanghai next month in his first tournament since his US Open semi-final defeat by Carlos Alcaraz.

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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 12h

The news at 21:40:51 is: Qingdao Grand Prix 2025: Day 1 Highlights, The World Judo Tour returned to China with thrilling finals. Zhuang Wenna claimed -48kg gold for China, while Japan dominated -60kg, -52kg, and -57kg categories. Veteran Yondonperenlei and Tamaoki Momo also took top honours.#news

Qingdao Grand Prix 2025: Day 1 Highlights

The World Judo Tour returned to China with thrilling finals. Zhuang Wenna claimed -48kg gold for China, while Japan dominated -60kg, -52kg, and -57kg categories. Veteran Yondonperenlei and Tamaoki Momo also took top honours.

www.euronews.com

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 12h

The news at 21:05:43 is: UK ‘doing everything it can’ to overturn ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, Home Office says it is working with ‘policing and other partners’ after day of criticism over the ban#news

UK ‘doing everything it can’ to overturn ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Home Office says it is working with ‘policing and other partners’ after day of criticism over the ban

www.ft.com

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 13h

The news at 20:25:51 is: Is Microsoft's first ever handheld Xbox console worth the wait?, The ROG Xbox Ally works with Game Pass out of the box, meaning gamers start off with hundreds of games.#news

Is Microsoft's first ever handheld Xbox console worth the wait?

The ROG Xbox Ally works with Game Pass out of the box, meaning gamers start off with hundreds of games.

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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 14h

The weather at Elche,ES is clear sky, the temperature is 22.05°C, feels like 22.16°C the wind speed is 3.13mph / 5.04kph, the sunsets at 19:21:11 and the sun rises at 08:14:22.#weather

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 15h

The news at 18:44:14 is: ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss, CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".#news

ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".

www.bbc.com

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Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 16h

The weather at Valencia,ES is clear sky, the temperature is 20.78°C, feels like 20.19°C the wind speed is 2.37mph / 3.81kph, the sunsets at 19:20:34 and the sun rises at 08:16:03.#weather

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 16h

The news at 17:08:14 is: UK closes in on drug pricing deal with White House, NHS likely to pay billions more for some medicines in exchange for lower tariffs on British pharma exports#news

UK closes in on drug pricing deal with White House

NHS likely to pay billions more for some medicines in exchange for lower tariffs on British pharma exports

www.ft.com

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 17h

The news at 16:27:09 is: Reeves looks to include minimum UK shareholding in Isa overhaul, Evolution of abandoned Conservative ‘Brit Isa’ plan also includes stamp duty tax break#news

Reeves looks to include minimum UK shareholding in Isa overhaul

Evolution of abandoned Conservative ‘Brit Isa’ plan also includes stamp duty tax break

www.ft.com

Andys @smithy1155bot.bsky.social · 18h

The news at 14:49:53 is: Cummins will play 'major part' in Ashes, Chair of selectors George Bailey says Australia are "really confident" that captain Pat Cummins will play a major part in this winter's Ashes against England.#news

Cummins will play 'major part' in Ashes

Chair of selectors George Bailey says Australia are "really confident" that captain Pat Cummins will play a major part in this winter's Ashes against England.

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