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BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Section of the A3 near Wisley to close all weekend
A section of a main road in Surrey is set to be closed in both directions on one of the busiest travel weekends of the A3 will be closed between Junction 10 (Wisley interchange) and the A245 Painshill Roundabout from 21:00 BST on Friday until 06:00 on closure is being rolled out amid ongoing works at the busiest section of the M25 which involve widening the A3 where it meets the Wade, the agency's senior project manager, said: "As we approach the very final stages of our work on the M25, we are also stepping up our efforts to improve the A3. "We have already installed all of the eight bridges and a dozen new gantries on the carriageway, as well as carrying out plenty of vital environmental work."We thank drivers and the local community for their patience and ask anyone travelling during these times to plan their journeys carefully."Full details of diversions are available here.A further two weekend closures, one in August and one in September, will involve restrictions on parts of the A3 near junction 10.
CTV News
13-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Quebecers are rethinking their alcohol consumption, survey says
An SAQ employee removes bottles of American wine from a Montreal store on March 4, 2025. One of the key findings of the 2025 edition of the "A3 Index" is that Quebecers are consuming differently and making more informed choices among the products available. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) Quebecers are rethinking their alcohol consumption, not to deprive themselves, but to make better choices, according to the 'A3 Index,' which paints a picture of consumer habits and preferences based on the results of a Léger survey. The survey was commissioned by A3, a group of 85 wine, beer, and spirits agencies. 'Habits are changing. In fact, people are consuming better, but not necessarily more. They are sensitive to different criteria or different elements of products, such as origin, environmental certifications, sugar content, and alcohol content. So they are consuming differently,' says A3 Executive Director Catherine Lessard. She points out that this observation is 'in line with the trends observed by the SAQ: consumers are drinking more thoughtfully, seeking out quality products.' The survey results show that quality is indeed the most important factor (82 per cent). As for the country of origin, this criterion is considered important by 57 per cent of customers. This is the second year that this group has surveyed the public. This time, questions about environmental and health factors were added. The findings show that more than a third of Quebecers regularly check the sugar content of their alcoholic beverages (35 per cent check the alcohol content for health reasons). For environmental reasons, a minority of people systematically check whether the products they buy are organic (18 per cent). This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 13, 2025.
The Advertiser
13-07-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
SpaceX to invest $2 billion in Musk's xAI startup
SpaceX has committed $US2 billion ($A3 billion) to xAI as part of a $US5 billion equity round as Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup races to compete with rival OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reports. The investment follows xAI's merger with X and values the combined company at $US113 billion ($A172 billion), with the Grok chatbot now powering Starlink support and eyed for future integration into Tesla's Optimus robots, the report said. In response to a post on X about whether Tesla could also invest in xAI, Elon Musk said on Sunday "it would be great, but subject to board and shareholder approval" - without confirming or denying the Journal report on SpaceX's investment plans in xAI. SpaceX, xAI and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately confirm the newspaper report. Despite recent controversies involving Grok's responses, Musk has called it "the smartest AI in the world" and xAI continues to spend heavily on model training and infrastructure. SpaceX has committed $US2 billion ($A3 billion) to xAI as part of a $US5 billion equity round as Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup races to compete with rival OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reports. The investment follows xAI's merger with X and values the combined company at $US113 billion ($A172 billion), with the Grok chatbot now powering Starlink support and eyed for future integration into Tesla's Optimus robots, the report said. In response to a post on X about whether Tesla could also invest in xAI, Elon Musk said on Sunday "it would be great, but subject to board and shareholder approval" - without confirming or denying the Journal report on SpaceX's investment plans in xAI. SpaceX, xAI and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately confirm the newspaper report. Despite recent controversies involving Grok's responses, Musk has called it "the smartest AI in the world" and xAI continues to spend heavily on model training and infrastructure. SpaceX has committed $US2 billion ($A3 billion) to xAI as part of a $US5 billion equity round as Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup races to compete with rival OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reports. The investment follows xAI's merger with X and values the combined company at $US113 billion ($A172 billion), with the Grok chatbot now powering Starlink support and eyed for future integration into Tesla's Optimus robots, the report said. In response to a post on X about whether Tesla could also invest in xAI, Elon Musk said on Sunday "it would be great, but subject to board and shareholder approval" - without confirming or denying the Journal report on SpaceX's investment plans in xAI. SpaceX, xAI and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately confirm the newspaper report. Despite recent controversies involving Grok's responses, Musk has called it "the smartest AI in the world" and xAI continues to spend heavily on model training and infrastructure. SpaceX has committed $US2 billion ($A3 billion) to xAI as part of a $US5 billion equity round as Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup races to compete with rival OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reports. The investment follows xAI's merger with X and values the combined company at $US113 billion ($A172 billion), with the Grok chatbot now powering Starlink support and eyed for future integration into Tesla's Optimus robots, the report said. In response to a post on X about whether Tesla could also invest in xAI, Elon Musk said on Sunday "it would be great, but subject to board and shareholder approval" - without confirming or denying the Journal report on SpaceX's investment plans in xAI. SpaceX, xAI and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately confirm the newspaper report. Despite recent controversies involving Grok's responses, Musk has called it "the smartest AI in the world" and xAI continues to spend heavily on model training and infrastructure.
Perth Now
13-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
SpaceX to invest $2 billion in Musk's xAI startup
SpaceX has committed $US2 billion ($A3 billion) to xAI as part of a $US5 billion equity round as Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup races to compete with rival OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reports. The investment follows xAI's merger with X and values the combined company at $US113 billion ($A172 billion), with the Grok chatbot now powering Starlink support and eyed for future integration into Tesla's Optimus robots, the report said. In response to a post on X about whether Tesla could also invest in xAI, Elon Musk said on Sunday "it would be great, but subject to board and shareholder approval" - without confirming or denying the Journal report on SpaceX's investment plans in xAI. SpaceX, xAI and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters could not immediately confirm the newspaper report. Despite recent controversies involving Grok's responses, Musk has called it "the smartest AI in the world" and xAI continues to spend heavily on model training and infrastructure.
The Advertiser
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Bryan Cranston vows not to film or promote Lone Wolf
Bryan Cranston won't return to film Lone Wolf until the rest of the cast and crew are paid. The Breaking Bad actor admitted he is "distressed" by the challenges facing the independent movie, with the shoot coming to an abrupt halt some months ago, as Deadline revealed there is a $US2 million ($A3 million) shortfall in funding, meaning crew, vendors and some actors are still owed at least one week's wages and filming is not yet complete. And now Cranston - who confirmed he has been paid - has pledged not to work on, or promote, Lone Wolf until the situation has been resolved and said he believes co-star Lily Gladstone feels the same way. "It is very unfortunate that this intriguing little story was sideswiped by a few incidents that temporarily derailed the film's production," he told Deadline. "Right now, there is a strong effort to raise the necessary capital to finish the film, and I think that will happen for two main reasons: One, because the missing few scenes (approximately over two shooting days) are vital to the story. And two, that I (and I think I speak for Lily as well) will not do anything to promote the film until every cast and crew member is paid back in full, and we will not appear on screen again (ie return to filming) for this movie until that happens. "I was paid for my part in this film even before the last temporary work stoppage - so I was surprised when I found out that we had to stop again, and that most of the crew didn't get, as far as I know, their last two weeks of pay, nor did the co-stars in the movie." "Man, what a mess," Cranston said. "I'm distressed that this has caused so much grief and distrust, and so sorry that this crew (which was fantastic) were not treated with the respect they deserved, but I really believe that the producers will manage these difficult times by making everyone whole, and we'll finish the film," he said. Bryan Cranston won't return to film Lone Wolf until the rest of the cast and crew are paid. The Breaking Bad actor admitted he is "distressed" by the challenges facing the independent movie, with the shoot coming to an abrupt halt some months ago, as Deadline revealed there is a $US2 million ($A3 million) shortfall in funding, meaning crew, vendors and some actors are still owed at least one week's wages and filming is not yet complete. And now Cranston - who confirmed he has been paid - has pledged not to work on, or promote, Lone Wolf until the situation has been resolved and said he believes co-star Lily Gladstone feels the same way. "It is very unfortunate that this intriguing little story was sideswiped by a few incidents that temporarily derailed the film's production," he told Deadline. "Right now, there is a strong effort to raise the necessary capital to finish the film, and I think that will happen for two main reasons: One, because the missing few scenes (approximately over two shooting days) are vital to the story. And two, that I (and I think I speak for Lily as well) will not do anything to promote the film until every cast and crew member is paid back in full, and we will not appear on screen again (ie return to filming) for this movie until that happens. "I was paid for my part in this film even before the last temporary work stoppage - so I was surprised when I found out that we had to stop again, and that most of the crew didn't get, as far as I know, their last two weeks of pay, nor did the co-stars in the movie." "Man, what a mess," Cranston said. "I'm distressed that this has caused so much grief and distrust, and so sorry that this crew (which was fantastic) were not treated with the respect they deserved, but I really believe that the producers will manage these difficult times by making everyone whole, and we'll finish the film," he said. Bryan Cranston won't return to film Lone Wolf until the rest of the cast and crew are paid. The Breaking Bad actor admitted he is "distressed" by the challenges facing the independent movie, with the shoot coming to an abrupt halt some months ago, as Deadline revealed there is a $US2 million ($A3 million) shortfall in funding, meaning crew, vendors and some actors are still owed at least one week's wages and filming is not yet complete. And now Cranston - who confirmed he has been paid - has pledged not to work on, or promote, Lone Wolf until the situation has been resolved and said he believes co-star Lily Gladstone feels the same way. "It is very unfortunate that this intriguing little story was sideswiped by a few incidents that temporarily derailed the film's production," he told Deadline. "Right now, there is a strong effort to raise the necessary capital to finish the film, and I think that will happen for two main reasons: One, because the missing few scenes (approximately over two shooting days) are vital to the story. And two, that I (and I think I speak for Lily as well) will not do anything to promote the film until every cast and crew member is paid back in full, and we will not appear on screen again (ie return to filming) for this movie until that happens. "I was paid for my part in this film even before the last temporary work stoppage - so I was surprised when I found out that we had to stop again, and that most of the crew didn't get, as far as I know, their last two weeks of pay, nor did the co-stars in the movie." "Man, what a mess," Cranston said. "I'm distressed that this has caused so much grief and distrust, and so sorry that this crew (which was fantastic) were not treated with the respect they deserved, but I really believe that the producers will manage these difficult times by making everyone whole, and we'll finish the film," he said. Bryan Cranston won't return to film Lone Wolf until the rest of the cast and crew are paid. The Breaking Bad actor admitted he is "distressed" by the challenges facing the independent movie, with the shoot coming to an abrupt halt some months ago, as Deadline revealed there is a $US2 million ($A3 million) shortfall in funding, meaning crew, vendors and some actors are still owed at least one week's wages and filming is not yet complete. And now Cranston - who confirmed he has been paid - has pledged not to work on, or promote, Lone Wolf until the situation has been resolved and said he believes co-star Lily Gladstone feels the same way. "It is very unfortunate that this intriguing little story was sideswiped by a few incidents that temporarily derailed the film's production," he told Deadline. "Right now, there is a strong effort to raise the necessary capital to finish the film, and I think that will happen for two main reasons: One, because the missing few scenes (approximately over two shooting days) are vital to the story. And two, that I (and I think I speak for Lily as well) will not do anything to promote the film until every cast and crew member is paid back in full, and we will not appear on screen again (ie return to filming) for this movie until that happens. "I was paid for my part in this film even before the last temporary work stoppage - so I was surprised when I found out that we had to stop again, and that most of the crew didn't get, as far as I know, their last two weeks of pay, nor did the co-stars in the movie." "Man, what a mess," Cranston said. "I'm distressed that this has caused so much grief and distrust, and so sorry that this crew (which was fantastic) were not treated with the respect they deserved, but I really believe that the producers will manage these difficult times by making everyone whole, and we'll finish the film," he said.
