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In a devastating double-whammy ahead of the Chancellor's likely sacking, reports showed manufacturers and the once-mighty services sector floundering as confidence evaporates.

Meta has launched its first smart glasses without Ray-Ban branding. Starting at $299, they're cheaper than the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 while retaining EssilorLuxottica as a design and manufacturing partner. The Verge reports: As far as style and specs, the Meta Glasses aren't that different from Ray-Bans. The internal specs are the same as the recently released Ray-Ban Meta Optics Styles, with slightly longer battery life. The Adventurer models have thinner rims, while the Fury models hew a bit closer to the Meta Ray-Ban Display with a bolder, chunkier frame. You could describe the Adventurer as square, and the Fury as even more square. The Kylie glasses sport a more unique design with a distinct Y2K flavor that I'm told is meant to be worn lower on your nose. [...] While playing around with the Meta Glasses, it was hard not to notice that the camera appears smaller than in previous Ray-Ban glasses. Technically, Himel tells me, that's not new to these Meta Glasses. It was actually introduced back in March with the prescription-optimized Optics Styles. [...] Meta is quadrupling down on AI. The new Meta Glasses will all launch with Muse Spark, the first model out of Meta's Superintelligence Labs. (It'll also be arriving on older Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses in the US and Canada via a software update.) Supposedly, that means more helpful glasses. At my hands-on, I was told that Meta AI would now be less stiff. I'd be able to talk to it more naturally and get smarter responses. The AI now supports 14 more languages, including Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Hindi, and Korean. Pedestrian turn-by-turn navigation is also coming to Meta's displayless glasses. Later this month, there'll be a new "dynamic photo" feature that automatically takes multiple frames and then recommends the best one.

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Locals say they are having to make more trips to a nearby recycling centre because they can't fit everything in the new bins

The £359/$399 smart glasses feature a slim oval frame, which is 'inspired by Kylie's personal style'.

The Channel 5 presenter, 49, who is vocal about his Christianity, spoke for the first time about his 'terrible' three years and his desire to now 'move on' with his life.

Daryl Berman, 72, third wife of David Berman, claimed he must have 'stumbled' while carrying her tray at their home in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, with the blade penetrating his chest.

The mystery surrounding a nuclear lab employee found dead 11 months after she disappeared has deepened as new evidence emerges about her final movements.

Essex Community Foundation has appointed Gavin Benn as its new director to strengthen community impact across Essex.

Essex Community Foundation has appointed Gavin Benn as its new director to strengthen community impact across Essex.

The death of the child was confirmed by the country's health minister, Sophie Hermans. According to a report, they had been seriously ill, but no further details were given.

Less than 17 hours after receiving orders, Rocket Lab put Pioneer in orbit for close-range maneuvers with True Anomaly's Jackal satellite

The schoolboy, 15, who is reportedly transitioning from girl to boy, was arrested in Groningen, the Netherlands and charged with double murder, according to Dutch outlet RTL.

Andy Burnham , who is almost certain to succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, is said to want to decide himself on the vital multi-billion pound package.

Lee Andrews has revealed Katie Price's cat has died in a Cameo video after she suffered yet another pet tragedy.

Janet was 44 when she came to see me, worn out by months of worsening tiredness, aching joints, low mood and a brain fog so bad it was affecting her at work.

Kanye West and Bianca took things to new extremes once again as they enjoyed a lavish cake while she sported a minute bikini to celebrate fashion photographer Gadir Rajab's birthday.

As the UK braces for a 'heat dome' that could see temperatures surpass 40C this week, pet owners have been warned against using wet towels and ice cold water to cool down their beloved furry friends.

Since football now seems to consider itself a moral arbiter in all things, expect more boos in Atlanta for Morocco's Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, when his team play Haiti on Wednesday.

by George Whittaker

A series of Fedora governance updates are now taking effect, marking another step in the project's ongoing effort to modernize decision-making processes, improve transparency, and better support Fedora's growing contributor community. The changes come as the Fedora Council and other leadership bodies continue refining how one of the Linux world's largest community-driven projects is managed.

While these updates may not be as visible as a new desktop environment or kernel release, they play a critical role in shaping Fedora's future direction, community initiatives, and long-term sustainability.

How Fedora Governance Works

Fedora's governance structure is built around several key organizations that guide different aspects of the project.

These include:

• The Fedora Council, which oversees strategic direction
• FESCo (Fedora Engineering Steering Committee), responsible for technical and engineering decisions
• Mindshare, which focuses on community outreach and contributor engagement
• Various Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and working groups that manage specific initiatives and technologies

Together, these groups help coordinate thousands of contributors spread across the globe.

Greater Focus on Strategic Planning

Recent Fedora Council discussions have emphasized long-term planning and governance modernization. One major area of focus has been defining clearer processes for evaluating and managing new initiatives through what Fedora leaders call an Innovation Lifecycle framework.

The proposed framework aims to:

• Better evaluate experimental projects
• Establish clearer entry and review phases
• Define expectations for community initiatives
• Improve oversight as projects mature

The goal is to create a more predictable path for new ideas while maintaining Fedora's culture of innovation.

Refining Contributor Representation

Another governance topic receiving significant attention involves contributor participation and voting eligibility.

Fedora leadership has been examining questions such as:

• What defines an active contributor?
• How should voting rights be determined?
• How can elections remain fair while staying inclusive?
• How should dormant accounts be handled?

These discussions stem from concerns that existing systems may not always accurately reflect current contributor activity.

While no single solution has been finalized, governance bodies are actively working toward policies that balance openness with accountability.

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A "do not travel" ban to Dubai, which is a popular holiday destination with flights from Stansted Airport, has been lifted.