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politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Labour MPs urge reversal of Burnham by-election ban

About 50 Labour MPs signed a letter to Keir Starmer objecting to the NEC's ruling blocking Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, saying the move could hand Reform UK a boost and that Burnham might be Labour's best chance to win the seat; Starmer defended focusing resources on other elections, while Burnham would need to return to Parliament to mount a leadership challenge; the NEC decision comes after Labour won the seat in 2024 by around 13,000 votes, with Reform UK and Greens expected to challenge.

via BBC|

#burnham #by-election #labour

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Starmer blocks Burnham bid as Labour leadership drama deepens

Keir Starmer and Labour's ruling body blocked Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster, quashing Burnham's bid to stand in a Greater Manchester by-election and underscoring ongoing leadership tensions that analysts say will likely feature more drama this year as rival ambitions clash with the prime minister's control.

via BBC|

#burnham #by-election #labour-party

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Zelensky's Davos push and Burnham-by-election chatter dominate headlines

Zelensky used a fiery Davos address to urge tougher Western pressure on Russia as Ukraine peace talks continue, while UK media dissect Labour's approach to the upcoming by-election over Andy Burnham and the potential for a leadership bid, with other papers weighing in on Hamas, education reforms, and Trump’s Afghanistan remarks.

via BBC|

#burnham #davos #labour

entertainment1 year ago•8 min saved

"Star Trek: Discovery Finale Unveils Surprises and Reflects on Legacy"

Star Trek: Discovery concluded its five-season run with a 90-minute series finale where Burnham, separated from her crew, navigates the Progenitors' life-altering tech and ultimately decides to let it go. The episode ties back to the "Calypso" short, reveals future events including Burnham and Book's marriage and their son's future in Starfleet, and wraps up with an older Burnham decommissioning the Discovery. Co-showrunner Michelle Paradise discusses the finale's key elements and the importance of providing a satisfying conclusion for fans.

via TVLine|

#burnham #calypso #entertainment

ai-robotics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Amazon's Astro Robot to Get ChatGPT-like Features with Secret AI Project"

Amazon is reportedly developing a new AI robot project called Burnham that could add a layer of intelligence and a conversational spoken interface to a smart home robot like Astro. Burnham could use large language models and other advanced AI to become a home robot that understands the context of a busy household and responds appropriately. However, Amazon acknowledges that it still has a long way to go before Burnham can be put into a product.

via The Verge|

#ai-robotics #amazon #burnham