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Fake social media posts claiming to be from City of York Council, likely AI-generated, highlight the growing threat of misinformation to democracy, as they can be convincing and widely shared, making it difficult for the public to discern truth from falsehood.
Yorkshire's gaming industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by major studios like Rockstar Leeds and a vibrant local scene, with government initiatives supporting the sector's expansion and efforts to retain talent in the region.
The first trailer for 'Anemone', Daniel Day-Lewis's return to acting after eight years, has been released. The film, co-written with his son Ronan, explores familial ties and is set in 1980s Yorkshire, focusing on two brothers involved in Northern Ireland. It will premiere at the New York film festival.
Two teenagers from Yorkshire, Thiago and Tanisi, won awards at the BAFTA Young Game Designer Competition for their innovative game and concept, showcasing their talent at various exhibitions and receiving praise for their creativity and storytelling skills.
A fireball, likely a meteor, was spotted in the skies above Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, captured on multiple cameras just after 17:30 GMT on Monday. The Royal Observatory explains that a meteor is a piece of space debris that burns up upon entering the earth's atmosphere, creating a "shooting star."
The mysterious pink glow illuminating the skies over East Yorkshire, which some believed to be the Northern Lights or even extraterrestrial activity, has been revealed to be caused by LED lights used for growing plants. The UK's largest plant propagator, Plant Raisers, installed the pink LED lights to manipulate day-length and maximize plant growth. The lights have not been visible until now due to an energy crisis that forced the company to invest in LED lights, resulting in the pink hue. The lights have significantly reduced the firm's energy bill and improved plant quality.