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In the mid-1990s, John Major's Conservative government moved to clamp down on rave culture through legislation that defined a gathering as one 'where music is played', with music further described as a succession of sounds characterised by repetitive beats. The bizarre legal wording has resurfaced, with people recalling the Criminal Justice Act era and its attempt to outlaw the rave scene, a moment often cited as a striking example of politics colliding with youth and music culture.

Demonstrators have gathered in Mumbai and New Delhi as part of a protest movement dubbed the 'cockroach' movement, prompting a clampdown by Indian authorities. The protests are demanding unspecified reforms, and police responses to the gatherings are drawing attention. The unusual name of the movement and the authorities' crackdown are driving discussion of the developing situation across India.

Apple is introducing new macOS controls that limit how much of a Mac's data AI agents can see, particularly around full disk access. The move would restrict tools that scan large portions of a user's system, including third-party assistants from companies like Meta, tightening privacy protections as AI agents become more capable.