Dispatch

There are fewer than 500 town criers left in the world.

But those who remain are determined to make themselves heard — especially when there's a prize involved.

@ray_philp_ reports:

Trump loves AI. But in rural Texas, some of his staunchest supporters are revolting against it.

One conservative pastor has a suggestion: “Let's put a data centre next door to Mar-a-Lago.”

@DanielKalder reports:

Can you fall in love with a demon?

In obscure corners of the internet, occultists are summoning supernatural lovers for sex, marriage and companionship.

Some have abandoned human relationships. Others say it's improved theirs.

Tamlin Magee met them:

Is Britain covering up its asbestos death toll?

Officially, asbestos kills around 5,000 Brits a year. But new research suggests the true toll could exceed 20,000.

@___TomWhite___ reports on the fall-out:

Ali G is back. But does Staines care?

@kf_morris went in search of the West Staines Massiv: