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The newly elected Virginia and New Jersey governors both promised to lower electricity bills. Here’s how
Across the country, Americans have seen their electricity bills spike this year. Energy prices have been rising faster than inflation, and…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
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Debra Messing’s anti-Mamdani crashout
Last night, Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo to become the next mayor of New York City. Cue the online crashouts. Leading the pack is…
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Why your writing practice is failing
I’ve been writing professionally since 2002, and in that time, I’ve experimented with lots of different strategies to keep myself on…
Fashion
France threatens to block Shein over selling childlike sex dolls
French authorities have warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast fashion giant had been selling sex…
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Supreme Court hears case on Trump’s tariffs. What you need to know
Three lower courts have ruled illegal President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose worldwide tariffs. Now the Supreme Court,…
Culture
Rory McIlroy receives apology from PGA boss
Erica McIlroy was struck by a tossed beer can during the Saturday action in New York and her husband was the subject of sustained abuse…
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This typeface is too elegant to ignore
Porte Neue is the typeface of effortless sophistication, and that’s why the ‘Fast Company’ design team chose it for the latest issue…
Business
What needs to change to get more people working?
Jennifer MeierhansBusiness reporter A report has outlined major changes needed to get the hundreds of thousands of "economically inactive"…
Business
Forget AI companions. This $249 AI ring lets you talk to yourself
There’s a new AI companion in town. Just don’t call it that. Launching today, Stream Ring is a wearable device that lets you capture your…
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California votes yes on Proposition 50, giving Democrats a boost for House races in 2026
California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for Democrats in the state-by-state…
Fashion
France moves to suspend Shein website as it opens first store in Paris
Osmond Chia,Business reporter and Paul Kirby,Europe digital editor The French government says it is initiating proceedings to suspend the…
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Government shutdown, now at 36 days, breaks the record for the longest ever
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of…
Business
The Download: the solar geoengineering race, and future gazing with the The Simpsons
—David Keith is the professor of geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago and Daniele Visioni is an assistant professor of earth…
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Dogs trapped as heavy rain floods Carmarthenshire rescue centre
Gavin Thomas,BBC Wales, Paul Pigott,BBC Wales and Rowenna Hoskin,BBC Wales Twenty-eight dogs were trapped in the loft of a dog sanctuary,…
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Migrant who returned to UK after removal sent back to France
A migrant who returned to the UK by small boat less than a month after being removed to France under the "one-in, one out"scheme has been…
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Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s mayoral race in victory for progressive Democrats
Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who…
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Several critically hurt on Ile d'Oléron in France after driver rams into 10 people
A driver has rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the Ile d'Oléron, off the west coast of France, leaving 10 people hurt…
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AI is going to be a game changer for Black Friday
Black Friday isn’t what it once was. Less than 15 years ago, it was fairly common for people to wake up at ridiculously early hours to…
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From vibe coding to context engineering: 2025 in software development
Taken together, there’s a clear signal of the direction of travel in software engineering and even AI more broadly. After years of the…
Culture
World Cup qualifiers: Ben Davies back to lead Wales for crucial games
Burnley defender Connor Roberts, Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward and Ipswich Town's Wes Burns all remain unavailable through injury, as…
Business
An AI coach in every cubicle
Some companies see leadership and managerial training as an investment. Others, however, provide very few resources for the transition…
Business
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK at risk of an "economic inactivity…
Culture
Why authenticity at work feels impossible
Below, Jodi-Ann Burey shares five key insights from her new book, Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work. Jodi-Ann is a…
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What to know about Zohran Mamdani and what he wants to do in NYC
It's official: The biggest city in the US will have its first Muslim and first South Asian mayor. Since democratic socialist Zohran…