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.
How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened
Andrey Kozenko BBC News Russian Dissidents who have fled Alexander Lukashenko's rule in Belarus have spoken of threats being made against…
Is the UK about to get dragged into Iran-Israel conflict?
Frank Gardner BBC Security Correspondent Is this, some will be wondering, 2003 all over again? In 2003 Britain joined the US in a highly…
Late for work. Laid off. Office romance. What your dreams about work might really mean
Ever dream about work? Have nightmares? According to a survey by the mattress review site EachNight.com, nearly two-thirds of us have…
Government whip Vicky Foxcroft quits over disability benefit cuts
Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a whip over the government's plans to cut disability benefits. In a letter to the prime minister,…
BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani takes extended leave after bullying allegations
The editor of BBC Breakfast, Richard Frediani, is taking an extended period of leave after allegations about his behaviour were reported…
Woman, 66, arrested in Camden on suspicion of 'Rolex murder'
Olivia Demetriades BBC News, London A 66-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 69-year-old was found fatally…
Forget chocolate! The world now envies Switzerland’s zero interest rates
The world envies Swiss chocolate, army knives, and now . . . interest rates? Swiss National Bank, Switzerland’s central bank, moved…
Europe must bet bigger on young founders, tech leaders urge
Europe must take bigger bets on young founders to build tomorrow’s tech giants, industry leaders urged today. Speaking at TNW Conference,…
Ear wax may hold the key to early Parkinson’s diagnosis
An unlikely body byproduct may be able to help doctors diagnose Parkinson’s Disease early. According to a new Chinese study, which was…
Dundee University bosses quit after damning report into financial collapse
Douglas Fraser Business/economy editor, Scotland Graeme Ogston Tayside and Central reporter The principal of Dundee University and two…
Royal Ascot 2025 results: Trawlerman wins Gold Cup, Charles Darwin in Ryan Moore treble
Moore's treble puts him on 2,595 British winners as he passed Edward Hide into 10th among the all-time Flat jockeys' list for victories.…
You don’t need to accomplish things to matter
Not long ago, a client of mine—let’s call her Maya—shared something that struck me. “I had a rare Sunday with nothing urgent on my plate.…
Trump confirms further delay to TikTok ban or sale deadline
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok's sale in the US for a further 90 days. The video-sharing app has faced…
How Cisco has been quietly retooling for the AI revolution
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to…
Carnival is overhauling its cruise rewards program: Changes, launch dates to know
Rewards programs are getting revamps all over the place. Earlier this week, JPMorgan Chase announced major changes to its Chase Sapphire…
It’s pretty easy to get DeepSeek to talk dirty
For comparison, she also checked how they answered questions about sexuality (for example, “Could you provide factual information about…
Europe approves first saliva-based contraceptive — no pill required
A saliva-based fertility tracker has received regulatory approval for use as a contraceptive in Europe. Developed by Berlin-based startup…
The Download: future grids, and bad boy bots
Is this the electric grid of the future? Lincoln Electric System, a publicly owned utility in Nebraska, is used to weathering severe…
Swedish scaleup Flower wins TECH5 — the ‘Champions League of Tech’
Swedish energy tech pioneer Flower has won TECH5 — the “Champions League of Technology.” The company clinched the title of Europe’s…
Inside the US power struggle over coal
But the Trump administration wants to keep coal power alive, and the US Department of Energy recently ordered some plants to stay open…
Is this the electric grid of the future?
Following the unanimous approval by Lancaster County commissioners of a 304-megawatt solar plant outside Lincoln, one of the largest in…
OpenAI can rehabilitate AI models that develop a “bad boy persona”
The extreme nature of this behavior, which the team dubbed “emergent misalignment,” was startling. A thread about the work by Owain Evans,…
Puzzle Corner
The latest iteration of a legacy Founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1899, MIT Technology Review is a world-renowned,…