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How the U.S.-China trade war is forcing countries to pick sides
One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. While the Swiss president was in Washington last week…
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Business
IBM is supercharging its quantum computer efforts as part of a major five-year investment in U.S. tech
IBM plans to invest $150 billion in tech manufacturing, research, and development in the United States over the next five years. The…
Business
Mohamed Salah selfie: The story of iconic Liverpool celebration
Mohamed Salah's selfie celebration during Liverpool's Premier League title-clinching win over Tottenham Hotspur has become an iconic…
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The kerning on the pope’s tomb is a travesty
Last weekend, hundreds of thousands of worshippers lined the streets of Rome and Vatican City as Pope Francis was laid to rest. As a pope,…
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More people are taking their Social Security benefits early. Should you?
While the talk about the future of Social Security might be part of the political white noise to people just entering the workforce, for…
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Can coal make a comeback? West Virginians hold on to hope
The winner of this year’s West Virginia Coal Festival teen beauty pageant walks among the ruins of a community abandoned 70 years ago and…
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Kneecap: UK and Irish governments condemn alleged comments
Jake Wood & Holly Fleck BBC News NI The UK government has condemned alleged comments made by rap group Kneecap as "completely…
Business
Artificial food dyes are being phased out. Food companies are racing to replace them
As pressure grows to get artificial colors out of the U.S. food supply, the shift may well start at Abby Tampow’s laboratory desk. On an…
Business
Energy drink brand Alani Nu surpasses $1 billion in sales as the functional beverage craze keeps on soaring
Energy drink company Celsius Holdings announced today that its subsidiary brand, Alani Nu, has notched more than $1 billion in sales over…
Business
BBC workplace review: Will bad behaviour now be called out?
Samir Shah's anger was obvious, the BBC chairman's voice shaking with fury as he delivered his message of change. "If you think you're too…
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Why is there a threat of new strikes over public sector pay?
The government managed ended a wave of public sector strikes last summer when it accepted, in full, the recommendations of independent…
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Madrid Open: Spanish power outage stops play as Jacob Fearnley forced off court
A national power outage has forced play to be suspended for the day at the Madrid Open. Organisers say there will be no more action on…
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Man sentenced for Shipston-on-Stour crash killing three teens
Shehnaz Khan BBC News, West Midlands Joan Cummins BBC Midlands Today A young driver given a two-year custodial sentence for killing three…
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It’s time to ditch the traditional offsite. Here are 4 ways to rethink your next corporate retreat
We’ve all been there: the windowless conference room, the stale coffee, the flip charts, the obligatory icebreaker, followed by hours of…
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Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine from 8 May
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has said the ceasefire will run…
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It took Kelly Slater years to design his new $168 surf trunks. Now, they’re the future of his business
Kelly Slater is the undisputed GOAT of surfing. The 53-year-old has won 11 world titles—including being both the youngest and oldest champ…
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Ammanford stabbing: Schoolgirl sentenced to 15 years after attack
Meleri Williams BBC News Reporting from Swansea Crown Court The moment before 14-year-old girl stabs teachers A 14-year-old girl who…
Business
Joann fabrics store closing dates: Here’s the full list of locations that will close for good this week
Time is running short for customers of Joann. That’s because in just a few more days, the beloved fabrics and crafts retailers will have…
Business
Some BBC stars behave unacceptably, report says
Ian Youngs Culture reporter A small number of BBC stars and managers "behave unacceptably" at work, and bosses often fail to tackle them,…
Business
This CEO took on the innovator’s dilemma. Here’s how he did it
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter…
Business
Inside a single day on TikTok: 117 million videos, billions of views
Getting a sense of the scale of social media platforms can be tricky. While tech companies often share self-serving metrics—like monthly…
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How to create leaders who coach, rather than command
We’re facing a career confidence crisis. Work is changing fast, yet many employees feel stuck. At LinkedIn, our data shows workforce…
Lifestyle
This gas station of the future shows how CO2 could power land, air, sea, and space travel
In the lower Manhattan neighborhood of NoHo, the crowded area around Lafayette Street was once called Gasoline Alley because of the many…
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Boy admits stabbing Harvey Willgoose to death at Sheffield school
Oli Constable & David Spereall BBC News, Yorkshire A 15-year-old boy has admitted stabbing a student to death at a school in Sheffield,…