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A 2025 recap for Tech & AI
2025 was the year technology stopped being tomorrow’s promise and became today’s anchor. What began as a surge in generative AI 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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Antoine Semenyo: Manchester City close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth attacker
Although Semenyo conceded a penalty in the draw at Chelsea, he showed what Bournemouth will be missing should he leave with his two long…
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Disney agrees to pay $10 million to settle alleged violations of child privacy laws
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty as part of a settlement to resolve allegations it violated child…
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Fed minutes show deep division at the December meeting
The U.S. Federal Reserve agreed to cut interest rates at its December meeting only after a deeply nuanced debate about the risks facing…
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Eurostar warns of ongoing delays as services resume after Channel Tunnel power issues
George Wrightand Jacob Phillips & Nicky Schiller,London St Pancras International Kelly North and Bethany Massey-Chase tell the BBC how…
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Judge rules White House must continue to fund CFPB
The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal district court judge ruled on Tuesday,…
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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, has died aged 35. Her family announced her death in a social…
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George Clooney and family awarded French citizenship
US actor George Clooney, his wife, human rights lawyer Amal and their two children have been awarded French citizenship, the government…
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Meta just bought one of the fastest-growing AI startups you’ve probably never heard of
In a year defined by companies pouring shocking sums of money into AI, one more deal squeaked in just before 2026. Meta just made a play…
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AI agents 2025 recap: What happened and what to expect next year
In artificial intelligence, 2025 marked a decisive shift. Systems once confined to research labs and prototypes began to appear as…
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Man held after five people attacked in Newton-Le-Willows hospital
Kaleigh Watterson,Newton-le-Willows, Laura O'Neilland Lynette Horsburgh,North West A man has been arrested after five people were…
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Toy car battery starts Christmas Day house fire in Monmouthshire
A mother whose home was devastated when a toy car battery started a fire on Christmas Day has said she is "not sure what I've got left".…
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World Darts Championship 2026 results: Justin Hood and Jonny Clayton through to quarter-finals
Earlier, Welsh fifth seed Jonny Clayton saw off the challenge of Swedish debutant Andreas Harrysson to set up a last-eight tie with…
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USDA announces ground beef recall over E. coli concerns
Packages of grass fed ground beef are being recalled over possible E. coli contamination. The affected packages were distributed in at…
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U.S. consumer watchdog faces extinction in 2026 as Trump says it’s ‘very important’ to shut it down
When Bianca Jones, a 33-year-old special education teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, decided a couple of years ago that she wanted to buy a…
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Stroud Boxing Day fire victims named as bodies recovered
A mother and her two young children who died in a house fire on Boxing Day have been named locally. Seven-year-old Eve, four-year-old…
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Trump name change at D.C.’s Kennedy Center is causing New Year’s Eve boycotts
A veteran jazz ensemble announced on Monday it was canceling its New Year’s Eve performances at the Kennedy Center, the latest group to…
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Build responsible AI for education
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global workforce and rapidly expanding the expectations placed on today’s learners. The World…
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Saudi Arabia backs call for UAE to leave Yemen after strike on separatist-held port
Saudi Arabia has backed a demand from Yemen's presidential council for the United Arab Emirates to withdraw within 24 hours, after a…
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Amanda Nguyen: Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after space flight backlash
A Vietnamese-American astronaut has opened up about her depression after she received a "tsunami of harassment" following the world's…
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You can’t reach a goal without a plan
I’ve done it, you’ve done it, we’ve all done it. With the best of intentions, we set big goals for our future: get a work promotion, lose…
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Brennan Johnson to decide Tottenham future after Crystal Palace deal agreed
Brennan Johnson is set decide whether he wants to join Crystal Palace after the south London club agreed a £35m deal to sign the Tottenham…
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7 CEOs share their New Year’s resolutions
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter…
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French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor French right-wing figure Éric Ciotti has called for a national tribute to honour film legend Brigitte…