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Minister orders probe into foreign financial interference in UK politics
The government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics in response to what it called the…
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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Creating psychological safety in the AI era
“Psychological safety is mandatory in this new era of AI,” says Rafee Tarafdar, executive vice president and chief technology officer at…
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As the Powerball skyrockets to $1.25 million, a look at the 10 biggest U.S. jackpots ever won
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched…
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Teenage boy arrested in Worle on suspicion of murdering girl, 9
Sarah TurnnidgeWest of England A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a nine-year-old girl. Police were called to Lime…
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Upcoming U.S. jobs report, delayed by government shutdown, will likely show sluggish hiring
The U.S. job market is sluggish and confusing this fall. American companies are mostly holding onto the employees they have. But they’re…
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The Download: why 2025 has been the year of AI hype correction, and fighting GPS jamming
I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 The Trump administration has…
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Universal Studios gets green light to be built in Bedfordshire
Planning permission has been granted for the first Universal Studios theme park to be built in the UK, an MP has said. Mohammad Yasin, the…
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Why it’s time to reset our expectations for AI
Instead we got AI slop, chatbot psychosis, and tools that urgently prompt you to write better email newsletters. Maybe we got what we…
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IPL 2026 auction: Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas player
Green, 26, has played for Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, scoring 707 runs at a strike-rate above 150 and…
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The Trump administration wants to take the seat belts off AI. That’s a catastrophic mistake
President Trump just signed an executive order attempting to block states from regulating AI an unprecedented step that would strip states…
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Hero couple tried to stop gunman before being killed in Bondi attack
Watch: Dashcam video shows couple fight with attacker A couple killed in the Bondi Beach shooting tried to stop one of the alleged…
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Neuroinclusive workplaces won’t happen without this one shift: emotional accessibility
In recent years, organizations have launched neurodiversity and mental health initiatives with the best of intentions: to raise awareness,…
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Trump wants tiny cars in America. Do drivers?
The tiny Fiat Topolino—about the length of a cargo bike and half as long as an American SUV or pickup—is the kind of car tourists stop to…
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Trump defends his criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner
US President Donald Trump has repeated his attack on Rob Reiner - after his earlier remarks about the killed Hollywood director, a…
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Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
Thousands of drivers could have speeding fines cancelled after a fault saw some cameras falsely triggered on English A roads and…
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Watching office workers eat lunch is a thing on TikTok
For many office workers, the typical “lunch hour” is a sad desk lunch of a sandwich or slop bowl supplemented by a rotating schedule of…
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UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1%
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter The UK unemployment rate in the three months to October has increased to 5.1%, according to official figures.…
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ICE is spending millions on ads to recruit new agents
The Trump administration is spending millions on advertisements aimed at recruiting new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.…
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How philosophy can help with burnout
One of Michael’s friends told him recently, “I’m not burned out; I’m just feeling empty.” She shows up, meets deadlines, and manages to…
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UK and South Korea strike trade deal
Emer Moreau,business reporterand Jonathan Josephs,business correspondent The UK and South Korea have finalised a trade deal which the…
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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe charts a new course for autonomous vehicles
“Somehow, it didn’t leak.” When I caught up with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe after the company’s “AI & Autonomy Day” keynote on…
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Ben & Jerry's: Row deepens as three board members removed
Three members of Ben & Jerry's independent board will no longer be eligible to serve in their roles, after the ice cream company…
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BBC visits flower-lined Bondi Pavilion after attack
Flowers and candles have been left outside the Bondi Pavilion in tribute to the 15 people who were killed in the Bondi Beach attack. BBC…
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University students facing course 'cold spots' as enrolments fall
University "cold spots" are developing in some parts of the country, new data analysis suggests, with courses in some subjects no longer…