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EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of big loan plan for Ukraine
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor European Union governments have agreed to immobilise indefinitely Russian assets of up to €210bn (£185bn)…
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Business
Wealthfront IPO: Stock price closely watched today as financial platform starts trading on the Nasdaq
Wealthfront Corp. is looking to rake in the wealth after going public on Friday. The Palo Alto-based automated digital wealth platform…
Business
Kalshi users are in an uproar over their Time ‘Person of the Year’ bets
Time magazine has named the “Architects of AI” as its 2025 Person of the Year, a decision that has sparked significant backlash from…
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Trump sued by preservationists over his White House ballroom project
President Donald Trump was sued on Friday by preservationists asking a federal court to halt his White House ballroom project until it…
Business
Holiday shoppers: Try these smart money-saving tips this holiday season
The holiday season means time with family and new memories, but it can also mean lots of spending—sometimes too much. From gifts to travel…
Culture
Mohamed Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match on Saturday
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after positive talks with head coach…
Fashion
This new fashion-forward Target is a glimpse of the retailer’s future
This week, a new fashion boutique quietly opened in SoHo. Much like its neighbors, H&M and American Eagle, the new shop features racks of…
Business
Crypto founder Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for $40 billion Terraform Labs fraud
Onetime cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison after a $40 billion crash revealed his crypto ecosystem…
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Apple loses contempt ruling appeal, but could revisit iPhone app fees
A federal appeals court on Thursday backed a ruling that held Apple in civil contempt for brazenly defying an order designed to open its…
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How Ford is fighting off F-150 thieves with amped up tech
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat the ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their…
Business
Reform claims to now have more members than Labour
Becky MortonPolitical reporter Reform UK claims it is now the largest political party in Britain, following reports Labour has lost more…
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Why AI errors are inevitable and what that means healthcare
In the past decade, AI’s success has led to uncurbed enthusiasm and bold claims—even though users frequently experience errors that AI…
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U.S. Mint reveals coin designs commemorating 250th anniversary of America’s independence
The U.S. Mint unveiled the designs for coins commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence next year. They depict the…
Culture
FA urged to press Fifa on 'scandalous' World Cup ticket prices by supporters' group
The Football Association has been asked to lobby Fifa to lower the price of World Cup tickets by a leading supporters' group. The Football…
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How Trump is blocking U.S. states from regulating artificial intelligence
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at blocking states from crafting their own regulations for artificial…
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Germany accuses Russia of 2024 cyber attack and election disinformation campaign
Germany has accused Russia of a cyber-attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference, and summoned the Russian…
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Here’s how Hinge is surviving the dating app apocalypse
Nobody wants to swipe anymore. Dating apps like Bumble and Tinder are scrambling to keep younger users engaged, and dealing with problems…
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What's happening with the assisted dying bill?
Becky MortonPolitical reporter It was more than a year ago that MPs first gave their backing to proposed legislation which would introduce…
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Measles outbreak in South Carolina comes as infections nationwide are already at their highest since 1992
Measles infections in America have hit their highest numbers in 33 years. In 2025, cases have topped 1,900, and that number is expected to…
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Surrey man guilty of wife’s murder after child reveals plot
A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife following a retrial under double jeopardy rules, eight years after being cleared. Robert…
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The Download: expanded carrier screening, and how Southeast Asia plans to get to space
It’s a scorching October day in Bangkok and I’m wandering through the exhibits at the Thai Space Expo, held in one of the city’s busiest…
Business
The strange triumph of Rosie the Robot
Hello again, and thank you for spending time with Fast Company’s Plugged In. Last October, I visited the Silicon Valley headquarters of 1X…
Business
Author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Best-selling author Joanna Trollope has died aged 82, her family has announced. The writer was…
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Home Depot’s 7.5-foot Christmas Chewbacca is the next Skelly
Nothing says “Merry Christmas” quite like a 7.5-foot-tall Chewbacca holding a candy cane. At least, according to the team at Home Depot.…