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The Skripal poisonings – have British spies learned the lessons?
When the call came in to the duty officer at MI6 headquarters on the evening of 4 March 2018, it was met with surprise and alarm. One of…
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North Face x Skims is hitting the slopes for a second season
It’s a great week to have a disposable income and act like you know how to ski. North Face x Skims today launches its second winter…
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The future for women investors is in danger
Only about 10 percent of venture funds ever make it to a fourth vintage. Of those, just 5 to 10 percent are led by women. I’m one of them.…
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Russia blocks FaceTime and Snapchat, tightening its control online
Russian authorities said Thursday they have imposed restrictions on Apple’s video calling service FaceTime, the latest step in an effort…
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Trump to roll back Biden-era fuel economy standards that limit air pollution
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory…
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Rare disease: Our $1 trillion healthcare reform opportunity
Every year in the United States, thousands of families face a devastating reality: Their child has a rare disease, but they won’t know it…
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Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused the BBC of "double standards" after being asked about racist and antisemitic comments he is…
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AI’s future runs on water
The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, but it also creates enormous demand for digital infrastructure and…
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UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines
The UK and Norway have signed a defence pact that will see them operate a combined fleet to hunt Russian submarines in the North Atlantic.…
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Adidas scores court victory in San Francisco over failed Ye partnership
Adidas defeated an appeal on Wednesday by U.S. shareholders who said the footwear and apparel maker fraudulently concealed antisemitic and…
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Police arrest suspect in DC pipe bomb incident, ending years-long manhunt
A man has been arrested in connection to two pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national…
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Furniture makers feel the economy’s pinch
When the British designer Fred Rigby released his first furniture collection in 2021, he knew from the outset he would prioritize a U.S.…
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Man charged with terror offences after Manchester synagogue attack
A man has been charged with terror offences after allegations he drove the Manchester synagogue attacker to survey a UK defence facility.…
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Klarna takes on Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire with premium perks that don’t require a credit card
As Americans grapple with $1.23 trillion in credit card balances, Klarna Group is introducing a new way to access premium rewards—one that…
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Delivering securely on data and AI strategy
That’s getting more challenging, says Nithin Ramachandran, who is global vice president for data and AI at industrial and consumer…
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The Ashes - England v Australia, second Test day one: Highlights as Joe Root scores century
Joe Root scores his first century in Australia and finishes unbeaten on 135 as England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second…
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Shredded cheese recall update: Great Lakes Cheese responds to FDA report on metal fragments in products
Headlines about a shredded cheese recall affecting more than a quarter of a million cases of various products have been making the rounds…
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Crypto investor donates record £9m to Reform UK
Reform UK has received a record £9m donation from cryptocurrency investor and aviation entrepreneur Christopher Harborne, new figures from…
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How AI is uncovering hidden geothermal energy resources
In the case of Big Blind, this prospecting information gave the company enough confidence to purchase a federal lease, allowing it to…
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The Ashes: Joe Root's first ton in Australia keeps England afloat
Joe Root finally made a century in Australia to keep England afloat on a riveting first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. With the…
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Hershey’s innovation lab just created its own Dubai chocolate bar
Hershey’s has finally jumped on the Dubai chocolate trend, and it typifies the intentional approach the company is taking to viral candy.…
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Why most New Year’s resolutions fail—and what that says about leadership habits
Yes, it’s that time of year again: when we don’t just wrap up one chapter but start anticipating the next, determined to begin with…
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Why the grid relies on nuclear reactors in the winter
This scheduled regularity might seem mundane, but it’s quite the feat that operational reactors are as reliable and predictable as they…
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Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root scores first Test century in Australia during second Test
Joe Root ended his long wait for a Test century in Australia by reaching three figures on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. In…