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Novo Nordisk stock slides as its Alzheimer’s drug trials fail
Novo Nordisk’s closely-watched Alzheimer’s trials of an older oral version of its semaglutide drug failed to help slow the progression of…
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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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Council to debate street name change in Carrickfergus
Councillors in Mid and East Antrim are due to discuss a proposal later on Monday to change a street sign named after Andrew…
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Wholesale turkey prices are jumping 44% this year. Here’s why
Old Brick Farm, where Larry Doll raises chickens, turkeys and ducks, was fortunate this Thanksgiving season. Doll’s small farm west of…
Lifestyle
Thanksgiving travel 2025: Want to avoid traffic? Here are the best and worst times to hit the roads this week
The Thanksgiving holiday is nearly upon us, which means tens of millions of Americans will be traveling nationwide this week to visit…
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Two peers face suspension from House of Lords
Kate WhannelPolitical reporter Two peers are set to be suspended from the House of Lords for breaching rules on providing parliamentary…
Business
Value City and American Signature Furniture are closing stores in bankruptcy: See list of locations
Another home furnishings retail chain has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with higher costs, reduced sales, a downturn…
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The Download: how to fix a tractor, and living among conspiracy theorists
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.…
Business
Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff
Ben KingBusiness reporter Workers and business leaders have told the Covid-19 inquiry about the devastation they faced during the pandemic…
Business
This CEO just sold his company for $21 billion. It wouldn’t have happened without federally funded research
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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Officers facing misconduct hearing in Harshita Brella case
Four police officers will face misconduct proceedings over their handling of abuse allegations reported by a woman, who was later found…
Business
Why the urge to persuade can undermine your idea for change
Every good salesperson knows the 7-step process in which you identify and qualify a prospect to understand their needs, then present your…
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I tried Apple’s iPhone Pocket. It’s as awkward as it is beautiful
The line had just died down at Hong Kong’s Apple flagship store on Canton Road when I arrived on what happened to be the release day for…
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Budget 2025: What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
Simon JackBusiness editor Business leaders face a nervous final few days before the chancellor's second Budget, having borne the brunt of…
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Nick Fuentes’s mastery of the online far-right has fractured the MAGA movement
In late October, Tucker Carlson invited Nick Fuentes, a 27-year-old white-nationalist streamer, onto his popular podcast and Youtube show…
Business
The Ashes: England will not send first-choice batters to pink-ball tour game
In addition, the Lions match would have offered time using the pink ball, with England due to play a rare day-night Test. England have…
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AI has exposed the illusion of work
There’s a scene in Office Space where Peter sits across from two consultants during a company downsizing. They ask him, “What would you…
Lifestyle
Skye Gyngell: Michelin-starred Australian chef dies aged 62
Pioneering Australian chef Skye Gyngell has died aged 62. Gyngell rose to fame in the UK after her garden centre cafe in south-west London…
Business
Why Newcastle, Real Madrid, PSG, Milan, Lazio and more are meeting on a park in London
"There are loads of people in London, but it can feel like a lonely place," explains Kieran Duff on the stroll through Russell Square,…
Business
Closing the wealth gap: The solution is hiding in plain sight
When an X user recently pointed out the eye-popping increase in billionaires’ wealth since 2015, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, a billionaire…
Culture
Arne Slot should drop Mohamed Salah says Wayne Rooney in latest podcast
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said after Saturday's loss that "everyone in the team has to take responsibility" and with Slot's team…
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This AI prompt cheat sheet solves 4 of work’s big everyday problems
You’ve heard the gospel: AI is going to change everything. Good, great, grand. But when you’re staring down a deadline and 80 unread…
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UK 'world's most expensive place' to develop nuclear power
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter The UK has become the "most expensive place in the world" to build nuclear power plants, according to a…
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Rubio hails 'tremendous progress' at Ukraine peace talks
A "tremendous amount of progress" has been achieved in talks to finalise a US-proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Secretary…