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Ice warnings across parts of UK as cold snap sets in
BBC Weather and Mallory Moench Icy conditions will sweep into more parts of the UK overnight, after snow and ice forced hundreds 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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The Nvidia market rally couldn’t save Bitcoin’s price: BTC sinks to new low today. What’s up with this crypto crash?
Is this the beginning of the end for Bitcoin? A Bitcoin (BTC) sell-off on Thursday is sending the cryptocurrency down again today by 3% to…
Business
Verizon begins laying off more than 13,000 employees in a bid to ‘reorient’ the entire company
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must…
News
NBC’s ‘Stumble’: Why does Hollywood insist on treating narcolepsy as a punchline?
NBC recently debuted a new show: Stumble, a comedy about a former cheer coach leading a team of misfits. Some earlier reviews of the show,…
Business
Channel Tunnel says UK investment 'non-viable' as it halts projects
Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, has halted its UK projects, claiming "unsustainable" levels of taxation has made any…
News
Vance tells Americans to have ‘a little bit of patience’ on high prices
While President Donald Trump has struggled to settle on a way to address Americans’ concerns about high costs, Vice President JD Vance on…
Culture
Why MLB is suddenly betting big on NBC and Netflix
If the football games, boxing matches, and comedy specials weren’t indication enough that Netflix is making a bold move for the live…
News
David Carrick: Police failed to act on historic sex abuse claims against rapist Met officer
Daniel De Simone and Jo AdnittBBC News Investigations Wiltshire Police were told in 2016 that serial rapist David Carrick had abused his…
Business
FICO and Plaid launch a new credit score powered by real-time cash flow data
For consumers who are heavy on savings and light on credit history, a new partnership in the world of credit scores could help them lock…
News
Black Friday 2025 boycotts: ‘Mass Blackout’ and ‘We Ain’t Buying It’ protests will target Trump and billionaires. Here’s what to know
In our consumer driven culture, where the cost of goods is soaring, one of the most radical things you can do this Black Friday is not to…
Lifestyle
The future of cola? Pepsi unveils prebiotic version with only 30 calories and no artificial sweeteners
Earlier this year, Pepsi purchased probiotic drink maker Poppi, and now the soda giant is introducing a new prebiotic cola drink in its…
News
Donald Trump and JD Vance snubbed for Dick Cheney’s funeral
Donald Trump and JD Vance have been snubbed, by not being invited to former vice-president Dick Cheney’s funeral, taking place on…
Business
Roundtables: Surviving the New Age of Conspiracies
Everything is a conspiracy theory now. MIT Technology Review’s series, “The New Conspiracy Age,” explores how this moment is changing…
Business
U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, delayed report says
U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been…
News
Covid inquiry: Lockdown could have been avoided and other key findings
Nick Triggle, Jim Reed, Dom Hughes and Michelle Roberts The long-awaited independent report into how well or badly the government handled…
News
This Frida Kahlo self-portrait could shatter auction records
A 1940 self-portrait by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo of her asleep in a bed could make history Thursday when it goes on sale by…
News
Woman admits causing crash that killed three men near Falkirk
A 21-year-old woman who crashed a car after driving round a bend at more than 85mph has admitted killing her three passengers. Reece…
News
Infant botulism outbreak: Cases climb to 31, some stores still have the recalled ByHeart baby formula
As cases of potentially deadly botulism in babies who drank ByHeart infant formula continue to grow, state officials say they are still…
Business
Almost one million young people still not in work or education, figures show
Kate McGoughBBC News, education reporter Almost a million young people are still out of work, education or training, new data suggests.…
News
Why is it so hard to pay cross-border employees in Europe?
Picture the scene. You’ve advertised a job on LinkedIn and received applications from around Europe. The perfect candidate lives in one of…
Business
Designing digital resilience in the agentic AI era
While global investment in AI is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, fewer than half of business leaders are confident in their…
News
Some migrants to face 20-year wait for settled status
Migrants who are in the UK legally could have to wait up to 20-years before they can settle permanently, under government proposals. The…
News
Organizational intelligence is the new priority in the AI era
In recent conversations with customers and peers, I’m not hearing “Which AI model or tool should we pick?” I’m hearing “How do we…
News
The Download: what’s next for electricity, and living in the conspiracy age
I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Donald Trump is poised to…