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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…
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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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Plans for flexible four-day week in class for Scottish teachers
Teachers could work a "flexible" four-day teaching week under new proposals announced by the Scottish government. Plans also include…
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New York’s ubiquitous construction scaffolding gets a glow up
New York City scaffolding is so commonplace it has become a kind of extra architectural skin covering the city. It’s estimated that there…
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Bridget Phillipson: We will take time to get trans guidance right
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said the government is "taking the time to get this right" before implementing guidance on the…
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Why vibe coding is a leadership problem, not a technical one
Spend a few minutes on developer Twitter and you’ll run into it: “vibe coding.” With a name like that, it might sound like a passing…
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David Carrick, ex-Met officer, given additional life sentence
Convicted rapist and former Met police officer David Carrick has received an additional life sentence. The 50-year-old was found guilty on…
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How ‘micro joy’ can help you feel happier every day
In a world of hustle culture and stressors of all kinds, joy can seem both illusive and impossible. But despite barriers, you can create…
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Andy Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Starmer for leadership
Andy Burnham has twice failed to rule out a Labour leadership bid, after an MP said he would vacate his seat so the Greater Manchester…
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Three things to know about the future of electricity
Look out for a coal crossover As we ask more from our grid, the key factor that’s going to determine what all this means for climate…
Culture
Premier League: The decline of the open-play goal
The 301 goals scored in 110 games so far averages out at 2.74 goals per game, which if it continued for the whole season would be the…
Business
How to be a multidimensional leader—without sacrificing your personal brand
Most personal branding advice assumes you’re one thing. But what if you’re not? What if you’re a strategist and an artist, a CEO and a…
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Workplaces can—and must—help quell America’s polarization
Five years ago, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong did a bold thing. He banned political conversations at work. He made this decision because he…
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The Ashes: Australia captain Steve Smith aims bizarre Mastermind jibe at Monty Panesar
Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith aimed a bizarre swipe at former England spinner Monty Panesar on the eve of the first Ashes Test.…
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Can business schools really prepare students for a world of AI? Stanford thinks so
Business leaders are scrambling to understand the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. But if companies are struggling to keep…
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The Ashes: Brendon McCullum says England are ready for defining series
Coach Brendon McCullum believes his England team are ready for an Ashes series that could "define" them. McCullum and captain Ben Stokes…