Business
Ripley's revealed as buyer of $12m golden toilet
A gold toilet that fetched $12.1m (£9.3m) at auction was bought by Ripley's Believe It or Not!, after its first casting was stolen from…
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.
Business
Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers stops teaching while university investigates Epstein emails
Harvard University professor Larry Summers is taking leave while the school investigates his and others' ties with late sex offender…
News
Paris court blocks auction of earliest-known calculator
One of the world's first calculating machines will not go to auction as scheduled, France, after a Paris court provisionally blocked the…
News
Trump signs bill ordering release of Jeffrey Epstein files
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has signed a bill ordering the release of all files related to the late convicted…
Lifestyle
5 ways leaders should prioritize mental health
As companies adopt AI, the conversation is shifting from the promise of productivity to concerns about AI’s impact on wellbeing. Business…
News
Why Wales fell out of love with Labour
Gareth LewisWales political editor The vote count at the Caerphilly by-election looked like many others. Tables were arranged in the…
News
Design your software for disappearance
Most of the software that truly moves the world doesn’t demand our attention: It quietly removes friction and gets out of the way. You…
Business
The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response
It was the most momentous event in UK history since World War Two. As a new virus took hold, millions of us were told to stay at home and…
Business
Storytelling can reframe the economic conversation
The trajectory of our national economy is a central concern of every American. Our living costs rise as would-be hegemons battle over…
Business
What if fintech worked for the people who don’t download fintech?
I’ve spent much of my career in fintech, but some of the most inspiring innovations I’ve seen came from a town most people have never…
Business
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang isn’t feeling the ‘AI bubble’
All eyes were on Nvidia’s quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, as investors looked for signs of weakness indicating that the…
Business
Nvidia shares jump after revenue and outlook beat estimates
Danielle KayeBusiness reporter Chip giant Nvidia beat Wall Street's expectations for revenue and upcoming sales, easing investor concerns…
Business
5 bold ways I use AI as a CEO, beyond automation
In planning meetings, in brainstorms, in the messy moments when decisions need to be made before all the information is in, AI is my…
News
Yantar: How serious is the Russian spy ship move?
Frank GardnerSecurity correspondent To Russia, the Yantar is a oceanic research vessel - to others, including the UK, it's a spy ship, and…
Business
Nvidia forecasts stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue
Nvidia forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting on booming demand for its AI chips from cloud…
News
Trump’s anti-climate policies could mean 1.3 million more deaths around the world by 2100, report says
Since beginning his second term in office, President Trump has taken a sledgehammer to climate action. His administration has made plans…
Business
Are we in a K-shaped economy? Delayed employment numbers could reveal recession odds
The gap between the richest and poorest Americans is widening in what Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has called a “bifurcated…
News
Top US officials in Ukraine for talks on ending war with Russia
Senior Pentagon officials have arrived in Ukraine to "discuss efforts to end the war" with Russia, the US military has said. The team, led…
News
Labor Department cancels full October jobs report due to the federal shutdown
The Labor Department said Wednesday that it will not be releasing a full jobs report for October because the 43-day federal government…
News
AI agents are about to change how you shop—here’s what that means
Agentic artificial intelligence is coming, whether you’re ready for it or not. A PwC survey published earlier this year found that 88% of…
Culture
Key questions now Scotland are going to the World Cup
Make your own mind up on this one. The three host nations automatically enter pot one, and it goes without saying, they are the three…
Business
Davis Cup Finals: Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli take Italy closer to third straight title
"When I play for my country I just think about trying to win the next point, trying to fight really hard for my team-mates, for everybody…
News
CMA Awards livestream: How to watch country music’s biggest night, with or without cable, including free options
Country music fans have something extra to be thankful for each November beyond turkey. Traditionally, the Country Music Association…
News
David Carrick, ex-Met officer, is guilty of more sexual offences
Brian Farmer,at the Old Bailey and Danny Fullbrook Serial rapist and former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick has been found…