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Trump tried to brand a Democratic shutdown. It didn’t work
President Donald Trump has worked to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, but a majority of Americans are unconvinced that it’s…
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Anthropic reports AI-driven cyberattack linked to China
A team of researchers has uncovered what they say is the first reported use of artificial intelligence to direct a hacking campaign in a…
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Baseball United hosts first game in Dubai with its own rules
Emerging like a mirage in the desert outskirts of Dubai, a sight unfamiliar to those in the Middle East and Asia has risen up like a dream…
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From cognitive decline to burnout: AI’s overlooked impact on workers
AI was supposed to make our lives easier: automating tedious tasks, streamlining communication, and freeing up time for creative thinking.…
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We’ve got to teach AI the right way. And there’s no time to waste
Americans have done a shoddy job of teaching reading and math to the majority of our students. Our scores, when compared to other…
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Man admits sex offences against boys at Stathern summer camp
A man who laced sweets with tranquilliser and gave them to children at a summer camp in Leicestershire has admitted sexual offences…
Business
You can stash more in your 401(k) and IRA next year—here’s the new IRS limit
Every year, American taxpayers are eligible to put a certain amount of money into their retirement accounts, including 401(k)s and IRAs.…
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Chao Xu jailed for drugging, raping and filming victims
A serial rapist who drugged, raped and secretly filmed his victims has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14…
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Global mining giant BHP is found liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
A London judge ruled Friday that global mining company BHP Group is liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster when a dam collapse a…
Business
Picture this: A DTC-era company that’s thriving
In the late 2010s, at the height of the direct-to-consumer boom, Framebridge founder Susan Tynan was green with envy. Many other…
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This simple map can help New Yorkers in need find food
As a community organizer in New York City, Sharifa Khan spends a lot of time visiting food distribution hubs, community gardens, and local…
Business
‘This is the right time to retire’: Walmart CEO Doug McMillon steps down. Retail giant names new boss
There’s a new sheriff in Bentonville. Today, Walmart announced that John Furner will become the company’s new CEO and president, effective…
Business
Daily Telegraph: RedBird Capital pulls out of deal to buy newspaper
US investment group RedBird Capital has pulled out of a deal to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m. RedBird had a previous…
Business
Jaguar Land Rover posts heavy loss after cyber-attack
Jaguar Land Rover has reported a heavy loss for the three months to the end of September, a period during which it was badly affected by…
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If you say yes to any of these 5 questions, science says you’re more emotionally intelligent than you think
Emotional intelligence matters, and not just on a personal level. Research shows developing greater emotional intelligence can lead to…
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The Download: how AI really works, and phasing out animal testing
I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Chinese hackers used…
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Eubank vs Benn 2: Both fighters make weight for rematch
Just as when Eubank and Benn fought in April, there is a rehydration clause that both must adhere to - meaning neither man can put on more…
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One year later, I’m gladder than ever I left Twitter
Hi there, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. Last year, I left Twitter gradually, then all at once. Throughout 2024, Elon…
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Kidlington fly-tipping: Criminals dump mountain of waste in field
Marcus White,South of England and Jamie Morris,in Kidlington Drone video captures the scale of the waste Fly-tippers have dumped a…
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How patients are turning to AI chatbots to fight back against the broken $5 trillion healthcare system
On July 29, 2025, at 9:45 a.m., Christine Ressy was supposed to be undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones. Instead, Ressy, a…
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This hotel suite is a perfect replica of the iconic ‘Goodnight Moon’ room
If you were one of the millions of children who grew up reading Goodnight Moon before bed, chances are its iconic green bedroom is…
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Rachel Reeves decides against raising income tax rates
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided against raising income tax rates at the Budget on 26 November, the BBC has been told. In recent…
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These technologies could help put a stop to animal testing
Animal welfare groups have been campaigning for commitments like these for decades. But a lack of alternatives has made it difficult to…
Business
The Ashes: Ollie Pope makes warm-up century but Joe Root and Harry Brook miss out
Ollie Pope made a century as the majority of England's top order spent valuable time in the middle in their Ashes warm-up game, though Joe…