Business
In the face of a lousy job market, many Gen Zers are taking the leap into solopreneurship
As soon as ChatGPT launched, Odyssey Gohain saw the writing on the wall. The now 27-year-old was working as a marketer in Amsterdam at the…
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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Weather warnings in force as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain to UK
Ruth Comerford and BBC Weather Amber warnings from the Met Office for "persistent and heavy" rain are in force as Storm Claudia continues…
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TikTok’s ‘flip camera trend’ is going viral—for all the wrong reasons
Another week, another questionable TikTok trend. The latest internet sensation has social media users asking someone to film them dancing.…
News
What time do the 2025 Leonids peak? Here’s when to see a meteor shower light up the night sky this weekend
The 2025 Leonid meteor shower is forecast to peak this weekend, lighting up the night sky with up to 15 meteors an hour whizzing by at 44…
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Several killed after bus crashes into bus stop in Stockholm
Three people have been killed and and another three injured after a bus crashed into a bus stop in central Stockholm, Swedish police say.…
Business
US justice department investigates Epstein's alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request
The US justice department has confirmed it will investigate paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein's alleged links to major banks and…
Business
Anthropic says an AI may have just attempted the first truly autonomous cyberattack
In a new report, AI company Anthropic detailed a “highly sophisticated espionage campaign” that deployed its artificial intelligence tools…
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MP quits Corbyn's new left-wing party amid infighting
Sam FrancisPolitical reporter An independent MP involved in the founding of Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing party has announced he is…
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Supergreens powder and supplements recalled nationwide after Salmonella outbreak sickens people in 7 states
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to powdered dietary…
Business
The latest opioid settlement plan with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma could end the yearslong legal saga
Lawyers representing OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, branches of the Sackler family that own it, cities, states, counties, Native American…
Business
Marta Award: Brentford's Ashley Cheatley nominated with Marta and Vivianne Miedema
It was not the first time Cheatley had attempted an overhead kick, and she came close at former club Ashford Town, hitting the bar against…
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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…
News
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…
Culture
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…