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Government shutdown, now at 36 days, breaks the record for the longest ever
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions 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 Download: the solar geoengineering race, and future gazing with the The Simpsons
—David Keith is the professor of geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago and Daniele Visioni is an assistant professor of earth…
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Dogs trapped as heavy rain floods Carmarthenshire rescue centre
Gavin Thomas,BBC Wales, Paul Pigott,BBC Wales and Rowenna Hoskin,BBC Wales Twenty-eight dogs were trapped in the loft of a dog sanctuary,…
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Migrant who returned to UK after removal sent back to France
A migrant who returned to the UK by small boat less than a month after being removed to France under the "one-in, one out"scheme has been…
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Zohran Mamdani wins New York City’s mayoral race in victory for progressive Democrats
Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, far-left state lawmaker, who…
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Several critically hurt on Ile d'Oléron in France after driver rams into 10 people
A driver has rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the Ile d'Oléron, off the west coast of France, leaving 10 people hurt…
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AI is going to be a game changer for Black Friday
Black Friday isn’t what it once was. Less than 15 years ago, it was fairly common for people to wake up at ridiculously early hours to…
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From vibe coding to context engineering: 2025 in software development
Taken together, there’s a clear signal of the direction of travel in software engineering and even AI more broadly. After years of the…
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World Cup qualifiers: Ben Davies back to lead Wales for crucial games
Burnley defender Connor Roberts, Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward and Ipswich Town's Wes Burns all remain unavailable through injury, as…
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An AI coach in every cubicle
Some companies see leadership and managerial training as an investment. Others, however, provide very few resources for the transition…
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Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK at risk of an "economic inactivity…
Culture
Why authenticity at work feels impossible
Below, Jodi-Ann Burey shares five key insights from her new book, Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work. Jodi-Ann is a…
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What to know about Zohran Mamdani and what he wants to do in NYC
It's official: The biggest city in the US will have its first Muslim and first South Asian mayor. Since democratic socialist Zohran…
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Israel says Hamas returned body of Israeli-US soldier held hostage
Israel has confirmed the latest body of a hostage returned by Hamas via the Red Cross is that of Israeli-American soldier Itay Chen. The…
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Why hyper-independence is undermining your best people
Hyper-independence looks like your best employee. The one who never says no, stays late, and carries the team on their back. Leaders often…
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Why you should be less professional at work
Nobody sitting with perfect posture in a room of button-down shirts, looking at a slide that says “leverage strategic capabilities,” is…
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Tony Pulis Column: 'More data than ever, but does it help managers?'
I managed the recruitment at all my clubs. I would tell my scouts and coaches what I wanted and then did my homework on their…
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At least seven people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky
Watch: Smoke hangs over Louisville after deadly plane crash Seven people were killed when a UPS cargo plane crashed while taking off from…
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Kentucky plane crash: What we know about deadly Louisville cargo plane crash
Watch: Smoke hangs over Louisville after deadly plane crash At least seven people have been killed after a cargo plane ran off the runway…
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Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await
Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is notable in many ways. He will become the city's youngest mayor since 1892,…
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New York voted for a new digital, citywide map. Here’s what it will do
There are many, many maps of New York City. There are the decor maps, sold on Amazon, and the tourist maps, which mostly focus,…
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Human error may have led to grooming gang cases being dropped, says NCA
Sima KotechaSenior UK correspondent Human error could have led to criminal cases involving alleged grooming gangs being dropped, the early…
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Bullying and racism at Oxford Brookes' rowing club confirmed by report
Clodagh StensonBBC South Investigations Sexual harassment, racism and bullying did happen at Oxford Brookes University Boat Club, an…