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‘De-extinction’ startup Colossal Biosciences makes its first acquisition: a company that clones pets
The cloning industry is contracting—ironically, perhaps. On Tuesday, Colossal Biosciences announced that it has acquired ViaGen Pets and…
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
Sean Williams: Zimbabwe all-rounder sacked over drug addiction
"ZC expects all contracted players to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and compliance with team protocols and…
Business
Paul Allen’s AI nonprofit unveils satellite data platform
A new open AI platform from the nonprofit created by the late Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen aims to make satellite imagery and other data…
Business
Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain
For the first time in Great Britain, there are more over-16s using vapes or e-cigarettes than smoking cigarettes, according to the Office…
News
The Download: the AGI myth, and US/China AI competition
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.…
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Dick Cheney obituary: former Republican vice-president who helped lead US "war on terror"
Dick Cheney, who has died at the age of 84, had a glittering - if controversial - career in American public life. He served as President…
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Andrew Cuomo’s run for NYC mayor was him at his Trumpiest: Using AI to bring politics to new lows
After a double-digit loss in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, Andrew Cuomo launched his independent bid for the office in…
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With Zohran Mamdani, have progressives found their counter to MAGA branding?
Amid a crowded field of candidates, New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has managed to cut through the clutter—with a campaign…
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Train hero who saved passengers during attack named
A rail worker credited with saving multiple lives during a mass stabbing on a train has been named as Samir Zitouni. The 48-year-old's…
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Why the perfect is so often the enemy of the good
One of the most striking aspects of Sarah Wynn-Williams’s best-selling memoir, Careless People, about her years at Meta, is the way she…
Culture
Carlos Alcaraz and Amanda Anisimova to return to Queen's in 2026
Six-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz and 2025 women's runner-up Amanda Anisimova will return to Queen's next year. Spanish world…
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Work 52 minutes, break for 17: A winning productivity hack?
Over the years, I have conditioned myself to only be able to focus in 25-minute increments, a timer counting down in my peripheral. The…
Business
Battle of the Sexes: Aryna Sabalenka to play Nick Kyrgios in Dubai on 28 December
Three official matches labelled as the 'Battle of the Sexes' have taken place - most famously between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in…
Culture
Premier League: Who do fans think is the key player in each team?
Now on their third manager of the season, Forest have made a dismal start to 2025-26. Winless since their opening-day victory against…
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Three invisible problems draining your team’s performance
Most people still measure performance in hours. They pack their calendars as full as possible, track time down to the minute, and take…
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Liverpool v Real Madrid: Will Trent Alexander-Arnold show what Reds are missing on return?
Warnock said: "There is a great player in Conor Bradley, but he needs to stay fit and get a run of games to build up a relationship with…
Business
We are ready to discuss human rights law changes, top ECHR boss tells BBC
Dominic CascianiHome and Legal Correspondent The political head of the body that oversees the European Convention on Human Rights has told…
Business
Melbourne Cup: Half Yours wins Australia's famous horse race
Half Yours has won the Melbourne Cup, with Jamie Melham becoming only the second female jockey to win Australia's most famous horse race.…
Business
AI unlocks hyper-personalization at scale
Most immersive experiences today may feel stale in retrospect. Brands have invested heavily in creating spaces meant to captivate, yet…
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Augmented reality may be the key to fire safety
House fires burn hotter and spread faster than ever before, leaving families with as little as two minutes to safely escape their homes.…
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If schools cater to “typical” kids, what about the rest?
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I’ve seen how America’s education system leaves neurodivergent children behind. Despite growing…
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Green revolution: The evolving story of biobased products
As the global climate and environmental crisis accelerates, the urgency for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based products has…
Business
Sudan conflict: Who is RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagolo?
Alex de WaalAfrica analyst Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, known as "Hemedti", has emerged as a dominant figure on Sudan's political stage, with…