Business
Why your Halloween bag has fewer Reese’s and more gummies this year
If you plan to hand out chocolate this Halloween, you might be in for more trick than treat. The price of cocoa remains high after spiking…
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
AI and blockchain: finance’s new power couple
Imagine living in a house with the latest smart home system: lights dim on voice command, your thermostat learns your schedule, your…
Culture
Oliver Glasner: Crystal Palace boss says fixture pile-up would be 'irresponsible'
There's precedent for playing two games in one midweek in recent seasons, involving Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur,…
News
5 business continuity and disaster recovery mistakes
Let’s be real: No one has a perfect business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan. And that’s okay because perfection isn’t the…
Culture
Premier League to only have one Boxing Day game 'because of Uefa competitions'
The "expansion of European club competitions" has led to there being just one game on 26 December in the English top flight, says the…
News
Jaysley Beck: Ex-sergeant jailed for sex assault on teen soldier
Carys Nally,West of England and Chris Mace,Bulford Military Court Centre An ex-Army sergeant major has been jailed for six months for…
Culture
After the Louvre heist, U.S. museums grapple with how to remain accessible
The day after the jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris, officials from across Washington’s world-famous museums were already talking,…
News
3 ways legislation is reshaping behavioral health
The behavioral health sector is at a crossroads. The landscape is shifting rapidly, and for many, it feels harder than ever to plan. The…
Business
Where might Andrew live on the Sandringham estate?
Newly stripped of his "prince" title, Andrew is moving from his Windsor mansion, Royal Lodge, to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, it is…
News
Just Stop Oil activists cleared over Stonehenge protest
Three Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed Stonehenge with orange powder have been cleared of causing a public nuisance. Rajan Naidu, 74,…
Business
Amazon’s third-quarter results get a boost from its cloud computing business
Amazon posted higher fiscal third quarter profit and sales compared with a year ago, fueled by accelerating growth in its cloud computing…
News
Friction can make the customer experience more human
Think about the last time you made a purchase using your phone. Maybe you were at a coffee shop and when your turn came, you opened your…
News
Rob Jetten's Dutch centrist liberal party wins neck-and-neck election race, vote analysis says
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor The Dutch centrist liberal party of Rob Jetten has won Wednesday's neck-and-neck election race, according…
News
The Download: down the Mandela effect rabbit hole, and the promise of a vaccine for colds
Quick question: Does the Fruit of the Loom logo feature a cornucopia? Many of us have been wearing the company’s T-shirts for decades, and…
News
America has plenty of electricity. So why is your bill skyrocketing?
Americans know AI runs on electricity — and they’re starting to realize they’re the ones paying for it. A recent nationwide survey of more…
News
Manchester synagogue attacker shot multiple times by police
The Manchester synagogue attacker was repeatedly shot after running "aggressively" towards armed police while carrying a knife and wearing…
News
Bill Gates is just plain wrong about climate change
Bill Gates has invested billions over the last two decades to help fight climate change. But in a new blog post, he argues that world is…
News
The reason nobody cares about Grokipedia
Elon Musk is the kind of entrepreneur who likes to have an enemy as motivation—traditional carmakers, the mainstream media, the “deep…
Culture
Autumn Nations Series: Why world rankings matter for 2027 Rugby World Cup drawdraw
The autumn internationals get under way on Saturday as teams look to pick up vital ranking points before the draw for the 2027 Rugby World…
News
Reeves rebuked by PM over 'regrettable' rental confusion but faces no further action
The prime minister has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves will face no further action over the failure to obtain the correct licence when…
News
Here’s why we don’t have a cold vaccine. Yet.
That approach wouldn’t work for the common cold, because all those hundreds of variants are circulating all the time, says McLean. That’s…
News
Israel confirms identities of hostages' bodies returned by Hamas
Israel has confirmed the identities of two deceased hostages whose bodies it received from Hamas via the Red Cross in Gaza on Thursday.…
Lifestyle
Daylight saving time creates ‘social jet lag.’ A sleep expert explains how to reset your circadian rhythm
Yes, it’s that time of year again, when most of the U.S. “gains” an extra hour of sleep as we “fall back” from daylight savings to shorter…
Culture
WSL: Has England winning Euro 2025 impacted domestic women's football?
Looking at the average attendances for the past four Women's Super League (WSL) seasons, there was a clear jump following England's Euro…