Business
The people we left behind: Tech layoffs, AI hype, and a misplaced future
If you opened a tech newsletter or even the internet in early 2026 and thought you’d stepped into a dystopian screenplay, or you are 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.
Business
Stop talking to AI, let them talk to each other: The A2A protocol
Have you ever asked Alexa to remind you to send a WhatsApp message at a determined hour? And then you just wonder, ‘Why can’t Alexa just…
Lifestyle
Swedish pet insurtech Lassie raises $75M Series C after hitting $100M ARR
Imagine the moment you bring a new dog or cat into your life. That mix of excitement and responsibility. Vet visits, vaccines, learning…
Business
Understanding the valuation of intangible assets in tech deals
In a technology M&A deal, whether you are acquiring or selling a tech or software business, valuation rarely hinges on a single dimension.…
News
Aerska raises $39M to help RNA medicines reach the brain
For families living with neurodegenerative disease, the hardest part is not always the diagnosis. It is the slow erosion that follows:…
News
The next Renaissance: Why creativity is the currency of the AI age
We stand at one of history’s most exhilarating crossroads. Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of work, business, and human…
Business
Naboo raises $70M for an AI-powered event procurement platform
Paris-headquartered Naboo has raised a $70m in Series B as it accelerates its ambition to become the operating layer for how large…
News
Newspaper headlines: 'Police raid Mandelson homes' and 'Breaking the ice'
Police searching homes linked to Peter Mandelson after new revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files dominate Saturday's papers. Source…
News
Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest: What does result mean for relegation battle
Forest, meanwhile, have won just two of their past nine Premier League games. Crucially, one of those was a 2-1 victory at West Ham last…
Business
Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations
Harassment claims were made against the peer in 2013, but in 2014 a barrister appointed by the party to investigate the allegations…
News
Rapper Lil Jon's son believed dead, days after going missing
Nathan Smith, a rapper who goes by DJ Young Slade, was reported missing after police said he ran out of his home early Tuesday Source link
Business
Another Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree could be headed to prison
If I had a dollar for every time a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has been charged with fraud, I’d have $5. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird…
Business
Who is in the Epstein files?
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful. Source link
Business
Vivian Tu on how to spot good financial advice in an uncertain economy
Why does uncertainty make us less rational with money? And who should we trust for financial advice online? Vivian Tu, financial educator…
News
The HR exec from the Coldplay kiss cam incident is headlining a crisis PR conference
Kristin Cabot, the HR exec at the center of last year’s Coldplay kiss cam scandal, is headlining a crisis communications conference that’s…
News
AI strategies are kind of destined to fail
As a consultancy owner, I’ve been experimenting heavily with the headline AI applications for the better part of two years now. Our teams…
Business
Here’s how much Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google will spend to develop more AI in 2026
Big Tech is on a spending spree, forecast to drop a staggering $650 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026 alone—and that’s just…
News
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office. Source link
News
Murder charge after student stabbed near De Montfort University
Khaleed Oladipo was fatally stabbed near the De Montfort University campus in Leicester. Source link
Culture
These countries just won the fashion Olympics
The Olympics are best known as a moment for the world’s most elite athletes to demonstrate their physical prowess on the world stage. But,…
Business
Six Nations 2026: Must-win for Scotland as alternative does not bear thinking about
Fair play to Scottish Rugby - not words you often hear, it's true. Fair play to them for their enthusiasm in putting players and coaches…
News
M&M recall 2026: Chocolate candy sold in 20 states has a dangerous defect
Valentine’s Day is just a week away, and is one of the most popular holidays for consuming chocolates. But according to two notices from…
News
Pakistan mosque explosion: More than 30 dead and 169 injured, officials say
Almost 170 were injured in the explosion, which took place during Friday prayers in the capital Islamabad. Source link
Business
Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein release
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the…