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Japan reports 4.2% growth in September despite Trump tariffs
Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data Wednesday, on robust shipments to Asia that offset a decline in…
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
Manchester Pride goes bust with thousands owed in unpaid fees
Manchester Pride bosses say it's gone bust, throwing the future of one of the UK's biggest LGBT events into doubt. It comes after BBC…
News
Meet the robots upending the wig industry
“What?!” That single word is the most frequent reaction Aasiyah Abdulsalam gets when she tells people about her company, Renatural, which…
Business
Food price rises slow as UK inflation remains at 3.8%
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter, BBC News Food and drinks prices in the UK are increasing at their slowest rate in more than a year,…
News
Trump says White House renovation is 'music to my ears' as criticism mounts
Is Trump allowed to demolish part of the White House to build a ballroom? US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to demolish…
Business
Beyond Meat and Krispy Kreme shares are soaring today as investors get the meme-stock munchies
Don’t look now, but meme stock mania appears to be back with a vengeance this week. This time around, Beyond Meat, Inc. (Nasdaq: BYND) and…
News
Introducing: the body issue
“This is one of the least visited places on planet Earth and I got to open the door,” Matty Jordan, a construction specialist at New…
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Dublin: Violence outside Citywest migrant hotel orchestrated online, Irish police say
Davy Wilson and Hayley HalpinBBC News NI Watch: Police van set alight during protest outside Dublin migrant hotel Violence that broke out…
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Anthropic’s relationship with the U.S. government is getting complicated
Anthropic insists that it’s getting along with the Trump administration just fine. In a new blog post published on October 21, the…
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Does playing video games make you sharper at work?
For many, picking up a controller at the end of a long day to neutralize some zombies or take on a side quest with a fairy is a way to…
News
Children among dead in Russian air strikes, hours after Trump-Putin talks shelved
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor and John SudworthIn Kyiv At least seven people have been killed including two children during intense…
Business
Recruiters dish on ‘ghost jobs’: Why companies post them, and how to outsmart them
Either you’ve lived it, or you’ve heard about it from friends: the endless job search, featuring hundreds of applications sent. Maybe one…
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3 Things Stephanie Arnett is into right now
Dungeon Crawler Carl, by Matt Dinniman This science fiction book series confronted me with existential questions like “Are we alone in the…
Business
Eurostar orders first double-decker trains
Eurostar has revealed plans to run double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time. The cross-channel rail operator has…
Lifestyle
Melinda Gates has 2 words for people who don’t get enough sleep. Science agrees.
Melinda French Gates has been very busy since her divorce and subsequent departure from the Gates Foundation. For example, she launched…
Business
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat
Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time after the country experienced record-breaking heat this spring. Insect enthusiast…
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Shropshire and Leeds hospitals dropped from national maternity review
Andy GiddingsWest Midlands Two England NHS trusts have been removed from a review of maternity failings led by Baroness Valerie Amos. The…
Business
First league table of antidepressant side effects
James GallagherHealth and science correspondent Side effects of different antidepressants have been ranked for the first time, revealing…
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3 ways to improve the quality of your ideas
Lots of work situations require some creativity. A client needs a nonstandard solution to a problem. A colleague is stuck in a dispute…
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Gaza health crisis will last for 'generations', WHO chief warns
Sean Seddon, Wahiba Ahmed and Anna Foster Gaza health crisis will last 'for generations', says WHO chief Gaza is experiencing a health…
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Israel identifies bodies of two hostages returned by Hamas
Israel's military says the bodies of two hostages returned by Hamas on Tuesday have been identified as Aryeh Zalmanovich and Master…
Culture
UK gambling ads with Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea logo banned over children influence
Gambling advertisements featuring Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton and the Chelsea football club logo have been banned in the UK…
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Focus of grooming inquiry 'will not change', home secretary insists
The focus of the national grooming gangs inquiry "will not change" or be "watered down", Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has insisted.…
Beauty
Can shampoo repair hair? Four haircare myths get the chop
Emily Holt & Yasmin RufoBBC News We all want hair that looks and feels healthy, whether that means glossy waves, bouncy curls or sleek and…