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X’s UX update wants to save your links from social media’s black hole
Can a UX change bring traffic back to X? The social network previously known as Twitter is hoping an update to its in-app browser will…
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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British grandmother jailed in Indonesia for drug smuggling to return to UK
Dawn LimbuWest of England A British grandmother who has spent more than a decade on death row in Indonesia after being convicted of drug…
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Coinbase acquires investment platform Echo in $375 million deal
Crypto heavyweight Coinbase said on Tuesday it has bought investment platform Echo in a nearly $375 million cash-and-stock deal, aiming to…
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Third survivor quits grooming gang inquiry panel
A third abuse survivor has resigned from their role in the government's inquiry into grooming gangs. "Elizabeth" - not her real name -…
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How to prepare for major disruptions like the recent AWS outage, according to experts
A major Amazon Web Services outage disrupted scores of online platforms on Monday — leaving people around the world unable to access some…
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Holly Willoughby murder plotter Gavin Plumb has appeal dismissed
Lewis Adamsat the Court of Appeal A security guard jailed for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby has failed…
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‘I want it to be a community’: Brian Chesky on Airbnb’s AI and social reinvention
Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb, still admires Facebook. Not the Facebook of today, but the Facebook circa 2005. When it pretty much just…
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Covid inquiry live: children paid ‘huge price’ to protect rest of society in pandemic, says Johnson
Johnson: children were 'paying a huge price' to protect the rest of society Boris Johnson is now being asked “whether children’s interests…
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Yelp’s AI assistant can now answer questions about local businesses
Yelp users looking to learn more about restaurants, businesses, and other locations on the platform can now get information from an…
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Daniel Naroditsky, US chess grandmaster, dies aged 29
US chess grandmaster and online commentator Daniel Naroditsky has died aged 29. The popular chess player's family announced his…
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Are you the ‘office parent’? The downsides of being the workplace caregiver
While most teams have managers and team leads, many also have something less official, but just as recognizable: the “workplace parent.”…
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Vance arrives in Israel as US tries to strengthen Gaza ceasefire
US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Israel as part of the Trump administration's efforts to strengthen the Gaza ceasefire agreement.…
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Two grooming gang survivors quit national inquiry panel
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter Two abuse survivors have quit their roles in the government's inquiry into grooming gangs. Fiona…
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How to get a job in AI if you know nothing about AI
As tech companies shell out millions for top AI talent—even reportedly billions—regular rank-and-file employees are left wondering how to…
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What AI reskilling really requires
When Accenture announced plans to lay off 11,000 workers who it deemed could not be reskilled for AI, the tech consulting giant framed the…
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Sarkozy enters jail over campaign financing - France's first ex-president behind bars
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor and Hugh Schofieldin Paris Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first French ex-president to go to jail, as he…
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Highest government borrowing in September for five years
UK government borrowing in September hit the highest level for the month in five years, official figures show, highlighting the challenges…
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So long, 9-to-5. Hello, 996
So long, nine-to-five. There’s a new work schedule that’s taking over. The grueling “996” schedule—which stands for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six…
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Want AI to make you more productive? Here’s the right way to use it
AI is often sold as the ultimate productivity hack. Just imagine: the report you dreaded writing, drafted in seconds. The spreadsheet you…
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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025: Vote for your winner
Descriptions of Patri Guijarro tend to include the phrase "unsung hero" and it is clear why. Being a member of star-studded sides at…
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Newspaper headlines: 'What did the palace know?' and 'world wide wobble'
Once again many papers focus on the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew. The Sun picks up on fresh allegations made by Virginia Giuffre in…
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Amazon services 'recovering' as Snapchat and banks among sites hit by outage
Liv McMahonTechnology reporter and Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent Amazon Web Services (AWS) said late Monday that it…
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White House begins demolishing part of East Wing for Trump ballroom
Sakshi Venkatraman, Kwasi Asiedu and Bernd Debusmann Jrat the White House Watch: Construction begins in the East Wing of the White House…
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Palace likely to face questions about what it knew in Andrew scandal
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent Buckingham Palace may have hoped that Prince Andrew giving up his titles might decisively draw a line…