Business
Don’t eat these recalled rice products from Target and Amazon. They could damage your digestive tract
Households that have bought Ben’s Original rice products will want to check their pantries right away. The brand, owned by food giant…
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
ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, OpenAI boss says
Lily JamaliNorth America Technology Correspondent and Liv McMahonBBC Technology Journalist OpenAI plans to allow a wider range of content,…
News
Future-proofing business capabilities with AI technologies
Much of the momentum is being driven by two related forces: the rise of AI agents and the rapid democratization of AI tools. AI agents,…
Culture
Apple TV+ just dropped the ‘+’—other brands are likely to follow suit
Apple TV+ is dead. Long live Apple TV. On October 13, in a press release about F1: The Movie, Apple TV+ nonchalantly slipped in a line…
Culture
Retro football shirts: From practicality to fashion statements
"First and foremost, the easiest way for a kit to become iconic is if the team was successful in it," podcast host and football historian…
News
This Chinese schoolyard uses giant Lego blocks to let kids endlessly redesign their playground
I can’t think of anything better than assembling Lego blocks. Except assembling gigantic Lego that I can actually walk, jump, and nap on.…
News
Raila Odinga: Kenyan opposition figure dies at 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, family sources have told the BBC. Odinga died on Wednesday while…
Business
Vets should be made to publish prices, competition watchdog says
Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporter and Jim ConnollyBBC News Investigations Vets should be forced to publish price lists so pet owners…
Business
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on the difference between a business decision and a principle decision
Amid dramatic disruption, what role should business play in building the future? Airbnb cofounder and CEO Brian Chesky shares his candid…
News
Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace
Jeremy BowenInternational editor 'We want to raise our children': Life in Gaza after hostages and prisoners released Donald Trump's quick…
News
Royal Mail fined £21m by Ofcom for missing delivery targets
Royal Mail has been fined £21m after almost a quarter of first-class post arrived late, Ofcom has announced. It is the third-largest fine…
Business
Real, not raw: the art of leading with vulnerability
Leading in these times isn’t easy. You’re expected to be relatable yet reliable, compassionate yet competent, and authentic yet…
Fashion
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino reunite … for a fashion campaign
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are famously close, with a friendship that spans five decades. The actors were first seen together in The…
News
Sexual assaults and harassment reports on trains risen by more than a third
Reports of sexual assaults and harassment on trains have risen by more than a third over the past 10 years, according to data requested by…
News
5 time-saving Google Calendar tricks you should be using
If you’re still using Google Calendar like it’s 2009—just punching in appointments and letting it ride—you’re leaving productivity on the…
News
'Big John' Fisher: British social media star detained in Australia over visa
'Big John' Fisher, a British social media star known for his viral fast food reviews, has been detained in Australia over a visa issue.…
Business
Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims
A TV advert by Red Tractor, the UK's biggest certifier of farm products on supermarket shelves, has been banned for exaggerating the…
News
Labour under growing pressure to release collapsed China spy case evidence
Iain WatsonPolitical correspondent and Chris MasonPolitical editor The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats are demanding the Labour…
News
Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16
At least 16 people have died after a huge fire broke out at a garment factory in Bangladesh, with officials warning that the toll could…
News
Say goodbye to static products
Financial technology is now entering its third act, marked by a significant shift in how platforms and businesses interact with financial…
Business
The independent choice is more secure in uncertain times
Nothing is certain, least of all employment. It might be more traditional and financially responsible (initially) to be hired on as a…
News
Hamas returns four more bodies of hostages, says Israeli military
'We want to raise our children': Life in Gaza after hostages and prisoners released Hamas has returned the bodies of four more deceased…
Fashion
How generative AI is redefining fashion
There’s been a seismic shift in the way we shop for fashion. We were once dependent on going in-store to physically browse, touch, and try…
Business
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: snapping the world's rarest hyena
Maddie MolloyBBC Climate & Science reporter A brown hyena standing beside the ruins of an abandoned diamond mining settlement has earned…