Business
The memeification of Sora 2
OpenAI unleashed Sora 2 last month, the final boss of slop machines (at least for now). The social app draws entirely from artificial…
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.
Culture
How have Premier League teams really started the season?
Both Manchester United and Chelsea have one of the top five attacks in the league but worryingly also rank in the bottom five defensively.…
Business
Zillow: It’d take an ‘unrealistic’ mortgage rate drop to restore housing market affordability
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. A recent Zillow…
News
Hull Funeral director admits 35 offences and denies others
A former funeral director has pleaded guilty to 35 charges of fraud by false representation at Hull Crown Court. Robert Bush, 47, also…
News
Facebook takes down group page accused of doxing ICE
Facebook has taken down a “large group page that was being used to dox and target agents in Chicago,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi…
News
The annual Social Security COLA announcement is delayed due to the government shutdown
The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions…
Business
Rachel Reeves says she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget
Paul SeddonPolitical reporter , Joshua NevettPolitical reporter and Henry ZeffmanChief political correspondent Rachel Reeves has said she…
News
Shetland murder: Man guilty of stabbing girlfriend to death in hot tub
A man has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend in a hot tub in Shetland. Aren Pearson, 41, stabbed 24-year-old Claire Leveque to…
Business
The Download: Big Tech’s carbon removals plans, and the next wave of nuclear reactors
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.…
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…
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…