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Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told
People should plan for potential cyber-attacks by going back to pen and paper, according to the latest advice. The government has written…
Susan Darwin
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Craig Bellamy: Wales boss picks over 'heart in mouth' Belgium loss
Wales' players were crestfallen at the final whistle, glazed looks in their eyes as it dawned on them that a huge opportunity had slipped…
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Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics
Chris MasonPolitical editor in Aberdeen A year or so ago, the Scottish National Party looked to be in deep trouble. They had been…
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'Long and painful nightmare finally over,' Trump tells Israel's parliament
Watch: 'It will be a golden age for the Middle East' - Trump US President Donald Trump has told cheering Israeli lawmakers that "the long…
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Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees are freed as Trump hails 'historic dawn' in Middle East
There have been celebrations across Israel and the Palestinian territories as a major hostage and prisoner exchange on Monday marked a…
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Metro Mattress is closing stores and winding down operations: See the list of locations that will shutter
Thirteen months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Metro Mattress Corp. is set to become the latest brick-and-mortar chain…
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There will be 500,000 seasonal hires this holiday season. Half of them will work for Amazon
Amazon will once again beef up its workforce in the fourth quarter to handle the expected shopping surge that comes with the holidays.…
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Luke Littler: World champion suffers shock defeat to Beau Greaves in World Youth Championship
Beau Greaves emerged victorious from a 6-5 thriller against Luke Littler as she became the first woman to reach the final of the World…
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Lawsuit: New York is accusing Meta and Alphabet of spurring a youth mental health crisis
The Big Apple is taking on the companies behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, accusing them of “public nuisance” and…
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OpenAI partners with Broadcom to make an ideal AI chip (and get distance from Nvidia)
OpenAI and Broadcom have formed a multibillion-dollar partnership to develop OpenAI-designed chips. Under the deal, OpenAI will design the…
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Do you still need to pay taxes during a government shutdown?
If you are one of the millions of Americans who filed for an extension on your federal tax return back in April, you might be wondering if…
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Millie Bright: How England defender left her mark on Lionesses
Bright's grasp on an England starring role began when she played in five of their six matches at the 2019 World Cup en route to the…
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JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in U.S. national security
JPMorgan Chase will directly invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies with crucial ties to national security. The investment plan…
Culture
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ costumes will dominate Halloween this year. Can retailers keep up with demand?
KPop Demon Hunters took over Netflix when it debuted in August. Next, it’s coming for Halloween. That’s according to Google’s annual…
Business
Is Citi about to make crypto boring—and safe?
Crypto is here to stay—and you can take that to the bank. Citibank, perhaps. On Monday morning, CNBC reported that Citi is looking to…
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Alleged McCann stalker left message asking 'what if I am Madeleine?'
A woman charged with stalking Kate McCann left her a voicemail message which asked "what if I am Madeleine?" Julia Wandelt, 24, who a jury…
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Wall Street rebounds from Friday’s drop after Trump says ‘it will all be fine’ with China
And back up goes Wall Street. U.S. stocks are rallying Monday after President Donald Trump said “ it will all be fine,” just days after he…
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Retailers expected to pull back on holiday hiring amid economic uncertainty
Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is forcing retailers to pull back or delay plans to hire seasonal workers who pack orders at…
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As Claire’s moves out of malls, an upstart piercing competitor takes its place
There’s an ear-piercing war brewing at the mall. Claire’s, the biggest player in the market, has hit hard times, leaving room for upstarts…
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Tommy Robinson refused to give police phone Pin to protect 'journalistic material'
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has said that he refused to give police his mobile phone Pin when he was stopped at the entry to the…
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Don’t let speed kill the neighborhood
Most American cities have street networks that are engineered for us to comfortably drive much too fast for our surroundings. Even our…
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Disney has big plans for Hulu
Last week, Disney briefed the press on how it’s bringing the entire Hulu catalog into its Disney+ app, with a dedicated tab for accessing…
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‘Tron: Ares’ makes $33.5 million at box office debut, falling short of expectations
“Tron: Ares” powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney’s third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of…
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California adds privacy protections for immigrants as Democrat-led states resist Trump’s deportation campaign
Immigrants selling food, flowers, and other merchandise along the sidewalks of California will have new privacy protections intended to…