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At least 30 injured in Russian strike on railway station, Zelensky says
Watch: Video shared by the Ukrainian president shows the aftermath of the strike in Shostka At least 30 people have been injured following…
Susan Darwin
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Marcus Fakana: Teen jailed in Dubai dies in London police chase
A British teenager who was jailed in Dubai for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl has died in a car crash three months…
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UK will leave ECHR if Tories win election, Badenoch says
The Conservatives will take the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if they win the next election, Kemi Badenoch has…
Celebrity
This week in business: Taylor Swift, Tesla, and some cleaner Walmart snacks
This week brought a mix of serious headlines and splashy moves. On one end, regulators and retailers are making decisions that could…
Business
A24’s Scott Belsky fuels his creativity ‘with a fresh dose of surprise’
When Scott Belsky talks about creativity, he uses words like “output” and “production.” “Creativity is the source, with the problem of…
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Ex-Starbucks staff take to TikTok after losing their jobs amid hundreds of sudden closures
Last week, Starbucks announced the closure of 1% of its North American stores by the end of 2025, resulting in sudden job losses for…
Business
This new twist on venture capital is transforming investing
In recent years, Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) has become more predominant since it offers more flexibility than the traditional VC…
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Sweethearts candy joins the list of brands that are tapping into the tragic dating lives of Gen Z
They made things exciting. You thought you were in love. And now a week has gone by with no reply. Odds are they’re not getting back to…
Business
Why Gen X is uniquely suited to handle bad retirement prospects
These days, you can’t swing a vintage pair of Doc Martens without hitting a new study or article describing why Gen X won’t live up to its…
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This photo-tweaking time-saver is a perfect Google Photos power-up
The way we edit images is in the midst of a massive reinvention right now. Adjustments that once required costly software and…
Business
Half of America’s major housing markets now have falling home prices
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Fresh data shows that…
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Starmer to protesters: 'Respect grief of British Jews'
Suzanne Leigh and Ben Hatton Sir Keir Starmer has said pro-Palestinian protests planned for this weekend will cause "distress" and urged…
Business
Amanda Anisimova thrashes Coco Gauff in China Open semis
Defending champion Coco Gauff was thrashed 6-1 6-2 by third seed Amanda Anisimova in their China Open semi-final. Wimbledon finalist…
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How to watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ as Bad Bunny and cast changes usher in Season 51
For 50 years Saturday Night Live has been poking fun at popular culture, making audiences laugh, and opening its stage to exceptional…
Culture
4 movies that show key lessons for human-AI relationships
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a technical challenge. It’s a relationship challenge. Every time you give a task to AI, whether it’s…
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Storm Amy hits UK with heavy rain and strong winds
Storm Amy has swept into the UK, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to large parts of the country. A gust of 96mph was recorded…
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How to curate a winning team
What are the qualities of a great team? You’ve probably been taught that team success requires building trust, fostering psychological…
Business
Quantum computing is a path to energy-efficient AI
The AI boom is driving an explosive surge in computational demands and reshaping the landscape of technology, infrastructure, and…
Business
Snapchat is now charging for storage, drawing ire over ‘subscription creep.’ Here’s what to do if you don’t want to pay
Snapchat rankled some of its most loyal (and heavy) users when it announced last week it will begin charging for storage plans for…
Business
Former Cisco CEO talks about AI’s parallels to the internet, job market shifts, and China
Former Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers learned all about technology’s volatile highs and lows as a veteran of the internet’s early boom…
Celebrity
Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ could be the lifeline Target desperately needs
With foot traffic down and Target’s stock still slumping, Taylor Swift’s new album release might be the shot in the arm the retailer…
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Searching for peace at work? Try these easy mini-meditations
The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing…
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Apple removes ICEBlock app after pressure from Trump officials
Apple has taken down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents after coming under pressure from the…
Business
The Download: using AI to discover “zero day” vulnerabilities, and Apple’s ICE app removal
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.…