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Silicon Valley wants its own Steven Spielberg, and it think it’s found him
It was an ambitious goal, but Hollywood was built on ambitious goals. Jason Carman gave himself until his 20th birthday to make a…
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Nato intercepts Russian warplanes violating Estonian airspace
Three Russian warplanes that violated Estonian airspace have been intercepted by Nato, the military alliance has said. Estonia's foreign…
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How this AI-powered robot was designed to soothe fear and lonliness in hospitals
Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehan’s 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial…
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Minister Jamie Hepburn resigns after assault claim
Philip SimScotland Political Correspondent and Craig Williams Scottish government minister Jamie Hepburn has resigned after he was accused…
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Nvidia eyes $500 million investment in Wayve, a UK self-driving startup
U.S. chip designer Nvidia has signed a letter of intent for a possible $500 million investment in the next funding round at Britain’s…
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South Western Ambulance workers arrested after six people die
Two ambulance workers have been arrested over the deaths of six adults, Wiltshire Police have said. The investigation was launched in 2023…
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Lando Norris hits wall as Lewis Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2
Hamilton benefited from a slipstream from Leclerc at the start of his lap to beat his team-mate by 0.074 seconds. The seven-time champion…
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How late-night’s Colbert and Stewart are responding to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows Thursday using a mix of humor and solidarity with suspended…
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House prepares to vote on a funding bill to avert government shutdown
Republican and Democratic lawmakers show no signs of budging as the House takes up a bill Friday to avert a partial government shutdown in…
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The Download: the CDC’s vaccine chaos
Every year, MIT Technology Review selects one individual whose work we admire to recognize as Innovator of the Year. For 2025, we chose…
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Gwynedd house full of rubbish goes to auction at £38k
A three-bedroom house in north Wales, heavily cluttered with rubbish, is set to go to auction with all contents left in place. Located in…
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How I’m really using AI right now
Greetings from Fast Company, and thank you, as always, for spending time with Plugged In. As a technology journalist, I’ve always found…
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Wolverhampton murder hunt after shooting victims found in car
A man has died and another is in a critical condition after a shooting in Wolverhampton. The pair were found in a car, after shots were…
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How to quit your job when you feel like you’re abandoning your team
“I’ve done everything I can here,” Alex told me. “But every time I think about leaving, I feel a massive sense of guilt, like I’d be…
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British couple held for months by Taliban released from prison
Caroline Hawleydiplomatic correspondent and Aleks Phillips A British couple who were detained for nearly eight months by the Taliban in…
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BMW’s new rebrand is so quiet you might miss it
BMW just made a subtle change to the logo on its latest car. The German automaker simplified the roundel on its new, fully electric BMW…
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Minister rejects Trump's call for military to tackle illegal migration
Jennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter The UK military is focused on defending the nation rather than stopping asylum seekers from crossing…
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Why Big Oil companies invest in green energy
Some major oil companies such as Shell and BP that once were touted as leading the way in clean energy investments are now pulling back…
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Europe’s VCs must embrace risk — or resign the AI era to US control
Europe’s AI startups are losing ground to the US — and their own investors are to blame. Only 5% of global venture capital is raised in…
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Troubles: Ireland commits to co-operate with reformed UK legacy body
Julian O'NeillCrime and justice correspondent, BBC News NI The Republic of Ireland has committed to new legislation that will ensure full…
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Government borrowing hits highest August level for five years
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter UK government borrowing in August hit the highest level for the month in five years, latest figures…
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Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities
The Taliban government has removed books written by women from the university teaching system in Afghanistan as part of a new ban which…
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How to make decisions you can stand behind regardless of the outcome
In April, when Duolingo’s CEO, Luis von Ahn, announced the company was going “AI-first,” he wasn’t just making a strategic decision. He…
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Premier League: Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal black market tickets
A black market selling thousands of Premier League tickets has been revealed by a BBC investigation. Companies based at a number of…