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Paramount Skydance could soon add HBO, CNN, and DC Studios to its empire
With the ink barely dry on its deal to buy Paramount, Skydance is reportedly already looking to roll up another major entertainment…
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.
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Why decisive leaders earn respect
Some moments shift your perspective. My moment arrived in an email from my boss with a simple subject line: “You should take a look at…
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Suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris arrested in West Bank
A man wanted over a deadly attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris more than 40 years ago has been arrested by Palestinian authorities in…
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US TV hosts back Jimmy Kimmel and lampoon Donald Trump in free speech row
Ian YoungsCulture reporter and Katie RazzallCulture and media editor Watch: Jimmy Fallon among US talk show hosts sharing on-air reactions…
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Is your baby food on the recall list?
Parents who have purchased Sprout Organics baby food products from Walgreens and other stores since last year will want to check to make…
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People-centered supply chains for the win
Each September, leaders from business, government, and civil society descend on Gotham for Climate Week NYC, but there is an equally…
Fashion
AI-generated Zac Efron in Prada ad spoof fools fans with spray tan and ‘Botox’ look
A Zac Efron ad campaign has the internet up in arms over his unexpected new look. An image of the actor recently went viral for its…
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Irish language band Kneecap banned from entering Canada over terror charges
Canada has banned Irish language band Kneecap from entering the country, saying the group has "made statements that are contrary to…
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Why Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping—and what to do if yours is too
Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according…
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3 things companies can do to counter Trump’s attacks on democracy, according to the ACLU
Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, companies across industries have been capitulating to the president’s…
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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…
Business
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…
Culture
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…
Business
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…