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US to invest £150bn in UK, promising thousands of jobs
A record-breaking £150bn package of US investment into the UK has been announced during US President Donald Trump's State Visit. The UK…
Susan Darwin
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StubHub Holdings stumbles on IPO day, ending a recent hot streak for new stock listings
Shares of StubHub Holdings (NYSE: STUB) slipped in its long-awaited market debut on Wednesday, signaling an end to a recent streak of…
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What’s next for Ego Nwodim? SNL star talks about why she’s leaving on a high note—and how she crafted that famous Miss Eggy sketch
After seven years at SNL, Ego Nwodim announced last Friday that she is leaving the show. And while cast members rarely get a chance to say…
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Why the US is cutting interest rates
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter It's finally happening. After months of economic debate and mounting attacks from US President Donald…
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Eubank vs Benn 2: Chris Eubank Jr and Eddie Hearn clash at news conference
The Wednesday media event was the first time Eubank and Benn have seen each other since their first bout. Eubank was admitted to hospital…
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Bank of America: Mortgage rates could hit 5.0% under these conditions
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Last week, the average…
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A new contender just rattled the obesity drug market
An experimental GLP-1 pill from Eli Lilly just outperformed Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide. In a new study, Eli Lilly’s oral pill,…
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Chimps 'lager a day' in ripe fruit fuels drunken monkey theory
Elizabeth Dawson and Helen BriggsBBC climate and science team Wild chimpanzees have been found to consume the equivalent of a bottle of…
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Co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving Ben & Jerry’s after 47 years over political dispute
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, is leaving the iconic ice cream brand he started in 1978 with pal Ben Cohen, after ongoing…
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Thousands protest against Trump's second UK state visit
Ashitha Nagesh and Nick Johnsonin London Thousands have gathered in Parliament Square for a rally against US President Donald Trump's…
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Not proven verdict to be scrapped as Scottish Parliament backs reforms
Angus CochraneBBC Scotland Plans to scrap Scotland's controversial not proven verdict have been approved by MSPs. The move is part of…
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Why so many people still feel stuck in the ‘COVID pause’
As the COVID-19 pandemic wound down, people began reflecting on the strange way it had warped their sense of time. The feeling became…
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AI-designed viruses are here and already killing bacteria
“That was pretty striking, just actually seeing, like, this AI-generated sphere,” says Brian Hie, who leads the lab at the Arc Institute…
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In pictures: Trump and Melania meet the royals at Windsor
President Trump was greeted by the King and Queen as well as other senior royals at Windsor Castle. It is his second state visit to the UK…
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Etsy witches are having a moment
Etsy witches have been dominating headlines in recent weeks, for both good and bad deeds. Earlier this month, just before the Seattle…
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Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn isn’t worried about AI-powered live translation killing his business
At a recent Apple event, the tech giant unveiled that Airpods will now be able to offer live translation abilities, powered by AI. Shares…
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Melania’s hat, Kate’s brooch and other looks from the Trump state visit
Noor NanjiCulture reporter, Windsor Castle Hats! Jewels! Dresses! Tiaras! State visits are as much about what everyone is wearing as they…
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Opinion: Ukraine is becoming a global defence tech powerhouse
The full-scale war has reshaped priorities for Ukraine’s tech sector. Innovative military technologies and advanced defence solutions are…
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Jake Wightman wins world 1500m silver as Josh Kerr's title defence ended by injury
Jake Wightman makes his return to a global podium with world 1500m silver but British team-mate Josh Kerr's title defence is ruined by…
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Meta Connect 2025 live stream: How to watch Mark Zuckerberg’s AI smart glasses event and keynote
Last week, Apple announced a series of new devices, and now it’s Meta Platforms’ turn. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and…
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Samsonite just reinvented the suitcase
Samsonite, the world’s largest luggage brand, has just released a new suitcase design that’s an amalgamation of its best ideas from over…
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The Download: measuring returns on R&D, and AI’s creative potential
—Matthew Raine, whose 16-year old son Adam died by suicide after repeatedly sharing his intentions with ChatGPT, gives evidence to a…
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The Summer I Turned Pretty: Emotional finale for the year's most talked-about TV show
Ian YoungsCulture reporter and Jack GrayBBC Newsbeat Warning: Spoilers below for the ending of The Summer I Turned Pretty The Summer I…
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Man Utd announce record revenue despite on-field struggles
Manchester United achieved record financial revenue of £666.5m last year despite the poor on-pitch performance of their men's team. United…