Business
Why more customers are skipping McMuffins for gas station grub
Fast-food chains are losing their breakfast customers to an unlikely source: gas stations and convenience stores. Turns out, more and more…
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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Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief
DNA on a towel wrapped around the suspected gun used to kill Charlie Kirk has been matched to the suspect in custody, the director of the…
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Duchess of Kent's coffin brought to cathedral ahead of funeral
The coffin of Katharine, the Duchess of Kent has been brought to Westminster Cathedral ahead of her funeral service on Tuesday. Soldiers…
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Doctors say the answer to reading glasses may already be in a bottle
Corrective lenses and eye surgery are common treatments for those who are farsighted (have difficulty seeing close up). However, a new,…
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Eurovision has never been about politics, says BBC boss Tim Davie
Paul GlynnCulture reporter BBC director general Tim Davie has said the corporation is "aware of the concerns" around Israel taking part in…
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Starmer aide resigns after explicit texts about Abbott surface
Paul Ovenden, a senior aide to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has resigned after offensive and sexual text messages came to light in…
Business
South Korea can’t make the same U.S. trade deal as Japan. Here’s why
South Korea‘s negotiations with the U.S. on a trade deal to lower tariffs have stalled amid concerns over the foreign exchange…
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Overtourism hits Spain’s Santiago de Compostela, forcing some locals to leave
While some Barcelona residents sought to repel a tsunami of tourists with plastic water pistols, a neighborhood association in Santiago de…
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How to get people to listen to your ideas
Everywhere I go in the world to speak or advise companies, I hear the same complaint: “No one listens to my ideas.” I hear it from young…
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PM: I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links
Sir Keir Starmer has said he would "never" have appointed Peter Mandelson as his ambassador to the US if he had known the full details of…
Lifestyle
AI can free you of a ‘mental workout’, but is that a good thing? A cognitive psychologist explains
When OpenAI released “study mode” in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT’s educational benefits. “When ChatGPT is prompted to teach or…
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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby's death
A couple have been jailed for 14 years for the gross negligence manslaughter of the newborn daughter while on the run. Constance Marten,…
Business
Rolling Stone’s owner, Penske, is suing Google over AI overviews
The owner of Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety sued Google on Friday, alleging the technology giant’s AI summaries use its journalism…
Business
U.S. trade tensions mount as China accuses Nvidia of violating its antimonopoly laws
China accused Nvidia on Monday of violating the country’s antimonopoly laws and said it would step up scrutiny of the world’s leading…
Culture
Japanese anime film, ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’, makes box office history with $70 million U.S. debut
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” carved out a place in box-office history this weekend as the Japanese anime film sliced…
Business
Man City 3-0 Man Utd: Where was the Manchester derby won and lost?
With Doku infield, it was Leny Yoro - United's right centre-back - who was tasked with pushing up aggressively on him. That is a difficult…
Business
The Federal Reserve faces these 3 unknowns ahead of its September meeting
In a sign of how unusual this week’s Federal Reserve meeting is, the decision it will make on interest rates — usually the main event — is…
News
Netanyahu refuses to rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not ruled out further strikes on Hamas leaders following last week's attack in Qatar, saying…
Culture
IHOP taps TikTok, NASCAR, and $6 breakfasts to win back diners
Fast-food and casual-dining chains are battling out over whose menu has the best “value.” IHOP hopes that the pancake house’s $6 breakfast…
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Tory MP and shadow minister Danny Kruger defects to Reform
Conservative MP Danny Kruger has become the first sitting Conservative MP to defect to Reform UK. Kruger has been an MP since 2019, and…
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Bloody Sunday: Soldier F murder trial under way
Julian O’NeillBBC News NI crime and justice correspondent The trial is under way of the army veteran Soldier F accused of murdering two…
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Why ‘speak up culture’ is a lie
The corporate world has fallen head over heels for the idea of a “speak Up culture.” It sounds good on paper. It feels progressive,…
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Charges dropped against two men accused of spying for China
Prosecutors have dropped charges against two men, including a former parliamentary researcher, who had been accused of spying for China.…
News
Do you have AI impostor syndrome?
A curious thing has happened in the workplace over the past two years. People who once prided themselves on being fast, smart, and witty…