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Charlie Kirk: Witnesses describe panic in aftermath of shooting
Witnesses describe scene before and after Charlie Kirk shot Attendees at the campus event where US conservative activist Charlie Kirk was…
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.
Business
Merck scraps £1bn expansion in the UK over lack of state investment
Simon Jackbusiness editor, Faarea Masud and Rachel Clunbusiness reporters US pharmaceutical giant Merck is scrapping a planned £1bn…
News
'Dark moment for America', says Trump after Kirk killing
Donald Trump has said he is "filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk", in a video posted on his Truth…
Business
Revised BLS data shows the job market is weaker than expected
The labor market may be weaker than previously reported. According to newly revised Bureau and Labor Statistics (BLS) data, the U.S. added…
News
The smart way to ask ‘dumb’ questions
You’re in a meeting, the slides are rolling, people are nodding, others are fiddling on their phones, and then it happens. You have a…
News
Campus killing of Charlie Kirk lays bare America's bloody and broken politics
Anthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent Students flee as Charlie Kirk is shot while speaking to a crowd of hundreds Moments before the…
News
Firms will hesitate to invest in US after raid - South Korea president
South Korean companies will be "very hesitant" about investing in the US following a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the…
Celebrity
Harry's tea with Charles could be 'small' step to reconciliation
Daniela RelphSenior royal correspondent Prince Harry has met his father King Charles at Clarence House in London on Wednesday for their…
News
Postcode lottery for new cancer treatments, doctors warn
Philippa RoxbyHealth reporter and Jim ReedHealth reporter Senior cancer doctors are warning that excessive red tape means some patients in…
Business
Stress and how to manage it: Dr Xand van Tulleken's five key tips
Dr Xand van TullekenMorning Live expert Summer's over, the holidays feel like a distant memory and suddenly the world is back at full…
News
Healthcare is at the end of its MS-DOS era
In 2003, when the New York Times asked Steve Jobs why the iPod became an overnight success, he didn’t talk about its storage capacity,…
News
Nepal turmoil adds strain to India's neighbourhood diplomacy
Anbarasan EthirajanGlobal Affairs Reporter Nepal has become the third country in India's immediate neighbourhood to see a violent uprising…
News
GLP-1s broke the system
The explosive rise of GLP-1 medications—such as Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy—has ignited more than just headlines. It has fundamentally…
Business
The secret playbook for successful M&A
After a few slow years, M&A is heating up again. Crunchbase counted 537 M&A deals in Q4 2024. It’s the strongest quarter in seven years,…
Culture
What women’s soccer fans can teach brands about building loyalty
I’ve lived in the United States long enough to call it soccer now—but where I come from, it’s most definitely football, and it is life. I…
News
In the AI era earned media is king, and content its queen
Managing brand and reputation in this new AI-driven world is no longer “business as usual,” it’s a profound recalibration of how…
News
What to know about Charlie Kirk, Trump ally and conservative activist
Charlie Kirk was one of the most high-profile conservative activists and media personalities in the US and a trusted ally of President…
News
Here’s how AI will reinvent nonprofits
It’s March 2028 and Dr. Sarah Chen is having her morning coffee in her San Francisco apartment while managing a global education nonprofit…
Business
England vs South Africa: Tourists win rain-affected opening T20 in Cardiff
England suffered a 14-run defeat by South Africa in a farcical rain-affected opening T20 at Cardiff. A delayed start saw the match reduced…
News
Phillies fan tells internet to stop harassing ‘Phillies Karen’ after viral clash
Another week, another viral sports controversy. If you haven’t heard of the “Phillies Karen,” you’re either living under a rock or simply…
News
Firefighters tackle fire at Battersea block of flats
About 80 firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of flats in Battersea, south-west London. The entire top floor and roof of the…
Business
Producer inflation falls in August, pointing to softening demand
U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in August amid a compression in trade services margins and mild increase in the cost of goods,…
Culture
How to score tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, expected to be the world’s largest sporting event in recent history, is less than a year away—and the presale…