Business
A revolution is brewing in how you save, spend, and invest
There’s a great clip from the Today Show back in 1994. Anchors Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel are trying to figure out what, exactly, “the…
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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Chris Mason: Faced with an almighty mess Starmer opts for big shake-up
This reshuffle amounts to the action of a prime minister confronted by an almighty mess - and hurriedly seeking to seize that moment for…
Business
4 questions to ask before hiring a PR agency
There comes a time in every company’s journey when they need help sharing their story. And choosing the right partner to help tell that…
News
The new design imperative
As the world muddles its way through this period of profound uncertainty, design must assume yet another mandate. Well beyond surface…
News
Think this AI-generated Italian teacup on your kid’s phone is nonsense? That’s the point
In the first half of 2025, she racked up over 55 million views on TikTok and 4 million likes, mostly from tweens glued to their…
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Why AI Governance is the Key to Unlocking New Opportunities
When you hear “governance,” what pops to mind? We often picture limitations or roadblocks. Yet the opposite is true, particularly with…
News
Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages held in Gaza
Hamas has released a video showing two Israeli hostages seized from a music festival during its cross-border attack in October 2023. The…
Business
Wall Street questions whether the job market has slowed by enough or too much
U.S. stocks are wobbling Friday as Wall Street questions whether the U.S. job market has slowed by just enough to get the Federal Reserve…
News
No tax on tips and overtime: Full list of 68 jobs eligible for the write-off under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Tucked away among the 940 pages of President Donald Trump’s massive One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are an array of new tax write-offs,…
Business
The U.S. job market is flashing a warning sign you shouldn’t ignore
If hunting for a job this year feels punishing, you’re not alone—and new employment numbers back that up. New data from the Labor…
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'I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend'
As Sonia Silva prepared to leave work on Wednesday evening, she was asked by a colleague to help with a quick task. It meant she missed…
Business
Matthew Potts: Durham man back in England Ashes contention after being released from Ireland T20s
Potts is not part of the squad for the ODIs or T20s against South Africa and has now been freed from the party for the three T20s against…
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How lawsuits over the 2020 election haven’t slowed Fox News dominance
Twice recently, the people who run Fox News were reminded of their biggest nightmare. The conservative network Newsmax’s $67 million…
Business
Elon Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay package: Here are the major caveats
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, stands to get a lot richer in the decade ahead—perhaps. That’s because his largest and only publicly…
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Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who fell from power
Joshua NevettPolitical reporter and Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Until this week, Angela Rayner was considered to be one of the most…
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Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ policy is a win for influencers
What do a yoga instructor, a parking garage attendant, and an influencer have in common? They are all now exempt from paying income tax on…
News
Actor John Alford guilty of sexually assaulting two girls
Actor John Alford has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls. The London's Burning star had denied sexual activity…
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August jobs report: hiring stalls with unemployment up to 4.3%
U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labor market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s…
Beauty
Beauty chain Bodycare to close 32 stories in administration
Faarea MasudBusiness reporter, BBC News Struggling health and beauty chain Bodycare says it will immediately shut 32 of its stores across…
Business
Global markets surge as Wall Street sets another record, ahead of hopes for cuts to U.S. interest rates
World shares rose Friday after U.S. stocks climbed to a record as Wall Street made its final moves ahead of an update on the American job…
Culture
The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92, Buckingham Palace announces
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced with "deep sorrow". She…
News
The Download: longevity myths, and sewer-cleaning robots
—Jessica Hamzelou Earlier this week, my editor forwarded me a video of the leaders of Russia and China talking about immortality. “These…
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The foldable smartphone’s moment is finally arriving
Hello once again and thanks for spending time with Fast Company’s Plugged In. Fifteen years into the era defined by the iPhone, a question…
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Henry Zeffman: Rayner's resignation is devastating blow for her and PM
This is devastating for Angela Rayner. Having overcome a difficult upbringing and personal adversity to climb the heights of the Labour…