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Anthropic more than doubles its valuation to $183 billion after raising $13 billion
Artificial-intelligence company Anthropic said on Tuesday it is now valued at $183 billion post-money, over twice as much as its earlier…
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Aurora borealis forecast: ‘Cannibal’ geomagnetic storm could make northern lights visible in 10 states tonight. Here’s where and when
Here’s some good news coming off a long holiday weekend as we head into the fall: If you missed the northern lights (or aurora borealis)…
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US Open 2025 results: Jessica Pegula beats Barbora Krejcikova to reach semi-finals
Pegula capitalised on a slow start from Krejcikova to race into a 3-0 lead, including breaking to love in the second game. She dominated…
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McDonald’s just put a classic back on the menu—temporarily
McDonald’s is making some major efforts to bring customers back to the home of the yellow arches. The fast food chain just announced it…
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Graham Linehan: Father Ted co-creator arrested at Heathrow over his X posts
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence in relation to his posts on…
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Lenny Scott: Killer gets 45 years for prison officer 'execution'
Jonny HumphriesBBC News, Preston Crown Court A gangland "executioner" who waited four years to take revenge on a prison officer for…
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Crypto.com bets big on sports prediction markets
Legal sports betting is still not offered in California or Texas, the country’s two most populous states—and in Florida, the third…
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Gold just hit an all-time high—here’s why it matters
Precious metal investors who hold gold assets are having a good day today. The king of precious metals, gold, has broken through an…
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How nonprofits are turning to storytelling to bring more donations
Cindy Eggleton has always believed in the power of a story. But the CEO and co-founder of Brilliant Cities, a Detroit-based early…
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U.S. stocks are headed for their worst loss in a month with Nvidia and Broadcom leading the way
U.S. stocks are tumbling on Tuesday, and some of Wall Street’s biggest stars are leading the way lower. The S&P 500 sank 1.2% and was on…
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British teen Bella Culley told 'substantial' sum would free her
Tom BurgessBBC News, North East and Cumbria and Rayhan DemytrieCaucasus correspondent A British teenager on trial in Georgia for drug…
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The Kraft Heinz Company is breaking up as the Big Food era increasingly looks like it wasn’t such a great idea
Packaged food giant the Kraft Heinz Company announced on Tuesday that its board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to split into…
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Census Bureau data reveals U.S. labor force has lost over 1.2 million immigrants
It’s tomato season and Lidia is harvesting on farms in California’s Central Valley. She is also anxious. Attention from U.S. Immigration…
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Zack Polanski: Who is the new Green Party leader?
Zack Polanski has stormed to victory in the Green Party leadership election on a platform promising bold communication and "eco-populism".…
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Shrimp recall update: Radioactive worries hit Kroger and other retailers as full list of impacted products grows
In mid-August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory stating that select shrimp products destined for stores in…
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CEO of Japan’s Suntory, Takeshi Niinami, resigns after investigation into illegal supplements
Suntory Holdings CEO Takeshi Niinami, one of Japan’s best-known business leaders, has resigned from the beverage group following a police…
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Jaguar Land Rover production severely hit by cyber attack
Jaguar Land Rover says a cyber-attack has "severely disrupted" vehicle production as well as its retail operation. The firm, which is…
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Klarna Group reveals target IPO share price as stock listing date nears
Klarna Group, the Swedish fintech startup known for its popular buy now, pay later services, has reveled the target share price for its…
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UK borrowing costs hit 27-year high adding to pressure on Reeves
UK government borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1998, adding to the pressure on the chancellor ahead of the Budget.…
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Pinterest bets on ‘additive AI’ as it reimagines personalization
For more than a decade, social platforms have faced criticism for embedding algorithms that fuel compulsive behaviors, encourage…
Culture
Ruben Loftus-Cheek set for recall to England squad
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set to be called into the England squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, seven years…
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5 ways to write better AI prompts
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps.…
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KSI is Britain's Got Talent's newest judge after Bruno Tonioli moves on
YouTuber, rapper and boxer KSI has been announced as a judge on Britain's Got Talent. He will replace Bruno Tonioli, who has confirmed he…
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Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in Europe
James CookScotland editor Official figures suggest that Scotland remains the drugs death capital of Europe for the seventh year in a row…