Business
How Oreo and Reese’s created the most irresistible snack collab of the year
How much does Oreo parent Mondelez crave the chocolate-peanut butter alchemy of Reese’s? It has twice attempted to acquire Reese’s parent,…
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.
News
Parent of boy sexually assaulted on Highland campsite saw attacker
Megan Bonar BBC Scotland News One of the parents of an eight-year-old boy who was sexually assaulted while camping in the Highlands saw…
Business
Apple shares are up 2% after iPhone maker posts strong Q3 results
Apple shares rose 2% in premarket trading on Friday, after the iPhone maker’s quarterly results topped Wall Street expectations,…
News
Trump hits Canada, Brazil, and many other trading partners with steep tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners including Canada, Brazil, India and Taiwan,…
News
Family's tribute to Birmingham siblings who drowned in Spain
Josh Sandiford BBC News, West Midlands Tributes have been paid to two "bright and deeply loved" siblings who died after drowning off the…
News
The Download: how fertility tech is changing families, and Trump’s latest tariffs
This week we welcomed a record-breaking baby to the world. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived over the weekend, developed from an embryo…
News
How to unlock creativity in the hybrid workplace
Despite some high-profile pushback against hybrid work, with many companies eager to fully return their workforces to the office, hybrid…
Culture
Alexander Isak transfer news: Newcastle United reject opening Liverpool bid for striker
Newcastle United have rejected an opening offer from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak. The Magpies value the Sweden international at…
Business
Brian Cox returns to the Scottish stage as Edinburgh festivals begin
Pauline McLean BBC Scotland Arts Correspondent It was the banking disaster which brought a Scottish institution to its knees and sent…
News
YouTube channels are being sold and repurposed to spread scams and disinformation, says new research
YouTubers dedicate their lives to building a following in hopes of creating and sustaining a livelihood. For top creators, the rewards are…
News
Stathern Lodge: 'Stressed' scenes after children fell ill at camp
Dan Hunt BBC News, Leicester Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of administering poison at a…
News
This ingenious Switch 2 controller doubles as a french fry holder
A new 3D-printed model takes advantage of the design of the Nintendo Switch 2’s snap-on magnetic controllers by turning the video game…
News
How decades-old frozen embryos are changing the shape of families
Stories like this also highlight how reproductive technologies are shaping families. Thaddeus already has a 30-year-old sister and a…
News
Light pollution is making it harder for astronomers to study the universe
Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing…
Business
MasterChef: BBC faces mounting pressure to not air new series after Gregg Wallace and John Torode sacked
The BBC is facing mounting pressure to reconsider airing this year's series of MasterChef, after presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode…
Business
Watch: 'UFO' spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocket
Social media feeds across Australia were alight with footage of what people thought were UFOs flying over Queensland and northern New…
Business
Car finance ruling has potential to trigger millions of claims
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent A ruling by the UK's most senior judges later could pave the way for millions of motorists to…
News
Can the EU's Act protect jobs without stifling innovation?
While the US has largely pursued AI development with minimal regulatory oversight, Europe has taken a markedly different approach. The…
Business
How your org can avoid being a victim of the next “SharePoint”
Few cybersecurity threats generate as much alarm as remote code execution, or RCE. This type of flaw allows an attacker to run malicious…
Business
How to lead hybrid teams of employees and independent consultants
After 25 years helping companies build teams, I’ve seen white-collar work evolve through tech booms, market crashes, and management fads.…
News
Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US
April 3, 2005. It's 02:00 in Washington. Stephan Weiler is woken by a "dreaded call". A voice said: "Is Becky Zerlentes your wife?' "I…
Business
Freakier Friday: Lindsay Lohan on motherhood, acting again and the Freaky Friday sequel
Yasmin Rufo BBC News Reporting from Leicester Square ‘I’m never washing this shoulder’: BBC meets stars of Freakier Friday It has been…
News
Pakistan jails 108 members of Imran Khan's party
Pakistan has sentenced to prison 108 members of jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, for their involvement in protests against the…
Business
Tuition fees in England and Wales rise to £9,535
Tuition fees have risen to £9,535 per year for undergraduate degrees in England and Wales. Maintenance loans have also gone up, meaning…