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McDonald’s announces plans to strengthen AI investments by 2027
McDonald’s plans to “double down” on its artificial intelligence investments by 2027 and is betting on India to be a key hub for data…
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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5 midsize U.S. cities driving small-business growth
Midsize cities are where the growth is. That’s according to new report from BILL, the payments management company used by nearly half a…
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Forcing LLMs to be evil during training can make them nicer in the long run
For this study, Lindsey and his colleagues worked to lay down some of that groundwork. Previous research has shown that various dimensions…
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Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest US tariffs in Europe
Imogen Foulkes Geneva correspondent, BBC News 39%? For Switzerland, this is a huge shock, and worse than the worst-case scenario – these…
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Figma stock went to the moon after its IPO. Some Robinhood users say they could only buy 1 share
Figma’s initial public offering this week was a boon for investors. Well, some investors. When shares of the design software startup…
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Labor report shows major slow down in hiring for the month of July
U.S. hiring is slowing sharply as President Donald Trump’s erratic and radical trade policies paralyze businesses and raise doubts about…
Culture
Sheffield Wednesday: EFL increasingly concerned over financial crisis and fixture fulfilment
The English Football League is increasingly concerned about the future of Sheffield Wednesday and their ability to fulfil their…
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Trump calls for ‘stubborn’ Fed chair Powell to be unseated by board at Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump on Friday called for the Federal Reserve’s board of governors to usurp the power of Fed Chair Jerome Powell,…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…