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Israel and US leave Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
Israeli and US negotiators have decided to leave Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar's capital Doha, with Washington accusing Hamas of not…
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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Kelly Osbourne lost 'best friend' after Ozzy Osbourne's death
Watch: Sharon, Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne on the red carpet over the years Kelly Osbourne says she has lost her "best friend" following the…
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Justice department official meets Epstein accomplice Maxwell
A senior justice department official met Jeffrey Epstein's long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell on Thursday as pressure grows on the…
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Samaritans to close more than 100 branches
The Samaritans are planning to close more than 100 branches across the UK and Ireland, the BBC has learned. In a presentation to staff,…
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Four more traders appeal rate-rigging convictions after Supreme Court ruling
Four traders are appealing to have their rate-rigging convictions overturned after the Supreme Court quashed two rate-rigging cases on…
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Automated mobile robots are a cybersecurity risk
For several years I’ve been evangelizing about the growing ways automation and robotics are beneficial to all. From medical facilities to…
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Ignoring GenAI is risky for businesses
Sometimes one bad apple can spoil the whole bushel. Generative AI (GenAI) seems to have gotten a bit of that reputation—a few…
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Urgency is a strategy
Across industries, caution is rising. CEOs are slowing down major strategies—from hiring to investment—as uncertainty grows. The Business…
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AI For marketing: When to use it, when to lose it
Savvy marketing leaders recognize that AI is a powerful tool that can be used to reshape how teams operate. But even as AI tools rapidly…
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Jeremy Corbyn launches new party to 'take on the rich and powerful'
Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is launching a new political party to "take on the rich and powerful" and campaign for the…
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France to recognise Palestinian state in September
France will officially recognise a Palestinian state in September, President Emmanuel Macron has said. In a post on X, Macron said the…
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Stigma at work is keeping neurodivergent employees quiet
A new survey from neurodiversity advocacy and support nonprofit Understood suggests that the true percentage of neurodivergent adults may…
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Elon Musk says he’s bringing back Vine in AI form. Here’s what that could mean
Good news: Vine might be coming back. Bad news: It would be in AI form, courtesy of Elon Musk. “We’re bringing back Vine, but in AI form,”…
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Epping council votes to urge government to shut asylum hotel
Danny Fullbrook BBC News, Essex Peter Walker BBC News, Essex A council has voted unanimously to urge the government to close a hotel…
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Trump’s AI Action Plan is a distraction
On Wednesday, President Trump issued three executive orders, delivered a speech, and released an action plan, all on the topic of…
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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eases to 6.74%
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased this week, offering little relief for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home…
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Hulk Hogan changed media forever with his Gawker lawsuit
Tear a tank top in half today for Terry Bollea, the entertainer better known as Hulk Hogan, who has died at age 71. Though he was a…
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Trump gets the ‘real face’ treatment in blistering ‘South Park’ satire
President Trump has mocked Stephen Colbert’s cancellation and even sued 60 Minutes. Still, the writers of South Park don’t seem too…
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This old-school hobby is helping Hasbro defy economic headwinds
Hasbro Inc. (Nasdaq: HAS), the brand responsible for iconic games like Monopoly, Jenga, and Magic: The Gathering, saw its shares tick…
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Five ice hockey players found not guilty in Canada sexual assault case
Five Canadian ice hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman were all acquitted by an Ontario judge on Thursday. In a packed…
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America’s AI watchdog is losing its bite
Most Americans encounter the Federal Trade Commission only if they’ve been scammed: It handles identity theft, fraud, and stolen data.…
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Lyft just got a new logo—can you spot the difference?
Lyft just got a new logo, but you probably didn’t notice it. Over the past few weeks, Lyft has quietly rolled out an updated logo,…
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I deeply regret the position we're in, Streeting tells resident doctors
The health secretary has said he deeply regrets the "position we now find ourselves in", in a letter to resident doctors on the eve of…