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.
Billy Joel feels 'good' after brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel says he is feeling "good", two months on from announcing his diagnosis with rare brain condition Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus…
Martin Luther King Jr: Trump administration releases files on slain civil rights leader
Brandon Drenon BBC News, Washington DC US President Donald Trump's administration has released a trove of records on the assassination of…
Storytelling isn’t just for marketing
In an era where consumers are flooded with choices and noise, the most enduring brands aren’t just the ones with the best features,…
5 ways retailers break trust—and how data can fix it
When I became a first-time mom, my perspective on the products my family used changed completely. As a data scientist, I naturally dive…
Officer convicted in Breonna Taylor raid gets 33-month sentence
A former Kentucky police officer has been sentenced to 33 months in prison after being convicted in connection with a raid that resulted…
How financial inclusion is transforming displaced lives
Over 110 million people are displaced due to violence, persecution, and climate change, and access to financial services is often the key…
The surprising details of fashion entrepreneur Christine Hunsicker’s fraud indictment
Clothing tech entrepreneur and CaaStle founder Christine Hunsicker is out on $1 million bail after she was charged on six counts of…
Gaza: UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over civilian suffering
The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has "reached…
How to watch Shark Week 2025 and why Discovery’s franchise continues to have teeth after all these years
Da dum. Da dum. There’s something in the water this week—or, more accurately, on your television screen. Discovery’s Shark Week 2025 began…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of The Cosby Show, dies aged 54
Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu BBC News Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died. Warner,…
OpenAI and the UK form partnership to expand AI research, infrastructure
Britain and ChatGPT maker OpenAI have signed a new strategic partnership to deepen collaboration on AI security research and explore…
Beef prices soar to record highs in the United States
Anyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburger patties and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have…
Domino’s Pizza Q2 sales exceed estimates—thanks to new items
Domino’s Pizza surpassed analysts’ expectations for second-quarter U.S. same-store sales on Monday, driven by new items on the menu and…
‘Self-expression should be celebrated’: Sylvanian Drama spills into real life as TikTok creator faces lawsuit
The internet-famous TikTok account Sylvanian Drama is now at the center of a real-world legal battle, as its creator faces a lawsuit from…
Verizon raises annual profit forecast over premium plans and tax reform
U.S. wireless carrier Verizon raised the lower end of its annual profit forecast, riding on strong demand for its premium plans and…
Bryan Mbeumo transfer: Manchester United sign Brentford winger
"As soon as I knew there was a chance to join Manchester United, I had to take the opportunity to sign for the club of my dreams; the team…
Court greenlights Mississippi’s social media age verification law
A Mississippi law that requires social media users to verify their ages can go into effect, a federal court has ruled. A tech industry…
NHS strike days plan puts patients at risk, says BMA
A row has broken out between NHS England bosses and the British Medical Association over the level of cover that will be made available…
Southwest Airlines open seating is ending: Here’s what the new 8-group boarding process will look like
Around this time last year, Southwest Airlines announced that it would scrap its signature open-seating model in favor of a more…
Eccles: Fifteen hurt as double-decker bus hits bridge
Sarah Spina-Matthews & Rachael Lazaro BBC News, Manchester Fifteen people have been injured as a double-decker bus had its roof torn off…
Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert video
The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron…
Somerset coach crash: Boy, 10, killed in Exmoor incident named
A schoolboy killed in a coach crash in Somerset has been named as 10-year-old Oliver Price. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed on Monday…
‘Superman’ stays at No. 1 after second weekend, raking in $57.3 million
James Gunn’s “Superman” showed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices, collecting $57.3 million in ticket sales…