Culture
I test-drove the new ScreenX movie format. Here’s what I thought of it
Whenever my wife and I go to watch a movie together, lately we tend to pick a new theater close to where we live that’s called 109 Cinemas…
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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Meet the Vitalists: the hardcore longevity enthusiasts who believe death is “wrong”
“There’s a lot of closeted scientists working in our field, and they get really excited about lifespans increasing,” explains Ives of…
Business
Pape Thiaw: Senegal manager given five-match ban after Afcon final chaos
Brahim Diaz's Panenka penalty was saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, and referee Jean-Jacques Ndala then immediately blew the…
Business
Santander to shut 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk
"We will continue to invest in both our branch network - comprising of full-service branches, counter-free branches, reduced-hour…
Culture
Francesca Hennessy: From weight and dyslexia struggle to viral star
A two-time national amateur champion, winner of the Women's Winter Box Cup and Sweden's Golden Girls Box Cup, Francesca turned…
News
Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis placed on leave
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of…
News
Cold and flu season is disproportionately impacting this group of employees
It was mid-morning when Nadine Jones got the daycare call every working mother dreads—her son spiked a fever and needed to be picked up.…
News
The world’s best talent has stopped dreaming of America. Where will it go next?
For a generation, the smartest people I knew dreamed of moving to America. They took uninspiring jobs, learned to wait through endless…
Business
China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
Last year, the Chinese internet saw a viral search for a small-time Chinese actor who had flown to Thailand for an acting gig but was…
Business
Tesla sees first annual revenue drop as it shifts to AI and robots
Tesla, which was once one of the world's most profitable car companies, has also been pushing deeper into robotaxis. It said last week…
Business
Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo: We're like a couple of naughty school kids
The pair star in Crime 101, a tense thriller that swaps superhero spectacle for a game of psychological cat and mouse. Source link
News
Do not always send suspended students home, government tells schools
Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour. Source link
News
Big Tech CEOs’ tortured statements on ICE in Minnesota show an industry captured by Trump
On the morning of January 24 in downtown Minneapolis, an ICE agent shot and killed protester Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse at a local Veterans…
Culture
How Jose Mourinho's Benfica stunned Real Madrid to qualify for Champions League play-offs
Firsts are not easy to come by for Jose Mourinho at this stage of his long, often highly dramatic, career. But on Wednesday night in…
Culture
Liverpool 6-0 Qarabag: Can Champions League rescue Liverpool's season of turmoil?
Arne Slot fell into the welcoming embrace of the Champions League while Mohamed Salah felt Anfield's affection as Liverpool enjoyed a rare…
Business
Why inclusion is the new standard for economic growth
An inclusive economy is no longer a moral aspiration or a side project. Business leaders must understand that without inclusion, we cannot…
News
At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power. Source link
Business
Meta stock price soars on strong Q4 ad sales. Spending on AI is way up, too
Meta’s fourth-quarter results jumped past Wall Street’s expectations thanks to solid advertising revenue, sending shares sharply higher in…
News
Why predictable AI will finally fix customer experience
For years, the customer experience playbook has been treated like a technology problem. Add another tool. Deploy another bot. Automate…
Business
It's in Venezuela's interest to co-operate with US, Rubio says in heated testimony
The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the…
Business
Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet
It said: "Given Mr Niccol's chief executive role, the enhanced media attention to which Mr Niccol and Starbucks are subject, and the…
Business
Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report
A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%. Source link
News
Tim Cook calls for deescalation but avoids criticizing Trump after Minneapolis death
Trump is facing a rare bipartisan backlash after a group of federal agents shot and killed protester Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on…
Business
Another apparel brand is closing its retail stores. It was once a tech bro favorite
Allbirds shoe brand announced on Wednesday that it will close almost all of its U.S. stores by the end of February (except for two…