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This company pioneered virtual therapy for OCD. Now it wants to do the same for PTSD
When Stephen Smith started NOCD 11 years ago, he wanted to build an app for people like himself—one of the 8.2 million Americans with…
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.
Business
‘Cold call with me’: The new TikTok trend built on phone call awkwardness
Sales reps, business owners and recruiters are documenting their cold calls online and cashing in on the viral content. Cold calling has…
Business
Why investors and farmers are betting on organic agriculture
For decades, the discussion around organic farming has centered on important tenets of sustainability, environmental health, animal…
Business
Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy falls to lowest level since 2014
U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about…
News
Why Amazon is killing Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh
Amazon will double down on the Whole Foods brand, killing two of its own physical retail experiments in the process. The online retail…
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UpScrolled and Skylight rising: Users race to TikTok alternatives after U.S. takeover
Downloads of UpScrolled, a new short-form video app, are surging after TikTok’s recent change to U.S. ownership. Developed by Palestinian…
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U.S. population growth rate dropped in 2025 amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration contributed to a year-to-year drop in the nation’s growth rate as the U.S. population…
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WWE 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin celebration by Harry Brook should not be frowned upon, says Joe Root.
Joe Root hopes Harry Brook's 'beer smash' celebration will be "received the right way". The England captain celebrated his match-winning…
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Philip Glass cancels Kennedy Center symphony premiere to protest Trump’s leadership
Prize-winning composer Philip Glass has called off a scheduled world premiere at the Kennedy Center of a symphony about Abraham Lincoln,…
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Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February
Pornhub has announced it will restrict access to its website in the UK, blaming the tougher age checks which have been introduced for…
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How to train your brain like your muscles, according to a neurologist
If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it, and repeat. Over time, it grows…
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Why CEOs pushing back on ICE could be ‘a tipping point’
ICE’s occupation in Minnesota has lasted weeks, and until a couple of days ago, the state’s major corporations, quick to issue statements…
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Why it pays to believe in luck
The oil tycoon J. Paul Getty was rumoured to have said that his three rules for how to become rich were: Rise early. Work hard. Strike…
Business
Trump’s trillion-dollar investments in America from foreign trading partners face skepticism
President Donald Trump has strong-armed many of America’s biggest trading partners into pledging trillions of dollars of investment in the…
Business
Follow these 8 tips to feel secure about your money in retirement
The greatest financial danger in retirement isn’t always the stock market. It’s the constant, nagging fear of running out of money. This…
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Spain plans to give 500,000 undocumented migrants legal status
The Spanish government has announced a plan to legalise the status of undocumented migrants, a measure expected to benefit at least half a…
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You have a right to record ICE agents. Here’s how to protect your phone (and yourself)
It’s more obvious than ever why recording encounters with federal agents matters: without bystander videos, it would be much harder to…
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Pubs to get support package after business rates backlash
Archie Mitchell,Business reporterand Faarea Masud,Business reporter Pubs and music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their…
Business
Pinterest layoffs today: 15% of jobs cut as social media giant is latest to cite shift to AI
Nike isn’t the only household corporate name to announce significant layoffs this week. Just a day after the sporting goods giant…
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GB News presenter Matt Goodwin unveiled as Reform UK's by-election candidate
Reform UK have unveiled GB News presenter and academic turned activist Matt Goodwin as their candidate to stand in the Gorton and Denton…
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Trump is threatening to hike tariffs on these South Korean goods. Here’s why
President Donald Trump said Monday he is increasing tariffs on South Korean goods because the country’s legislature has yet to approve the…
Culture
Bournemouth sign Brazilian striker Rayan and Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas
Bournemouth have signed striker Rayan from Vasco da Gama for an initial £24.7m on a five-and-a-half year deal which also includes £5.6m in…
Business
Early Results from the TNW Council Concierge Revealed
Shortly after launch, TNW Council is already seeing clear, early signals from its concierge model, signals that underline a fundamental…
Culture
US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor The US immigration agency whose officers have been involved in two fatal shootings in Minneapolis has said…