Business
Forget chatbots. Physical and embodied AI are now coming for your job
Amazon recently announced that it had deployed its one-millionth robot across its workforce since rolling out its first bot in 2012. The…
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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Tall Ships Aberdeen: 'Party city' event gets under sail
Ken Banks BBC Scotland News The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen - labelled the biggest tourist event in Scotland this year is under sail.…
Business
Staying hands on made scaling to $1B+ fun for Cloudflare’s founder
On this week’s Most Innovative Companies podcast, Cloudflare COO Michelle Zatlyn talks with Fast Company staff writer David Salazar about…
Business
Your ‘freedom number’ might be smaller than you think
You dream of quitting a toxic job, pivoting to a new career, or starting your own business. But there’s a financial reality to such a…
News
Somerset coach crash fundraiser reaches more than £12k
Chloe Harcombe BBC News, West of England A fundraiser launched to support the families affected by a coach crash which killed a…
News
World Athletics Championships 2029: UK government backs London bid
In June more than 100 of Britain's most renowned athletes wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urging the government to…
Business
'Gangsta Debbs' - the granny who used her family to run a drug gang
Thomas Mackintosh BBC News Reporting from Woolwich Crown Court In the early hours of an April morning in 2023 undercover officers watched…
News
Syria presidency to send new force to halt clashes in south
The Syrian presidency says it will deploy a new force to halt the deadly sectarian clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in the south…
Culture
How the Golden State Valkyries became the WNBA’s breakout expansion team
The week of the WNBA All-Star Game, Jess Smith, president of the Golden State Valkyries, shares how the team has quickly built a brand…
Business
Thousands of Afghans won't receive compensation for data breach
Thousands of Afghans whose personal details were leaked but who were not evacuated to Britain are not expected to receive any…
News
Trump admin asks court to release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury docs
The US justice department has asked a judge to unseal material related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following intense criticism of the…
News
The peat ban is coming. Will your favorite dram disappear with it?
The climate crisis upends life in countless ways large and small, including potentially ending one beloved 1,000-year-old tradition.…
News
UK weather: Amber warning as thunderstorms set to bring flash floods
Tomasz Schafernaker BBC meteorologist Parts of the UK are braced for potentially dangerous flash flooding as thunderstorms and torrential…
News
Netflix slipped something new into your favorite show
For the first time, a hit Netflix show used something unusual to craft a final scene: AI. On its quarterly earnings call, the company’s…
Business
Astronomer CEO’s viral Coldplay moment reminds us: We’re all being watched all the time
Convenience stores often have signs that read, “Smile, you’re on camera,” to discourage all who enter from engaging in transgressive…
News
‘Who did this guy become?’ This creator quit his job and lost his TikTok audience
If you’ve built an audience around documenting your 9-to-5 online, what happens after you hand in your notice? That’s the conundrum facing…
Business
That bargain e-bike you bought online? It might burn your house down
If you bought an e-bike on Amazon for a price that seemed too good to be true, there’s a fair chance you might’ve been right. A federal…
News
How IBM and Moderna’s partnership could lead to an explosion in drug development
IBM: International Business Machines . . . or “Incredible Breakthroughs in Medicine”? IBM may need to tweak its moniker in light of recent…
Business
Amex Q2 results prove it’s still the heavyweight of high-end cards
With its complex web of travel perks, airport lounges, and points, the premium credit card scene is more competitive than ever. But if the…
Business
Trader Joe’s new store openings: Full updated list of new locations coming soon across 17 states
If you’re a fan of Trader Joe’s, there is some good news: The company says it will open 30 new locations across America soon. Here’s what…
News
Boy, 10, dead as nine in hospital after Somerset coach crash
Clara Bullock, Cheryl Dennis & Dan Johnson BBC News, Somerset A school's head teacher says she feels "complete devastation" after one of…
News
What if transportation were treated like a phone plan?
Transportation can be affordable or even “free” (to the user) if we rethink the assumptions baked into our infrastructure and business…
Lifestyle
A new change to TSA airport security lines could cut wait times by a lot—for these types of travelers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday that two groups of travelers will now be able to get through Transportation…
Business
Germany snaps up 90% of Europe’s record defence tech funding
Funding focus is a new series analysing cash flow into the European tech ecosystem. Last week, we looked at the largest investment rounds…