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How to get funding in this economy: advice from an angel investor
The first company I built was in 2008; we closed our seed round in May, the housing crisis hit in August, and the world collapsed. I…
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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Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final England v Sweden: Stina Blackstenius doubles lead
Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius doubles Sweden's lead as England find themselves two goals down inside 26 minutes in their Euro 2025…
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This new tax deduction in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill lets people cash in on charitable donations up to $2,000. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which was recently signed into law, offers Americans a number of of tax benefits. It…
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Finding value from AI agents from day one
From assuming oversight for complex workflows, such as procurement or recruitment, to carrying out proactive cybersecurity checks or…
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Connie Francis dies, months after her 60s song goes viral on TikTok.
Mark Savage Music Correspondent Connie Francis, who was at one time the world's biggest-selling female artist, has died at the age of 87.…
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OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent reasons, researches, and runs its own computer
OpenAI is rolling out a new AI agent within ChatGPT that can browse the web and conduct deep research. An AI agent is similar to an AI app…
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Which parties could benefit from lower voting age?
The government has set out plans to lower the voting age across the UK to 16 by the next general election. Ministers argue the move will…
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LCID stock price surges as new deal sets up Lucid Motors to take on Waymo and Tesla
Investors are betting on a bright future for Lucid after the Silicon Valley-based electric vehicle maker announced a $300 million deal to…
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Would you skip dinner to buy a backpack? 54% of parents say yes
While back-to-school shopping is certainly an end of summer expense that many families dread, this year is shaping up to be even more…
Culture
‘Superman’ has sparked a viral ‘hopecore’ movement among Gen Z fans
“Kindness, maybe that’s the real punk rock,” says James Gunn’s Superman, which hit theaters this past weekend. It’s a message that seems…
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How to run an LLM on your laptop
For Pistilli, opting for local models as opposed to online chatbots has implications beyond privacy. “Technology means power,” she says.…
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Meta is using tents to build its giant AI data centers
When Mark Zuckerberg announced on July 14 that his company Meta was embarking on a project to build massively power-hungry data centers to…
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Ruth Chepngetich: Women's marathon world record holder suspended for doping
Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a…
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Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto tokens approved for trading
Holders of the digital tokens issued by World Liberty Financial, one of the crypto ventures of the family of Donald Trump, voted on…
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Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta have agreed to settle a multibillion dollar lawsuit with shareholders over how the top executives handled…
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How will votes at 16 and changes to voter ID work?
The voting age will be lowered to 16 across the UK before the next general election, the government has said. Other planned changes…
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Bryan Mbeumo: Manchester United make £70m bid for Brentford forward
Manchester United have made a third bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo that could be worth up to £70m. The offer is understood to be…
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Two framed by corrupt BTP officer Det Sgt Derek Ridgewell cleared
Two men wrongly convicted in separate trials in the 1970s following allegations made by a corrupt police officer have had their names…
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The Download: three-person babies, and tracking “AI readiness” in the US
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.…
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Slack expands AI features with enterprise search, translation, and smart summaries
A new set of AI tools is coming to Slack, designed to help users quickly find and utilize information from their chats—and even from data…
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Summer holiday clubs now cost an average of £1,076 per child
Colletta Smith Cost of living correspondent Summer holiday clubs to cover Britain's six-week school break now cost parents an average of…
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Roblox adds features for teens to talk less restrictedly to real-life friends
Roblox, the popular online gaming and social platform among kids and teens, is introducing new chat features for users ages 13 and up,…
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Denmark taps Microsoft to build world’s most powerful quantum computer
Denmark is aiming to stake a bold claim in the global quantum race with plans to build the world’s most powerful quantum computer. Backed…
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Labour suspension doesn't mean I'm silenced, MP says
Sam Francis Political reporter Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent One of four rebel MPs suspended by Labour for defying party…