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Welcome to the Anxiety Economy, where safety sells and streaming is optional
Americans are seriously worried about their finances. Between high costs of living, tariffs, and job instability, driven, in part, by AI,…
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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Goldman Sachs’s Q2 earnings exceed estimates, fueled by trading
Goldman Sachs’s second-quarter profit exceeded Wall Street expectations, as turbulent markets raised revenue in its equities division to a…
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Europol-led operation hits pro-Russian cybercrime network
A coordinated international operation has hit the infrastructure of a pro-Russian cybercrime network linked to a string of…
Business
Southwest Florida’s housing market is undergoing a material home price correction—here’s why
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Back in June 2022,…
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UK offered to speed up resettlement case of Afghan who posted leaked data online
Joel Gunter and Hannah O'Grady BBC News The Ministry of Defence offered to expedite the review of a rejected resettlement application of…
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Ford’s recall problem keeps getting worse—and this one could start fires
Ford is setting records in 2025, but not in a good way. The auto maker has already blown by the previous record for the most safety…
Business
Before Labubu, these toys took over the world
Pop Mart has struck it rich. The Chinese company that caters to toy connoisseurs and influencers said this week that it expects its profit…
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The only way into this airport lounge? A flight delay
Its never a good time to lose a flight, get one cancelled, or loiter aimlessly at the airport due to delays—except maybe this week. Tucked…
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Gaza: At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site
At least 20 people have been killed in a crush at an aid distribution centre in southern Gaza run by the US- and Israel-backed Gaza…
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Norwegian investment firm joins AI gold rush to the frozen north
Norwegian industrial investment firm Aker has announced plans to build an AI “factory” in the Arctic. It’s the latest company heading to…
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Labour suspends four rebel MPs for breaching party discipline
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has suspended four MPs from Labour over repeated breaches of party discipline. Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian…
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ESA spaceplane project revives bankrupt firm’s hypersonic engine
A bankrupt company’s propulsion system for hypersonic planes is being revived by Invictus, a new European Space Agency (ESA)-backed…
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Afghan data breach: What we do and do not know
A major data breach which led to thousands of Afghans being secretly relocated to the UK became public knowledge for the first time this…
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Google’s new AI feature helps Gen Zers who are afraid to make a phone call
Socially anxious Gen Zers, rejoice: Google’s new AI search feature will make phone calls so you don’t have to. The feature, which launches…
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Prevent missed chance to treat Southport killer, says review
The Prevent counter-terrorism scheme missed an opportunity to intervene in the life of the Southport killer, a major review has concluded.…
Business
These four charts show where AI companies could go next in the US
While the impact of AI on tech hubs like San Francisco and Boston is already being felt, AI proponents believe it will transform work…
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Faisal Islam: Inflation complicates next month's rate decision
While the economy started this year strongly, Wednesday saw another example of a surprise to the markets in the wrong direction. In May…
Business
Barclays fined £42m for poor money laundering checks
Barclays Bank has been fined £42m by the UK's financial watchdog for failures in its money laundering risk management. The Financial…
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How WeTransfer reignited fears about training AI on user data
Dutch file-sharing service WeTransfer is under fire after users spotted sweeping updates to its terms of service that appeared to let the…
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Trump says he’s found a way to fire Fed Reserve Chair Powell. Here’s how
President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him…
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The Download: Veo 3’s subtitles problem, and the future of our planet’s resources
Google’s generative video model Veo 3 has a subtitles problem As soon as Google launched its latest video-generating AI model at the end…
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Afghan data breach raises serious questions for Tories, Keir Starmer says
Becky Morton Political reporter PM: Tory ministers have "serious questions to answer" on Afghan scheme Former Conservative ministers have…
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Inside ‘Elvis Evolution’: AI and immersive tech bring the King’s life to the stage in London
Stage fright is not a term you’d associate with Elvis Presley, but in 1968 he was all shook up—with nerves. Ahead of his make-or-break…
Culture
Emma Watson: Harry Potter actress banned from driving for six months for speeding
Harry Potter actress Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months, after she was caught speeding. Watson, who played Hermione…