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‘Johnny Mnemonic’ predicted our addictive digital future
In the mid-1990s, Hollywood began trying to envision the internet (sometimes called the “information superhighway”) and its implications…
Susan Darwin
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Thames Water issues hosepipe ban for 1.1m people
Daisy Stephens BBC News, Berkshire A hosepipe ban affecting 1.1 million people across several postcode areas has been announced by Thames…
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How Kroger designed its catchy new sonic logo
What does Kroger’s brand sound like? Until recently, no one knew. And then on June 25, the grocery behemoth (which includes regional…
Business
Gregg Wallace: MasterChef report upholds 45 claims against TV presenter
A report into BBC show MasterChef has found 45 allegations against Gregg Wallace were upheld including one of unwelcome physical contact…
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These branding wizards revolutionized nonprofit design—and now they’re starting their own agency
While working as a creative director at the nonprofit Charity: Water, Tyler Riewer kept getting variations on the same question from other…
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The era of free AI scraping may be coming to an end
Ever since AI chatbots arrived, it feels as if the media has been on the losing end of a war of attrition. Chatbots are surging in…
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Paul Biya: Cameroon's president seeks new term to extend 43-year rule
The world's oldest head of state, Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 92, has said he will run once more for re-election in October aiming to…
Culture
Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on rivalry, each other and what future could hold
With the 'Big Three' era having ended, and Djokovic the last man standing from the golden age of men's tennis, fans are looking for…
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Watch: Moment Utah wildfire turns into huge fire vortex
A firefighter has captured the moment a wildfire spun into a fire vortex on Saturday, 12 July near Old La Sal, Utah. No one was injured in…
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Wimbledon 2025:
The All England Lawn Tennis Club uses the Threat Matrix service, devised by data science firm Signify, which uses AI to monitor…
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5 work-from-home purchases worth splurging for
Aside from the obvious, one of the best parts of the work-from-home revolution is being able to outfit your workspace as you see fit. And…
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Sectarian clashes in Syria leave at least 30 dead and scores injured
At least 30 people have been killed in clashes in southern Syria as authorities sent forces to de-escalate the situation. Scores of people…
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Bank of England prepared to cut rates if job market slows, says governor
The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market shows signs of slowing down, its governor has said. In…
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Tube fare evasion prosecutions highest since 2019
The number of prosecutions for fare evasion on London Underground has risen to its highest level for six years, figures seen by the BBC…
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Armagh Observatory: 230 years of unbroken weather recordings
Geoff Maskell BBC News NI weather presenter Armagh Observatory is marking a very special meteorological milestone as the institute…
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England building 'urgency' at Euro 2025 - are they ready for Sweden?
The group stages showed the best and the worst of England as France exploited their defensive frailties and kicked them into gear for the…
Culture
Wimbledon 2025: Jannik Sinner bounces back from French Open heartbreak to win first title
Sinner has also had to overcome challenges off the court. Such has been the consistency he has shown over the past 12 months, Sinner has…
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Women's Euro 2025: England v Wales highlights
England beat Wales 6-1 with six different players on the scoresheet to set up a Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final with Sweden. Source link
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Wimbledon 2025 results: Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to win first All England Club title
One of the factors that makes this rivalry intriguing is their opposite styles. Alcaraz has a higher ceiling of artistic shot-making, but…
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One dead as train strikes van at level crossing in Teynham
One person has died in a crash involving a train and a van at a level crossing in Kent. Kent Police said it was called at about 12:40 BST…
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Viktor Gyokeres: Arsenal close to finalising deal with Sporting for Sweden forward
BBC Sport revealed at the start of the month how Arsenal had turned their attentions to Gyokeres after hitting an impasse in their bid to…
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Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?
After a reader wondered if 2.1 million people could really have seen Lady Gaga at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach in May, BBC Verify…
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Plane crashes at London Southend Airport
An aircraft has crashed at London Southend Airport, police have confirmed. Essex Police said it was alerted to a 12-metre plane on fire at…