Business
Jellycat: Independent shops devastated as brand pulls supply
Jellycat plush toys have been lining the walls at Rumours in Whitby for more than two decades. At times, they've taken up a third of 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.
Business
Rachel Reeves autumn Budget will see significant tax rises
Two very different reports have reignited UK economic gloom over the past four days. Friday's economic figures showed a further monthly…
News
Trump surveys damage in Texas as search efforts continue for 160 missing
Nomia Iqbal BBC News Reporting from Kerr County, Texas Watch: 'We're filled with grief' - President Trump visits Texas after deadly floods…
Beauty
Forget Botox: scientists say tripping on mushrooms might keep you young
Tech execs love popping supplements and infusing themselves with youthful young plasma to ward off Father Time, but new research shows…
Business
England vs India: Jofra Archer makes up for lost time in third Test at Lord's
In the change of innings, Archer loosened up then stripped to the waist to change his shirt. It is hard to think of Fred Trueman doing the…
News
Delta’s creative tariff dodge: Leave the fancy new jet, bring home the guts
While tariffs threaten to whittle away profits for many businesses, those costs aren’t subtle when they’re tacked onto the price tag of an…
Culture
Diogo Jota: Liverpool to retire number 20 shirt in honour of forward
Jota joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 and scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club. He also helped them win the FA Cup and…
Business
Millions face hosepipe bans as UK heatwave reaches 34.7C
Simon King Lead Weather Presenter Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for southern England, the Midlands and East of England as…
Business
Meet Devin: Goldman Sachs’ new AI software engineer that never sleeps
An AI called Devin just landed a job on Wall Street. Goldman Sachs just “hired” an AI software engineer made by the startup Cognition.…
News
England vs India: Jofra Archer strikes on comeback in see-saw third Test
Jofra Archer took a wicket with the third delivery of his comeback on a memorable and fluctuating second day of the third Test between…
News
Over 850,000 Ford cars and trucks recalled nationwide—and there’s no fix available yet
Ford Motor just issued another major recall. On July 7, the brand recalled 850,318 Ford and Lincoln models over concerns about the…
News
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Ian Blair dies
James W Kelly BBC News, London The former Metropolitan Police commissioner, Lord Ian Blair, has died at the age of 72. The crossbench peer…
News
State Department layoffs begin Friday with 1,300 job cuts. Here’s the breakdown
The State Department is set to begin firing more than 1,300 people on Friday, according to multiple sources including The New York Times,…
News
Why Sun Valley has never felt more out of step with the public mood than it does in 2025
An estimated 175 private jets touched down in Sun Valley, Idaho, on Tuesday, kicking off the secretive annual retreat colloquially known…
Culture
Wimbledon 2025 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Taylor Fritz to reach final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz held off a battling Taylor Fritz in a thrilling fourth-set tie-break to reach the Wimbledon final and…
News
Stocks drop after Trump sets tariffs on Canada
Global stocks fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his tariff war against Canada, leaving Europe squarely in the…
Culture
Crystal Palace set to be replaced by Nottingham Forest in Europa League
Crystal Palace are demoted to the Europa Conference League next season with Nottingham Forest set to replace them in the Europa League,…
Business
It’s not just Bitcoin: Altcoin XRP’s price is also rising. Here’s a possible reason why
Earlier today, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of over $118,000 per token, giving many crypto investors hope that the digital coin king may…
Fashion
Hermès bag belonging to Jane Birkin sells at Sotheby’s for 8.6 million euros
Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag—the prototype for fashion’s must-have accessory—sold for a staggering 8.6…
Business
Yahoo Creators platform hits record revenue as publisher bets big on influencer-led content
Yahoo’s bet on creator-led content appears to be paying off. Yahoo Creators, the media company’s publishing platform for creators, had its…
News
Brazil pledges retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. if Trump imposes 50% import taxes
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President…
News
Knightsbridge stabbing victim named as Blue Stevens
A 24-year-old man who died in a stabbing outside a five-star hotel in west London has been named by police as Blue Stevens. Emergency…
News
Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%
President Donald Trump said in a letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two…