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The first babies have been born following “simplified” IVF in a mobile lab
While IVF is increasingly commonplace in wealthy countries—around 12% of all births in Spain result from such procedures—it remains…
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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Cybersecurity’s global alarm system is breaking down
Cybersecurity practitioners have since flooded Discord channels and LinkedIn feeds with emergency posts and memes of “NVD” and “CVE”…
News
3 ways for your city to reclaim its streets
I’m a drummer with a soft spot for vintage snares. I own a few that rarely get played. They sound great and look even better, but they…
Business
Yorkshire hosepipe ban prompts frustration as leaks continue
Julia Bryson, Tim Dale & Chloe Aslett BBC News, Yorkshire Millions of people are facing restrictions on water use as the UK's first…
Business
UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Yvette Cooper says
The home secretary has said the new "one in, one out" migrant scheme agreed with France on Thursday is "robust" enough to withstand…
Business
UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May
The UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May, according to latest official figures. The economy shrank by 0.1%, the Office for National…
News
Chris Mason: Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world
Watching the president of France and the prime minister close up was to see two men under the cosh, behind in the opinion polls and…
Business
Delays and shortages in UK's F-35 fighter jet fleet , watchdog says
Delays, infrastructure gaps and personnel shortages to Britain's most advanced warplane programme are undermining the UK's warfighting…
Beauty
Why beauty brands that embrace agentic AI will succeed
Shopping has evolved more over the past 10 years than it has in the previous 50. Once rooted in an in-person experience of trial and…
News
The secret of the perfect political slogan
Brian Wheeler Political reporter Every political campaign needs a good slogan – a snappy phrase to energise voters and skewer opponents.…
Culture
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh says AI has made us dumbed down machines
Irvine Welsh is pointing up to the second floor of a grey stone building in Leith, the port district of Edinburgh. As he gets ready to…
Business
For creatives, perspective is tomorrow’s most valuable skill
Believe it or not, this is the best time in history to be a creative. Technology advances and platforms like Instagram and TikTok have…
Business
UK weather: Is this heat 'just summer'?
Whilst the current heatwave is expected to persist into the start of next week, there are signs of slightly cooler and more unsettled…
News
Maybe PCs really can change up work (again)
I’ve found that the best technical leaders tend to live in a space between optimism and skepticism. We’re excited about what’s possible,…
Business
The next generation of business leaders must be adaptable
When my marketing role evolved to include customer success and renewals, some naturally expressed confusion on why a CMO with established…
Business
Inside the viral success of SharkNinja
SharkNinja’s CEO, Mark Barrocas, joined Yaz and Josh on this week’s Most Innovative Companies exclusive video podcast to discuss how…
Fashion
Billionaire fashion shouldn’t be this boring
For more than 40 years, the investment banking firm Allen & Co. has attracted a selective group of moguls to Sun Valley, Idaho, for its…
Business
Points-on-rent startup Bilt announces new rewards credit cards with Cardless and a $250 million funding round
Rewards startup Bilt, which made its name by offering renters the opportunity to earn points on rental payments, is building itself a…
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Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says
Merlyn Thomas explains what verified videos tell us about an air strike in Deir al-Balah that killed at least 15 people At least 15…
Culture
Mohammed Kudus: Tottenham agree £55m deal with West Ham for Ghana midfielder
Tottenham have completed the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m, subject to work permit. The Ghana midfielder, who had an…
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Why did 9,000 of Philadelphia’s municipal workers go on strike?
On July 1, more than 9,000 members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)’s District Council 33 in…
News
Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship blocked by federal judge
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order ending birthright citizenship. By allowing the case to proceed as a…
Business
Olivia Smith: Arsenal agree £1m record fee for Liverpool forward
Arsenal have had a world-record bid in excess of £1m accepted by Women's Super League rivals Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith. The…