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Synthesia’s valuation jumps to $4B after $200M raise
London-based AI video startup Synthesia has raised $200 million in a Series E round, nearly doubling its valuation to around $4 billion…
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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Storm Chandra: UK braces for wind and rain as weather warnings issued
Storm Chandra is hitting hot on the heels of Goretti and Ingrid, bringing more soaking rains with little time between for the water to…
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This clever button lets service dogs turn on appliances by themselves
For decades, people with disabilities have relied on service dogs to help them perform daily tasks like opening doors, turning on lights,…
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Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for hostage's body ends
Israel says it has agreed to reopen the Gaza Strip's key border crossing with Egypt only after an operation to retrieve the body of the…
Business
OpenAI is chasing advertising dollars. Can publishers cash in, too?
It looks like OpenAI is taking the “new year, new you” approach when it comes to its business strategy. To kick off 2026, the company…
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Greece: At least three killed in Violanta food factory fire
At least three people have been killed and two others are still missing after a fire broke out at a food factory near the central Greek…
Culture
The Traitors moves from TV to theatre with 'bold' West End show
Paul Glynnand Ian Youngs,Culture reporters The makers of The Traitors are creating a stage version, in the hope that the TV show's…
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Why the millennial midlife crisis may be the most depressing of all
“If you’re a millennial and you’re going through your midlife crisis, this post is for you.” So begins a viral TikTok video posted last…
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Second body found in search for missing Devon swimmers
The body of a man has been recovered after two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said…
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Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents
Protests continued in Minneapolis and other US cities on Sunday over the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive…
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5 Chrome dashboard extensions to make your start page more useful
The “New Tab” page in Chrome is the digital equivalent of a blank stare. A white void. Nothing, and plenty of it. Why are we settling for…
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Philippines: 15 dead after ferry carrying 300 passengers sinks
At least 15 people have died after a ferry carrying more than 350 passengers and crew members onboard sank in southern Philippines. Search…
Culture
NFL play-offs: Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots win to reach Super Bowl 60
New England may have won six Super Bowls, sharing the NFL record with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they had to rebuild after Tom Brady…
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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Peter Hoskinsand Adam Hancock,Business reporters The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending…
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'I spent £2,000 on one event'. Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox
Hyrox is a fitness craze that shows no signs of dying out - with 1.3m people expected to compete in an event somewhere in the world this…
Business
Danny Murphy column: 'Another unbelievable result' - what is different about Man Utd now?
MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United earned their impressive win at Premier League leaders Arsenal, and how he feels…
Culture
Michael Carrick makes case for Man Utd job after perfect start
The voices, and there were plenty, who cautioned against United repeating what happened in 2018-19 are having their argument undermined in…
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Hundreds of thousands without power as winter storm hits US
Sakshi Venkatramanand Elizabeth Rizzini,Lead Weather Presenter Watch: Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption…
Culture
Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd: Matheus Cunha scores dramatic winner against league leaders
Matheus Cunha scored a dramatic late winner for Manchester United as they defeated Premier League leaders Arsenal in a five-goal thriller…
Culture
'Extraordinary' Villa claim first win at Newcastle since infamous 2005 trip
Steven Taylor was dismissed for handball before Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer were sent off for fighting each other. Juan Pablo Angel scored…
Culture
Bruno Guimaraes: Why can't Newcastle win without Brazilian?
That wait goes on, but a defeat should not exactly have been a foregone conclusion - even if Aston Villa are flying in third place.…
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Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership
Chris MasonPolitical editor The other day I compared the saga of Andy Burnham, his ambitions and the forthcoming by-election in Greater…
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Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption
A severe winter storm has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures to Americans across the United States. The National Weather…