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This AI-powered social app aims to end loneliness—by ‘engineering chance’
“An opportunity to choose chance.” That’s what social platform startup 222 claims to offer its members. It isn’t a dating app—there’s no…
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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4 Things to know about Iran’s nuclear program after the U.S. and Israeli strikes
The big question following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear program is: What remains of it? U.S. President Donald Trump has said…
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Why Apple is revamping its App Store terms in the European Union
Apple has revamped its app store policies in the European Union with hopes of fending off escalating fines under the 27-nation bloc’s…
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Ship on fire at Hull's Albert Dock as roads and shops closed
Four fire engines and an aerial platform are being used to tackle the fire on a vessel at Albert Dock in Hull Crews from Humberside Fire…
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Switzerland leads the world in deep tech investment, report finds
Switzerland pours more of its venture capital into deep tech than any other country, according to new data. The Swiss Deep Tech Report…
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Nike stock price: Why shares are rising despite the shoe giant’s revenue decline and serious tariff warning
Shares in Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) are trading much higher this morning after the company announced its Q4 2025 results. Yet those results…
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The Download: how to clean up AI data centers, and weight-loss drugs’ side effects
In a sandy industrial lot outside Reno, Nevada, rows of battery packs that once propelled electric vehicles are now powering a small AI…
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George Russell says Max Verstappen is talking to Mercedes over potential 2026 move
Russell's comments imply that his own contract talks with team principal Toto Wolff are being delayed by Mercedes' conversations with the…
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Gen Alpha slang baffles parents—and AI
If a Gen Alpha tween said, “Let him cook,” would you know what that meant? No? AI doesn’t either. A research paper written by soon-to-be…
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‘Please don’t abandon us’: Kroger store closures spark outcry from workers and shoppers at doomed locations
Community members whose local Kroger stores are on the chopping block are urging the company to reconsider. Residents in cities impacted…
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Has AI already rotted my brain?
Five years ago, I bought an e-bike. At the time, the motor-equipped two-wheelers were burdened with an iffy reputation. Was it way easier…
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RAF Brize Norton: Four arrested by counter-terror police after break-in
Counter-terror police have arrested four people after military planes were sprayed with paint during a break-in at RAF Brize Norton that…
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How to get the growth opportunities you want at work
Research tells us that high performers thrive on challenges. Stretch projects help ambitious teammates grow their skills, and cross-team…
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Habibur Masum guilty of murdering wife in Bradford knife attack
A man who stabbed his wife to death in front of their infant son after tracking her to a refuge has been found guilty of murder. Habibur…
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What is ‘precipitation whiplash’? The new accelerating, climate change weather danger
In recent decades, California residents have experienced a “whiplash” of weather conditions. After a few years of severe drought, heavy…
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A rare Frank Lloyd Wright house hits the market
For architecture enthusiasts, a longtime dream may have just come within reach: A Frank Lloyd Wright home just hit the market, and it…
Culture
Wimbledon 2025 draw: Emma Raducanu to face Mimi Xu in first round
Emma Raducanu has been drawn against teenage wildcard Mimi Xu in an eye-catching all-British first-round match at Wimbledon. If British…
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We’re learning more about what weight-loss drugs do to the body
We know they can suppress appetite, lower blood sugar, and lead to dramatic weight loss. We also know that they come with side effects,…
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5 books about AI to get you caught up in 2025
The AI landscape is evolving rapidly and it’s important to keep up. No one can afford to stay out of the loop on AI, so here are five new…
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UK car production fell to 76-year low in May as US tariffs hit trade
Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News UK car production sank to its lowest level since 1949 in May as US tariffs hit exports, an…
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Britain’s first ‘space factory’ blasts into orbit on test mission
A British-built manufacturing satellite successfully launched into orbit on its first test mission. Cardiff-based startup Space Forge…
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‘Pawternity’ leave, unlimited ice cream, and more: 5 offbeat company benefits
Employees are in a burnout crisis. A 2023 Mercer report found that 82% of workers were at risk of burnout. Overworked employees say they…
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Tuvalu: One in three citizens apply for climate change visa
More than a third of Tuvalu citizens have entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate…
Culture
Lalo Schifrin: Mission Impossible theme composer dies aged 93
The Grammy Award-winning composer of the Mission: Impossible theme, Lalo Schifrin, has died aged 93, his family announced. The Argentine…