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This is the best online file converter—and it’s totally free
We were supposed to be finished with files by now. For years, tech companies (well, certain tech companies) tooted their horns about a…
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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Assisted dying: Esther Rantzen urges Lords not to block bill
Maia Davies & Johanna Chisholm BBC News Dame Esther Rantzen has appealed to the House of Lords not to block a bill giving terminally ill…
Business
Those security codes you ask to receive via text leave your accounts vulnerable. Do this instead
Do you receive login security codes for your online accounts via text message? These are the six- or seven-digit numbers sent via SMS that…
Business
This overlooked personal finance tip can help your loved ones
Thinking about your own death is not something most people enjoy doing. However, if you plan to pass on savings or assets, like a home,…
Business
Van Life 2.0: Gen X is tricking out vans for road tripping’s next era
While not everyone bought a camper van during the COVID-19 pandemic, we all probably know someone who did. As people with money suddenly…
Business
Prince William celebrates 43rd birthday with puppy photo
A photo of Prince of Wales playing with puppies has been posted by Kensington Palace to mark his 43rd birthday. "Happy birthday! Love C,…
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How leaders can change the ‘mattering deficit’ at work
Zach Mercurio is a researcher who specializes in purposeful leadership, mattering, meaningful work, and positive organizational…
Business
NHS plans to DNA test all babies in England to assess disease risk
Every newborn baby in England will have their DNA mapped to assess their risk of hundreds of diseases, under NHS plans for the next 10…
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Chris Mason: A colossal social change that is now likely to become law
Take a step back, and it has been quite a few days. This has been a week at Westminster that has seen two decisions that point to a…
Business
Queen's 2025: Emma Raducanu & Carlos Alcaraz quizzed by Andy Murray & Rafael Nadal impersonator
Impressionist Josh Berry asks questions in the accents of Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal & John McEnroe to Queen's stars including Carlos…
Celebrity
Dua Lipa brings out Jamiroquai at emotional Wembley debut
Mark Savage Music Correspondent Dua Lipa treated fans to a surprise appearance by Jamiroquai, as she played her first ever show at Wembley…
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Iran rules out new nuclear talks until attacks stop
Iran has said it will not resume talks over its nuclear programme while under attack, hours after Israel's defence minister warned of a…
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Panama declares emergency over banana region unrest
Panama has declared an emergency in its main banana-producing region, after shops were looted and buildings vandalised in ongoing protests…
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Lime bikes dumped in canals and rivers 'posing pollution risk'
Caroline Lowbridge BBC News, Nottingham Hundreds of Lime e-bikes have been dumped in rivers and canals since hire schemes were introduced…
Lifestyle
The growing popularity of gaming's surprise hit - gardening
Graham Fraser Technology Reporter Shooting, chasing, exploring - hit video games tend to have themes that set the pulse racing. One of the…
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The art of caregiving can strengthen leadership
Caregiving is often viewed as a personal duty separate from our professional lives, instead of another layer of that life, one that can…
Business
Romantasy: Why it's happily ever after for romance books
Inside London's first romance-only bookshop, Sarah Maxwell stands in the "smut hut" – a section dedicated to her store's more erotic…
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3 ways brands can win back consumer confidence
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief,…
Business
British LGBT Awards: Steps’ Ian ‘H’ Watkins honoured
Josh Parry LGBT & Identity Reporter Reporting from British LGBT Awards Red Carpet Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins has been honoured at the…
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Thanks to bans and fees, there are fewer plastic bags littering beaches
It turns out eliminating the “paper or plastic” question through plastic bag regulation is effectively reducing the number of bags found…
News
Neuroscientists find brain cells that explain why stress keeps you up at night
If your anxiety before a big test or a high-stakes presentation has ever kept you up at night, you can rest easier knowing that scientists…
Culture
Astroworld is back in the spotlight and survivors are sharing haunting stories on TikTok
Astroworld is back in the news, and social media has some thoughts. In November 2021, a deadly crowd surge at Travis Scott’s Astroworld…
Culture
‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary: How to watch the movie that launched blockbusters
The summertime beaches of 1975 were empty, but the movie theaters were full thanks to Steven Spielberg’s thriller Jaws. Considered by film…