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How a planetarium show discovered a spiral at the edge of our solar system
If you’ve ever flown through outer space, at least while watching a documentary or a science fiction film, you’ve seen how artists turn…
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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The $50 million classic soccer jersey brand that started with an eBay flip
On a Tuesday afternoon in London, Doug Bierton, the unlikely cofounder and CEO of an even more unlikely $50 million classic soccer jersey…
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‘The point is to get disoriented, not oriented’: David Reinfurt on why it’s time to rethink how we teach design
Designer, editor, and educator David Reinfurt’s 2019 book, A *New* Program for Graphic Design (Inventory Press) was a surprise success,…
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This free website is like GasBuddy for parking
Parking in a city can be a problem. It’s not just about finding parking—it’s about finding the right parking. Sometimes, there’s a $10…
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How smart leaders balance urgency with curiosity
Modern business operates under a dangerous paradox. The same forces that make curiosity essential—rapid change, complexity, and…
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Man arrested over shooting of Scots in Spanish bar
David Cowan BBC Scotland home affairs correspondent A man suspected of murdering two senior figures from a Scottish organised crime group…
Business
Why I’m wishing for different technology on Father’s Day
Father’s Day comes with mixed feelings as I prepare to enter my 60s. Like many of my contemporaries, I spend a lot of my time looking…
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UK's careful diplomacy faces test ahead of G7 meeting
The telephone calls and WhatsApp messages continue apace this weekend between leaders, foreign ministers and diplomats, with the…
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Apple just made 3 great new privacy and security enhancements—but missed these 3 opportunities
This week, Apple previewed its redesigned (and renumbered) operating systems at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. While the new…
Business
Negative reviews are your best source of feedback
Acquiring new customers has become increasingly challenging and expensive. Customer acquisition costs have risen substantially in the last…
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Israel-Iran: 'A long night of attacks, with fears of more to come'
There has been a night of intense fighting between Israel and Iran, with the two sides trading fire and explosions heard in Tel Aviv,…
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From strain to support: Your AC could help stabilize the power grid
As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you’re like me, you always feel a little guilty about…
Business
Israel-Iran strikes: What are the worst-case scenarios?
For now the fighting between Israel and Iran seems restricted to the two nations. At the United Nations and elsewhere there have been…
Culture
Canadian Grand Prix: FIA suspends race steward Derek Warwick for media comments
Warwick won the Le Mans 24 Hours, is a former president of the British Racing Drivers' Club and is one of the most senior driver stewards…
Culture
Fifa Club World Cup: How Saudi Arabia is underpinning the tournament
Back in December, just a few days after Fifa announced its "landmark agreement" with DAZN, the governing body confirmed Saudi Arabia as…
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Amber thunderstorm warning in force after UK's hottest day
Simon King Lead weather presenter An amber weather warning for thunderstorms came into force for parts of eastern and south-eastern…
Business
Israel's endgame may be regime change in Iran - but it's a gamble
Amir Azimi Editor, BBC Persian Beyond Israel's stated goal of destroying what it calls an existential threat from Iran's nuclear…
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School killings leave stunned Austria and France searching for answers
Bethany Bell & Hugh Schofield In Graz and Paris Two shocking attacks within two hours of each other, in France and Austria, have left…
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UK festivals that still have tickets left
Danny Fullbrook Culture reporter Festival season is well and truly under way - last weekend Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina…
Business
'I was Mrs Poundland, but I stopped going when their prices went up'
Emma Haslett Business reporter Charlotte Edwards BBC business reporter Tom Espiner BBC business reporter Sharon Carroll once shopped so…
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NI riots: Police under attack in fifth night of unrest
Catherine Doyle & Claire Graham BBC News NI There was disorder in Portadown for the second night in a row but at a lower level than seen…
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King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Gary Oldman and Strictly hosts Tess and Claudia join David Beckham
Grace Dean & Alex Kleiderman BBC News Actor Gary Oldman has been knighted alongside David Beckham on a King's Birthday Honours list that…
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National Guard to stay in L.A.—for now—as appeals court halts ruling against Trump
President Trump won a temporary victory Thursday night when a federal appeals court blocked a lower court judge’s order to return control…