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5 years after George Floyd’s murder, performative DEI is dead. What comes next?
Five years ago, I watched alongside millions of Americans as the news media looped a clip of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of 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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TikTok users are exposing their worst exes—all to the soundtrack of Lorde’s new single
The latest TikTok trend has people exposing their terrible exes and most toxic relationship stories, soundtracked to Lorde’s new single,…
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Inside Pixar’s weirdly effective strategy for boosting creativity at work
Companies try all sorts of ways—from paint parties to escape rooms—to foster creativity among employees, but Pixar’s approach is likely…
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AI is Bringing New Hope to the Undiagnosed
If you or someone you love has faced a medical mystery—a child with unexplained symptoms, a diagnosis that never quite fits—you know the…
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Who will build the next generation of digital products?
AI is significantly impacting software development. Programmers write code. Their job is to translate product specifications into text a…
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Is retirement legislation setting small businesses up to fail?
As a wave of state-level retirement mandates quietly rolls out across the country, most small businesses aren’t prepared. More than 30…
Business
Queen's 2025: Emma Raducanu loses to Zheng Qinwen in quarter-finals, Tatjana Maria stuns Elena Rybakina
There was reason for Raducanu to be confident against Zheng, who is still finding her feet on the grass court and has a serve that can…
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What 29 rejections taught me about raising startup capital
If you’re a founder, raising money is as high stakes as it gets. For a startup, capital can be the difference between scaling and failing.…
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As brands pull out of Pride, this beer maker is giving $25K directly to trans people
It’s not just you—Pride is a lot less corporate this year. But one company sees it as an opportunity to adjust how it serves the LGBTQ+…
Culture
Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen sets pace in first practice after Charles Leclerc crash
Mercedes' George Russell was fourth fastest, from Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar and McLaren's Lando Norris on a…
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How singles are using AI to improve their online dating success
Singles are increasingly turning to AI to boost their odds in the dating world. According to a new study, just over a quarter (26%) of…
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Gerry Adams: BBC will not appeal libel case victory
The BBC has confirmed that it will not be appealing Gerry Adams' libel case victory. The former Sinn Féin leader sued the corporation over…
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Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa scheme is pure gilded nonsense
President Donald Trump announced, back on February 25, that his administration would soon debut a “gold card,” an immigration program that…
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The average age of U.S. moms is nearing 30, new CDC data shows
Women in the U.S. are waiting longer to have babies. For the first time, the average age for giving birth has risen to nearly 30,…
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Consumer sentiment rises in June—the first time in 2025 as tariffs, inflation worries improve
Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved…
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GCHQ intern who took secret data home jailed
A GCHQ intern who endangered national security, risked exposing 17 colleagues, and "threw away" thousands of hours of work when he took…
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Can AI fact-check its own lies?
As AI car crashes go, the recent publishing of a hallucinated book list in the Chicago Sun-Times quickly became a multi-vehicle pile-up.…
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Why is my hay fever so bad this year?
Philippa Roxby and Smitha Mundasad Health reporters Pollen levels are forecast to be high or very high in many parts of the UK over the…
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Trump will attend the G7 summit in Canada. What to know about the site, the attendees, and more
U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive Sunday for a Group of Seven summit in a country he has suggested should be annexed and as he wages…
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Gold toilet: Two men jailed for £4.8m Blenheim Palace heist
Sheen was a key player in the heist - a career criminal and the only man convicted of both burglary and selling the gold. He pleaded…
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Archer Aviation secures $850 million after Trump orders boost for electric air taxis
Air taxi maker Archer Aviation on Thursday said it raised $850 million in funding following executive orders signed by U.S. President…
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Ballymena riots: Those needing housing will increase, say NIHE
Daniel Logan & Niall Glynn BBC News NI Stormont's finance minister will bring a proposal to the executive for additional funding for the…
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Powering next-gen services with AI in regulated industries
For many, the “last mile” of the end-to-end customer journey can present a challenge. Services at this stage often involve much more…
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Israel unleashes attack on Iran’s nuclear program as the Ayatollah vows ‘severe punishment’
Israel launched a wave of strikes across Iran on Friday that targeted its nuclear program and military sites, killing at least two top…