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This startup wants AI to help manage software infrastructure, not just write code
Many developers find that AI programming assistants have made writing code easier than ever. But maintaining the infrastructure that…
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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How China’s monopoly on rare earth minerals gives it an edge in trade talks
China’s dominance over critical minerals in global supply chains was a powerful bargaining chip in trade talks between Beijing and…
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British passenger in seat 11A survives India plane crash, reports say
André Rhoden-Paul BBC News A man survived the Air India crash that killed at least 200 people, a police chief has told an Indian news…
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How tariffs are forcing small businesses to sacrifice innovation
Toy robots that teach children to code. Sneakers made in America. Mold-resistant kitchen gadgets. The three items are among new products…
Culture
Man Utd: Matheus Cunha signs for £63m from Wolves
"Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother's house, United was my favourite English team…
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‘Cruelty is the point’: House Republicans will vote to cut funding for NPR and PBS
House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration…
Business
Trent Alexander-Arnold speaks impressive Spanish at Real Madrid unveiling
Trent Alexander-Arnold is unveiled as a Real Madrid player and impresses the crowd, including club president Florentino Perez, by speaking…
Business
Chime IPO: Stock price today as financial services startup makes closely watched Nasdaq debut
Chime Financial is expected to debut on the Nasdaq today. The fintech company’s initial public offering (IPO) is one of the most…
Business
The Download: AI agents’ autonomy, and sodium-based batteries
In recent months, a new class of agents has arrived on the scene: ones built using large language models. Any action that can be captured…
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Verified video shows Air India plane descending moments before crash
A video has emerged of Air India flight AI171 descending as it flies over a residential area, immediately before it crashes. The footage…
Business
5 ways leaders can get employees on board with unpopular decisions
Making difficult decisions is an inevitable part of being a leader. And at times, those decisions are unpopular. Yet in instances when it…
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What we know so far after Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashes
An Air India passenger plane bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off in Ahmedabad, western India on Thursday. More than…
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Inside Walmart’s ambitious plan to make your clothes in America again
On a crisp day in May, Josh Blackman, a third generation cotton farmer, is sitting atop his 14-foot tall John Deere planter on his family…
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These new batteries are finding a niche
One researcher I spoke with at the time suggested that sodium-ion batteries might not compete directly with lithium-ion batteries but…
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Are we ready to hand AI agents the keys?
The flash crash is probably the most well-known example of the dangers raised by agents—automated systems that have the power to take…
Business
'The Heads of the Valleys road swallowed part of my garden'
Peter Shuttleworth BBC News Reporting from Merthyr Tydfil John Watkeys used to love an evening cup of tea watching bats fly around his oak…
Business
‘We’re on the cusp of more widespread adoption’: Laura Shin on Trump, stablecoins, and the global rise of cryptocurrency
With the first family actively engaged in memecoin ventures, speculation about the future of cryptocurrency has never been hotter. Laura…
Business
Poundland: Struggling bargain chain sold for £1
Struggling budget chain Poundland has been sold for £1 and now faces a shake-up of the business. Its owner Polish firm Pepco confirmed it…
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If you want to beat burnout, start counting your wins
When our son was 2 years old, our twins were born. That meant that for a while, we had three kids under 3 years old (and then three kids…
Business
US-backed aid group says Hamas killed five Palestinian staff in bus attack
The new group backed by Israel and the US for aid distribution in Gaza says Hamas attacked a bus transporting some of its Palestinian…
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UK economy shrunk in April as tax rises and US tariffs kicked in
The UK economy shrunk by more than expected in April as taxes rose for firms, household bills increased and exports to the US plunged. The…
Business
British and Irish Lions: Inside Algarve training camp before Australia tour
Marcus Smith wanders over for a chat, mainly about how mutual acquaintance Danny Care is adjusting to life as a civilian. And with the…
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Gen Alpha side hustles: How kids are earning big online before they can even drive
If Gen Z is known as the side hustle generation, Gen Alpha may soon take the crown. A survey of 2,002 U.S. Gen Alpha and Gen Z individuals…
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BTS fan caught trying to break into band member Jungkook's home
A woman obsessed with K-pop group BTS has been caught trying to break into band member Jungkook's home just hours after he completed…