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.
Most companies struggle with making data-informed decisions
Should you invest in a new consumer market? Cut that underperforming division? Buy off-the-shelf or build custom technology you urgently…
Business leaders must prioritize employee well-being
As I’ve been watching deep cuts unfold across the federal government and nonprofit sectors, I can’t help but feel deeply sad for the work…
Why mental health support matters for all workers
The old adage “the only thing constant is change” seems to ring true in workplaces today. Workplaces are rife with challenges, from…
Break the cycle of inefficiency
In today’s workplace, everyone’s racing to a digital finish line. Organizations have embraced transformation, but in a rush to adopt new…
'Very good week' for Lionesses or 'back to the drawing board'?
Manager Wiegman had her hands full going into the camp after goalkeeper Mary Earps announced her shock international retirement and key…
TikTok gives artists new tools to track and boost viral songs
TikTok has boosted the careers of numerous musicians, thanks to their songs—both new and old—going viral. The latest example is Connie…
Fran Kirby: Lionesses star retires from England duty before Euro 2025
After being in the England team since I was 21, it's time to close that chapter of my life. I didn't ever want this day to come, but I…
China’s critical mineral export ban gets pushback from global auto industry
Alarm over China’s stranglehold on critical minerals grew on Tuesday as global automakers joined their U.S. counterparts to complain that…
‘Cuts have consequences’: A South Florida meteorologist explains Trump’s NOAA cuts are degrading weather forecasts
For more than 30 years, meteorologist John Morales has broadcast weather forecasts to South Floridians, warning the hurricane-prone region…
Music giants begin negotiating AI licensing rights for labels and artists
As artificial intelligence’s influence continues to spread deeper into pop culture, major record labels are starting negotiations with AI…
Powering AI: Here’s what to know about Meta’s new nuclear deal with Constellation Energy
Meta has signed a 20-year deal with Constellation Energy to keep open its Clinton Clean Energy Center nuclear facility in Illinois, a move…
Elon Musk steps up criticism of Trump budget bill, calling it a ‘disgusting abomination’ – US politics live
'A disgusting abomination': Musk tears into Trump budget bill days after leaving White House Elon Musk has significantly upped the ante in…
Trump pushes Senate to pass his big tax bill by July 4
President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by the Fourth of…
Government accused of blaming record crossings on the weather
Tom Edgington and Rob England BBC Verify Good weather and the willingness of people smugglers to cram more people onto small boats have…
South Korea presidential election: Conservative candidate Kim Moon Soo concedes defeat
South Korea’s main conservative candidate Kim Moon Soo has conceded defeat in the presidential election. Kim, the candidate of the People…
Intruder arrested for breaking into Windsor Castle ground
An intruder has been arrested for breaking into restricted grounds at Windsor Castle, police have said. Thames Valley Police said the man…
AI code-gen startup valuations surge as Big Tech circles
Two years after the launch of ChatGPT, return on investment in generative AI has been elusive, but one area stands out: software…
How a Colorado initiative is helping support workers in recovery
At Odie B’s, a sandwich shop in Denver, recovery from drug and alcohol use is part of daily operations. “Seventy percent of our staff is…
At least 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire near aid centre, Gaza authorities say
At least 27 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire as they attempted to collect aid near a distribution site in Gaza, local…
Madeleine McCann: Police begin new search near Portugal's Praia da Luz
Daniel Sandford Home affairs correspondent in the Algarve, Portugal Hafsa Khalil & Aleks Phillips BBC News Watch: The BBC's Daniel…
FEMA staff baffled: agency chief didn’t know ‘what or when hurricane season is’
Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said he had not…
Startups need ‘clear pathway’ into UK’s new defence plan, experts warn
Britain’s new military tech strategy will fail unless startups are given clear pathways to adoption, experts have warned. Their concerns…
This new AI tool at the Food and Drug Administration promises to speed up scientific reviews
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday that it had launched a generative AI tool, Elsa, aimed at improving efficiency across…