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Tesla can’t just hit ‘undo’ on Elon’s D.C. adventure
Elon Musk has a long history of overpromising and underdelivering. In the past decade, his sky-high predictions around everything from…
Susan Darwin
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Search for girl missing in River Thames at Gravesend suspended
A search for a girl thought to be missing in the River Thames in Kent has been suspended, the coastguard has said. Police were called at…
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How TikTok turned horseshoeing into a viral career path
In between AI slop and viral dance trends, blacksmithing is quietly drawing audiences of millions on TikTok. One of the platform’s most…
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Target recalling over 40 cucumber products as salmonella outbreak spreads to 18 states: Update
The FDA recalled a series of nonorganic cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers that are currently under investigation for a salmonella…
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As Joann fabrics stores finally close today, the internet grieves the beloved arts and crafts haven
Joann fabrics, the beloved fabrics, arts and crafts retailer, is finally shutting its doors for good after a long, slow goodbye. While…
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Disney Plus is offering an assortment of ‘perks’ to keep you from canceling when your favorite show ends
The Walt Disney Company said yesterday that it is rolling out a new “perks” program for subscribers of its Disney Plus streaming service.…
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Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks in Istanbul
Ukraine's President has questioned Russia's commitment to progressing peace talks after Moscow confirmed it was sending a team to talks in…
Culture
Spanish Grand Prix 2025: Oscar Piastri tops second practice as McLaren set pace in Barcelona
The new front-wing flexibility test introduced by governing body the FIA is the talking point of the weekend. It is aimed at reducing the…
Business
This startup is bringing photos—and even video—to 911 calls
It’s become commonplace to message someone a photo, text them an address, and switch to a video chat all in the middle of a phone call.…
Business
A gas company wants to expand a pipeline in the south—but it would sharply increase air pollution in North Carolina towns
Two compressor stations along Transco’s natural gas pipeline in North Carolina would emit more than 935,000 tons of planet-warming…
Business
Nike design leader John Hoke is leaving the company that was his ‘destiny’
John Hoke, a 33-year Nike veteran who served as the company’s chief innovation officer, is retiring. The news comes during a difficult…
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Google will face off with the DOJ in the final day of a historic antitrust trial
Google will return to federal court Friday to fend off the U.S. Justice Department’s attempt to topple its internet empire at the same…
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Trump accuses China of 'violating' tariff truce
Jonathan Josephs Business reporter US President Donald Trump has accused China of violating a two-week-old truce on tariffs - a sign trade…
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Nigeria floods: At least 110 die after torrential rains in Mokwa, Niger state
At least 110 people have died in floods caused by torrential rain in central Nigeria, officials have told the BBC. The rainfall lasted for…
Business
Tesla’s best-selling Model Y could be dethroned by this newly launched Chinese EV model
Xiaomi rolled out its new sports utility vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, as the firm best known for smartphones and consumer electronics…
Business
Fueling seamless AI at scale
Silicon’s mid-life crisis AI has evolved from classical ML to deep learning to generative AI. The most recent chapter, which took AI…
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Gerry Adams wins libel case against the BBC
Julian O'Neill & Matt Fox BBC News NI Adams says the case "was about putting manners on the BBC" Gerry Adams has won €100,000 (£84,000) in…
Business
The Download: sycophantic LLMs, and the AI Hype Index
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.…
Business
US consortium completes Rangers takeover
Mark Taber, Andrew Clayton and Gene Schneur will become new board members, with Patrick Stewart remaining as chief executive. Current…
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Paul Doyle in court over Liverpool FC parade crash
Jonny Humphries BBC News, Liverpool Paul Doyle has appeared in court accused of driving his car into a crowd of people after Liverpool…
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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault
Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault at a court hearing in London. The…
Lifestyle
Maternal mental health needs more peer-reviewed research—not RFK’s journal ban
This week, JAMA Internal Medicine published the results of a large new study that tracked mothers’ health from 2016 to 2023. It found that…
Business
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes considering move to Al Hilal
Bruno Fernandes is giving serious consideration to quitting Manchester United next week and taking up a lucrative offer to join Saudi…
Business
For CEOs, AI tech literacy is no longer optional
Artificial intelligence has been the subject of unprecedented levels of investment and enthusiasm over the past three years, driven by a…