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Hungary's Orban accused of using Ukraine spy row in fight for political survival
Nick Thorpe Central Europe correspondent A spate of arrests, diplomatic expulsions and public humiliations has plunged relations between…
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Newspaper headlines: 'Drug drive arrest' and 'Worried about Trump?'
The Daily Mail, the Daily Express and The Sun lead on the man suspected of driving into crowds in Liverpool being questioned on suspicion…
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Watch: Loose pigeons cause havoc on plane before take-off
A Delta flight travelling from Minneapolis to Madison, Wisconsin was delayed after two pigeons ended up onboard the aircraft, baffling…
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A1 Northumberland: Homes 'left to rot' on cancelled road route
Jo Lonsdale BBC North East & Cumbria Investigations In October 2024 the government announced it was cancelling a project to widen part of…
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How nitrous oxide became a deadly - but legal - American addiction
Nitrous oxide – known colloquially as "laughing gas" – has many uses, from a painkiller during dental procedures to a whipping agent for…
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Data is democratizing ethical consumption
Growing up in rural Northern California and later serving in the military, stationed in Mississippi, I experienced firsthand the stark…
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How AI is making the invisible visible in branding
In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining creative industries, branding stands at a pivotal crossroads. Tools like…
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Israel-Gaza war: IVF clinics destroyed, crushing hopes of motherhood
Ethar Shalaby BBC News Arabic "My nerves are shattered," says Noura, a 26-year-old Palestinian woman, explaining that she has been "left…
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Why your workplace needs more “Gracious Professionalism”
When most people think about innovation, they imagine sprints, whiteboards, late nights, and the relentless pace of deadlines. What’s…
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The secret to scaling climate solutions? Don’t sell climate
In 2006, as the modern sustainability movement gained momentum, I launched The Lazy Environmentalist on Sirius Satellite Radio. The show’s…
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Canada 'strong and free' and other takeaways from King Charles' throne speech
Watch: Borders, diversity and the US: Key highlights from the King's speech in Canada King Charles has given a major speech at the opening…
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Gaza: Crowds storm US-backed group's new aid distribution centre
Thousands of Gazan's stampede towards a food distribution centre Thousands of Palestinians have overrun an aid distribution site in Gaza…
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Trump administration seeks to pull up to $100m in Harvard funding
The Trump administration will direct US federal agencies to review Harvard University's grants to potentially end or redistribute funding,…
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Trump wants to kill NYC’s congestion pricing, but a judge just said he can’t—yet
New York City’s congestion pricing program has only been in place for a few months, but it’s already reduced traffic, increased public…
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French Open 2025: Jack Draper beats Mattia Bellucci for first Roland Garros win of his career
Draper's previous trips to Roland Garros have been memorable for the wrong reasons. The left-hander retired during his main-draw debut two…
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Nvidia reports Q1 earnings this week: Here’s what to expect
Nvidia’s earnings have become some of the most closely watched numbers on Wall Street. The company makes up about 6.5% of the Nasdaq 100,…
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Welcome.US CEO Nazarin Ash on the value refugees bring to the economy—and corporate America
As the global migrant crisis continues to dominate our airwaves, Welcome.US has triggered a dramatic impact on U.S. immigration,…
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Welcome.US CEO Nazanin Ash on the value refugees bring to the economy—and corporate America
As the global migrant crisis continues to dominate our airwaves, Welcome.US has triggered a dramatic impact on U.S. immigration,…
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Rite Aid store closures update: See the full list of 151 pharmacy locations that will shutter in ongoing bankruptcy
The list of Rite Aid drugstores marked for closure continues to grow at a furious pace after the ill-fated pharmacy chain filed for…
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Trump Media to raise $2.5 billion to build a bitcoin reserve
About 50 institutional investors will put up $1.5 billion in the private placement for common shares in the company and another $1 billion…
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Lego’s first book nook is an addictively interactive diorama
Lego just announced its first book nook: Sherlock Holmes’ Baker Street. I was guessing this was coming sooner than later, with Lego’s…
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'Driver looked emotional and agitated' - Liverpool witnesses share stories
There were already signs that something had gone wrong in Liverpool city centre before the car ploughed into the crowd. Tens of thousands…
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U.S. consumer confidence rebounds in May after five months of tariff anxiety
Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to its lowest level since…
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The risk to the housing market if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship ends
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Fannie Mae and Freddie…