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3 ways to get investors to take your pitch seriously
I’ve spent the last 24 years as a charity auctioneer on stages around the world selling anything and everything to potential bidders. From…
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.
Business
UK car making plunges to lowest for more than 70 years
Imran Rahman-Jones Business reporter The number of vehicles manufactured in the UK fell sharply last month, as UStariffs and the timing of…
News
‘Little evidence’ that EU laws aided criminals in crypto kidnappings
Earlier this month, the father of a wealthy cryptocurrency entrepreneur was abducted in Paris while walking his dog. The attackers,…
Lifestyle
Endangered snow leopard cub born at Kent big cat sanctuary
Jacob Panons BBC News, South East An animal sanctuary has announced one of its rare snow leopards has given birth to a cub after months of…
Business
5 leadership skills that break at scale
As the founder of a high-growth SaaS business, Evan was the quintessential entrepreneur. Ideas and innovation were his strength, and they…
News
Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly, jailed for kidnapping and selling her in South Africa
A South African woman convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter has been sentenced to life in prison, along with…
News
Today’s housing crisis could learn from this 1960s anti-poverty program
In cities across the U.S., the housing crisis has reached a breaking point. Rents are skyrocketing, homelessness is rising and…
Business
Reeves outlines plan for £25bn pension 'megafunds'
Lucy Hooker Business reporter The government has fleshed out its plans for reforming the UK pension industry, including the creation of…
Business
Bioprinted organs ‘10–15 years away,’ says startup regenerating skin
Human organs could be bioprinted for transplants within 10 years, according to Lithuanian startup Vital3D. But before reaching human…
Business
Women's US Open: Why $12m event comes at a crucial moment for the game
The ebullient Whan, better than most golf executives, understands such dynamics. He knows how to connect and communicate with players,…
Culture
Marc Marquez's MotoGP comeback from 'nightmare' to title contender
Some fans are hailing Marquez's return to title-contending form as a comeback for the ages. It is not hard to see why. Since winning his…
News
Gaza warehouse broken into by 'hordes of hungry people' says WFP
Watch: AFP footage appears to show a people removing sacks from UN warehouse in Gaza The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) says that "hordes…
News
Elon Musk bids farewell to White House but says Doge will continue
Watch: Elon Musk says he is "disappointed" with Trump's "big, beautiful bill", in interview with CBS Sunday Morning Billionaire Elon Musk…
News
Farage's Reform policies 'fantasy' economics, says Starmer
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of "fantasy" economics after the Reform UK leader set out a number of policies…
Business
Golden eagles flying back to northern England
Jo Lonsdale BBC North East and Cumbria Investigations After years of absence, golden eagles are beginning to venture back into England…
News
US trade court rules Trump overstepped his authority with global tariffs
A US federal court has ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by imposing global tariffs, in a major blow to a key…
News
The hidden impact of sunny days on office productivity
The days are getting longer, sunnier, and warmer in the western hemisphere. Those bright summer days have a bigger impact on the workforce…
News
Planning change makes heat pump installations easier for homes
Esme Stallard Climate and science correspondent A key planning restriction that heat pumps need to be one meter from a neighbour's…
Business
Why we need to write affordable housing’s next chapter
Over the years, I’ve observed how the approach to housing in the U.S. has shifted. And while affordable housing has faced challenges in…
News
We don’t need to defund education
Every four years, the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) provides a snapshot of how students across the country are…
News
Spicy AI-generated TACO memes are taking over social media because ‘Trump always chickens out’
One easy way to ensure an unflattering nickname has staying power is to act defensive about it. Apparently, the same goes for unflattering…
Business
The trade war will cost 7 million jobs in 2025, according to a UN report. Here’s the breakdown
The International Labor Organization (ILO), an agency of the United Nations, has downgraded its global employment forecast for 2025,…
Business
European Gymnastics Championships: GB's Jake Jarman and Ruby Evans win silver in first mixed team final
Great Britain's Jake Jarman and Ruby Evans combined to win silver in the first mixed team event at the European Gymnastics Championships…
News
LexisNexis breach: Data broker hack exposed trove of sensitive information, including Social Security numbers
Data analytics firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions said it suffered a data breach that could have affected the names, Social Security numbers,…