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Interns designed Coca-Cola’s new Sprite + Tea flavor
The Coca-Cola Co. just announced its newest limited-time soda, and it’s a combination of Sprite and tea that was initially floated by a…
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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The rise and fall of Michelle Mone: A self-created fairy story
Craig Williams BBC Scotland News Michelle Mone spent 25 years building her business empire and public profile through the British media. A…
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Sir Salman Rushdie 'pleased' with attacker's maximum sentence
Ian Youngs Culture reporter Author Sir Salman Rushdie has said he is "pleased" the man who tried to kill him in a knife attack in 2022 has…
Business
How to push back on an unethical request at work
A few years ago, a sales executive I worked with found himself in a difficult position. His company was under review for a potential…
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What’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2025? Stock markets, banks, stores, pharmacies, more
The temperatures are heating up and school’s almost out for the summer. Before we fully dive into the warmer months and vacations, we get…
Business
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day 2025? Stocks, banks, Walmart, groceries, post office, more
The temperatures are heating up and school’s almost out for the summer. Before we fully dive into the warmer months and vacations, we get…
Culture
Polaroid’s tumblr-core MoMA collab turns your photos into works of art
Polaroid’s new collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MoMA) is designed to make your retro photos look like colorful works of…
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5 things to do to stay motivated after a conference
Conferences can be great for creating energy and fueling motivation. I recently attended a creative living workshop led by Elizabeth…
Business
In tiny rural towns, young entrepreneurs are using food to revitalize communities
Visit just about any downtown on a weekend and you will likely happen upon a farmers market. Or, you might grab lunch from a food truck…
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Kerala: India state on alert after ship carrying hazardous cargo capsizes
Authorities in India's southern Kerala state have issued an alert after a ship carrying oil and hazardous cargo leaked and sank off the…
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Rachel Corsie: Scotland captain to retire after Nations League games
Aberdeen-born Corsie started with Glasgow City in 2008 and won 13 major honours with Scotland's then-dominant force before joining Notts…
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Energy firm Octopus sorry for chasing Hartlebury man over 6k wrong bill
James Pearson BBC Political Reporter, Hereford & Worcester A man has accused energy firm Octopus of "relentlessly" pursuing him for almost…
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Newspaper headlines: Winter fuel 'in total chaos', and Ukraine 'fury' at US
The Times reports that ministers are considering changes to "soften" planned cuts to the welfare system, after criticism from their own…
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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 24, medics and officials say
Rushdi Abualouf Gaza correspondent At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in two separate Israeli air strikes overnight, including a…
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Trump calls Putin 'absolutely crazy' after largest Russian attack on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has said he is "not happy" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, following Moscow's largest aerial attack…
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North Korea arrests senior official over warship launch failure
North Korea has arrested a fourth official over the failed launch of a new warship that has enraged the country's leader, Kim Jong Un. Ri…
Business
HS2 investigating two firms supplying staff for West Midlands leg
Damian Grammaticas Political correspondent Francesca Gillett BBC News The company building the HS2 rail line between London and Birmingham…
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The people who believe that AI might become conscious
I step into the booth with some trepidation. I am about to be subjected to strobe lighting while music plays – as part of a research…
Culture
Gary Lineker signs off from final Match of the Day as he leaves BBC after 26 years
Paul Glynn Culture reporter Gary Lineker held back tears as he signed off from his final edition of Match of the Day after 26 years in the…
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Zelensky says 'US silence' over Russian attacks 'encourages Putin'
James Waterhouse BBC Ukraine correspondent, reporting from Kyiv Jaroslav Lukiv, Jemma Crew & Rachel Hagan BBC News Ukraine's President…
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Radio 1's Big Weekend: Mumford & Sons provide festival finale
Manish Pandey BBC Newsbeat, reporting from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool Mumford & Sons closed this year's Radio 1's Big Weekend with…
Culture
Jack Grealish: Pep Guardiola defends decision to leave out Man City midfielder
What is known is that Kevin de Bruyne played his final game against the Cottagers, bringing to an end a trophy-laden decade at the club.…
Culture
Aston Villa complain to Premier League after 'big mistake' at Old Trafford
Aston Villa will complain to the Premier League after a "big mistake" by referee Thomas Bramall contributed to them losing 2-0 at…
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Father of nine children killed by Israeli strike in Gaza still in critical condition
The husband of a Palestinian doctor in Gaza whose children were killed in an Israeli strike on Friday remains in critical condition,…