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Windows are the leading human cause of bird deaths. Here’s how to help
When wood thrushes arrive in northern Mississippi on their spring migration and begin to serenade my neighborhood with their ethereal,…
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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DOJ abandons police reform lawsuits in cities at heart of BLM protests
The Justice Department announced plans Wednesday to abandon lawsuits against police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville, a reversal…
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Keir Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts
Paul Seddon Political reporter Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to ease cuts to winter fuel payments, in a U-turn following mounting…
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US defence officials confirm acceptance of Qatari plane for Air Force One
The US has accepted a plane intended for the Air Force One fleet from Qatar, a gift that has sparked criticism including from some of…
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Divided House GOP head to the White House to save Trump’s big bill
With President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package at risk of stalling, House Speaker Mike Johnson and conservative…
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More than half of U.S. workers say job insecurity is ‘significant’ stressor
Workers are stressed over job insecurity with many concerned about the possibility of an impending job loss. And that worry may be taking…
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UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine
Imran Rahman-Jones & Chris Vallance Technology reporters The UK has exposed what it says is a "malicious cyber campaign" targeting…
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Meta AI chief: ‘Inferiority complex’ is stunting European tech
Europe’s not lacking talent — it’s lacking confidence. That’s the verdict from Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun, who says an…
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The world’s critical minerals come from just a few countries. That’s a big problem for clean energy
The world’s sources of critical minerals are increasingly concentrated in just a few countries, most notably China, leaving the global…
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Jay Slater's mum pleads for witnesses to attend his inquest
Phil McCann Reporting from Preston Coroner's Court Jonny Humphries BBC News, Lancashire The inquest into the death of Jay Slater was…
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Tommy Robinson charged with harassment causing fear of violence
He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 June, the Crown Prosecution Service says. Source link
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What to know about Trump’s $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for a “Golden Dome” to protect the United States from long-range missiles was at least partly inspired…
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Burger King sees success with limited-time Whoppers inspired by Hollywood
Hollywood loves a sequel. And it turns out, Burger King loves them too. For the third consecutive year, the fast-food operator is debuting…
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Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school
A former leading Ukrainian official has been shot dead outside an American school in the Spanish capital Madrid, authorities have…
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Jofra Archer: England seamer to miss one-day series against West Indies through injury
Seamer Jofra Archer is ruled out of England's one-day international series against West Indies with a right thumb injury. Source link
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By putting AI into everything, Google wants to make it invisible
Yes, Google’s roster of consumer-facing products is the slickest on offer. The firm is bundling most of its multimodal models into its…
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Gary Lineker's podcast The Rest is Football dropped by BBC after row
New episodes of Gary Lineker's podcast The Rest is Football will no longer appear on the BBC's audio streaming service after the presenter…
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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. It added that the risk…
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Supreme Court backs wild camping on Dartmoor
The legal right to wild camp on Dartmoor has been upheld by the Supreme Court in a decision that is likely to reignite the debate over…
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Why diversity training should be customized to different ‘personas’
Diversity training is more effective when it’s personalized, according to my new research in the peer-reviewed journal Applied Psychology.…
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Leaked memo reveals Angela Rayner called for tax rises
Iain Watson Political correspondent Kate Whannel Political reporter Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's department called for Chancellor…
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Always wanting more? Dopamine is the culprit—and the fix
Michael Long is not the typical neuroscience guy. He was trained as a physicist, but is primarily a writer. He coauthored the…
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Third man charged over fires at homes linked to PM
A third man has been charged as part of an investigation into alleged arson attacks at properties connected to Prime Minister Sir Keir…
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US shoplifting ‘epidemic’ sparks demand for French AI cameras
Paris-based AI startup Veesion has secured €38mn to fuel expansion to the US — where it looks to help cure the country’s shoplifting…