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M&S online services to face disruption until July
Marks & Spencer has said its online services will continue to be disrupted until July due to last month's cyber-attack. Customers have…
Susan Darwin
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Culture
Europa League final: How Bruno Fernandes became Manchester United's heart
A former Porto footballer, his ex-Boavista coach Novais is a cult hero in Portugal. Having crossed paths with former Portugal and…
Business
TNW Backstage dives into brain-computer interfaces
TNW Backstage returns this week to explore one of tech’s most fascinating frontiers: brain computer-interfaces (BCIs). The capabilities of…
Business
Fires cause record loss of tropical forests in climate threat
Mark Poynting and Esme Stallard BBC Climate & Science The world's tropical forests, which provide a crucial buffer against climate change,…
Business
Belgian AI startup says it can automate 80% of work at ‘expert firms’
Belgium-based Ravical has secured €7.3mn in pre-seed funding to bring AI agents to professional services firms in tax, legal, accounting,…
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Thames Water halts bosses bonus scheme
Thames Water has decided to "pause" its scheme to pay out big bonuses to senior executives linked with securing its £3bn rescue loan. The…
Business
New rapid brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts
Rob Sissons BBC News, Nottingham Dan Martin BBC News, East Midlands A new test has been developed that reduces the time it takes to…
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Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths
Universities in England have been told to step up efforts to prevent student suicides, in a review commissioned by the Department for…
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What you can learn from footwear’s two-track race to net zero
When we talk about decarbonizing industries, footwear doesn’t often steal the spotlight. Yet behind every pair of sneakers or boots is a…
Business
This mindset can get agriculture off the commodity rollercoaster
Today’s U.S. farmers and agricultural businesses are navigating a complex landscape, with unique near-term and long-term challenges that…
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UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
The UK has suspended talks on a trade deal with Israel, summoned the country's ambassador and imposed fresh sanctions on West Bank…
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What the “Trump effect” teaches us about crypto hype
The last six months have been a strange, exhilarating time for crypto. First, there was the so-called “Trump effect”—a surge in crypto…
Business
Norm star George Wendt dies at 76
George Wendt, who starred as Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers, has died at the age of 76. The beloved actor and comedian…
Business
Risks create opportunities in the insurance sector
At the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), we enable high level women to mentor each other to enable each leader to achieve personal and…
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Duolingo deletes all its TikTok videos after AI backlash—and then returns with a strange message
In any language, silence sounds just about the same. It carries a thunderous kick, though, when it comes from Duolingo, the world’s most…
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The path to battery leadership for the U.S. starts with tech
China produces 75% of the world’s batteries. South Korea and Japan control much of the remaining supply chain. With tariffs looming over…
Business
Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted
'I started nicotine pouches to get off vapes, but it's just another addiction' Hayley Jarvis BBC Scotland News Johnpaul began using…
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Labour postpones women's conference after Supreme Court ruling
The Labour Party has postponed its annual Women's Conference in the wake of advice following last month's ruling on the legal definition…
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UK and other allies losing patience with Israel over Gaza war
After more than a year and a half of the war in Gaza, Britain appears to have finally lost patience with Israel. Speaking to MPs, Prime…
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Adobe’s most expensive subscription tier is about to get even more expensive
Adobe will be giving its priciest subscription tier an AI-first rebrand—and adding an even higher price tag. Adobe’s Creative Cloud All…
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Teenagers admit torturing and killing kittens in Ruislip
Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to torturing and killing two kittens in Ruislip, west London. A police investigation began when a kitten…
Business
From Pain to Power: How Tiffany Banks is Redefining Advocacy Through Personal Experience
In an age where performative activism often overshadows real work, Tiffany Banks stands out for her ability to turn personal pain into…
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Infected blood compensation needs to be faster, campaigners say
Compensation for infected blood victims needs to be delivered faster, campaigners have said on the first anniversary of a public inquiry…
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Google’s AI Mode goes prime time, a direct answer to ChatGPT Search
Google is rapidly expanding its AI search capabilities, as reflected in the announcements it made Tuesday at its Google I/O developer…