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Why 2026 is a hot year for lithium
But lithium is worthy of a close look right now. The metal is crucial for lithium-ion batteries used in phones and laptops, electric…
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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Austria's biggest spy trial for decades puts ex-intelligence officer in the dock
Bethany BellVienna correspondent Former intelligence official Egisto Ott has gone on trial in Vienna on Thursday, accused of spying for…
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Why your electric bill is so high—and what could bring down rates
Electric bills are climbing almost everywhere—and in some states, the increases have been staggering. If you live in the Bay Area, your…
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Yann LeCun’s new venture is a contrarian bet against large language models
You were working on AI long before LLMs became a mainstream approach. But since ChatGPT broke out, LLMs have become almost synonymous with…
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Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show
UK government borrowing fell sharplylast month, due to more income from taxes and higher National Insurance Contributions outweighing…
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How to craft a recipe for creative breakthroughs
Below, Melissa Bernstein shares five key insights from her new book, The Heart of Entrepreneurship: Crafting Your Authentic Recipe for…
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We were lied to and smeared, say hospital inquiry families
Families of patients who suffered or died after they caught infections while being treated at Scotland's largest hospital say they were…
Business
Op-Ed: Can Europe’s Digital Networks Act deliver for AI and Startups?
As Europe races into the AI era, its policymakers are laying new pipes for the continent’s digital future. The European Commission’s…
Culture
Formula 1: McLaren needed 'unprecedented' work to be ready for 2026 season
Stella said McLaren had reviewed they way they operated last season as drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri battled for the championship…
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How to get satisfaction from an unfulfilling job
If you’re in an unfulfilling job or are dissatisfied with your work, it’s possible to get a fresh start no matter what the season. In…
Culture
Gymnastics: GB's Alice Kinsella aiming for rare return to elite competition as a mum
Kinsella does not want to put a timestamp on her return but hopes to be "back fully" by the end of 2026, with the World Championships…
Business
This common medical event leaves women in debt
Having a baby isn’t cheap, but sometimes, even the delivery alone can be a crushing burden on families. According to a new survey, even…
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Newspaper headlines: 'Trump hails Greenland deal' and 'All I want is a piece of ice'
The majority of the front pages focus on Donald Trump's announcement of a framework deal for Greenland, including the Guardian which says…
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Texas jury clears police officer for Uvalde school shooting response
A Texas jury has found a police officer who responded to the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, not guilty of child endangerment…
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Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he drops tariffs threat
Bernd Debusmann JrWhite House reporter Watch: The BBC's Faisal Islam on how Trump's Davos speech was received President Donald Trump says…
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Greenland: US allies won't soon forget crisis triggered by Trump
Paul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent What on earth has the last fortnight been all about? In the wake of a successful military operation in…
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Trump credit card plan would be 'disaster', JP Morgan boss Dimon warns
US President Donald Trump's proposal to cap credit card costs would be "an economic disaster", the boss of one of the world's biggest…
Business
Newcastle v PSV Eindhoven: Yoane Wissa inspires after 'coming for these nights'
It has taken Wissa time to deliver such performances. Wissa, who had already had a disrupted pre-season, following his protracted…
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Why does Trump want Greenland, and what could it mean for Nato and the EU?
Watch: BBC asks Trump why US owning Greenland is important US President Donald Trump has said he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to…
Culture
Champions League Highlights: Marseille 0-3 Liverpool
Mohammad Salah returned to the Liverpool starting XI as Liverpool scored three goals, including an intelligent Dominik Szoboszlai free…
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Is Star Trek woke?
Star Trek—a franchise that famously promotes the philosophy “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations”—is being accused of “becoming”…
Business
Amazon’s newest AI doesn’t just chat — it knows your health history
The next time you’ve got an itchy throat and a stuffy nose, Amazon wants you to describe your symptoms to an AI chatbot deputized to do…
Culture
2026 Grammy Awards: Who’s performing, how to watch, and more
The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year marks a return to normalcy after…
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Greenland is turning the MAGA hat into a protest symbol
On January 17, Copenhagen resident Jesper Rabe Tønnesen woke up, packed his cargo bike with 300 red hats, and trekked over to his city’s…