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Several reported dead after suspected shooting in Sweden
Several people have died after a shooting at a hair salon in the town of Uppsala, Swedish media have reported. Police said they have…
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UPS layoffs: 20,000 jobs cut, 73 locations to close as company cites less Amazon business amid tariff uncertainty
United Parcel Service (UPS) said on Tuesday it will slash 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities to lower costs as it braces for…
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Forest Hill: Three in hospital after shooting
Three people have been taken to hospital after reports of shots being fired in Forest Gate, east London. The London Ambulance Service…
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In his first 100 days, Trump’s tariffs are already threatening the AI boom
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, many in the tech world hoped his promises to champion artificial intelligence and…
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Mark Carney: Canada will deal with US 'on our terms'
Faisal Islam Economics editor, BBC News Reporting from Ottawa, Ontario Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Will Canada's…
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Why design—not technology—is key to solving our environmental crisis
As global temperatures rise and there’s a seemingly endless series of climate disasters, it’s natural to look to technology as a solution.…
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UK weather: Temperatures to reach 29C in warmest start to May on record
Simon King Lead Weather Presenter Temperatures in the UK could reach 29C (82F) this week, after the warmest day of the year so far was…
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Hims & Hers stock price soars after partnership with Novo Nordisk to offer weight-loss drug Wegovy
Shares in Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) are skyrocketing in early-morning trading today after the telehealth company announced a…
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Busch Light Apple beer is back: Anheuser-Busch confirms limited-time return of viral ‘Bapple’
The rumors are true: Anheuser-Busch confirmed on Tuesday that its viral sensation Busch Light Apple will be back in stores in May for the…
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William and Kate celebrate anniversary on Isle of Mull
Daniela Relph Senior Royal Correspondent in Mull The Prince and Princess of Wales are spending their 14th wedding anniversary in Scotland…
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Otley run crossbow attack suspect dies, police confirm
Alex Moss BBC News, Yorkshire The suspect in the Leeds crossbow attack, who police announced earlier had died of a self-inflicted wound,…
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Are you really ready to be a manager?
You’ve been knocking it out of the park. Your projects deliver, your name comes up in leadership meetings, and now you’ve been tapped for…
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The Download: the AI Hype Index, and “normal” AI
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.…
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No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson
Alex Smith BBC News, Nottingham No criminal charges will be brought against a professional ice hockey player arrested on suspicion of…
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How to track President Trump’s executive orders over his first 100 days in office
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s second term reached its first 100 days milestone, marked by a sweeping wave of executive orders…
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Nat Sciver-Brunt appointed England women's captain
England have appointed all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt as their new captain. Sciver-Brunt, 32, replaces Heather Knight after nine years in…
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How Big Tech’s Faustian bargain with Trump backfired
The most indelible image from Donald Trump’s inauguration in January is not the image of the president taking the oath of office without…
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Some M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack
Some Marks & Spencer stores have been left with empty shelves as the retailer continues to struggle with a cyber attack affecting its…
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The AI Hype Index: AI agent cyberattacks, racing robots, and musical models
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of…
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Germany has more than 780,000 balcony solar panels. Why can’t the U.S. follow suit?
Raymond Ward wants to see solar panels draped over every balcony in the United States and doesn’t understand why that isn’t happening. The…
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Giant radar ‘umbrella’ launches into space on mission to transform climate science
The European Space Agency (ESA) has blasted its Biomass satellite into space aboard a Vega-C rocket. The launch took place at 11:15 (CEST)…
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We need to start thinking of AI as “normal”
Instead, according to the researchers, AI is a general-purpose technology whose application might be better compared to the drawn-out…
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Trans former judge to challenge Supreme Court's gender ruling
The UK's only ever judge to publicly say they are transgender is planning to take the government to the European Court of Human Rights…
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How Trump has gutted DEI in his first 100 days
Since assuming office, the Trump administration has upended diversity, equity, and inclusion programs with startling efficiency. Over his…