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Why Apple needs Tim Cook more than ever in the age of Trump
In December 2023, I wrote an article exploring Apple CEO Tim Cook’s most likely successors, because there will come a day when he steps…
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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As disasters surge, this system is helping keep rural America afloat
Last year was a record year for disasters in the United States. A new report from the British charity International Institute for…
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Pope Francis's funeral presents chance for 'brush-by' diplomacy
World leaders may be gathering on Saturday to pay their respects to a fellow statesman whose church has more members than their states…
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EHRC issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim guidance on how organisations should interpret the UK Supreme…
Business
Spring wave of hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
Helen Briggs Environment correspondent, BBC News•@hbriggs With what's being called a mini-heatwave looming for the UK, it's not just…
Culture
Women's Six Nations 2025: England's key battles to secure Grand Slam
Which aspects of their game do England need to get right to beat France and secure a seventh successive Women's Six Nations title on…
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In Canada's Alberta, national unity is on the ballot
Nadine Yousif Reporting from Calgary and Lethbridge, Alberta The threat to Canada's sovereignty from US President Donald Trump has…
Business
Why cloud dependency is not the future of home automation
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share…
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How to watch the funeral of Pope Francis on TV or livestream it online for free
Pope Francis’s funeral mass will be held on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square, a large plaza in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in…
Business
Considering applying for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter? Here are 3 reasons to apply now
What’s your favorite brand? Now ask yourself, why? Brands That Matter is Fast Company’s effort to answer that question on a broader scale.…
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What is a Labubu, and why are people lining up for hours to get one of these ‘ugly’ plush toys?
Ugly might be the new cute: Just look at Labubu, a “kind of ugly” plush toy that has sparked a buying frenzy across the world, especially…
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Amazon’s book sale crashes Independent Bookstore Day—and readers are pushing back
Independent bookstores have long been champions of community, curiosity, and culture—and on Saturday, April 26, they get their moment in…
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BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary
The culture secretary has said the BBC's licence fee is "unenforceable" and insisted "no options are off the table" when the government…
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Putin and Trump envoy Witkoff held constructive talks in Moscow, Russian aide says
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin had "constructive" talks in Moscow on Friday lasting three hours, according to…
Business
Families demand action from Meta over children’s deaths linked to platform harm
“Meta profits, kids pay the price,” was the message delivered by dozens of grieving families at the doors of Meta’s Manhattan office on…
Fashion
Your Shein order probably just got more expensive
Starting today, shopping on Shein and Temu is going from dirt cheap to slightly less dirt cheap. In updates to U.S. customers last week,…
Business
Emma Raducanu out of Madrid Open after loss to Marta Kostyuk
Raducanu took a "physical and mental" break after reaching the Miami Open quarter-finals last month and the opening round in Madrid on…
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U.S. loosens safety rules for self-driving cars in a bid to compete with China
The Trump administration is loosening rules to help U.S. automakers like Elon Musk’s Tesla develop self-driving cars so they can take on…
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Gaza: WFP runs out of food aid after seven-week Israeli blockade
The UN World Food Programme says it has depleted all its food stocks in Gaza, where Israel has blocked deliveries of humanitarian aid for…
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Sudan war: People eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns
Sudanese people are eating leaves and charcoal to survive after fleeing an attack on a camp for displaced people near the city of…
Business
Trader Joe’s new store openings: Updated list of locations that are expected to open soon
This year has so far been a pretty brutal one when it comes to store closures. Hundreds of retail stores have already shuttered due to…
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Curation is the new leadership superpower. Here are 3 ways to adopt a curation mindset
The traditional model of leadership, where a single individual is expected to provide all the answers, is becoming obsolete. In a world of…
Business
Marks & Spencer stops online orders following cyber attack
Marks & Spencer (M&S) says it has stopped taking online orders as the company struggles to recover from a cyber attack. Customers began…
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Who is going to the Pope's funeral?
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday in St Peter's Square, among them world leaders,…