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'People have been eating chocolate digestives wrong for 100 years'
Kaya Black BBC News, Manchester The boss of the biscuits factory where McVitie's chocolate digestives have been made for the last 100…
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The Download: Apple’s eucalyptus carbon bet, and climate tech’s bad vibes
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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Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing
Sam Francis Political reporter Watch: Ed Miliband rejects a "postcode lottery" for energy bills Energy secretary Ed Miliband is…
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Thousands of Pope Francis mourners wait in line to pay respects as Vatican stays open all night
So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept…
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Kirsty Wark: Broadcaster to receive prestigious Bafta fellowship
Presenter and journalist Kirsty Wark is to receive the Bafta fellowship, the British Academy's highest honour. The award recognises…
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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to meet South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa to counter Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa, signalling a dramatic improvement in the once-strained…
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IQM to install Poland’s first superconducting quantum computer
Poland is set to power up its first full-stack quantum computer this year, following a deal with Helsinki-based startup IQM. IQM, Europe’s…
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After 3 years without a contract, Starbucks workers are turning to civil disobedience
Michelle Eisen, a 15-year Starbucks veteran, is a barista for the coffee chain at a location in Buffalo—the first Starbucks store to…
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The vibes are shifting for US climate tech
There are still projects moving forward, but these cancellations definitely aren’t a good sign. And now we have tariffs to think about,…
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Eddie Howe: Newcastle manager returns to work after hospital stay
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has returned to work following a stay in hospital. Howe, 47, was diagnosed with pneumonia earlier this…
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A cult clothier and iconic publishing house join forces to fight book bans
Reading just got a whole lot cooler. Online Ceramics, a cult East L.A. clothing brand that makes hand-dyed apparel for artists like the…
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Inside the controversial tree farms powering Apple’s carbon neutral goal
The tour bus was standing by to take the workers down the highway at 1 a.m., arriving in the nearest city, Três Lagoas, by 3 a.m. to pick…
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This VC-backed network is on a mission to tackle the well-being crises with tech
Last year, NN Group and Rubio Impact Ventures launched the NN Social Innovation Startup Award providing grants and mentoring to startups…
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Choosing a new Pope: 'Conclave is quite intimidating'
The leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales has said he definitely will not be the next pontiff, but is looking forward…
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Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to protect children online
Social media platforms and websites will be legally required to protect children from accessing harmful content online or risk facing…
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European climate tech funding sunk to five-year low in Q1 — here’s why
Europe’s climate tech startups raised $2.3bn (€2bn) in the first quarter of this year — the lowest total since Q3 2020, according to…
Culture
Alex Yee: Olympic triathlon champion set for London Marathon debut
When Alex Yee sits down for post-race dim sum with his family on Sunday, it will represent a poignant full-circle moment. That was the…
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Millions of vapes seized in England as illegal trade targeted
Alix Hattenstone BBC News, England More than six million illegal vaping products have been seized by Trading Standards officers across…
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Raymond McCourt: Murderer missing from prison near Dundee
A convicted murderer has been reported missing from an open prison near the Scottish city of Dundee. HMP Castle Huntly informed police of…
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Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog
Extreme tiredness and exhaustion among NHS staff poses a significant risk to patients, England's NHS safety watchdog warns. The Health…
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Fertility startup ‘rejuvenates’ human eggs to boost chances of conception
German biotech startup Ovo Labs has developed new technologies to “rejuvenate” human eggs, potentially boosting the chances of conception.…
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TikTok’s ‘SkinnyTok’ trend is under fire from EU regulators
The European Commission is coming for “SkinnyTok.” EU regulators are investigating a recent wave of social media videos that promote…
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What Steve Jobs can teach us about rebranding
The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share…