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How the late Valentino Garavani mastered the art of the brand color
Close your eyes and picture the word “Valentino.” Chances are, you’re seeing a very specific shade of red. This visual imprint is part of…
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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What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos
Faisal IslamEconomics editor I'm in the room, and have just seen President Trump enter and it's fair to say he got a good welcome from the…
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The story behind Macron’s expensive sunglasses
The day after French President Emmanuel Macron wore a pair of Henry Jullien Pacific S 01 aviator sunglasses during his speech at the World…
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Trump administration drops appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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Stock market steadies after Trump says he won’t forcibly take Greenland
The U.S. stock market is steadying following its worst day since October, though some signs of fear remain on Wall Street Wednesday about…
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Peers urged to vote social media ban for under-16s
Joshua Nevett,Political reporterand Richard Wheeler,Political reporter Peers in the House of Lords have been urged to vote in support of a…
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The company Americans say is the best place to work in 2026 isn’t who you think
For as much as we heard about AI in the past year, the top two best places to work in the U.S. are decidedly AI-free. Crew Carwash, an…
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Jamie George: Former England captain to retire at end of 2026-27
Former England captain Jamie George is to retire at the end of 2027 after agreeing a one-year contract extension with Saracens. Source link
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The line in Trump’s Davos speech that stock markets cared most about
After a brief sell-off in the run-up to Donald Trump’s speech to global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on…
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Woman guilty of keeping slave for 25 years in Tewkesbury
Clara Bullock,West of Englandand Maisie Lillywhite,Gloucester A woman has been found guilty of keeping another woman with learning…
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4 strategies for building a ‘good enough’ financial plan and portfolio
I’m a classic satisficer: I’m usually quick about making decisions and often fall back on the tried-and-true. Some people are optimizers,…
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Dame Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off
Dame Prue Leith is to leave The Great British Bake Off after almost a decade as a judge on the show. The 86-year-old replaced Mary Berry…
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Rethinking AI’s future in an augmented workplace
“Our findings suggest that the continuation of the status quo, the basic expectation of most economists, is actually the least likely…
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Warren Buffett’s successor could be selling off millions of Berkshire Hathaway’s Kraft Heinz shares
Warren Buffett’s successor appears to be considering his first significant move after taking over as CEO this month. Kraft Heinz warned…
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Bangladesh's request to move T20 World Cup games rejected by ICC
Bangladesh's request to move their matches from India at next month's T20 World Cup have been rejected by the International Cricket…
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Everyone wants AI sovereignty. No one can truly have it.
Governments plan to pour $1.3 trillion into AI infrastructure by 2030 to invest in “sovereign AI,” with the premise being that countries…
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Gold and silver prices are at a record high—can they keep up the surge? Look to Davos today for a clue
In October, gold hit a significant milestone, reaching $4,000 an ounce for the first time. Less than four months later, the precious metal…
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Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant as Fukushima memories loom large
Japan has restarted operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster forced the…
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Israeli PM Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. A statement from…
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New Balance’s secret to winning? Think like a challenger
Back on December 15th, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to score more than 40 points in a…
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Inside the ambitious plan to undo DOGE’s damage
A group of former government workers are developing a plan that a future administration can use to rebuild government services damaged by…
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BBC to make shows for YouTube, as new content deal announced
The BBC has announced a landmark content deal with YouTube, which will see the corporation make content that is tailor made for the video…
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Google Glass, Amazon Fire, Friendster: Why great ideas from successful companies fail
In the world of business, we tend to believe that success is a direct result of talent, resources, and a “great idea.” We expect that if a…
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Nigel Farage inadvertently breached MPs' financial rules 17 times, says watchdog
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage breached MPs' rules 17 times by failing to register financial interests totalling £384,000 within the 28-day…