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How many words per minute can you read? Find out now
Put down Wordle. New brain-exercise-for-the-day just dropped. “Can you read 900 words per minute?” a viral post that has been doing the…
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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Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has vowed she will lead the country "when the right time comes". "There's a mission, and…
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Cinemark will fill almost anything with popcorn this weekend—but there’s a catch
If you’re planning to hit up a movie over the long weekend, you’re in luck. Going to the theater will be a bit cheaper for two days, as…
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Withernsea: Girl's body found in sea off East Yorkshire coast
Richard MaddenEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire A body has been found in the search for a missing girl, 15, who was swept into the sea off…
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Taco Bell’s ‘Luxe Value’ deals offer 10 new items for $3 or less, starting today. Here’s what’s on the menu
Taco Bell is saying “new year, new offerings” with the launch of its “Luxe Value Menu.” From Friday, January 16, the fast food chain will…
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Court throws out Biffa's £50m claim over failed bottle return scheme
Phil Sim,Scotland political correspondentand James Delaney,BBC Scotland A court has thrown out a £50m lawsuit against the Scottish…
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Spotify just announced another price hike. Here’s what’s really driving it
Everything from coffee to a used car is more expensive these days, and now your music streaming service is too. Spotify announced this…
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Oliver Glasner: Crystal Palace manager to leave club at end of season
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The…
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Dos Equis brings back the Most Interesting Man—and bets nostalgia still sells beer
The Most Interesting Man is set to make a return to television. In a marketing push that kicks off with a new 60-second spot airing on…
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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting
Laura Bicker,Beijing , Suranjana Tewari,Singapore , Koh Ewe,Singaporeand Jessica Murphy,Toronto Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM…
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The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch
Quote of the day “I am very annoyed. I’m very disappointed. I’m seriously frustrated.” —Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tells attendees at a…
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The bill for tech’s Trump 2.0 appeasement may be coming due
Hello again, and thanks for reading Fast Company’s Plugged In. Three days after Donald Trump’s second inauguration, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman…
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Burnout is an operations issue
Burnout has quietly become the norm in today’s workplace, rising at alarming levels. Yet most organizations still assume burnout as an…
Culture
Manchester United: Don't be fooled by Michael Carrick's calmness - Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney says caretaker head coach Michael Carrick will "steady the ship" at Manchester United, but fans shouldn't be fooled by his…
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'What are you showing our children?': Bereaved parents take on TikTok
Fiona Lamdin,West of England home and social affairs correspondent, Jonathan Holmes,West of Englandand Sammy Jenkins,West of England A…
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Honda’s futuristic new logo is ready for a ‘Tron’ cameo
Honda says its refreshed H logo represents a “second founding” for the company. Honda 2.0, then, is designed to look like it’s from the…
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Roblox launched age-verification rules. Days later, age-verified accounts were available on eBay
A new mandatory safety feature requires Roblox users in the U.S. to submit to facial age estimation via the app to access its chat…
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Three technologies that will shape biotech in 2026
Recently, embryo scoring has evolved. Labs can pinch off a couple of cells from an embryo, look at its DNA, and screen for some genetic…
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Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter The increasing popularity of weight loss jabs presents an "opportunity" for the fast-food chain Leon, its…
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Australian Open 2026: Madison Keys, Alexander Zverev and Coco Gauff on deamnds for greater Grand Slam prize money and welfare benefits
There are three broads areas of concern the players want addressing: Dialogue between the group of players - who are represented by former…
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Free America Walkout: January 20 protest against Trump presidency at one-year mark, amid anti-ICE movement. Here’s what to know
Next week’s “Free America Walkout” is asking Americans to walk out of work (and school) on Tuesday, January 20, to disrupt “business as…
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Anthony Joshua returns to gym following car crash in Nigeria
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym following the recent car crash which killed two of his close friends and team…
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3 questions to consider before making a career pivot
As we head into the new year, I am facing a daunting prospect. After over 34 years in higher education as a professor and administrator,…
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Michael Carrick: Man Utd caretaker manager's best moments Premier League moments
With Michael Carrick returning to Manchester United as caretaker manager for the second time, BBC Sport takes a look back at some of his…