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U.S. carbon pollution rose in 2025. Here’s why
In a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil…
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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Thousands of Monzo bank customers report app outage
Thousands of Monzo customers have reported having difficulties accessing the bank's mobile app. Platform outage monitor Downdetector saw…
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BBC plans on asking Florida court to toss Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit
The BBC plans to ask a court to throw out U.S. President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster, court papers…
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Three men from Lighthouse group guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
Neil HendersonBBC News, Stratford Magistrates' Court Three men have been found guilty of harassing a BBC journalist who presented the…
Business
These are the real reasons Gen Z wants a four-day workweek
In the summer of 2024, Squarespace’s chief marketing officer, Kinjil Mathur, attracted criticism when she told Gen Z job seekers that…
Business
BitGo IPO: Date, BTGO share price for crypto firm’s closely watched NYSE public debut
2025 saw several successful public offerings, especially from companies operating in the AI, cryptocurrency, and fintech spaces. What many…
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New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
The government is set to announce its intention to build a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester, the BBC understands. Previous…
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Hundreds of Met officers and staff declare Freemasons links
More than 300 Metropolitan Police officers and staff have declared their involvement in the Freemasons or other "hierarchical…
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Why prediction markets may be bad for your wallet—and your mental health
Prediction markets are all the rage right now. Weekly trading volume on prediction platforms just surpassed $2 billion, and apps like…
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The Download: sodium-ion batteries and China’s bright tech future
1 Apple is teaming up with Google to give Siri an AI revamp That’s a giant win for Google, and a blow for OpenAI. (CNBC) 2 Trump wants…
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New cover-up law delayed over concerns it will not fully apply to MI5
The next stage of a new law being designed to stop cover-ups has been delayed after MPs raised concerns about whether it would apply fully…
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From Airbnb to the White House: Joe Gebbia is reshaping the government in Trump’s image
During President Donald Trump’s first administration, he left hundreds of government designers, across half a dozen or more agencies, to…
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Jerome Powell: World central bank chiefs declare support for US Fed chair
Central banks across the world have joined together to declare that they stand in "full solidarity" with the Federal Reserve's chair after…
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When shopping stops being a place
For years, online shopping followed a fixed path. Search bar, product grid, filters, checkout. The interface barely changed, even as…
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Crackdown on illegal working in UK leads to surge in arrests
A crackdown on migrants working in the UK illegally has led to a surge in arrests, the government has said. The Home Office said the…
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Wanted: Human experts to help train AI
About a year ago, an advertisement caught the attention of Ashleigh Ruane, a PhD student in physics at the University of Cambridge. The ad…
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Minnesota sues Trump administration to block immigration agents deployment
Watch: "This has to stop" - Minnesota sues federal government over surge of ICE agents The US state of Minnesota has sued the Trump…
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The biggest client red flags solopreneurs face
I had to submit my résumé for a role. Then I went through three interviews, with nearly identical questions each time. The problem? The…
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BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out
The BBC will file a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's lawsuit over how his 6 January 2021 speech was edited in a Panorama documentary. The…
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Australian Open: How former junior champion Oliver Anderson is trying to rebuild career after match-fixing ban
Realising undercover police officers were waiting off court was the moment Oliver Anderson knew he had been rumbled. Anderson had just…
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This is why Elon Musk thinks you shouldn’t save for retirement
Americans go to great lengths to ensure they are financially set for their later years. But if you’re asking Elon Musk, you really needn’t…
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The 5 best sites for finding a remote job in 2026
It’s that time again. The calendar has flipped, the resolutions are written, and you’re probably sitting in your office chair at your…
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Trump weighs next move on Iran - and faces a complex calculation
Paul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent, Washington Watch: How could Trump respond to Iran crackdown? For President Trump, it's decision time.…
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Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
Danielle Kaye,Business reporterand Claire Keenan Mortuary videos shows violent government crackdown in Iran President Donald Trump has…