News
Petro-states vs. electro-states: What to watch for the global energy transition in 2026
Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and…
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.
News
Are Tech giants killing cold outreach?
This is one of the most concerning questions for sales teams at the beginning of 2026: are tech giants killing cold outreach? The answer…
Business
Liam Rosenior: Chelsea manager says he will ignore the 'noise' following appointment
Rosenior achieved a seventh-placed finish with Strasbourg in Ligue 1 last season, securing European football. The French side are part of…
News
NASA to make its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station. Here’s why
In a rare move, NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue. The space…
Lifestyle
Owner of Swiss ski resort held in custody after deadly New Year's Eve fire
One of the co-owners of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire on New Year's Eve has been detained, media reports say. Sources told…
News
12 Hiroshima bombs every second: Here’s how much Earth’s oceans warmed in 2025
The world’s oceans once again hit a record high temperature in 2025, storing more heat than during any previous year since modern…
Business
Luke Littler signs record sponsorship deal worth reported £20m
World number one Luke Littler has signed a record sponsorship deal for a darts player worth a reported £20m. The 18-year-old, who claimed…
Business
Doctors strike called off in Scotland as union backs latest pay deal
Scotland's resident doctors have called off a planned four-day strike over pay. They had been set to go on the first national walkout…
Business
Brick-and-mortar bookshops look better than ever in the Amazon age
Welcome to the first Fast Company’s Plugged In of 2026, and Happy New Year to you. More than 18 years ago, as the internet was…
News
Ikea’s best-selling donut lamp is getting a colorful upgrade
One of Ikea’s most popular lamps of the past several years—nicknamed the “donut lamp”—is about to get a smart, colorful upgrade. The…
News
Dazzling pink sky seen over Birmingham in Storm Goretti snowfall
Vanessa PearceWest Midlands As rare snowfall blanketed much of the West Midlands on Thursday evening, residents were struck by an…
News
The biggest brand trends coming in 2026
2025 was a year defined by buttholes and fury. AI companies, fueled by unlimited piles of cash, got in line with the same approach to…
Business
Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid users after deepfakes
Elon Musk's platform X has limited image editing with its AI tool Grok to paying users, after it came under fire for allowing people to…
Business
Satya Nadella wants the internet to keep an open mind about AI. The internet isn’t having it
A new insult for artificial intelligence just dropped thanks to Microsoft’s CEO. If you use Microsoft products, it’s near impossible to…
Culture
Antoine Semenyo: Manchester City sign Bournemouth winger in deal worth about £65m
Manchester City beat Premier League rivals Manchester United, Liverpool, Spurs and Chelsea to Semenyo's signature. "Antoine is a really…
Business
Tony Pulis column: 'If you're outside the top six, you can never target an FA Cup run'
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why the FA Cup has fallen down the pecking order for managers, despite…
News
Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack
High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have called on Rachel Reeves to axe the looming increases to business rates for them as…
Business
Why most strategic plans fail just as often as New Year’s resolutions
Strategic planning is a big business. Companies spend millions of dollars working with consulting firms to chart a path forward. Not only…
News
'Real threat' of US military action against Colombia, president tells BBC
Ione WellsBBC South America Correspondent, in Bogotá Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has told the BBC that he believes there is now a…
News
Newspaper headlines: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'
The government's climbdown on business rates for pubs features on several front pages - with The Daily Mail calling it "too little too…
News
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights groups, in what officials described…
News
Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds and snow as 65,000 properties lose power
Tom McArthur & Doug Faulknerand Chris Fawkes,Lead weather presenter Storm Goretti has brought 99mph (159km/h) winds and heavy snow to the…
News
Two people wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland
Two people have been wounded in a shooting involving US federal agents in Portland, Oregon, say officials. The city's police department…
Business
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Becky MortonPolitical reporter Some people are waiting more than a year to have their disability benefit claims processed, which risks…