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As flu cases surge, doctors say there’s more than one way to treat it
As cases of a new, highly contagious “super flu’” surge across the nation this holiday season, more and more Americans are looking for…
Susan Darwin
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U.S. demand for graphite renews amid battery boom
Graphite mines in the United States largely closed down seven decades ago. Mining the ubiquitous mineral found in everything from nuclear…
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Family 'heartbroken' as they name missing Devon swimmer
The family of one of two men who went missing during a Christmas Day swim say they are "heartbroken" at his disappearance. Emergency…
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Can AI help solve the power problem it created?
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we cure disease, defend nations, and deliver goods. But the same technology driving this surge…
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Virginia offshore wind developer sues after Trump administration halts project
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted…
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US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
A US judge has temporarily blocked the detention of British social media campaigner Imran Ahmed, who took legal action against the US…
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Stocks hover at record highs after Christmas as gold and silver prices rise
Stocks moved slightly lower in midday Friday trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. Trading is expected to be light.…
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Headed home after Christmas? A snowstorm could ground your flight
A number of airlines are waiving change fees ahead of what is expected to be a major winter storm forecast to hit the Northeast on Friday…
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Why high-speed rail may not work the best in the U.S.
High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000…
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From OpenAI to Nvidia, here’s a list of recent multibillion-dollar AI deals
Nvidia has agreed to license technology from AI startup Groq for use in some of its artificial intelligence chips, marking the chipmaker’s…
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Three people missing after Boxing Day house fire in Stroud
Three people are missing after a house fire in the early hours of Boxing Day, police have said. Emergency services were called to…
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Boxing Day sales fall flat once again
Faarea MasudBusiness reporter Boxing Day sales have seen a muted start as shoppers continued to shun bricks-and-mortar stores in favour of…
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Google will finally let you change your embarrassing Gmail address
If you’re embarrassed every time you have to hand over that Gmail address you came up with in 2006, you’re in luck. Google is finally…
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King George VI Chase: Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man wins photo-finish at Kempton Park
The victory was worth £142,375 to Redknapp, who was trembling as he spoke to ITV Racing moments after his winner was confirmed. "It is a…
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How AI is changing the patient journey
AI is no longer the future of healthcare; it’s already reshaping how patients are diagnosed and treated. Some of the most interesting…
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How China is retaliating against the U.S. after massive arms sales to Taiwan
Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington announced…
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Why 2026 belongs to multimodal AI
For the past three years, AI’s breakout moment has happened almost entirely through text. We type a prompt, get a response, and move to…
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White House announces new details on Trump’s ballroom plans will be revealed in January
The White House will unveil new details on President Donald Trump’s planned East Wing ballroom during a hearing early next month,…
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Southern California hit with evacuation warnings after a powerful new Christmas Day storm
California, soaked from days of relentless rain and recovering from mudslides in mountain towns, was hit with another powerful storm…
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Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday for talks on peace deal
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will meet US President Donald Trump in Florida at the weekend, as talks continue on ending…
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5 things business leaders must consider for success in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, business leaders are inevitably already planning how 2026 will shape up, particularly as the last year proved to…
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The future of the sperm industry
What’s one thing most Americans likely don’t know? Demand for donor sperm is increasing. Initially established in the 1970s to help men…
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Two killed in suspected Palestinian ramming and knife attack in Israel
Two people have been killed in what police say was a "rolling terror attack" in northern Israel. Police said the attacker ran over a…
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Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue
Thailand carried out air strikes on a disputed border area with Cambodia on Friday, as officials from both sides continued talks to try to…