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I correctly predicted ChatGPT. Here are my 6 AI predictions for 2026
Just when you think you’ve wrapped your mind around computers that can put your dog in front of the Eiffel Tower or chatbots that act like…
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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Ibrahima Seck: Teens guilty of murder of manslaughter
A 14-year-old who boasted in a rap video "we just done a murder" has been convicted of killing Ibrahima Seck, along with two other…
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What’s really going on with the TikTok deal
The author of The Art of the Deal always likes to claim he’s a big winner when it comes to any business arrangement he makes. And in some…
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Liberal Democrats write to human rights watchdog over election delays
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said nearly 10 million people could see their democratic right to vote "ripped away" if proposed…
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‘Super flu’ virus tracker: Symptoms and latest update as subclade K influenza variant spreads
As many families are preparing to gather for the holidays, influenza (flu) cases are spiking across the country. According to the latest…
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How the MetroCard became an icon of design
With its goofy block lettering and bright colors, the MetroCard feels like a relic, which it sort of is—an early 1990s design, complete…
Culture
London City Lionesses: What led to Jocelyn Precheur sacking and what's next for club?
While Precheur's impact was important during the club's infancy, there is a feeling London City are moving towards a Spanish football…
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San Francisco’s power is mostly back after an outage that impacted 130,000 homes and businesses
Power was restored Sunday to the bulk of the 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco impacted by a massive outage a day earlier that…
Business
Warmer seas bring record number of octopuses to UK waters
Jonah FisherEnvironment correspondent Watch: Octopuses filmed by divers off the coast of Cornwall this year A wildlife charity has…
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Major incident declared over Shropshire canal 'sinkhole'
Chloe Hughes,West Midlandsand Ellen Knight,in Whitchurch Boats have been left stricken following a reported sinkhole at a canal in…
Business
The 4 key takeaways from business leaders in 2025
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with…
Business
Data centers are the buildings of our era. Do they have to be so boring?
If a single type of building could define our present time, it would undoubtedly be the data center. Underpinning the increasingly online…
Business
Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high
The gold price has hit another record high, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) an ounce for the first time. The price of the precious metal has…
Business
Epidural kit shortage could last until March,officials say
A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, officials have warned. Healthcare providers received a…
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Can the right to disconnect ever work in America?
At 10:24 p.m., while brushing his teeth, my husband’s phone pings. It’s not an emergency. No one is bleeding. No building is on fire. It’s…
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Welcome to Kenya’s Great Carbon Valley: a bold new gamble to fight climate change
“Climate change is disproportionately impacting this part of the world, but it’s also changing the rules of the game all over the world,”…
Business
This company is developing gene therapies for muscle growth, erectile dysfunction, and “radical longevity”
It’s debatable whether healthy people should be exposed to these risks, says Fernandez Lynch. The technology “still has serious questions…
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Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say
A Russian general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, officials have said. Russia's Investigative Committee said Lt Gen Fanil…
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At least 13 photos removed from Justice Department released Epstein files
Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures - What's in the latest Epstein files? Items from the Epstein files, including a photo of…
Business
Tech is not the sexy job it used to be
In November, Apple laid off dozens of sales employees in a rather unexpected move for the tech giant. Apple is the rare tech company that…
Business
PDC World Championship 2026: Paul Lim, 71, on being oldest winner, darts in Asia and facing Luke Humphries
Lim met Englishman Humphries in the first round of the 2021 World Championship and, on that occasion, Lim was a 3-2 winner. The odds of a…
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UK doctors return to work after five-day walkout
Doctors in England will return to work on Monday after a planned five-day walkout over ongoing pay disputes. The strike went ahead amid…
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Exploring a new city? Grab these 3 free, under-the-radar apps first
You’ve landed. You leave the chaos of the airport behind and drop into the chaos of a new city. It’s big, loud, and full of opportunities…
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US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough
US and Ukrainian envoys say "productive and constructive" talks have taken place in Miami, but there still appears to be no major…