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Epstein files: What is in the documents released by Department of Justice
Watch: Former US President Bill Clinton featured in new Epstein photos The US justice department has released an initial tranche of…
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The Ashes 2025 third Test - day four: England's Ollie Pope out after diving catch from Australia's Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne reacts sharply to take a brilliant diving catch at second slip to dismiss Ollie Pope for 17, as England fall to 31-2 on…
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Blank canvas or tone-deaf? Pantone’s white Colour of the Year sparks backlash
For anyone who has spent years renting, staring at the same landlord-approved magnolia walls and dreaming of one day adding some actual…
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Experts warn AI is making your brain work less
What was the last thing you asked an AI chatbot to do for you? Maybe you asked it for an essay structure to help answer a tricky question,…
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Steve Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch?
Reporters ask world leaders questions all the time. No big deal. Right? But what's it like putting a question to Vladimir Putin - the…
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US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria
The US says its military has carried out a "massive strike" against the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria, in response to a deadly attack…
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UnitedHealth vows to be a better company amid layoffs
UnitedHealth Group has laid off dozens of remote employees in healthcare technology and services marketing from its Optum unit, who were…
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Will a ‘Santa rally’ bring good cheer to the stock market next week? Here’s what analysts say
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for the stock market, which may be headed for a “Santa Claus Rally,” according to analysts,…
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Palestinians tell BBC they were sexually abused in Israeli prisons
This article contains descriptions of sexual abuse and violence which some readers may find distressing. Two Palestinian men have told the…
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Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect
Watch: Putin tells BBC Western leaders deceived Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin has said there will be no more wars after Ukraine…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ could break box office records. Do critics like it?
Much like how the character Jack Dawson proudly proclaims to be king of the world after boarding the Titanic, film director James Cameron…
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Epstein files: Democrats vow to fight Trump officials’ plan to hold back some documents, slamming ‘violation of federal law’ – live
House Democrats vow to fight Trump officials’ plan to hold back some Epstein files, slamming ‘violation of federal law’ Further to that,…
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Sequoia’s Shaun Maguire accused an innocent Palestinian of being the Brown shooter. Then he doubled down.
The discovery of the body of Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a Portuguese national who studied physics at Brown University, earlier this…
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Sony owns a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ after $457 million buyout for WildBrain
Happiness is taking control of a beloved comic strip. Sony is buying a 41% stake in the Charles M. Schulz comic “Peanuts” and its…
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Even LinkedIn has hopped on the Spotify Wrapped train
First there was Spotify Wrapped. Then came Snapchat Wrapped, YouTube Wrapped, and even Uber Eats Wrapped. Shortly after, Saturday Night…
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How to keep entrepreneurial energy alive as you scale
Most businesses start with a spark, an idea fueled by hunger, resilience, or grit. But sustaining that energy through scale is the real…
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Trump administration calls on white men to report job discrimination
The Trump administration is calling on white men who believe they’ve faced discrimination at work to file their complaints with a federal…
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David Walliams dropped by book publisher HarperCollins
Best-selling children's author and comedian David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK, the company has said. A…
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YouTube creator’s finance livestream mysteriously appears on White House website
The livestream of a YouTube content creator talking about investments mysteriously appeared to take over a White House website, raising…
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Yes, the Trump administration is likely to buy more equity in more private companies in 2026
The government took stakes in a number of private companies during 2025, and it’s likely to continue making equity investments while…
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States are divided on whether to follow Trump’s tax breaks on tips, overtime, and more
To tax tips or not? That is a question that will confront lawmakers in states across the U.S. as they convene for work next year.…
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Taiwan: Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taipei metro
At least three people have been killed and nine others injured as a knife-wielding attacker went on a rampage in the Taiwanese capital…
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Ford recalls over 270,000 electric and hybrid cars due to parking function issue
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them…
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US justice department to release thousands of Epstein files later, top official says
Watch: "It's finally happening" - Trump supporters on the potential release of the Epstein files The US justice department will begin…