Culture
Inside the marketing playbook that made ‘Stranger Things’ impossible to escape
It’s been nearly a decade since Netflix introduced fans to the fictional town of Hawkins, Ind., the Upside Down, Demogorgons, and the…
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.
Business
Colorado River states deadlocked on water deal as deadline gets pushed back
The seven states that rely on the Colorado River to supply farms and cities across the U.S. West appear no closer to reaching a consensus…
News
Aria Thorpe's parents say 'our hearts are broken' by her death
The family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died from a single stab wound in Weston-super-Mare on Monday, have described her as "the most…
News
Are the Epstein files released yet? When and where to expect the searchable, downloadable database
Last month, the U.S. Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was subsequently signed into law by President Donald Trump.…
Business
Young people to be hit hardest by UK's ageing society, report suggests
Young people will be hit hardest by successive governments' failure to focus on financial and societal challenges caused by an ageing…
Business
Instacart settles with FTC for $60 million over alleged false advertising
Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission over…
Business
Pep Guardiola: Man City 'must prepare' for successor
Maresca became Chelsea boss in June 2024 and has a contract running until 2029, with an option to extend by a further season. When asked…
Fashion
Hundreds of Zara stores have closed over the last few years, but this budget Inditex fashion brand is rising fast
Few brands have been more associated with the fast-fashion boom of the last two decades than Zara, the flagship apparel chain owned by…
Business
UN-backed experts say Gaza food supplies improving but 100,000 still in 'catastrophic conditions'
UN-backed food security experts have found improvements in nutrition and food supplies in Gaza since the ceasefire but say 100,000 people…
News
The Download: China’s dying EV batteries, and why AI doomers are doubling down
In the past decade, China has seen an EV boom, thanks in part to government support. Buying an electric car has gone from a novel decision…
News
Engineering’s AI reality check
Most engineering leaders cannot answer the one question their CFO is about to ask: “Can you prove this AI spend is changing outcomes, not…
News
How AI made me more (and less) productive in 2025
Thank you once again for reading Fast Company’s Plugged In. A quick programming note: We will be taking the next two Fridays off. Happy…
Culture
TNT Sports replaces BBC as Commonwealth Games broadcaster
TNT Sports has been confirmed as live UK broadcast partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The subscription channel takes over…
Business
Your AI strategy is your leadership philosophy
AI is forcing every leader into a choice they can’t dodge: do you believe your people are fundamentally creative and motivated, or lazy…
News
Government data stolen in hack, minister confirms
Sam FrancisPolitical reporter Government data has been stolen in a hack though officials believe the risk to individuals is "low", Trade…
News
Brown University shooting suspect found dead
Nadine Yousif, Max Matzaand Tabby Wilson The suspect in last week's mass shooting at Brown University has been found dead in a storage…
Lifestyle
Retro, a photo-sharing app for friends, lets you ‘time-travel’ through your camera roll
Nostalgia has been one of the dominant themes of 2025, from AI-generated scenes of the good ol’ days to the resurgence of analog hobbies.…
News
Why zoning does more harm than good
Thomas Kuhn was a philosopher whose groundbreaking 1962 book, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, is credited with bringing the term…
Lifestyle
Friday to be busiest travel day of festive season
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter Britain's roads, railways and airports are set to be thronged by festive travellers on what is anticipated to…
News
Government borrowing higher than expected in November
UK government borrowing was higher than expected last month, according to the latest official figures. Borrowing - the difference between…
Business
The Ashes: Travis Head century pushes England closer to defeat
England were pushed towards the precipice of the fastest Ashes series defeat in more than 100 years as a Travis Head century maintained…
News
AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor
The widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is "likely" to displace people from jobs in a similar way seen during the…
Business
Bondi shooting: The incredible acts of bravery as horror unfolded
Tiffanie Turnbulland Tabby Wilson,Sydney 'An absolute superhero': father describes how Jess saved his daughter When bullets began flying…
News
EU leaders to loan €90bn to Ukraine - but fail to agree on using Russian assets
European Union leaders have struck a deal to give Ukraine a €90bn (£79bn; $105bn) loan after failing to agree on using frozen Russian…