Scotland edge out Denmark in six-goal epic to reach World Cup
Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-18
Sid Davidoff, Powerful Aide to Mayor Lindsay, Dies at 86
Mr. Davidoff and his boss, Mayor John V. Lindsay of New York, riding the subway in 1970.
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Who can Northern Ireland face in World Cup play-off?
All eyes will turn to Thursday's draw for the play-offs for the 2026 World Cup, but who can Northern Ireland face in March?
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McLean nets from halfway in stoppage time to seal Scotland's World Cup spot
Kenny McLean scores from the halfway line, deep into stoppage time, to seal Scotland's first men's World Cup appearance since 1998 as they beat Denmark 4-2.
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Paramount Skydance prepares $71bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery: Report
Warner Bros Discovery is on the verge of breaking up, crippled by declines in its television business.
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Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup after 2-2 draw with Turkiye
Spain finish unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given genuine scare by Turkiye, who will compete in playoffs.
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What is Scotland's World Cup record?
Our Ask Me Anything team look at how Scotland have fared in previous World Cup competitions.
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Hugging Face CEO says we’re in an ‘LLM bubble,’ not an AI bubble
Hugging Face co-founder and CEO Clem Delangue says all the attention is on LLMs, but smaller, specialized models will make sense in many use cases going forward.
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Scotland reach first World Cup since 1998 on epic Hampden Park night
Scotland are going to the World Cup!
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Palestine Action activists on trial in UK over attack on Israeli arms maker
The judge urged the jury to do away with personal feelings about the war on Gaza or the legality of the proscription.
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Britain’s MI5 warns lawmakers over Chinese spies posing as ‘headhunters’
Beijing denies the claim, which comes weeks before the government must decide whether to approve a new Chinese embassy.
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US court blocks new Texas congressional map while state officials appeal
The majority on a federal court in El Paso, Texas, found that the new map used race to redraw congressional districts.
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Investigating a Recycling Disaster
We went to Nigeria, where recycling plants are extracting lead for use in American and European car batteries — at a terrible human cost.
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More than 80 countries at Cop30 join call for roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific and Europe plead for transition to be central outcome of talksCop30 live – latest updatesMore than 80 countries have joined a call for a roadmap...
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Stunning McTominay overhead kick gives Scotland lead over Denmark
Watch Scott McTominay's stunning overhead kick give Scotland an early lead in their decisive World Cup qualifier with Denmark.
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Saudi Crown Prince promises trillion-dollar investments with US
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to invest almost a trillion dollars in new deals with the US.
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House passes bill demanding government release Epstein files
The US House of Representatives voted 427 to 1 to release documents related to sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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US House votes to release Epstein files
Advancement comes after Donald Trump changed tack to support more disclosures relating to late sex offender
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‘Things Happen’: Trump Brushes Off the Murder of Khashoggi
President Trump responds to a reporter’s question about the murder of the Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday.
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AI data center provider Lambda raises whopping $1.5B after multi-billion Microsoft deal
Lambda's new raise was a solid beat over the amount that deal-watchers say it was hoping to hit.
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AI data center provider Lambda raises whopping $1.5B after multibillion-dollar Microsoft deal
Lambda's new raise was a solid beat over the amount that deal-watchers say it was hoping to hit.
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Meta prevails in existential challenge as court rules it’s not a monopoly
A US judge ruled that the social media landscape had 'changed markedly' since the lawsuit was brought five years ago.
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Meta wins antitrust trial as judge denies that it’s a monopoly
A federal judge ruled that Meta is not a monopoly in lawsuit with the FTC.
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Samoa survive huge Belgium scare to reach World Cup
Belgium narrowly fail to reach their first men's Rugby World Cup as they draw 13-13 with Samoa, who take the final spot at Australia 2027.
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This Quest 3S Bundle Is $50 Off and Includes a Game and Gift Card
Pick up a new Meta headset, Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, and pocket a $50 gift card in the process.
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'Discussions' to take place over Davis Cup future
Belgium lead France in the opening match at the Davis Cup Finals, as organisers confirm discussions will be held over the tournament's future format.
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The Guardian view on rogue landlords: past failures do not augur well for the new era | Editorial of renters’ rights
If the promise of a better private rental sector is to be realised, councils will need new staff as well as stricter rulesTenants need rights. Apart from food and water, shelter is the most basic h...
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4709-4715: Drilling High and Low in the Boxwork Unit
Written by Catherine O’Connell-Cooper, APXS Strategic Planner and Payload Uplink/Downlink Lead, University of New Brunswick, Canada Earth planning date: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 We are in the most inte...
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Benn rejects claim new legacy bill is national security threat
The Northern Ireland Secretary, who will open the debate in the Commons, says he is confident the bill will pass.
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'Newest Mayfield to our Krewe': Baker and wife Emily expecting baby No. 2
The couple wed in July 2019 and have a daughter, Kova Jade, born in April 2024.
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‘Not going to happen’: Sheinbaum dismisses Trump threat of Mexico strikes
The US president had previously suggested his military could strike land-based cartel targets in Mexico.
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EU confirms it wants UK to pay into its budget in exchange for closer ties
‘Politically realistic’ for UK to make financial contribution so it can access European single market, Irish minister saysThe UK must pay into the EU budget for future participation in the European...
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‘Out of touch’ peers criticised for voting against workers’ rights
Trade union leaders and senior Labour figures say the Lords looks ‘undemocratic and firmly against the interest of working people’Dozens of hereditary peers - including the Duke of Wellington, land...
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Who is Britain's 11th heavyweight world champion Wardley?
Great Britain's Fabio Wardley was named WBO heavyweight champion on Monday after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt
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Skirts, skorts and leggings - why netball kits are getting a new look
The netball dress will remain a popular option, but Super League side London Mavericks hope to make the sport more welcoming by allowing players to wear shorts, skorts or leggings instead.
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NASA Telescopes View Spiral Galaxy
NGC 1068, a relatively nearby spiral galaxy, appears in this image released on July 23, 2025. The galaxy contains a black hole at its center that is twice as massive as the Milky Way’s. NASA’s Chan...
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Bodies of missing mum and child found in freezers in Austria
Public prosecutor Hansjörg Mayr says two men, aged 55 and 53, are being held on "strong suspicion of murder".
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Tories and Reform spout imaginary numbers as they fight for attention | John Crace
Back-of-an envelope calculations by Kemi Badenoch, Mel Stride and Nigel Farage are nothing but political fever dreams You would think we were in the final three months of a general election campaig...
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Adams banned for Wales' remaining autumn Tests
Wales will be without Josh Adams against New Zealand and South Africa after the wing was given a two-game ban for a red card.
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Bitcoin ticks up after erasing all of 2025 gains
The dip comes amid doubts on future interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
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Belgium, Spain seal WC spots on dramatic last day
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finished Tuesday with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region's remaining automatic spots.
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Israeli army fires on Al Jazeera cameraman at protest in occupied West Bank
The Israeli army has shot and injured Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman Fadi Yassin while reporting in the occupied West Bank.
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Poe’s AI app now supports group chats across AI models
Quora's AI platform Poe now lets users engage in group chats with up to 200 people across AI models and bots.
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Ecuador Votes ‘No’ to Hosting U.S. Military Base
Celebrations after the results of a constitutional referendum in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Sunday.
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a16z leads $21M Series A into AI-native tax compliance software Sphere
Sphere helps automate registration, calculation, filing, and remittance obligations for companies.
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LIVE: Spain vs Turkiye – UEFA qualifier World Cup 2026
Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Spain and Turkiye vie for top spot in Group E.
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Okolie offers to spar Paul for AJ fight | 'Maybe he’s got a secret'
World-ranked heavyweight Lawrence Okolie has offered to spar Jake Paul to prepare him for his fight with Anthony Joshua.
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House approves legislation to release Epstein files
The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill that would compel the Department of Justice to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Microsoft and Nvidia to invest up to $15bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic
AI start-up commits to buying $30bn in computing capacity from Microsoft in data centres powered by Nvidia chips
ft.com
Navy's uniforms for 2025 Army-Navy game pay homage to USS Constitution
The uniform draws inspiration from the ship, which was one of the six original frigates of the U.S. Navy and is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.
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Home Depot cites US job and affordability fears as it cuts outlook
Home improvement retailer blames sales slowdown on sluggish housing market and less destructive hurricane season
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Trump Team Calls Maduro a ‘Cartel’ Boss. That Word Doesn’t Mean What You Think.
The Trump Treasury Department officially labeled Cartel de los Soles a global terrorist entity in July.
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Can ceramics be demonic? Edmund de Waal’s obsession with a deeply disturbing Dane
The great potter explains why he turned his decades-long fixation with Axel Salto – maker of unsettling stoneware full of tentacle sproutings and knotty growths – into a new showPotter and writer E...
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The president is offering the crown prince fighter jets, a nuclear agreement and other deals as part of his efforts to collect investment and push forward on Middle East peace.
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Zelensky to meet Trump envoy as Ukraine seeks to 'intensify' peace talks
There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said.
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Mahmood faces calls for compassion and clarity over hardline asylum policies
Home secretary urged to explain statement that asylum admissions will start at ‘a few hundred’ peopleShabana Mahmood is facing demands for compassion and clarity after it emerged that only a “few h...
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Hank Green’s Focus Friend is Google Play’s app of the year
In a year that again saw AI assistants and tools climb the app store charts over and over, it's interesting to see a timer that helps you disconnect from your tech winning Google's highest app award.
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Stellan Skarsgård starrer Sentimental Value leads nominations for European film awards
Director Joachim Trier’s family drama has five nominations, including best actor for Skarsgård, while Oliver Laxe’s techno thriller Sirāt has four nominationsNorwegian director Joachim Trier is lea...
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Google launches Gemini 3 with new coding app and record benchmark scores
Google released Gemini 3, its latest and most advanced foundation model, to be made immediately available through the Gemini app and AI search interface.
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Microsoft’s Agent 365 Tries to Be the AI Bot Boss
Microsoft still sees AI agents as the future of work, and the enterprise software giant wants companies to be able to manage those agents just like human employees.
wired.com
Gemini 3 Is Here—and Google Says It Will Make Search Smarter
Gemini 3 is skilled at reasoning, generating video, and writing code. Amid talk of an AI bubble, Google notes the new model could help increase search revenue too.
wired.com
Snapchat rolls out ‘Topic Chats’ for public conversations
The social network says the new feature will let users chat about what’s happening in the world and across various communities, from Formula 1 to the reality TV show "Below Deck."
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A question to the few remaining Labour supporters: is this refugee-bashing what you voted for? | Owen Jones
The government’s callousness has won it respect – from Tommy Robinson and the hard right. But true progressives must have lost count of the red lines it has crossedYou can learn a great deal about...
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Survivors denounce Trump’s attempts to block Epstein files vote
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse sharply criticised Trump for attempts to block a vote on the release of files.
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Polish company accused of supplying explosives for Israel’s war on Gaza
An investigation claims state-owned Nitro-Chem provides TNT for Mk 80 series bombs and BLU-109 bombs.
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Physics Wallah enjoys a rosy IPO day, bucking the broader slowdown in Indian edtech
The Indian edtech startup ended its first day as a public company on a high, with its shares closing 44% higher than they were listed for, indicating that the country's edtech sector may still reco...
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Poll unrest has 'stained' Tanzania's global image, president says
Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but "what happened eroded our global credibility", President Samia says.
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Best Early Black Friday Mattress Deals 2025
Some of the best sales of the year are happening right now—rest up before the holiday rush with a new bed.
wired.com
Slam winner Salisbury to take a break over anxiety
Joe Salisbury has experienced the highs of winning Grand Slams and reaching number one in the world. This season he has struggled with anxiety, he tells BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller.
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‘I drove a tank and went to Bratislava with my hairdresser’: how Ian Smith turbocharged his standup
The Yorkshire comic was going nowhere with his act which relied on gimmicks, set-pieces and standing on tables. So he decided it was time to live a more interesting – and stressful – lifeWhat’s the...
theguardian.com
US tech stocks sell off as traders fret over ‘frothy’ AI valuations
Nasdaq sinks as heavyweights including Nvidia and Microsoft sustain steep falls
ft.com
'It's the next step in my career' - Chadwick makes history with reserve WEC role
Jamie Chadwick says she is "very excited" to join the World Endurance Championship's top class as a reserve driver with Genesis Magma Racing in 2026.
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U.S. deports dozens of migrants to Ukraine amid war
Immigration lawyers say those deported to Ukraine could be conscripted to fight in the war, contrary to international laws that prohibit deportations to places where people could face violence.
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Ocado shares sink after key customer Kroger closes warehouses
UK tech retail group launched partnership with US grocer in 2018 to develop a number of customer fulfilment centres
ft.com
Bhutan PM on leading the first carbon-negative nation: ‘The wellbeing of our people is at the centre of our agenda’
Exclusive: Tshering Tobgay says his country is doing ‘a lot more than our fair share’ on climate and west must cut emissions ‘for the happiness of your people’The wealthy western countries most res...
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Trump’s war on South Africa betrays a sinister threat
Trump’s attacks on South Africa expose an old Western reflex to punish African sovereignty.
aljazeera.com
LIVE: US House to vote on Epstein files’ release as Trump drops opposition
Vote on release of Justice Department files on late sex offender is expected to pass in Republican-controlled House.
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14 Best Housewarming Gifts We Can't Stop Using (2025): Coasters, Blenders, Sheets
Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether your recipient is moving into their first house or a great new apartment.
wired.com
The compassionate toughness of 'Last Chance U' coach John Beam
The coach, who died Friday after being shot in his office, was a champion for Oakland and his players.
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Musicians losing out on millions due to wrongly allocated UK royalties, new research finds
Regarding music played in UK nightclubs, more than £5.7m each year is allegedly allocated by performing rights societies to the wrong artistsElectronic music artists, producers and songwriters are...
theguardian.com
Zelensky Will Try to Revive Peace Talks With Russia During Turkey Visit
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Madrid on Tuesday. Efforts to end the war with Russia have reached a stalemate since the summer.
nytimes.com
Bond markets could force Rachel Reeves ‘to do a secondary budget’, City investor warns
David Zahn of Franklin Templeton said bond yields could rise in response to chancellor’s fiscal plans and government would have to reactBusiness live – latest updatesThe bond markets could force Ra...
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Boop’s new app turns social recommendations into bookable itineraries
Instead of getting an AI-generated travel plan, Boop aims to give users access to itineraries from real people who went on real trips.
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Stack Overflow is remaking itself into an AI data provider
Stack Overflow wants to remake its classic problem-solving forum into a tool for translating human expertise into an AI-accessible format.
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Zoox to begin offering robotaxi rides to public in San Francisco
This is not a large-scale public launch, nor a commercial one. But it brings the Amazon-owned company one step closer to competing with Waymo.
techcrunch.com
Zap Energy ramps up the pressure in its latest fusion device
Zap Energy's Fuze-3 device has generated record plasma pressures for the startup's unique approach to fusion power.
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John C Reilly wants to win hearts in Mister Romantic, a show that’s truly lovable
From Chicago to Stan & Ollie, the Oscar-nominated actor has sung on screen for years. Now he arrives on stage – inside a trunk – to serenade the audienceIn one of Hollywood’s nicer ironies, cha...
theguardian.com
We have to be able to hold tech platforms accountable for fraud
Algorithms ensure that people who click on scams are likely to see more of them
ft.com
What is the international stabilisation force for Gaza?
A UNSC resolution passed backing the creation of an international stabilisation force in Gaza. So what does that mean?
aljazeera.com
Syria launches first trial over coastal violence that killed thousands
The attacks in March killed thousands, many from the Alawite religious minority.
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UK net migration 20% lower in 2024 than first thought, ONS says
The main reason for the change is that more UK nationals are thought to have emigrated in 2024 than initially recorded.
bbc.com
Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink to make West End debut in Romeo and Juliet
The actor will appear opposite British film star Noah Jupe in a production directed by Robert Icke opening in MarchStranger Things’ Sadie Sink is to make her West End debut next year in Romeo and J...
theguardian.com
Mixed reactions to UN Security Council approval of Gaza plan
There have been mostly positive reactions to the vote, marking a turning point in Israel's two-year war on Gaza.
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Kiffin denies ultimatum by Ole Miss: 'Not true'
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday denied he has been given an ultimatum from the administration to make a decision about his future with the Rebels.
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Noémie Goudal The Story of Fixity review – welcome to the jungle and please mind the puddles
Borough Yards, London This immersive riot of giant ferns, vine-tangled tree-trunks and sun-struck foliage dissolves in front of your eyes, but leaves you none the wiser about the natural worldIs it...
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As New York City builds flood resilience, a Queens neighborhood feels neglected: ‘We are forgotten here’
Decade after officials promised to cut flood risks, Edgemere residents and experts say it continues to be vulnerableThis article was produced in partnership between Floodlight, New York Focus and t...
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Can mountain lions make a comeback in the US north-east? One group hopes so
Reintroducing the apex predator would control deer populations, and maintain healthy ecosystems and bolster biodiversity, rewilding group says Last summer, a wildlife photographer saw, or believed...
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OpenAI strikes deal with Intuit to plug personal financial data into ChatGPT
Software group behind TurboTax and Credit Karma will pay AI start-up to use its technology
ft.com
Jo Wilson: Sky Sports presenter reflects on cancer journey in 'Football, Cancer and Me'
In a new Sky Sports News documentary, Jo Wilson opens up on her cancer journey in 'Football, Cancer and Me'.
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Russia’s new nuclear-powered missile
AJ Defence Editor @alexgatopoulos explains how emerging nuclear systems from major powers are contributing to reshaping
aljazeera.com
‘Sustainable’ Cambridge busway will cause irreversible ecological harm, inquiry told
Planned route linking Cambourne to Cambridge will go through one of county’s last traditional orchards A £160m busway scheduled to be built through one of Cambridgeshire’s last traditional orchards...
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‘Without our expertise, mistakes get made’: the Cop30 campaign to give workers a voice
In this week’s newsletter: The green transition’s effect on workers is a hot topic, as advocates push for those working at the frontlines to have a say in climate policy• Don’t get Down to Earth de...
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At least 94 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, human rights group says
A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges "systematic killings and cover-ups".
bbc.com
Cop30 live: exclusion zone around conference expanded after protests
Negotiations continue on day eight of the summit, with more ministerial national statements expectedA marriage of Indigenous knowledge and mainstream science is essential for the maintenance of a h...
theguardian.com
'This one's for you Marshawn' - Cowboys honour Kneeland
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheime says he's "proud of his guys" after the team paid tribute to former teammate Marshawn Kneeland, who died earlier this month, before going on to beat th...
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Onboard video captures crash of plane carrying DR Congo minister
Dramatic video filmed on a plane carrying DR Congo’s mining minister captured the moment it crashed on landing.
aljazeera.com
Moving beyond bar lines: composer Nico Muhly on dancers reimagining his music
Choreographers hear, somehow, a larger heartbeat; it’s fascinating and revelatory to have them reinterpret your compositions, writes the US musician, ahead of a triple bill featuring his music comi...
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Wagner Moura to lead Ibsen update in unique festival collaboration
Brazilian actor will star in The Trial: Enemy of the People, which examines modern political and environmental conflictsThe award-winning Brazilian actor Wagner Moura is to star in a new play being...
theguardian.com
The Best Home Cocktail Machines—and Whether You Need One
Automatic cocktail machines are silly, but also kind of fun. Here's how to choose between the Bartesian and Barsys cocktail machines.
wired.com
US House votes on releasing Epstein files: What to expect
Trump said he will sign off on a bill to release the Epstein files if it passes in Congress on Tuesday.
aljazeera.com
‘I had already given my baby a name’ – This is climate breakdown
It started with a migraine but ended in hospital. When Gowend had dengue the first time she had no idea she was pregnant. This is Gowend’s storyLocation Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina FasoDisaster Ill wit...
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Roblox to block children from talking to adult strangers after string of lawsuits
Gaming platform to use facial age estimation to limit chats to similar age groups, as allegations of grooming growThe online games platform Roblox is to start blocking children from talking to adul...
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Master System at 40: the truth about Sega’s most underrated console
Forty years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System dominated the markets in Japan and the US. But in Europe, a technologically superior rival was making it look like an ancient relicThere’s an old...
theguardian.com
MI5 warns MPs and peers over risk of Chinese espionage
Security services have issued a new "espionage alert" to members of the House of Commons and Lords.
bbc.com
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
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WWE 'Raw' takeaways: John Cena gets help from his friends in final Monday performance
Rey Mysterio and Sheamus join John Cena for a six-person tag team match against The Judgement Day.
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Triple injury scare for Arsenal defenders - how serious are they?
It has been an international break to forget for Premier League leaders Arsenal, with a triple injury scare threatening to impact their impressive defence.
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LeBron out, Curry unlikely to play in '28 Olympics
In a recent podcast, Lakers star LeBron James said he'll be "watching" the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, while Warriors star Stephen Curry "highly" doubts he'll participate in the Games for the rei...
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy headed to Turkiye in bid to resuscitate peace talks
Meeting reportedly set up with US envoy, but Moscow says no Russian representatives will attend.
aljazeera.com
Databricks reportedly in talks to raise funding at a $130B+ valuation
Databricks is said to be in talks to raise a new round of funding just a few months after its last fundraise, which valued the company at $100 billion.
techcrunch.com
‘Odd Lots’ Cohost Joe Weisenthal Has Predictions About How the AI Bubble Will Burst
Much of the US economy rests on AI’s future. On this episode of The Big Interview podcast, Odd Lots cohost Joe Weisenthal breaks down why AI’s impact on finance goes beyond billion-dollar investments.
wired.com
Benn ready for welterweight champ Barrios in March
Conor Benn is ready to take on Mario Barrios in a WBC welterweight world title fight as early as March next year.
skysports.com
At least 15 English sewage plants use plastic beads spilled at Camber Sands
Exclusive: Experts urge water companies to update plants to avoid another catastrophe, as analysis reveals scale of useAt least 15 sewage plants on England’s south coast use the same contaminated p...
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Fund managers alarmed by corporate investment boom as AI bubble fears grow
Bank of America survey shows a majority of money managers think companies are overinvesting
ft.com
Source: Draymond warned for engaging vocal fan
The NBA has issued a warning -- but no fine -- to Golden State's Draymond Green following his interaction with a vocal fan in New Orleans, a source told ESPN.
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Bone Lake review – holiday rental house of horror is fun for everyone
You don’t need to be a fright flick aficionado to enjoy this smart and witty tale of a romantic weekend break going gruesomely wrongIt is certainly unusual to see in closeup an arrow fired into a...
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The Congo basin may be the world’s most important rainforest – why is it the least researched?
It is the second-largest tropical forest on Earth, and one of the most vital carbon sinks, but is losing out when it comes to climate policy and fundingIn October 2023, leaders, scientists and poli...
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Cowboys beat Raiders in first match since Kneeland death
The Dallas Cowboys score four touchdowns to beat the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 in their first game since the death of defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland.
bbc.com
Social Security Data Is Openly Being Shared With DHS to Target Immigrants
For months, the Social Security Administration was quietly sharing sensitive data about immigrants with DHS. Now it’s official.
wired.com
Mind the glitch: is Hollywood finally getting to grips with movies about artificial intelligence?
As Gore Verbinski’s AI-apocalypse film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die hurtles towards us, it’s clear from the over-caffeinated trailer that we won’t be getting another ponderous parable about robot...
theguardian.com
Pollock nominated for World Rugby breakthrough player of 2025
England flanker Henry Pollock has been included on the four-man shortlist for World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year.
skysports.com
Alcaraz 'heartbroken' as he pulls out of Davis Cup with hamstring injury
Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to pull out of Spain's team for the Davis Cup Finals with the hamstring injury he suffered on Sunday.
skysports.com
'Cool and new thing for me': Zdeno Chara on entrepreneurship, his new job with the Bruins and more
Since retiring from the NHL, Chara hasn't slowed down at all. We caught up with the former Bruins captain, who opened up about his life and goals outside of the rink.
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'Heartbroken' Alcaraz pulls out of Davis Cup Finals
World number one Carlos Alcaraz says he is "heartbroken" after withdrawing from Spain's Davis Cup Finals team because of a hamstring injury.
bbc.com
Brazil creates new Indigenous territories after COP30 protests
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands during climate summit.
bbc.com
A silent kidney crisis is spreading faster than anyone expected
Chronic kidney disease has surged to nearly 800 million cases and is now among the top causes of death worldwide. The condition is heavily linked to diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, and often g...
sciencedaily.com
Pollock nominated for breakthrough star award
England flanker Henry Pollock is nominated for World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year, while three South Africans are on the shortlist for Player of the Year.
bbc.com
French energy giant Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre
TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.
bbc.com
Greenpeace Faces an Unusual New Legal Attack From a Pipeline Giant
Protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline project near Cannonball, N.D., in September 2016. Earlier this year a court found Greenpeace liable for its role in demonstrations there.
nytimes.com
Palestinian Voices Absent from U.S.-Run Center Planning Gaza’s Future
U.S. military personnel and other officials monitor screens displaying imagery of the Gaza Strip during a media tour of the new Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat, Israel, on Monday.
nytimes.com
The Real Cost of U.S. Car Batteries
We followed the supply chain for batteries used in millions of U.S. cars to villages in Nigeria where people are being poisoned by lead. Peter S. Goodman, who covers economics and geopolitics for T...
nytimes.com
Guiding Artemis: Brian Alpert Turns Lessons Learned Into Lunar Progress
Brian Alpert’s path was always destined for the aerospace industry, but his journey turned toward NASA’s Johnson Space Center during his sophomore year in college. That was when Tricia Mack, who wo...
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Secret underwater language of Hawaiian monk seals has 25 new calls
Scientists have revealed that Hawaiian monk seals produce far more underwater vocalizations than previously believed. Their newly discovered 25-call repertoire includes complex combinations and a r...
sciencedaily.com
'Scotland's shackles of past must be shaken in World Cup pursuit'
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen sets the scene going into the nation's monumental meeting with Denmark in World Cup qualifying.
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Your Champions Classic guide: Keys to Kansas-Duke, Michigan State-Kentucky
Can Kansas keep it close against Duke? Will Kentucky match Michigan State's defensive power?
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Elliott builds stake in gold miner Barrick
Activist investor encouraged by idea that the miner could split into two companies under new boss
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Nestle accused of risking baby heath in Africa, Asia and Latin America
NGO says Swiss food giant is 'putting the health of babies at risk for profit' by adding sugar to babyfood.
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Ovechkin passes Howe in goals at single venue
Alex Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe for the most regular-season goals scored at a single venue in NHL history with his 442nd goal at Capital One Arena.
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Alcaraz to miss Davis Cup finals due to injury
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz will not play for Spain in the Davis Cup finals against the Czech Republic in Italy because of an injured right hamstring.
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Reform’s plan to cut EU citizens’ benefits would risk trade war with Europe, Labour claims – UK politics live
As Reform announces what it claims are £25bn in savings through cuts, Labour says ‘Farage’s fantasy numbers don’t add up’ Good morning. Yesterday, as the government announced drastic plans to curb...
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3 Wishes for Christmas review – seasonal romcom has all the personality of a supermarket voucher
Unimaginative British fable has a credible lead in Christine During, but otherwise it’s the movie equivalent of receiving socks as a presentThink of the most unimaginative, boring Christmas present...
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Delhi car bombing accused seen ahead of court appearance in India
A suspect accused of having links to a deadly car bomb in the Indian capital New Delhi, was seen being led into court.
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Prosecutors demand life as ICC prepares to sentence Sudan ‘axe murderer’
Convicted of Darfur atrocities in the 2000s, Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman claims he is a victim of mistaken identity.
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Norwich set to appoint ex-Rangers boss Clement as head coach
Norwich City are set to appoint former Rangers boss Philippe Clement as their new head coach.
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Is the salary cap a problem? Are teams still breaking rules?
ESPN's NWSL GM survey returns as execs dish on the worst front offices, tensions with USWNT, breaking the rules, their player wish list and more.
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Stenson plans to return to DP World Tour from LIV
Former Open champion Henrik Stenson plans to return to the DP World Tour in 2026 following his LIV Golf League relegation.
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Passan's MLB offseason preview: Every signing or trade we could see this winter
From the big-name signing to the could-be trade, Jeff Passan breaks down the winter to come.
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More than 300 big agriculture lobbyists have taken part in Cop30, investigation finds
Lobbyists representing industry responsible for a quarter to a third of global emissions participated in key talks at the UN climate summitMore than 300 industrial agriculture lobbyists have partic...
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Hundred Heroines charity’s Facebook page reinstated after being wrongly flagged for drug content
Photography group removed after Meta’s AI tools mistook name for class-A opioid referenceWhen the UK charity Hundred Heroines had its Facebook group taken down it was accompanied by a message from...
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Who's on England's plane? How Tuchel's squad is shaping up for World Cup...
Not including number 10s, Thomas Tuchel selected five centre-backs and five central midfielders in his latest squad and in the first England squad he selected in March. In the three squads in betwe...
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Saudi leader to discuss these deals with Trump. And, House votes on Epstein files today
President Trump welcomes Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the White House to discuss trade and security deals. And, the House votes today on whether to force the release of long-awaited Epstein files.
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Supercomputers decode the strange behavior of Enceladus’s plumes
Cutting-edge simulations show that Enceladus’ plumes are losing 20–40% less mass than earlier estimates suggested. The new models provide sharper insights into subsurface conditions that future lan...
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Yogi Berra's rookie jersey found at Harlem Boys & Girls Club 70 years ago sells for $363K
The jersey was first found in 1959 at a Harlem Boys and Girls Club and was autographed in 2009.
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Cowboys honour Kneeland before win against Raiders
The Dallas Cowboys honour former team-mate Marshawn Kneeland before their first match since the 24-year-old's death.
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UN Security Council approves US resolution backing Trump’s Gaza plan
UNSC backs US plan, approving a stabilisation force and ‘board of peace’ to oversee Gaza’s governance and rebuilding.
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Springboks are the 'talk of world rugby' - Henshaw
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes their final autumn nations fixture against world champions South Africa will be a "proper test" in terms of assessing where the squad is at.
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Is Donley ready to fill Northern Ireland's 'problem position'?
After scoring his first senior international goal against Luxembourg on Monday, is Jamie Donley the right man to lead the line in Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off?
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MoD identifies possible UK sites for making explosives and ammunition
Disused refineries and chemical plants considered as part of a multibillion-pound investment in defenceDefence officials have identified at least a dozen disused oil refineries and chemical plants...
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The Wax Child by Olga Ravn review – a visceral tale of witchcraft
The author of The Employees goes back to 17th-century Denmark for an intensely poetic portrait of everyday sorcery and female solidarityOn 26 June 1621, in Copenhagen, a woman was beheaded – w...
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A Desert review – high art meets trailer trash in Americana-aesthetics horror
A photographer’s road trip into the Californian desert takes an unexpected turn in director Joshua Erkman’s interesting feature debutDirector Joshua Erkman’s feature debut manages to deliver an imp...
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'It felt like God's hand on my brain' - the day England were humbled by teenager
BBC Sport's From The Ashes series concludes with the inside story of Ashton Agar's record-breaking introduction to Test cricket as a 19-year-old batting at number 11.
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House expected to vote on bill to release the Epstein files
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a bill to compel the Department of Justice to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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The conservative parties can change their leaders – but it won’t stop the NSW Coalition’s death spiral | Anne Davies
The Nationals have a new leader in Gurmesh Singh and Kellie Sloane could soon replace Liberal leader Mark Speakman. But the Coalition is fractured on net zeroThe NSW Nationals have a new leader, Gu...
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Oracle’s astonishing $300bn OpenAI deal is now valued at minus $74bn
And suddenly, there may be a reverse Midas at the centre of AI’s circular economy
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'Rapid' Wood bowls in nets to boost Ashes hopes
Mark Wood's chances of playing in the first Ashes Test look to be increasing after the England paceman bowls a "rapid" spell in the nets in Perth on Tuesday.
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TV tonight: the hit Danish true crime series following an undercover lawyer
Secret cameras roll as Amira Smajic advises criminal groups. Plus: artist Yinka Shonibare tells his deeply affecting story. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC FourDenmark has been named the...
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Starmer says he will lead Labour into next election
Despite speculation about challenges to his leadership, the prime minister says he is "utterly focused" on the cost of living.
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Most Reform UK voters would back wealth tax on very rich, poll suggests
Exclusive: Best for Britain thinktank says the figures show Nigel Farage is ‘out of step with his base’ on taxationA majority of potential Reform UK voters would back a one-off wealth tax on the ve...
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UK consumers warned over AI chatbots giving inaccurate financial advice
Which? study of ChatGPT, Copilot and others uncovers incorrect and misleading tips on investments, tax and insuranceArtificial intelligence chatbots are giving inaccurate money tips, offering Briti...
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Now is not the time for a Labour leadership election | Polly Toynbee
The focus should be on talking up this government’s achievements so far – and preventing a Reform victoryThe dominant political force sweeping across Europe is the “throw the bastards out” party, w...
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'Cocky, arrogant, average, dopey' - Best of the pre-Ashes jibes and headlines
The Ashes starts in Perth on Friday as the phoney war of pre-series jibes is parked and the on-field action takes centre stage.
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China suspends Japanese film releases amid diplomatic row over Taiwan
Chinese state media says distributors made 'prudent' decision to postpone releases due to audience sentiment.
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas says UN resolution does not meet demands
Hamas says UN Security Council resolution fails to meet the political and humanitarian demands.
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Germany, Netherlands qualify for World Cup 2026 on last day
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up FIFA World Cup qualification on the final matchday.
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Country diary: What is the thrust of the song thrush song? It has to be joy | Mark Cocker
Hogshaw, Derbyshire: To hear one in December isn’t totally unheard of – any excuse to revel in that uplifting, deceptively simple soundIt was unmistakable: at dawn, through the bedroom window, a&nb...
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Sussan, it’s time we took a look at your climate policy report card. You appear to have learned nothing | Tristan Edis
My advice to you if you want to avoid repeating 2025 is to pay far greater attention to the quality of your research sourcesSussan, as your teacher I’m duty bound to give you an honest appraisal of...
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As consumers ditch Google for ChatGPT, Peec AI raises $21M to help brands adapt
With consumers increasingly asking questions to ChatGPT, not Google, product discovery is changing — and the promise to give brands visibility and control over this fast-growing search channel has...
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Tanzania: What to Know About the Post-Election Violence
Protesters help an injured demonstrator near burning barricades amid clashes in Dar es Salaam on Oct. 29, during Tanzania’s presidential election.
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Crypto market sheds $1.2tn as traders shun speculative assets
Bitcoin drops 28% in six weeks as worries over AI stocks spill into digital assets and high-octane bets backfire
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European wildcats could be seen again in England for first time in 100 years
Two-year study finds area of woodland in Devon to be ideal habitat to support a controlled release of the creaturesThe prospect of European wildcats prowling in south-west England has taken a leap...
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What AI doesn’t know: we could be creating a global ‘knowledge collapse’ | Deepak Varuvel Dennison
As GenAI becomes the primary way to find information, local and traditional wisdom is being lost. And we are only beginning to realise what we’re missingThis article was originally published as ‘Ho...
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‘No safe place to go’: people sent back to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal tell of desperation
In Paris, a group of those returned from UK as part of the immigration scheme say they feel frightened and hopelessAfran, an Iranian asylum seeker, sits forlornly across the road from a Paris shelt...
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Redistricting deadlines for the midterms loom as states wait for a Supreme Court ruling
Depending on the timing, a Supreme Court ruling that weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination may lead to more states redrawing congressional maps before the 2026 midterms.
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How 'defund Planned Parenthood' came to threaten primary care in rural Maine
Abortion is supported by 3 out of 4 Mainers, but a popular network of clinics that provides it alongside primary care has been shut out of Medicaid by the Trump administration, which also targeted...
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After months of infighting, House GOP could vote today to release the Epstein files
President Trump has pushed back against releasing the files, but shifted course over the weekend after it became clear the measure was likely to pass the House.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney clears budget vote, averting snap elections
A handful of opposition abstentions allowed Carney to advance a deficit-boosting budget aimed at countering US tariffs.
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Why India likely won’t return Hasina to face Bangladesh death penalty
Bangladesh protesters applaud death penalty for former PM. But she is far from the gallows, in India.
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Jake Paul to fight Anthony Joshua in heavyweight bout on December 19
The social media star will box former two-time unified world champion Joshua in an eight-round professional fight.
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Famous Cardiff nights fuel Wales' World Cup dream
Wales hope to summon the magic of big nights at Cardiff City Stadium as they face North Macedonia in a pivotal World Cup qualifier.
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The real Slim Shady? Eminem sues Australian company Swim Shady for trademark infringement
Eminem claims consumers may mistakenly think he is linked to the Sydney beach brand – but Australia is no stranger to lawsuits from US rappersEminem has launched legal action against the Australian...
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This Nepal village has survived for 1,000 years. Now recurring floods threaten its future
Til, the remotest of three villages in the Limi valley on the Tibetan border, was already wrestling with a dwindling population but a series of natural disasters has led many to consider where thei...
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Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Liverpool, Spurs eye Semenyo release clause
Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham all hold an interest in signing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Trump hails lower prices amid rising discontent over cost of living
US president defends economic policies as polls show growing angst among voters over prices.
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Amazon scorpion venom shows stunning power against breast cancer
Scientists are turning venom, radioisotopes, engineered proteins, and AI into powerful new tools against cancer. From Amazonian scorpions yielding molecules that kill breast cancer cells as effecti...
sciencedaily.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,363
Here are the key events from day 1,363 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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India's politicians are dishing out election freebies - but can states afford them?
Cash transfers, often directed towards women, have become a popular election-winning strategy for politicians.
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Canada narrowly approves Carney's first federal budget
The approval of the fiscal plan - the second largest in Canada's history - allows the prime minister's minority government to avert an early election.
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Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.
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A16z-backed super PAC is targeting Alex Bores, sponsor of New York’s AI safety bill. He says bring it on.
A super PAC backed by Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI and other tech leaders has targeted New York Assembly member Alex Bores' congressional campaign, marking its first attack against a lawmaker suppor...
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KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character's journey
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.
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A surprising CBD advance calms pain without side effects
Researchers developed a new nano-micelle formulation, CBD-IN, that finally gets CBD into the brain effectively. In mice, it relieved neuropathic pain quickly and didn’t cause the usual movement or...
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Inactivity costing £20bn a year, says Sport England
Funding agency Sport England says inactivity is costing £20bn a year as it calls for more investment in sport.