San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie: Past Leaders Took the City ‘for Granted’
People like to rag on the Bay Area, but mayor Daniel Lurie believes there’s no better place in the world than San Francisco.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-04
Trump Wants to Trade Fuel Economy for Cheaper Cars. But It Might Not Work
By rolling back auto industry fuel efficiency goals, US president Donald Trump hopes to make new cars cheaper. But prices won't drop for years, and consumers will spend more on gas in the meantime.
wired.com
Scheffler one of five tied in the lead at Hero World Challenge
Scottie Scheffler is in a five-way tie for the lead after the first round of the Hero World Challenge.
skysports.com
Can AI Look at Your Retina and Diagnose Alzheimer’s? Eric Topol Hopes So
The author of Super Agers believes AI could bring big changes to the world of medicine.
wired.com
Micro1, a Scale AI competitor, touts crossing $100M ARR
Micro1 started the year with roughly $7 million ARR. Now, it claims to have surpassed $100 million in ARR, double what it reported in September.
techcrunch.com
Which countries are boycotting Eurovision and why?
Which countries are boycotting Eurovision and why?
co.uk
Apple’s executive shake-up continues with departures of general counsel and policy head
Apple loses two more top senior executives with exits of longtime general counsel Kate Adams and environmental VP Lisa Jackson. Meta’s Jennifer Newstead is set to join as new general counsel in 2026.
techcrunch.com
Cloudflare Has Blocked 416 Billion AI Bot Requests Since July 1
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince claims the internet infrastructure company’s efforts to block AI crawlers are already seeing big results.
wired.com
Alert sent for Nevada earthquake that did not happen
An erroneous alert warning of a major Nevada earthquake reached as far as California before being withdrawn.
bbc.com
Prominent anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza
His Popular Forces group says Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to resolve a family dispute and not killed by Hamas.
bbc.com
Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei Believes the Market Will Reward Safe AI
The Trump administration might think regulation is killing the AI industry, but Anthropic president Daniela Amodei disagrees.
wired.com
England World Cup subs might stay indoors - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he may have his substitutes stay in the dressing room during matches at the World Cup next summer because of the risks posed by high temperatures.
bbc.com
US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China
The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.
aljazeera.com
When Kids Adopt New Technologies, Hype Can Turn to Backlash
The arc of mobile phones and social media may foretell the future of artificial intelligence in schools.
nytimes.com
What Happens When Your Coworkers Are AI Agents
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk to writer Evan Ratliff about how he created a small startup made entirely of AI employees—and what his findings reveal about the reality of an agentic fut...
wired.com
Gaza war amputees mark International Disabilities Day
Palestinians with a range of disabilities came together to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
aljazeera.com
Fernandes' scissor kick strikes the post after Wan-Bissaka's goal line clearance!
Bruno Fernandes strikes the post after a flurry of Manchester United shots.
skysports.com
FBI arrests suspect in failed January 6 pipe bomb attack
US Department of Justice says investigation is ongoing and more charges could be forthcoming
ft.com
Anthropic CEO weighs in on AI bubble talk and risk-taking among competitors
Anthropic's CEO shared his thoughts on the economics of AI and the risk-taking of competitors, saying some were "YOLO-ing" with regard to spending.
techcrunch.com
Rebecca Heineman, Transgender Video Game Pioneer, Dies at 62
Fleeing an abusive home life, she went on to win a national Space Invaders tournament, taught herself to program and left a trail of popular games in her wake.
nytimes.com
Jon M. Chu Says AI Couldn’t Have Made One of Wicked’s Best Moments
The Wicked: For Good director says being able to improvise on set allows for the kind of moments that are hard for machines to make.
wired.com
FIFA World Cup draw to be announced as trophy arrives in Washington
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw takes place Friday in Washington, DC, where the trophy has been on display.
aljazeera.com
Musk says new Tesla software allows texting and driving, which is illegal in most states
Texting while driving is banned in nearly every state, even with the use of advanced driver assistance systems like Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software.
techcrunch.com
Dominik Duka, Czech Cardinal Jailed Under Communism, Dies at 82
Dominik Duka in 2010, when he became the archbishop of Prague. Cardinal Duka spent much of his early life under one of the most anti-religious governments in Communist Europe.
nytimes.com
Israel strikes south Lebanon after first direct talks in decades
The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.
bbc.com
Farage turns on broadcasters over racism allegations as number of claims hits 28
Reform leader suggests he would boycott BBC, saying he has had letter from Dulwich pupils defending him Nigel Farage has turned on broadcasters for questioning him about his alleged teenage racism...
theguardian.com
Rwanda, DRC presidents sign ‘Washington Accord’ peace deal
The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the “Washington Accord” peace deal.
aljazeera.com
U.N. Warns of ‘Another Wave of Atrocities’ in Sudan’s Civil War
Displaced people from El Fasher, in Darfur, lined up for aid at a camp in northern Sudan last month.
nytimes.com
Christopher Harborne, the ‘intensely private’ mega-donor bankrolling Reform UK
He has made an immense fortune in crypto and – from his Thai retreat – is putting it at the service of Nigel Farage after a flirtation with the ToriesAs Nigel Farage toasted the inauguration of Don...
theguardian.com
Charles Norman Shay, Tribal Elder and World War II Hero, Dies at 101
Charles Norman Shay at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, in 2019. “I saw there were many wounded men who were floundering in the water,” he said, recalling D-Day. “And I knew that if nobody went to...
nytimes.com
Chatbots can sway political opinions but are ‘substantially’ inaccurate, study finds
‘Information-dense’ AI responses are most persuasive but these tend to be less accurate, says security reportChatbots can sway people’s political opinions but the most persuasive artificial intelli...
theguardian.com
Match of the Day
Highlights from nine Premier League matches across a busy midweek schedule.
co.uk
Trailfinders sign Black Fern Kalounivale
Ealing Trailfinders women sign New Zealand international Tanya Kalounivale on a deal running to the end of March 2026.
bbc.com
AMD CEO Lisa Su Says Concerns About an AI Bubble Are Overblown
Lisa Su leads Nvidia’s biggest rival in the AI chip market. When asked at WIRED’s Big Interview event if AI is a bubble, company said “Emphatically, from my perspective, no.”
wired.com
From the NFL to Startup Battlefield: How Alltroo built a brand that wins
On season one of Build Mode: Product, Meet Market, we explore what it really takes to get your product into the hands of customers. We’ve talked a lot about product-market fit, but this week we tak...
techcrunch.com
US authorities arrest suspect in 2021 Capitol Hill pipe bombs
Arrest of Virginia man potentially ends five-year mystery that highlighted rise of political violence in the US.
aljazeera.com
Wiffen leaves it late to win stunning 1500m gold
Daniel Wiffen puts in a late surge to retain his 1500m freestyle title in a thrilling final at the European Short Course Swimming Championships.
bbc.com
Legal AI startup Harvey confirms $8B valuation
Harvey confirms a third enormous round of funding in 2025 that has skyrocketed its valuation. Again.
techcrunch.com
OpenAI’s ‘code red’ moment
Rallying call by Sam Altman raises questions over the company’s priorities in the new phases of competition
ft.com
Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.
bbc.com
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation comes in spite of several broadcasters calling for its exclusionIreland, Spain and the Netherlands will boycott next year’s Eurovision after Isra...
theguardian.com
Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms. A lower court found the map is likely unconstitutional.
npr.org
Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft launch on December 10
The new Kindle Scribe has a larger 11-inch glare-free display, is just 5.4 mm thick, and weighs only 400 g. It’s also 40% faster when writing or turning pages.
techcrunch.com
Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.
bbc.com
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Completed
Two technicians look up at NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope after its inner and outer segments were connected at the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland on Nov. 25,...
nasa.gov
I realise now that my view on mental health overdiagnosis was divisive. We all need better evidence | Wes Streeting
The surge in mental ill health is hugely distressing. That’s why I’ve commissioned a review to find out what’s driving itEarlier this year, I appeared on the BBC and was asked a question by Laura K...
theguardian.com
Russia’s Putin found ‘morally responsible’ for nerve agent death in UK
Dawn Sturgess, 44, was unwittingly caught up in an assassination attempt against the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.
aljazeera.com
State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
npr.org
Aid Workers Stand Trial for Helping to Smuggle People Into Greece
The campaigner Sara Mardini before the start of the trial of 24 aid workers involved in refugee rescues, at Lesbos, Greece, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war
The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.
bbc.com
UN warns Sudan’s Kordofan faces mass atrocities as fighting spreads
Rights chief fears another wave of violence similar to el-Fasher as death toll mounts across strategic region.
aljazeera.com
California’s ban on self-driving trucks could soon be over
Revised rules in California would allow self-driving trucks to test on public highways. The rules also close a loophole allowing police to issue tickets for driverless vehicles.
techcrunch.com
What do you want from Scotland's World Cup draw?
Glamour games, a generous group or perhaps a bit of both? BBC Scotland examines the possibilities for Steve Clarke's side in Friday's World Cup draw.
bbc.com
Meta centralizes Facebook and Instagram support, tests AI support assistant
The new support hub will connect users to security tools, account recovery options, and an AI assistant.
techcrunch.com
A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code
Privacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you.
wired.com
ByteDance and DeepSeek Are Placing Very Different AI Bets
The diverging path of China’s two leading AI players shows where the country’s artificial intelligence industry is headed.
wired.com
Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks after eye-gouging Wales' Mann
Double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Alex Mann last weekend.
bbc.com
NASA Sets Coverage for Astronaut Jonny Kim, Crewmates Return
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, is preparing to depart the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft and retu...
nasa.gov
Zhang stuns world champion Zhao in York
Zhang Anda produces a superb potting display to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-2 as he advances to the last eight at the UK Championship in York.
bbc.com
From out-shining Palmer to a new start and FA Cup joy at Buxton
Tai Sodje outscored Cole Palmer as Manchester City teenagers, now at 22 he is building his senior career at non-league FA Cup hopefuls Buxton.
bbc.com
Stalled Moscow talks collide with Zelenskyy’s corruption crisis
Stalled Moscow talks with the US and Vladimir Putin offered little relief to Ukrainians reeling from years of war.
aljazeera.com
Trump news live: Congo, Rwanda leaders visit White House in push for peace
US President Donald Trump will meet leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in Washington.
aljazeera.com
Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests
Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.
bbc.com
Trump administration looks to navigate fallout from controversial boat strike
The Trump administration's actions show they are aware of the potential fallout on the kill strike and are working to contain it - despite what they are saying.
npr.org
Meta to slash spending on metaverse as it shifts focus to AI
Mark Zuckerberg’s social media company considers cutting unit’s budget by as much as 30%
ft.com
Amazon reportedly considering dropping USPS and building a competing postal service
Amazon is the USPS' biggest customer, and the e-commerce giant's potential break from the postal agency comes as the two sides are negotiating a new deal.
techcrunch.com
Another devastating Israeli strike on Lebanon captured on video
Video captured an Israeli strike destroying a building in southern Lebanon, this time in al-Majadel.
aljazeera.com
Meta reportedly plans to slash Metaverse budget by up to 30%
The proposal reflects the overall lack of interest in products like Meta's social virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds.
techcrunch.com
Congressional leaders briefed on second strike off the coast of Venezuela
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, after his meeting with Adm. Frank Bradley about the military strike off the coast of Venezuela.
npr.org
Josh Jones review – Mancunian comedian meanders in vanishingly insubstantial set
The Stand, GlasgowThe one time Dancing On Ice contestant is hard not to like but his judgment of audience as ‘tepid’ is wide of the mark – they did well to get through such slim pickings‘Just jokes...
theguardian.com
Sumrall hires Kentucky's White as Florida DC
Jon Sumrall made his first official hire as Florida's new head football coach Thursday, bringing aboard Kentucky's Brad White as defensive coordinator for the Gators.
espn.com
Why is Belgium opposed to using Russian assets to support Ukraine?
Belgium is pushing back against a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's economy and war effort.
aljazeera.com
Bama's DeBoer denies interest in Penn State job
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said he doesn't have interest in other jobs, including the opening at Penn State.
espn.com
Mother recounts escape from landslide amid Indonesia floods
Indonesian mother Sri Yuni Pardede fled with her baby as landslides struck her community in North Tapanuli.
aljazeera.com
From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics
The guitarist for Booker T & the MGs defined the sound of original R&B, co-creating soul anthems and proving himself one of the most influential musicians of the 60sSteve Cropper, legendary...
theguardian.com
Nash Ensemble: Ravel album review – catches the music’s dazzling light and intriguing shade
The Nash Ensemble(Onyx)The chamber group’s all-Ravel CD is an impeccable farewell to its much-missed founderThis all-Ravel recording by the Nash Ensemble was the final project of Amelia Freedman’s...
theguardian.com
NASA Completes Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Construction
NASA’s next big eye on the cosmos is now fully assembled. On Nov. 25, technicians joined the inner and outer portions of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in the largest clean room at the agenc...
nasa.gov
InnAIO AI Translator T10 Review: Feature-Loaded but Needs Work
The InnAIO T10 clips magnetically to the back of your phone, but it needs further development to be worth the money.
wired.com
Russell: Not acceptable for McLaren to ask Piastri to help Norris
George Russell says it wouldn't be "acceptable or reasonable" for Oscar Piastri to be asked to help his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris win the world championship at Formula 1's season finale in Abu...
skysports.com
Jake Paul vs AJ: Who's on the undercard
Former UFC stars, rising prospects and world champions will feature on the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua undercard on December 19 in Miami.
skysports.com
NASA Software Raises Bar for Aircraft Icing Research
When flying in certain weather conditions, tiny freezing water droplets floating in the air can pose a risk to aircraft. If not taken into consideration, these water droplets can accumulate on an a...
nasa.gov
London awaits record HYROX event: What is it and why is it so popular?
HYROX is returning to the UK this weekend and it's back bigger than ever!
skysports.com
Yasser Abu Shabab, Militant Leader Backed by Israel, Killed in Gaza, Official Says
Destruction in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, where Yasser Abu Shabab was reported killed on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Man jailed for sending antisemitic messages to MP
Kevin Smith, 61, admitted sending malicious communications to Leeds MP Alex Sobel, a court hears.
bbc.com
'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites
Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.
bbc.com
The US may be running the wrong AI race
China’s favouring of small and cheap models such as DeepSeek could prove to be the better bet
ft.com
What do Russian nationals, analysts make of US-led Ukraine peace talks?
While some in Russia believe Ukraine is standing in the way of peace, other analysts say Putin has maximalist ambitions.
aljazeera.com
Lloyds Bank pushes for AI and blockchain to transform UK homebuying
Charlie Nunn says system of tokenised deposits has potential to spark change as dramatic as invention of smartphone
ft.com
Source: Washington joins Giants as infield coach
Former Angels manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to become the Giants' new infield coach, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
espn.com
His Group Made World-Class Measurements of Atomic Elements
Yuri Ralchenko led one of the oldest teams at the National Institute for Standards and Technology. The fate of some experiments hangs in the air.
nytimes.com
Woeful Wolves on course for lowest Christmas points tally
Wolves' winless start to the season means they are on course for some unwanted records - including equalling the Premier League's lowest Christmas points tally.
bbc.com
Anthropic signs $200M deal to bring its LLMs to Snowflake’s customers
AI research lab Anthropic inked a $200 million deal with Snowflake to bring its AI models to Snowflake's 12,600 customers.
techcrunch.com
When will Scotland find out where they will play World Cup matches?
England and Scotland will know their World Cup opponents on Friday, but there will be a wait to discover where they will play.
bbc.com
EU investigating Meta over policy change that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
The European Commission is is launching an antitrust investigation into Meta's move to ban other AI companies from using WhatsApp's business tools to offer their own AI chatbots to users.
techcrunch.com
Thirsty work: how the rise of massive datacentres strains Australia’s drinking water supply
The demand for use in cooling in Sydney alone is expected to exceed the volume of Canberra’s total drinking water within the next decadeSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free...
theguardian.com
Could Reform UK and the Tories merge? – podcast
Nigel Farage was handed a £9m donation this week, amid reports he said elsewhere that a deal with the Conservatives before the general election was ‘inevitable’. John Harris speaks to Kiran Stacey...
theguardian.com
Tom Felton: ‘I agree with Barbie – blondes have more fun’
The actor on playing Draco Malfoy, all-night fishing with his brother and taking a beating from Chadwick BosemanWho is your favourite other school bully: Donovan from The Inbetweeners, Biff Tannen...
theguardian.com
AI finds its way into Apple’s top apps of the year
Although Apple has continued to avoid naming a dedicated AI app or AI chatbot as its app of the year, AI was showcased among this year's winners.
techcrunch.com
The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work
Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.
bbc.com
Eurovision organisers debate whether Israel should be barred from contest
Jury may vote along with the public if EBU cannot prevent bids that sway the public, as Israel allegedly did last year.
aljazeera.com
Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests
Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.
bbc.com
Deadly Attacks in Gaza Test Cease-Fire on Eve of New Phase
The site of an Israeli strike on an encampment in Khan Younis, Gaza. A Palestinian health official said the attack killed at least six people and injured many more.
nytimes.com
Saodat Ismailova: As We Fade review – prepare to enter an unforgettably strange psychic dreamspace
Baltic, Gateshead ASMR prophets, Soviet hypnotists, mountaintop rituals … there is scene after scene of breathtaking beauty, elemental ambience and disorienting anxiety in this first solo UK show b...
theguardian.com
UK’s small brewers call for chancellor to think again on business rates
Trade group tells Rachel Reeves her property tax changes threaten the survival of community pubsBusiness live – latest updatesBrewers have joined calls for the chancellor to reconsider changes to b...
theguardian.com
Rubio says Trump to get involved in Sudan peace efforts as civil war rages
US Secretary of State says US president is 'the only leader in the world capable of resolving the Sudan crisis'.
aljazeera.com
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes
Inspector General Steven Stebbins says Hegseth's use of the commercially available messaging app to discuss strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen could have jeopardized the safety of U.S. servicemembers.
npr.org
Peer suspended from House of Lords was allegedly paid $1m in ‘corrupt’ deal
Lord Evans of Watford and other directors of investment firm deny claims made in lawsuits they say are ‘meritless’A peer suspended by the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules is now facing cl...
theguardian.com
Is the UK economy really as bad as we think it is? Here is the truth of the matter | Jonathan Swarbrick
From income to home ownership and public services, everybody is disgruntled – but for different reasonsThe British economy has endured a series of setbacks in recent years: austerity, Brexit, the g...
theguardian.com
A Startup Says It Has Found a Hidden Source of Geothermal Energy
Zanskar uses AI to identify hidden geothermal systems—and claims it has found one that could fuel a power plant, the first such discovery by industry in decades.
wired.com
Water plant at centre of Tunbridge Wells supply failure given risk notice in 2024
Regulator investigating South East Water contamination issue had previously warned of potential health danger UK politics live – latest updatesA water treatment centre that failed and led to tens o...
theguardian.com
Video: Palestinians work to rebuild Gaza’s beloved heritage landmarks
Some of Gaza’s most treasured landmarks were badly damaged by Israel during the war.
aljazeera.com
Putin authorised operation that led to fatal 2018 novichok poisoning, inquiry finds
British report concluded Russia’s GRU military intelligence service was responsible for death of Dawn Sturgess
ft.com
Labour is slow-marching working people to populism
Insurgent parties to left and right peddle nonsense economics but enjoy dramatically rising support
ft.com
Sudan War Explained | Start Here
Watch this explainer to understand the Sudan war.
aljazeera.com
Global race to secure critical minerals for weapons threatens climate, warns report
Study reveals US earmarked billions to stockpile critical minerals for military use, including precision-guided weaponry and AI-driven warfareThe accelerating global arms race is hindering climate...
theguardian.com
Dove Ellis: Blizzard review | Dave Simpson's album of the week
(AMF/Black Butter)With shades of Jeff and Tim Buckley, the Galway-born artist writes tunes so strong they seem as familiar as old friendsThe information age has made it much more difficult for arti...
theguardian.com
UK workers will get unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027
Angela Rayner backs off trying to force earlier implementation after talks, says source, with ministers to announce start date in CommonsUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters will speed up the...
theguardian.com
Ebony Scrooge review – effervescent hip-hop Dickens with a Caribbean twist
Sadler’s Wells East, LondonScrooge is a glam ice queen fashion maven until her heart is melted in ZooNation’s delicious festive show – danced to a blisteringly high standardWho knew Bob Cratchit wa...
theguardian.com
Messy, combative and intoxicatingly fierce – don’t write off Your Party just yet | Andy Beckett
Corbyn and Sultana’s fledgling party has been marred by false starts and squabbling. But spending time with its activists, I’ve seen signs of a refreshing challenge to stale mainstream politicsIt’s...
theguardian.com
Worlds to stay at Alexandra Palace until 2031
The World Darts Championship is staying at Alexandra Palace until at least 2031 after a new five-year deal is agreed.
bbc.com
Iran to attend World Cup draw after boycott threat
A delegation from Iran will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in the US on Friday after threatening to boycott it over a visa row.
bbc.com
Farage’s Reform UK gets £9m donation from ex-Brexit party backer
Crypto investor Christopher Harborne previously gave £1m to Boris Johnson office and was one of biggest donors in UK politicsNigel Farage’s Reform UK party has received a £9m donation from Christop...
theguardian.com
Europe's left is taking notes on Mamdani's successful campaign for New York mayor
The New York mayor-elect's victory has energized the European left, with politicians casting themselves as their country's version of Mamdani, and strategists eager to study how he won.
npr.org
Power, glory, politics - Prepare for a World Cup draw like no other
If you think sport and politics don't mix, you may want to give Friday's World Cup draw a miss.
skysports.com
The age of unipolar diplomacy is coming to an end
Gaza has exposed the limits of US power and opened space for new centres of global diplomacy.
aljazeera.com
Newcastle want to be 'top club in world' by 2030
Newcastle United "in the debate about being the top club in the world" according to new CEO David Hopkinson.
bbc.com
Five of the best young adult books of 2025
Space-travelling telepaths, LGBTQ+ activism, a war-torn Britain, online alter egos and feminist trailblazersTorchfire Moira Buffini (Faber) In her 2024 YA debut Songlight, Buffini plunged young ad...
theguardian.com
Nexus isn’t going all-in on AI, keeping half of its new $700M fund for India startups
Nexus Venture Partners manages $3.2 billion in capital across its funds and has invested in more than 130 companies over the years.
techcrunch.com
'Newcastle can be among world's top clubs by 2030' - CEO's bold ambition
Newcastle United's new chief executive, David Hopkinson, sees the club being one of the biggest in the world by 2030.
skysports.com
World Cup 2027: England, Ireland with kind routes? Seeds messed up again?
At the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the four best sides in the world by a considerable margin - and ranked in the top four as such - were Ireland, South Africa, France and New Zealand. Yet, all four ended...
skysports.com
Trump to Host Congo and Rwanda Leaders for Peace Talks in Persistent Conflict
The Trump administration will hold a signing ceremony for the peace agreement’s next phase at the U.S. Institute of Peace, which it recently renamed “the Donald J. Trump United States Institute of...
nytimes.com
Children’s rights must be protected in any Ukraine peace plan, 130 MPs tell Foreign Office
Exclusive: Letter by cross-party group to Stephen Doughty warns of omission in US proposals involving RussiaEurope live – latest updatesA cross-party group of more than 130 Westminster MPs has writ...
theguardian.com
Rachel Reeves will not be investigated over pre-budget briefing, FCA says
Financial watchdog rejects accusations Treasury officials deliberately misled reporters but leaves door open to probe claims or market maniluationTreasury launches inquiry into budget leaks with Re...
theguardian.com
Ruined Rice Fields and Broken Rail Lines: Sri Lanka Counts Cost of Cyclone
Locals wading through floodwater from Cyclone Ditwah, at Mannar in northern Sri Lanka, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Gulf leaders pledge unity at Bahrain GCC summit
In an annual GCC meeting, Abdullatif Alzayani stated that member states stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” against any threat.
aljazeera.com
Reform UK deputy calls Farage antisemitism allegations ‘made-up twaddle’
Richard Tice dismisses film director’s testimony of Farage’s racist abuse while at school as lies on BBC Radio 4Reform UK’s deputy leader has described a celebrated film director and a large and gr...
theguardian.com
A simple oxygen hack creates 7 new ceramic materials
Penn State researchers created seven new high-entropy oxides by removing oxygen during synthesis, enabling metals that normally destabilize to form rock-salt ceramics. Machine learning helped ident...
sciencedaily.com
Jamiroquai review – hat-sporting acid jazz superstars are slick but lack substance
OVO Hydro, GlasgowThe novelty headgear tally is high and frontman Jay Kay is in impressive voice – but strong material is smothered by polished playing and flashy productionBy the look of the crowd...
theguardian.com
Can anyone stop Lampard's Coventry winning the Championship?
Frank Lampard's Coventry City are 10 points clear at the top of the Championship and could create history - but will anything stand in their way?
bbc.com
Macron Urges Xi to Help End War in Ukraine
President Emmanuel Macron of France with Xi Jinping, China’s leader, in Beijing on Thursday. Mr. Macron was welcomed with a red carpet and honor guard.
nytimes.com
‘Biggest band that ever lived’: inside the Grateful Dead art show
As the band celebrate their 60th anniversary, a California exhibition draws attention to the unique psychedelic artwork that has long told their storyArtist Bill Walker is one of those guys who alw...
theguardian.com
World Darts Championship to remain at Alexandra Palace until 2031 with increased capacity
Alexandra Palace will remain the home of the World Darts Championship until 2031 after a new five-year deal was agreed.
skysports.com
Astronomers find a planet orbiting at a wild angle no one can explain
A network of powerful ground-based telescopes captured rare starspot-crossing events on TOI-3884b, revealing cooler patches on the star’s surface and rapid changes tied to its rotation. By combinin...
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Crypto investor donates record £9m to Reform UK
The sum from Christopher Harborne is the largest ever single donation by a living person to a British political party.
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How did Ohio State's Julian Sayin get so accurate? QB H-O-R-S-E
Sayin enters the Big Ten championship game on the verge of breaking the FBS completion percentage record.
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3.3 billion-year-old crystals reveal a shockingly active early Earth
Fresh evidence suggests early Earth wasn’t locked under a rigid stagnant lid but was already experiencing intense subduction. Ancient melt inclusions and advanced simulations point to continents fo...
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Reform UK’s deputy leader says racism claims about Nigel Farage from fellow pupils are ‘made-up twaddle’ – UK politics live
Richard Tice claims that allegations against Farage are ‘nonsense’ from people with ‘a political axe to grind’Good morning. Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has given different responses, at dif...
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AJ Bell boss warns over ‘absolutely bonkers’ Isa charge
Charge on cash in stocks-and-shares Isas ‘essentially a tax’, Michael Summersgill says
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Jets' Gotham City 'Rivalry' uniform debut tops NFL Week 14 looks
Week 14 marks another debut in the new 'Rivalry' uniform series, this time from the New York Jets.
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Can Africa choose economic partners on its own terms?
Africa's minerals and young workforce are attracting global interest as China, the US and Europe compete for influence.
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Lionel Messi exclusive: Argentina star talks World Cup, Inter Miami, more
Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.
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Amid Trump threats, what has the US’s ‘war on drugs’ achieved in 50 years?
Al Jazeera looks at how years of punitive measures cost billions, filled prisons and did little to curb violence.
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Treasury launches inquiry into budget leaks with ‘full support’ of Rachel Reeves
It comes after major policies such as freeze on income tax thresholds were reported in chaotic build-up to budgetThe Treasury has launched an inquiry into autumn budget leaks after a chaotic build-...
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Are Chelsea showing signs of weakness this season?
Chelsea made history before the international break, setting a new WSL record for number of consecutive games unbeaten (34). And yet expressions at the full-time whistle against Liverpool told a di...
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Trump’s criticism of Somalis in US just “political theatre”
Omar Fateh on president Trump’s hostile rhetoric toward Somali Americans ahead of the midterm elections.
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No 10 to delay four England mayoral elections amid accusations of ‘cancelling democracy’
Ministers will argue that newly created mayoralties need more time to complete reorganisationMinisters are to postpone elections for new mayors in four parts of England, triggering accusations from...
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Wood a doubt for third Ashes test due to knee injury
England fast bowler Mark Wood has cast doubt on his availability for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide as he recovers from a knee injury.
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Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort?
Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
bbc.com
Global campaign launched to free jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti
Known as Palestine's Nelson Mandela, he has been in prison for more than 23 years and subjected to brutal abuse.
aljazeera.com
What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list?
Wilfried Nancy has completed his long-waited move from Columbus Crew to Celtic, but what will be the new manager's priorities in Glasgow?
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Power Rankings: Michigan leaps to No. 1, plus 5 new faces
The Wolverines had perhaps the best Feast Week to take them over Arizona and Purdue in a roller-coaster No. 1 race.
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Messi still noncommittal about 2026 World Cup
In an interview with ESPN, Lionel Messi stopped short of definitively confirming he would play at the 2026 World Cup.
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Survivors recall terror of landslides from North Sumatra cyclone
Landslides flatten homes in North Sumatra, leaving families fearing every noise and hoping for safer futures.
aljazeera.com
Armed clashes reported between Yemeni army and southern separatists
Yemeni troops battle with Southern Transitional Council forces in oil-rich Hadramout governorate.
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Indiana freshman defies death, makes NCAA volleyball tournament
Toxic shock syndrome nearly killed Charlotte Vinson. Now she's hoping to help Indiana advance at the NCAA tournament.
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How one minute at Liverpool ruined Harvey Elliott's World Cup hopes
Elliott played one minute for Liverpool and isn't playing at Aston Villa. He can't make another transfer now.
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Gemini was Google’s top trending search term in 2025
Gemini wasn’t the only AI chatbot to make the list, as DeepSeek ranked seventh among the year’s trending searches.
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Team GB athletes given AI-based online abuse help
Team GB Olympic and Paralympic athletes are to be offered a new form of artificial intelligence-based protection from online abuse.
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Ballet star Matthew Ball on gruelling roles and getting ogled on Instagram: ‘I don’t feel precious about my body’
Tall, handsome and used to receiving fire emojis on his social media posts, the dancer has, with his partner Mayara Magri, been called ‘the Posh’n’Becks of ballet’. But there is suffering in his ar...
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'I'm a Tiger 'til I die': Why Flau'jae Johnson returned for one last run at LSU
Flau'jae Johnson could have left for the WNBA. Instead, she came back for a final season to give LSU all she has left.
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Ireland must improve 'all areas' before World Cup
Ireland captain Caelan Doris admits his side's journey to the 2027 Rugby World Cup must feature improvements "across all areas" after a mixed autumn campaign.
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LIVE: Gaza mourns victims of Israeli genocide that ‘never really ended’
Gaza residents fear the return of full-scale war as Israel receives second-last captive's body.
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J-Rod's journey: From sleeping on floors and taking out loans to Heisman contention
The Texas Tech linebacker has been one of college football's brightest stars this season.
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Video: Five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza encampment
An Israeli air strike hit the al-Mawasi camp in Gaza’s Khan Younis, killing five Palestinians, including two children.
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Antetokounmpo injured as Bucks beat Pistons
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109 despite losing two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to injury early in the match.
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UN’s Guterres says Israel’s conduct of war in Gaza ‘fundamentally wrong’
Guterres said Israel's war has been waged with 'total neglect' with respect to civilian deaths and Gaza's destruction.
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Match of the Day
Highlights from nine Premier League matches across a busy midweek schedule.
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NHL Awards Watch: MacKinnon jumps to massive lead in MVP race
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races -- and some clear favorites have emerged.
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Meta starts blocking teens in Australia under social media ban
Australia's world-first ban requires 10 major online platforms to block users aged 16.
aljazeera.com
Weekly sports quiz: Which keeper did Haaland score his 100th Premier League goal against?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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‘They rose out of the ground!’: Scotland’s brutalist beauties – in pictures
The imposing concrete buildings that defined British postwar architecture held a vision of the future – but many fell into disrepair. A new book finds the finest examples Continue reading...
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£1 million on line! Chance for 128 players to turn Worlds fairytales into reality
One million pounds. Ten hundred thousand pounds. 100,000 ten pound notes. 100 million one pence pieces. A sum of money historically valued as life-changing.
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England earthquake of 3.3 magnitude rattles Lancashire and Lake District
Residents report homes shaking from 3.3-magnitude quake that British Geological Survey says was centred just off the coast of Silverdale, LancashireA 3.3-magnitude earthquake shook homes in north-w...
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Trump to host signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda
The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.
bbc.com
Stocks’ irrational rate-cut rally
And the prospects for a Hassett-led Fed
ft.com
TV Tonight: celebrating two of the best Christmas films ever
How festive favourites The Muppet Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life were made. Plus: are Bunny Munro and son nearing the end of the road? Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Sky Arts“No c...
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Hornet-eating frog shows remarkable venom resistance
Experiments reveal that pond frogs can eat highly venomous hornets without suffering noticeable damage, even after repeated stings. Most frogs successfully consumed hornets, including the notorious...
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Most Germans, French see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia, survey shows
Just over half of citizens across nine European countries believe there is a high risk of a conflict, French poll finds.
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'I feared failure' - why Savage left club that 'saved' him
Four years on from film crews witnessing Macclesfield FC's rise from the ashes, a new documentary follows Robbie Savage as he takes over as manager at the club he helped to create.
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Watch trailer for Robbie Savage: Managing Macclesfield FC
Watch the trailer for new BBC documentary Robbie Savage: Managing Macclesfield FC.
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Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
The tech giant will begin closing accounts for under 16 year olds, a week before an official ban.
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High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study
Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap waterHigh levels of a toxic “forever chemical” have been found in cereal products across Europe becau...
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Garden ponds provide vital habitats – and a revival is under way in Britain
Even tiny ponds can create biodiversity hotspots, as well as helping out during heatwaves and heavy rainA few years ago I created a little pond in my back garden. It’s barely bigger than a paving s...
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What factors could decide F1's three-way title decider?
Assessing some of the key potential factors at play for the Decider in the Desert as Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri take 2025's unpredictable battle for the Formula 1 world title do...
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Okolie open to boxing Itauma in world title eliminator
Lawrence Okolie is open to boxing Moses Itauma in a clash that would lead the winner to a future world title shot.
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'Take your time; enjoy the stage!' | Best celebs at the Worlds
Take a look at some of the best celebrations from the World Darts Championship.
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Macron warns of ‘disintegration’ risk to world order in Xi meeting
Two leaders stress need for multilateralism amid rising trade tensions
ft.com
'New York Times' sues Pentagon over media restrictions
The Times accuses Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth of violating its constitutional rights with a press policy that, the paper says, deprives the public of access to critical national security information.
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New mayoral elections to be delayed in two areas of England
Sources say votes in Essex and the combined counties of Norfolk and Suffolk will now take place at a later date.
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Europe’s budget airlines plan Ukraine return
Ryanair, Wizz Air and EasyJet predict a boom in travel including ‘catastrophe tourism’ once a peace deal is signed
ft.com
Europe exhausts legal tricks on frozen Russian assets
Proposal marks a last-ditch attempt to keep Ukraine solvent using Moscow’s immobilised wealth
ft.com
EU to launch antitrust probe into Meta over use of AI in WhatsApp
Brussels expected to announce investigation in coming days in its latest challenge to Big Tech
ft.com
UK universities restricting recruitment of Bangladeshi and Pakistani students
At least nine higher education institutions have stopped applications due to tougher Home Office rules and concerns over visa abuse
ft.com
Ghana’s Ibrahim Mahama first African to top annual art power list
Artist who once draped Barbican in brightly coloured fabric says he is humbled by recognition in ArtReview rankingsThe Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has become the first African to be named the mo...
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‘It moved … it was hopping!’ One man’s search for a wild wallaby in the UK
Reports of escaped wallabies are on the rise, especially in southern England. But how easy is it to spot these strange and charismatic marsupials – and why would a quintessentially Australian creat...
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Rockets, gold and the Foreign Legion: can Europe defend its frontier in the Amazon? | Alexander Hurst
It borders Brazil, but French Guiana is now a remote outpost of the EU. It is home to Europe’s only spaceport, some of the most biodiverse forest on the planet and a military mission that is testin...
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New plans to expand police facial recognition
A new consultation aims to lead to new laws expanding the use of the technology to more police forces.
bbc.com
Labour weighed backing assisted dying bill pre-election
A backbencher's bill, that would legalise assisted dying for those with a terminal diagnoses, is currently going through Parliament.
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Honduras’s Nasralla holds narrow lead over Asfura in presidential vote
With 80 percent of votes counted, centrist candidate widens lead over his Trump-backed conservative rival.
aljazeera.com
Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building
The Trump administration has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after President Donald Trump, despite an ongoing fight over the institute's control.
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Putin visits India amid Ukraine peace push: What’s on the agenda?
President Putin visits India as Russia faces pressure to end war in Ukraine, looking to boost bilateral trade deals.
aljazeera.com
New unicorn Brevo raises $583M to challenge CRM giants
Brevo, a customer relationship management company headquartered in Paris, is now a unicorn.
techcrunch.com
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
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Scientists capture flu viruses surfing into human cells in real time
Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenza’s stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing that the cells aren’t just helpless victims. Using a groundbreaking ima...
sciencedaily.com
Japanese 10-year bond yields rise to highest level since 2007
Investors fret over government’s spending plans and brace themselves for interest rate increase
ft.com
Singapore court upholds guilty verdict for opposition leader Pritam Singh
Singh had appealed against a guilty verdict of lying to a parliamentary committee in 2021.
bbc.com
Transfer rumors, news: Six Premier League giants eye Rodrygo move
Real Madrid winger Rodrygo would consider joining Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Zack Polanski on the Green party boom – podcast
Three months into his leadership the Green party membership is surging. Randeep Ramesh explains whyJust three months ago, few people had heard of Zack Polanski – and, it seemed, only the party fait...
theguardian.com
Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration
Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.
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What to Know About Putin’s Visit to India as Oil Trade Dries Up
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India greeting each other before a meeting in New Delhi in 2021.
nytimes.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,379
These are the key developments from day 1,379 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Who is Kevin Hassett, Trump’s expected pick to lead the Federal Reserve?
Trump's top economic adviser is odds-on favourite to lead the Fed amid concerns over the central bank's independence.
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Day One Ventures’ Masha Bucher on why every founder needs to be an influencer
Tech is racing ahead while society struggles to keep up. Masha Bucher, founder and GP of Day One Ventures, built her firm around closing that gap by combining venture capital with ha...
techcrunch.com
Surprising optics breakthrough could transform our view of the Universe
FROSTI is a new adaptive optics system that precisely corrects distortions in LIGO’s mirrors caused by extreme laser power. By using custom thermal patterns, it preserves mirror shape without intro...
sciencedaily.com
Trump Faces Choices on Russia-Ukraine Talks as Peace Deal Deadline Passes
“It does take two to tango,” President Trump said after his envoys left a meeting in Moscow with no major breakthroughs in their meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
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Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released
The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.
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Refugee homelessness in UK has more than doubled in two years, charity says
Naccom members accommodated record 4,434 refugees and migrants in 2024-25 but could not house another 3,450Thousands of refugees are facing a growing homelessness crisis, according to a network of...
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UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recordedRecord heat and drought cost Britain’s arable farmers more than £800m in lost prod...