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UK Retail Abuse: Over Half of Shop Workers Face Weekly Harassment

UK Retail Abuse: Over Half of Shop Workers Face Weekly Harassment

UK shop workers are facing a growing crisis of customer abuse, with new research from the charity Retail Trust revealing that more than half (54%) ...

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Paraguay's Eucalyptus Empire: A Community's Fight for Land

Paraguay's Eucalyptus Empire: A Community's Fight for Land

In the Indigenous community of Tacuarita, Paraguay, the arrival of the company Paracel six years ago seemed like a blessing. The firm improved dirt...

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ChatGPT Teen Mode: A Psychoanalyst's Take on Teen Mental Health

ChatGPT Teen Mode: A Psychoanalyst's Take on Teen Mental Health

ChatGPT's Teen Mode, launched by OpenAI in August, automatically enrolls every user under 18 and introduces guardrails against destructive content....

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Trump's New Chief of Staff: Stephen Miller's Rise and Fallout

Trump's New Chief of Staff: Stephen Miller's Rise and Fallout

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller, a controversial figure known for his hardline immigration stan...

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Republicans Return to Washington to Sift Through Midterm Wreckage

Republicans Return to Washington to Sift Through Midterm Wreckage

Republicans returned to Washington to sift through the wreckage of their midterm rout, confronting a political landscape far worse than many in the...

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Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment as He Holds Rare News Briefing

Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment as He Holds Rare News Briefing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to hold a rare news conference today as he faces possible impeachment proceedings in the House of Representat...

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SpaceX IPO Valuation: Analysts Say It's Worth Less Than Half

SpaceX IPO Valuation: Analysts Say It's Worth Less Than Half

SpaceX IPO valuation is at the center of a fierce debate as the company prepares for what could be the largest public offering in history. The rock...

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Sri Lanka Nurdle Spill: Five Years of Plastic Pollution

Sri Lanka Nurdle Spill: Five Years of Plastic Pollution

Sri Lanka nurdle spill pollution persists five years after the MV X-Press Pearl disaster, with tiny plastic pellets still washing ashore on the wes...

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US Evacuates Aircraft From RAF Mildenhall Over Iran Threat

US Evacuates Aircraft From RAF Mildenhall Over Iran Threat

The US military has reportedly evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in the UK after a threat from Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report...

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Walking Pads Worth It? Under-Desk Treadmill Test Results

Walking Pads Worth It? Under-Desk Treadmill Test Results

Walking pads are worth it if you want an easy way to add more movement to your day without leaving your desk. We put the best under-desk treadmills...

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Paraguay President Resigns After Ueno Bank Crisis Freezes Savings

Paraguay President Resigns After Ueno Bank Crisis Freezes Savings

Paraguay's rightwing president, Santiago Peña, resigned on Thursday after a political and financial crisis collapsed the country's banking system, freezing the savings of millions of people. The crisis centers on...

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UEFA Faces Political Flashpoint Over Sevastopol's Ascent in Russian
UEFA Faces Political Flashpoint Over Sevastopol's Ascent in Russian
UEFA and FIFA are facing a decisive test of their willingness to enforce sanctions after FC Sevastopol, a club from illegally occupied Crimea, won promotion to Russia's professional third tier.... Lire plus...
Dario Amodei Proposes Dynamic AI Token Pricing by Task Value
Dario Amodei Proposes Dynamic AI Token Pricing by Task Value
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has suggested that not all AI tokens are created equal, proposing a dynamic pricing model based on task complexity. The idea, discussed in a podcast... Lire plus...
Democratic Congress to Constrain Trump's Foreign Policy
Democratic Congress to Constrain Trump's Foreign Policy
In a political shift with major implications for Trump's foreign policy, a Democratic-controlled Congress is poised to challenge the president's military actions and trade measures. The midterm elections, described as... Lire plus...
Bank of England Rate Hike: First Increase in Three Years
Bank of England Rate Hike: First Increase in Three Years
The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years today, marking a significant shift in UK monetary policy. The widely anticipated move... Lire plus...
David Jones Administration: What It Means for Australian Retail
David Jones Administration: What It Means for Australian Retail
The recent news that David Jones, Australia's oldest department store, has entered administration has sent shockwaves through the retail sector. The 188-year-old institution, known for its premium offerings and historic... Lire plus...
Trump-Backed Republicans Lose Dozens of Midterm Races, Raising
Trump-Backed Republicans Lose Dozens of Midterm Races, Raising
Dozens of Republican candidates directly endorsed by Donald Trump lost their US midterm election races, according to analysis by the Guardian, raising questions over the power of the president's support.... Lire plus...
UK Care Worker Visa Crackdown: The Fine Print and Its Impact
UK Care Worker Visa Crackdown: The Fine Print and Its Impact
The UK care worker visa crackdown reveals the senselessness of Britain's immigration debate, as the Home Office's plans to force low-paid migrant workers to wait 15 years before settlement have... Lire plus...
UK's Quiet Diplomatic Victory on Slavery Reparations at Commonwealth
UK's Quiet Diplomatic Victory on Slavery Reparations at Commonwealth
The UK government has quietly secured a diplomatic victory in the contentious row over slavery reparations at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), according to Foreign Office officials. The... Lire plus...
Mississippi Senate Race: Democrats Eye Historic Upset in 2026
Mississippi Senate Race: Democrats Eye Historic Upset in 2026
The Mississippi Senate race has emerged as a surprising focal point in the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats eyeing a historic upset as the Republican blame game begins. The contest,... Lire plus...
China's Premium Shift: How Made in China Shed Its Copycat Past
China's Premium Shift: How Made in China Shed Its Copycat Past
For years, the label 'Made in China' was synonymous with cheap knockoffs and low quality. But today, Chinese products like smartphones, cars, and home appliances are competing head-to-head with Western... Lire plus...
Italian Chef Fired Over Pineapple Pizza Loses Job Reinstatement Bid
Italian Chef Fired Over Pineapple Pizza Loses Job Reinstatement Bid
An Italian chef who was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza has lost his bid to get his job back, after Australia's Fair Work Commission ruled against him.... Lire plus...
UK Dangerously Reliant on China for Critical Minerals, MPs Warn
UK Dangerously Reliant on China for Critical Minerals, MPs Warn
The UK is dangerously dependent on China for critical minerals essential for defence, renewable energy, and AI, according to a parliamentary investigation. The Business Select Committee has called for urgent... Lire plus...

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