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    The EU is leading the way on AI laws. The US is still playing catch-up

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    1. Everyone accepts that AI is dangerous. Agreeing on what to do about it is a different story, as the Guardian reports.
    Tech
    9 min read
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    Whisper it, but the boom in plastic production could be about to come to a juddering halt

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    1. A new treaty to control plastics could cut production by 80% by 2040, according to the UN.
    Climate
    3 min read
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    What makes Elon Musk tick? I spent months following the same people as him to find out who fuels his curious worldview

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    1. Elon Musk has a unique perspective on the world, as revealed by the accounts he follows on X. Broadly speaking they are a mix of official accounts of world leaders, Tesla enthusiasts and contrarian figures who often espouse "alt-right" viewpoints.
    Tech
    18 min read
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    Plants or bookcases as backdrop on video call really do impress, study finds

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    1. It may be worth the effort of choosing the right video-call background after all. Research from Durham University's psychology department found that bookshelves or house plants in the background of video calls make the best impression in online meetings.
    Tech
    2 min read
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    The austerity influencers of TikTok: ‘I wanted to share the things I have given up’

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    1. A new trend of "austerity influencers" has emerged on TikTok, where users share the sacrifices they've made due to the rising cost of living. These include cutting back on non-essential items like makeup, skincare and eating out, and even more drastic measures like cancelling health insurance and skipping meals.
    Economy
    9 min read
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    Is it time to say goodbye to the binge watch?

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    1. Netflix's binge model, where an entire season of a show is released at once, is reportedly being reconsidered. The streaming giant is considering releasing Squid Game: The Challenge, a spinoff of the hit series, in batches. It has already done this with other reality shows like Too Hot to Handle and The Circle.
    Culture
    4 min read
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    New York is breaking free of Airbnb's clutches. This is how the rest of the world can follow suit

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    1. New York City's crackdown on Airbnb, which includes tough restrictions aimed at returning rental properties to the housing market, is being closely watched by politicians worldwide. The company's rapid growth is seen by many as a significant factor in the global housing crisis.
    Business
    5 min read
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    Lagerita time! Six delicious, thoroughly tested beer cocktails to make at home

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    1. Beer cocktails, which have their roots in beer adulteration, have become increasingly popular in recent years and are now featured on the menus of many trendy establishments.
    Culture
    5 min read
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    The trials of Robert Habeck: Is the world’s most powerful green politician doomed to fail?

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    1. Robert Habeck, Germany’s vice-chancellor and a member of the Green party, wants the country to be a global leader in renewable energy. However, his climate measures have faced significant opposition.
    Politics
    25 min read
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    Hollywood writers’ strike: WGA reaches ‘tentative’ deal to end 146-day strike

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    1. Hollywood writers are set to end their nearly five-month strike after reaching a tentative agreement with studios, the writers’ union, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The deal must be approved by the Writers Guild of America's board and members before the strike officially ends.
    Business
    5 min read
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    Dan Gardner wanted to know when to go to the loo during films – so he built an app

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    1. RunPee is an app developed by Dan Gardner that tells moviegoers the best times to take a bathroom break during a film. The idea came to Gardner during a screening of Peter Jackson's King Kong in 2005.
    Tech
    5 min read
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    Ukraine’s awkward allies: The far-right Russians fighting on Kyiv’s side

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    1. Denis Nikitin, a Russian nationalist and former major figure on Russia's football hooliganism scene, now runs the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), a unit that fights alongside the Ukrainian army. The RDK performed several cross-border raids into Russia earlier this year before retreating back into Ukraine.
    World Affairs
    9 min read
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    ‘She plays the moderate but winks at those who are not’: The many faces of Giorgia Meloni

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    1. Giorgia Meloni has become one of Europe's most powerful politicians. Initially seen as an underdog, Meloni has softened her image since becoming prime minister, gaining popularity beyond her far-right base.
    Politics
    9 min read
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    ‘You could fill a museum with it’: The $963m Roman Abramovich art collection revealed

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    1. Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and his ex-wife, Dasha Zhukova, have amassed one of the most significant private collections of modern art, according to leaked documents from a Cyprus-based offshore financial services provider.
    Culture
    12 min read
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    Never show your kids weakness … and other parenting myths, debunked

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    1. In ths article, The Guardian asks experts to tackle the big parenting questions of our time. Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley tells the paper that it's not necessarily harmful to post pictures of your children online. However, it's important to be respectful and considerate of their future feelings about these posts.
    Personal growth
    10 min read
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    War in Ukraine is revealing a new global order – and the ‘power south’ is the winner

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    1. The term "global south" is increasingly being used to refer to a diverse group of countries, including developing nations, former colonies and economic powerhouses like China and India. These countries are seeking to have their independent voices heard in global affairs, rather than being shaped by the West.
    World Affairs
    4 min read
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    UK could become an ‘EU lite’ member of bloc, suggests Franco-German report

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    1. A group of academics commissioned by France and Germany has proposed a vision of a future EU with four types of membership, including an "EU lite" for countries like the UK.
    World Affairs
    2 min read
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    Why is there a dispute over control of Nagorno-Karabakh?

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    1. Azerbaijan has launched "local anti-terrorist activities" in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, aiming to disarm and force the withdrawal of Armenian military formations. The region is internationally recognised as Azerbaijani territory, but has a majority Armenian population who have resisted Azerbaijani rule for over a century.
    World Affairs
    4 min read
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    Never past your prime! 13 peaks we reach at 40 or later – from sex to running to self-esteem

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    1. Ageing is not necessarily a process of cognitive and physical decline, according to Daniel Levitin, professor of neuroscience at McGill University. He argues that older adults can be superior in problem-solving skills, particularly those that involve experience and accumulated knowledge.
    Personal growth
    9 min read
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    ‘Ukrainians understand corruption can kill’: Kyiv takes on an old enemy

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    1. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has fired defence minister Oleksii Reznikov amid numerous court cases against defence ministry officials and allegations of corruption.
    World Affairs
    4 min read