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On an industrial estate on the outskirts of Birkenhead on Merseyside, a UK company is quietly revolutionizing how we shop, driven by the subtle yet powerful forces of behavioural science.…
Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI
In a significant strategic pivot that signals a potential redefinition of its core business, electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla has announced a notable reduction in its car model offerings, a…
Why some Northern Ireland pubs are ‘getting it tight’ over rates
The genesis of these potentially crippling rate hikes lies in an extensive revaluation exercise dubbed ‘Reval 2026’, undertaken by Stormont’s Land and Property Services (LPS). This comprehensive assessment saw over…
Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard
Archaeologists have been stunned by the discovery of two of the rarest Iron Age objects in the same excavation near Thetford, Norfolk, a find described by experts as "a discovery…
Hospital’s neglect in my son’s death has ripped our hearts out
Peter Dervin had spent an agonizing day by his son Greg’s bedside at Broomfield Hospital, his heart heavy with worry. Before stepping out briefly to grab dinner, he implored the…
Iran’s internet is returning – but not for everyone
Nearly three weeks into what has been described as one of the most extreme internet shutdowns in recent history, some of Iran’s 92 million citizens are beginning to regain access…
AI model from Google DeepMind reads recipe for life in our DNA
An artificial intelligence model developed by Google’s DeepMind, named AlphaGenome, is poised to revolutionize our comprehension of DNA, the intricate blueprint that governs the construction and operation of the human…
China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has touched down in Beijing for a pivotal three-day visit, marking the first by a British premier in eight years, signalling a determined effort to…
Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn.
By Mark Poynting, Climate Researcher Global temperatures in 2025 registered a slight dip compared to the scorching peaks of 2024, a phenomenon attributed largely to the natural cooling influence of…
Ajit Pawar: Grief and shock over politician’s death in plane crash
India’s prime minister has led a wave of profound grief and shock across the nation following the tragic death of Ajit Pawar, the influential deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state,…

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