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Charlie Kirk stands among attendees during Day 3 of the Republican National Convention in 2024 in Milwaukee.

Who was Charlie Kirk? MAGA powerhouse killed at 31

Charlie Kirk rose to fame as the founder of Turning Point USA, rallying millions of young conservatives and sparking fierce debate nationwide.

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President Donald Trump has denied drawing any picture in a book made for Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday.

What we know about the Epstein birthday book

Congress has released Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous 50th birthday book, but Donald Trump is rejecting claims he contributed a drawing and suggestive message. Here’s what we know so far...

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The Apple iPhone Air during an event at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.

We want better battery life. Apple’s just did the opposite

THE WASHINGTON POST: Apple’s splashiest new iPhone has a slim and lightweight design that only leaves room for a battery with less juice.

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Some people are spending hours chatting with AI, but as incidents of concerning behaviour increase, here’s what to look out for.

Are chatbots driving you mad? The rise of AI psychosis

THE WASHINGTON POST: Some people are spending hours chatting with AI, but as incidents of concerning behaviour increase, here’s what to look out for.

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Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump

US may face recession before Trump’s promised golden age

Experts warn tariffs and immigration policies are weighing heavily, while the Trump Administration remains optimistic about a rebound.

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Giorgio Armani, who transformed contemporary fashion, has died aged 91.

‘Completely radical’: How Giorgio Armani transformed fashion

THE WASHINGTON POST: The Italian style icon who brought refinement to the power suit and transformed contemporary fashion has died aged 91.

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No Other Choice is a dark comedy about a man who wages war after being made redundant from his job of 25 years.

Savage satire on redundancy and revenge stuns film critics

THE WASHINGTON POST: No Other Choice is a dark comedy about a man who wages war after being made redundant from his job of 25 years.

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The ghosts of mockumentary sitcoms Parks and Rec and The Office haunt the latter’s long-awaited spin-off The Paper, right.

The Office or Parks and Rec? The Paper splits the difference

In the long-awaited new spin-off of The Office, there’s a Jim, a Leslie, one Oscar and two Michael Scotts.

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Most people don’t use this vital smartwatch health tool.

This often-ignored smartwatch feature can help your stress

THE WASHINGTON POST: Did you know there’s a number that might let you know how stressed you are, whether you have a cold coming on and how to get into the zone if you’re about to present at a big meeting?

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Jacob Elordi attends the ‘Frankenstein’ red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

Jacob Elordi turns monster role into movie-star status

THE WASHINGTON POST: Frenzied fans, Oscar buzz and a standing ovation show Jacob Elordi has hit the big time.

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Buz Ecker has written thousands of letters to his children, other family members, friends and strangers.

Dad writes letters to strangers who need father figures

THE WASHINGTON POST: ‘It really reminded me of how much - oh, I feel like I’m going to cry saying it now - of how much love I have for my dad.’

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Dwayne Johnson on the red carpet for The Smashing Machine at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s shock body transformation

The Hollywood superstar is almost unrecognisable in The Smashing Machine, which tells the story of legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr.

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Julia Roberts at the After The Hunt red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

Julia Roberts has entered the Oscar hunt. This will be fun

The actress charmed the Venice Film Festival even as her new movie — a thorny thriller from Luca Guadagnino about a rape accusation — confounded some critics.

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Job candidates are discovering AI is no longer optional.

Employers raise bar with ‘AI fluency’

Companies are rewarding candidates who show how AI can boost productivity, from social media managers to consultants.

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A view of the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building in Washington, in 2021.

Trump bans modernist designs, pushes classical federal style

Donald Trump has declared classical architecture the official style of US federal buildings, scrapping decades of modernist influence.

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