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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI threats to banks: How fast can hackers move now?

Cybercrooks with AI help don’t need years of coding skill anymore. A new AI model can scan systems, find weak spots, and break in almost instantly. The problem isn’t that attacks are smarter—it’s that they happen so quickly, defenses can’t keep up. When a breach can be set in motion before lunch and

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May 10 2026HEALTH

Cruise passengers and the hantavirus question: should testing be a priority?

A recent cruise ship situation has put a spotlight on hantavirus, a disease most people don’t think about often. Experts have known about hantavirus for years, but it rarely makes headlines because it doesn’t spread easily from person to person. Instead, people usually catch it from contact with inf

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Keir Starmer brings in heavyweights to steady the ship

Labour’s big election wipeout has left Keir Starmer scrambling for ways to keep his grip on power. Instead of quitting, he has turned to two veteran party figures—Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman—to shore up his leadership. Brown, who once steered the UK through the banking collapse of 2008, now face

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May 10 2026FINANCE

Stock Analysts Split on Flutter Entertainment’s Future

A fresh look at Flutter Entertainment shows mixed signals from market watchers. One analyst at Barclays recently upgraded the company’s stock to a buy, citing potential growth in the gaming sector. The same day, Deutsche Bank echoed that optimism with its own buy recommendation. Yet not everyone agr

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Longevity Needs More Than Money

Longevity is usually seen as a medical issue. People talk about hospitals, medicines and diet. But the real story is bigger. Social ties and purpose matter just as much as health care. Research shows that friends keep us alive longer. A study at Harvard found that people who love their relationship

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Unequal Paths: Google’s $50 Million Settlement

A lawsuit filed in 2022 by Black former employees accused Google of a pattern that pushed them into lower‑level, lower‑pay roles while creating a hostile environment when they raised concerns. The case highlighted systemic gaps in hiring, pay and promotion practices that disproportionately affected

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May 09 2026FINANCE

China now allows two more firms to audit Hong Kong-listed firms

Starting mid-May, Chinese companies trading in Hong Kong will have more options when picking auditors. The country’s finance and stock market watchdogs just greenlit RSM and Baker Tilly, two accounting firms based in China, to handle these audits. This move follows a 2025 decision to expand the list

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Shareholders Question Willis Lease Finance Over Big Payouts

Back in 1985, one man started a company that now rakes in millions for its top boss. That man is Charles F. Willis, IV, who still owns about 40% of Willis Lease Finance Corporation and calls the shots. The board of directors, packed with his family and a few supposedly independent members, has been

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May 09 2026CELEBRITIES

Behind the Glamour: When Privilege Goes Unspoken

A group of well-known faces from music and film often paint themselves as self-made underdogs, yet their backgrounds tell a different story. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for her sharp writing, grew up in one of the UK’s most elite neighborhoods—something only a tiny fraction of Brits experience. When

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May 09 2026LIFESTYLE

Spring Night Out: How NYC’s Elite Turn Fashion into Power Moves

Every May, as cherry blossoms fade in Central Park, another kind of bloom takes over Manhattan sidewalks—designer dresses and $500 sunglasses. The New York City Ballet’s Spring Gala isn’t just about dance; it’s a side stage where money, taste, and social clout collide under blinking flashbulbs. Atte

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