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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2026) and Colorsoft (2026) Review: Best for Accessories
I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models.
‘Talk To Me’ Backer Head Gear Opens U.S. Arm With Ambitious Indie Investment Plan
Head Gear exec Samantha Allwinton will run the new unit as Director of Operations.
Mark Carney is celebrated abroad – while consolidating power at home | Shiri Pasternak
But at home, Mark Carney is mirroring the US president by radically centralizing power within his office and cabinet and taking a hatchet to dozens of laws protecting en…
‘You have to believe’: Qwan’tez Stiggers, the New York Jets player who went from delivery driver to the NFL
He thought his football dream had ended but made it in the end Qwan’tez Stiggers had only been in college for a few days when his world fell apart.
TikTok is going after Yelp and Google Maps with an in-app restaurant guide
TikTok is launching an in-app restaurant guide in a challenge to other platforms like Yelp and even Google Maps.
Kodiak lands first commercial deal to supply driverless trucks for public highways
The deal with DTL Transport puts it on a path to become an an asset-light tech supplier, rather than owner and operator.
7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open
Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and the opportunity to learn and connect directly with experienced founders, investors, and startup leaders is…
Eric Roberts, Merrick Hanna & Neela Jolene Starring In Vertical Drama ‘It’s My Party And I’ll Die If I Want To’
Oscar-nominated star Eric Roberts is leading the first vertical drama to be revealed from Alon Shtruzman and Scott Einbinder’s nascent Hollywood outfit New Short Media.
Mbappe apologizes as Chinese sponsors drop him and TV broadcasts are halted over Mao dictator remark
French soccer star Kylian Mbappe has apologized after apparently referring to Mao Zedong as a dictator.
Harry Kane: Ballon d’Or for Bayern Munich striker
Former World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says relationship between Harry Kane and club Bayern Munich is 'perfect'.
Israeli election: As votes are counted, no clear winner emerges
Anxious Israelis watched election results take shape Wednesday after the highest turnout in over a quarter-century, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating c…
Fernandes tells Carrick he is committed to turning season around in clear-the-air talks
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks at the club's training ground.
Inside Amazon’s Echo hardware event
Amazon swapped its usual big fall hardware showcase this year for a series of smaller launches throughout October.
Patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage
Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.
A single sauna session sends immune cells surging through your body
A new Finnish study reveals that just 30 minutes in a sauna can temporarily flood the bloodstream with additional white blood cells, potentially helping the immune syste…
Nations Championship: Schedule as inaugural tournament gears up for finals
It has been labelled a "tectonic shift", set to shake up the world of rugby union, but what is the Nations Championship, what have been the results so far, and what is t…
Almost all of Amazon’s new Echo gear is available now
Amazon used to blast out dozens of products onstage at annual hardware events.
Trump jokes $5,000 would buy 'a hamburger and maybe a small dessert' at Mar-a-Lago as cost of living looms over midterms
Trump joked that the $5,000 payments for U.S.
Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him
The entertainer begins giving evidence at his trial on charges including rape at Southwark Crown Court.
How will the tax cut on gherkins help restaurants?
BBC Radio Manchester spoke to a burger restaurant amid the chancellor's budget announcements.
Israeli bonds, shekel fall as election leaves Netanyahu and others far short of majorities
Exit polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance and Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc both well off the numbers needed to form a governing majority.
West Ham’s Viviane Asseyi: ‘When I was four I said I wanted to be like Zidane’
French forward on how the 1998 World Cup inspired her football dream, her Gabonese background and finding a new family in east London On Saturday, once West Ham’s Vivian…
Trump says Iran war will end 'when I want it to' as costs reportedly balloon to $47 billion
Trump's statement comes as a report from The Hill revealed that the costs of the Iran conflict have ballooned to $47 billion.
Smaller EV batteries, longer range? Scientists may have found a way
Scientists have developed a new technology that could make electric vehicle batteries smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting, potentially allowing cars to travel farther o…
Dream say WNBA finals concerns went unheeded as teams prepare for 12.30pm Thursday start
To accommodate the increased interest in the team during the finals, the Dream have played their two home games so far at the Atlanta Hawks’ State Farm Arena, which can…
At least 30 dead and 80 injured after two trains collide in Spain – latest updates
High-speed service reportedly runs into back of another, knocking two carriages off track Spain train crash – latest updates At least 30 people have been killed after tw…
At least 31 dead and 80 injured after two trains collide in Spain – latest updates
High-speed service reportedly runs into back of another, knocking two carriages off track Spain train crash – latest updates At least 30 people have been killed after tw…
More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'
A shelter says it has looked after 150 more cats and kittens this summer than last year.
Everything announced at Amazon’s October 2026 hardware launch
Amazon had plenty of new gadgets to share at its Echo hardware event this year, along with updates to the AI-powered Alexa Plus after it became available to everyone in…
Mbappé's China faux pas: When the sports world collides with the complexities of geopolitics
For Mladenovic, the backlash in China over Kylian Mbappé's playful reference to a meme depicting him in the likeness of Mao Zedong illustrates a dilemma of the digital a…
Budget 2026 live: Burnham faces PMQs before Healey delivers budget
Lewis said: The chancellor said he will be talking to Ofgem about how they get rid of the charge on electricity as well, but that is ‘trickier’ apparently and will take…
Russell Brand says he couldn’t find anyone to give evidence on his behalf in rape and sexual assault trial – latest updates
Brand, 51, has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault Winter moved on to count 5, in which a…
'Dissident republicans may be responsible' for explosive device at hotel - PSNI
The package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday at Ebrington Square in the Waterside.
Henry defends himself after Ballon d'Or criticism
Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry responds to criticism of a number of comments he made during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony and claims they were "jokes".
'Relax, I love Kane and Lamine Yamal' - Henry defends his Ballon d'Or hosting
Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry responds to criticism of a number of comments he made during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony and claims they were "jokes".
Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders
Researchers have discovered a surprising hidden ability in Europe's familiar black-and-yellow fire salamanders: they glow green and cyan under ultraviolet light.
The Download: dead startups fueling AI and interspecies communication
AI labs are buying data from dead startups to train their models When Keelan Miskell began winding down his crypto startup, he didn’t think its data was worth much.
Róisín Burns, Bernhard Wenger, Mikko Myllylahti & Benedikt Erlingsson Set For Les Arcs Coproduction Village
France‘s Les Arcs Coproduction Village has unveiled the 17 European feature film projects selected for its 18th edition in December.
Amazon’s new Echo line is here: the 6 biggest updates
Here's a roundup of all of the updates Amazon revealed on Wednesday.
Latvian Oscar Submission ‘Ulya’ Sells Wide Ahead of Opening Tallinn: ‘This Film Is a Blockbuster’ (EXCLUSIVE)
International distributors continue to fall for “Ulya.” The Latvian Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film has closed North America (New Mountain Films), F…
Terminally ill mum who can't talk, walk or dress herself refused Pip payment
Rachael Field, from Rhondda Cynon Taf, had her tongue and voicebox removed and windpipe reconstructed.
Israel election results live: Netanyahu bloc and main opposition set to fall short of majority as 84% of ballots counted
With more than 60% of ballots tallied, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp is narrowly ahead of the opposition, but still short of a clear majority.
Traders are betting big against this restaurant giant into earnings
There’s a lot of big earnings but the giant that traders are most worried about is apparently fast-casual titan Chipotle.
Sphere Media & Paul Barbeau Team Up To Bring TV Drama To Quebec
EXCLUSIVE: Bruno Dubé’s Sphere Media and Canadian producer Paul Barbeau have joined forces to bring international TV drama series to Quebec.
Can You Trust the Midterm Polls? Three Times Journalists Talk It Out.
Members of the team behind the Times/Siena Poll on what the data show, how they’ve improved their methodology and what it means to be “right.”
What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
After years of steep increases, especially amid the pandemic, U.S.
Amazon Adds an Alexa Photo Frame and a Bedside Clock to Its Echo Family
The new Echo Studio also gets a camera, and the Echo Show 16 debuts an AI-generated Alexa interface.
Josh O’Connor Is a Reluctant Boxer in First-Look Clip of National Theatre Live’s ‘Golden Boy’ Ahead of Cinema Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Josh O’Connor may be in the James Bond conversation, but his next on-screen role is a filmed version of his most recent play, “Golden Boy.” After its sold-out run at Lon…
Scientists discover the immune system’s hidden sense of touch
Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history.
Will it be AI or the climate crisis that ends humanity? We can make it neither | Adam McKay and Philip Eubanks
We have the power to stand against them A summer of extreme heat, entire villages obliterated in Nepal, a super El Niño breaking records, Exxon publicly saying we may re…