The tiny farming village of Llanfyllin, where I spent my childhood summers, has a population of about a thousand. Nestled in the remote Welsh hills, the Cain Valley is about as far removed from Silicon Valley as anywhere you could imagine. Our family home has no phone reception and no broadband access. So you can imagine my surprise when the venture capital firm I co-founded backed a Llanfyllin tech entrepreneur as part of the most competitive AI seed-funding round in British history. Surprise turned to astonishment when CuspAI’s chief executive, Dr Chad Edwards, told me that his classmate at Llanfyllin High School was the former Manchester United first-team coach Eric Ramsay, now the youngest manager in the history of

Guardian Australia listened to Kyle and Jackie O’s Kiis FM breakfast show for two weeks. This is just a snapshot of the segments heard. Despite Kiis executives saying Sandilands has removed graphic sexual content as part of the show's expansion to Melbourne, the material that has made it to air continues to raise questions about how the show manages to skirt Australia's broadcast decency standards. Guardian analysis of 2024 industry figures shows Kiis attracts the biggest share of listeners aged 10 to 17 – averaging about 18% over the year

Rafael Nadal was defeated 6-4, 6-4 by Botic van de Zandschulp, his first Davis Cup singles loss in 20 years after winning 29 matches in a row. The quarter-final tie ended with the Netherlands defeating Spain 2-1 to end Nadal’s career. Afterwards, Nadal remained on court for a special ceremony and addressed the crowd, thanking all who had supported him through his career

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Why the Bird Flu Mutation in Canada is a Growing Concern for the U.S. The recent hospitalization of a teenager in Canada due to bird flu has raised critical questions. What Experts Say About Bird Flu Surveillance in the U.S. The Importance of Early Detection and ResponseEarly detection is crucial in managing infectious diseases like bird flu. In conclusion, the situation surrounding the bird flu in Canada serves as a critical reminder of the need for vigilance and preparedness.

Deloitte is planning to let go more than a hundred of its consultants across the country, taking its total number of redundancies over the past year or so to above 1,000. The Big Four firm informed staff on Tuesday that it was mulling another round of lay-offs in its advisory business, which it blamed on “an ongoing challenging market”. In February Deloitte let go 100 people, which followed a round of 800 redundancies in September 2023. The Financial Times, which first reported the latest cuts, said that another 180 jobs are now at risk. A spokeswoman for Deloitte confirmed that staff had been told of a “proposed restructuring”, but did not confirm the number of people set to be affected.

Australia and Turkey are both lobbying to host Cop31, the world's annual United Nations climate change negotiations planned for 2026. The climate change minister, Chris Bowen, said Australia wants to co-host Cop31 'in partnership with our Pacific family'. Bowen also announced a $50m contribution to loss and damage caused by the climate crisis.

Research shows that physical fitness can lower dementia risk and delay its onset by 18 months, benefiting even those genetically predisposed to the disease. Key Takeaways Physical fitness lowers dementia risk significantly. Fast Answer: A recent study shows that maintaining physical fitness can reduce dementia risk by up to 35%. How Physical Fitness Reduces Dementia Risk in the USCould your daily workout routine protect your brain? By staying active, you not only enhance your physical health but also protect your brain for the future.

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer agreed to resume negotiations on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at an early date in what was their first bilateral meeting since Starmer assumed office earlier this year. "A new trade deal with India will support jobs and prosperity in the UK - and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across our country," said Starmer. "The PM noted the importance of addressing the issue of economic offenders from India in the UK. The two leaders also agreed on the need to make progress on issues related to migration and mobility," said the Indian government. On the FTA, UK business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds said India is a vital trading partner for the UK and "there is a good deal to be done here that works for both nations".

US justice department officials plan to ask a judge to force Google to sell off its Chrome browser to dismantle the monopoly it has over the internet search market, in a major intervention against one of the world’s biggest tech companies. The Department of Justice (DoJ) last month filed court papers saying it is considering enforcing “structural remedies” to prevent Google from using some its products. Google has said it will challenge any case by the DoJ and that proposals marked an “overreach” by the government that would harm consumers. The case against Google was filed under the first Donald Trump administration and continued under Joe Biden. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Jeremy Clarkson joined farmers protesting against changes to agricultural inheritance tax in London on Tuesday, 19 November. The former Top Gear presenter and now farm owner addressed his previous comments in a 2021 interview with The Times, in which he said that avoiding inheritance tax was “the critical thing” in his decision to buy land. Heading to the Westminster demonstration, the Clarkson’s Farm star said: “The only reason I said that is because I actually bought the farm because I wanted to shoot, but you can't go around saying ‘Oh, I wanted to shoot’ because then you get shouted at by animal enthusiasts. “I jokingly said, oh, it's just inheritance tax and now of course it's come back to bite me on the arse, but it doesn't really matter because we're here to support farmers, we’re not talking about me.”

Texas Education Board Supports New Bible Curriculum Controversial plan sparks debate over religious teachings in public schoolsA contentious proposal is brewing in Texas as the state education officials take steps toward introducing Bible lessons to the curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade. During preliminary votes, the Texas State Board of Education showed strong support, adopting new standards focused on the Bible's teachings amid rising concerns from various sectors about the balance of religious instruction in public education. Under the proposed curriculum, lessons would explore principles such as the Golden Rule found within the Bible and apply these teachings to broader educational concepts, including art appreciation and moral teachings. An educational program like this, born from legislation mandatorily urging the Texas Education Agency to craft its educational materials, caters to classical learning perspectives which some argue is necessary to restore educational standards. Such criticism aligns with broader national discussions on how religious content should be approached within public education systems.

Carla and husband Gio also have weekly date nightsWEDDED BLISS I had sex with my hubby 3 weeks after giving birth and we’re now at it 5 times a week like Russell Kane – it’s vitalLYING back on the sun lounger next to my gorgeous husband Gio, I could feel myself relaxing. I agree with Russell Kane, who sparked controversy when he spoke about his relationship with wife of ten years, Lindsey. I love Gio and want to spend time with him. It doesn’t mean I don’t love my kids, but you don’t have to micro-manage them to be a good mum. Men love sex.

Allerdale Disability Association (ADA) provides vital free support, advice and information on issues ranging from blue badges to benefits for disabled people, their families and carers. In the last financial year, they helped clients claim benefit entitlements of £8.4 million. They have also seen a huge increase in client numbers, with an increase of 43% from the previous year to 1,908 users. The charity faced closure due to financial challenges but has been thrown a lifeline by Sellafield Ltd, Cumbria Community Foundation and Cumberland Council, who have all agreed to provide emergency funding to keep services running for the next 12 months. “Organisations such as ADA often need more than financial support to plan for a more sustainable future.