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Artificial Intelligence has moved far beyond chatbots and hype. In 2025, it’s transforming the way work actually gets done. From automating claims management in healthcare to optimising operations in enterprise systems, AI agents are quietly becoming the backbone of modern organisations — enabling them to work faster, smarter, and more securely. But what makes this new generation of intelligent agents …

Meir Oster is a dedicated social work professional based in Monsey, New York, known for his lifelong commitment to helping people and building stronger communities. With a Master’s in Social Work (MSW), Meir has built his career around empathy, connection, and practical problem-solving. His work focuses on supporting individuals and families with compassion and integrity, emphasising that genuine leadership begins …

iGaming is a key driver of the UK’s digital economy, contributing billions in tax revenue, pushing innovation, and supporting employment across both the tech and creative sectors. With strong regulation, and rapid tech advancement, the industry is constantly evolving. Digital life has changed massively over the past decade, from streaming and fintech to online gaming, the UK has embraced technology …

Growing a real estate refurb business isn’t just about swinging hammers—it’s about strategy, smart partnerships, and squeezing value out of every pound. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your operation, here are 10 proven ways to expand your refurb business, including how to save money using surplus equipment, make use of removals and boxing services, and even access startup …

The landscape of supply chain management has evolved into a realm characterized by rapidity, clarity, and accuracy. Modern enterprises encounter remarkable hurdles: tighter delivery timelines, escalating consumer demands, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. In today’s world, technology serves as the essential framework for contemporary supply chains, enabling businesses to react swiftly, function effectively, and make more informed choices. With …

The traditional five-day commute into a central office hub is no longer the default for millions of UK workers. That change gives people more freedom. But it also creates a deep problem for commercial property owners and the city itself. Empty floors, shrinking tenancies and new demands for flexibility force companies to rethink their physical space. This piece explains how …

When markets turn volatile and economic forecasts darken, investors accustomed to steady market momentum often struggle. Inflation shocks, abrupt interest-rate shifts, and political brinkmanship over trade agreements can make even the safest-seeming portfolios feel precarious. For hedge funds willing to operate outside the constraints of index tracking, periods of disruption and volatility often reveal opportunities that simply do not exist …

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he has authorized CIA operations on Venezuelan soil. The New York Times reported earlier that the decision would allow intelligence operatives to carry out lethal operations against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose government Trump has accused of running “narco-terrorist” cartels and flooding the US with cocaine and fentanyl. A reporter asked Trump …

Backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital, the Enhanced Games aims to disrupt the Olympics with a competition that allows athletes to dope. Launching in Las Vegas in May 2026, the games promise $1 million bounties for breaking world records and lean on a business model reminiscent of Red Bull’s, using the spectacle as marketing for future …

OPINION — On Oct. 15, 2025, Islamabad and Kabul announced a 48-hour ceasefire after days of shelling and cross-border clashes around Spin Boldak/Chaman and in Kurram. That same week New Delhi hosted Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, the highest-profile Taliban visit to India since 2021. These two parallel events are not accidental. They are the visible symptoms of a …

OPINION — Hungary’s prime minister does not seem to grasp the gravity of the moment. His ally, Russia, is bleeding by a thousand cuts from Ukrainian drones, while Vladimir Putin’s former pal, Donald Trump, is now calling Russia a “paper tiger” and providing Kyiv with intelligence for long-range strikes. For months, the U.S. president tried to play peacemaker, but Viktor …

Spotify has been spotted developing a “SongDNA” feature that would allow users to discover music through the credits — the writers, collaborators, vocalists, engineers, lyricists, producers, composers, and others who worked on a given track or album. The feature was discovered in the app’s code by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who was able to generate screenshots of how SongDNA …