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Markets open higher amid new jobs data

Wall Street opens higher after strong US labour data

Expert at River Wealth Advisors says the better-than-expected jobs data shows the US economy's resilience.

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Your kid's next best friend might not be human

Your kid's next best friend might not be human

Katty Kay and Kevin Roose on why so many teens are confiding in AI and what that means for human friendships.

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Are our messages still private?

Instagram turns off privacy tech. What happens to your DMs?

Tech Now reports on a huge U-turn for big tech as Instagram stops end-to-end encryption.

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Sir David Attenborough says thank you for birthday messages

David Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages

A century celebrated: On the eve of his 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough has a message for his fans.

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Markets open higher

Wall Street opens higher on Iran deal hopes

Nancy Daoud at Ameriprise Financial says AI and US consumers drove the sharp market rebound in April.

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The discovery that changed our view of Neanderthal life

The discovery that changed our view of Neanderthal life

The Shanidar Cave discovery shows Neanderthals lived complex lives, cared for their dead and shared human traits.

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Stock market resilient despite Iran war

Stock market resilient despite Iran war

Investors are choosing to focus on positive signs from corporate earnings despite the Iran war.

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Why Olivia Dean wasn't ready for Elton John's phone call

Olivia Dean wasn't ready for Elton John's phone call

Olivia Dean received a FaceTime call from Sir Elton John whilst making sausages on a camping trip in Wales.

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Tech stocks lift Wall Street

Tech stocks lift Wall Street

Expert says the pattern of higher oil prices being bad for share prices might not continue in the long term.

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Rewilding orphan baby elephants in Zambia

Rewilding orphaned baby elephants in Zambia

The Travel Show visits an elephant nursery in Zambia to help orphaned calves heal and return to the wild.

The Travel Show

Lifespans keeps rising. But your healthspan may matter more.

Lifespan keeps rising. But healthspan may matter more.

Dr. Eric Topol on how society's push to live longer could distract from the importance of living healthier.

Katty Kay

How new tech is helping stroke survivors in recovery

The new at‑home tech helping stroke survivors in recovery

Tech Now examines the latest technology helping stroke survivors regain hand and arm movement.

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Markets up as oil prices fluctuate

Markets up as oil prices fluctuate

Markets are reacting strongly to Big Tech earnings.

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Chris Hemsworth's deeply emotional journey across Australia with his father

Chris Hemsworth's deeply emotional journey with his father

Chris Hemsworth tells Graham Norton how he made a documentary about his dad's Alzheimer's treatment.

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Oil price creeps up further

Oil price creeps up further

A muted opening on Wall Street as the oil price creeps up further.

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What it takes to become one of the world's top-paid nannies

Norland College produces elite child carers who work for royal families and can earn more than doctors.

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Tech reports expected this week

Five of the 'Magnificent Seven' tech firms to report soon

Brian Vendig at MJP Wealth Advisors says he would not get 'overly' excited about the AI‑led market rebound.

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A sleeper train adventure through Europe

A sleeper train adventure through Europe

The Travel Show finds out if it's still possible to get from Istanbul to Paris by sleeper train.

The Travel Show

Is there any proof that scrolling ruins our attention span?

Is there any proof that scrolling ruins our attention span?

Katty Kay on whether phones, social media, and algorithms are actually making our attention span worse.

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Norway's 'silent' cruise around the Oslofjord

Norway's 'silent' cruise around the Oslofjord

Tech Now climbs aboard an electric boat to find out how Norway is boosting green tourism.

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