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The secret wind tunnel that tested World War Two aircraft

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US markets rise for second day as tech recovery continues

Mackenzie Peterson at AdvisorShares says the OpenAI IPO shows continued 'hunger and desire' around AI.

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The rare casket that reveals Ancient Rome's extreme wealth

The stunning artifact displays the luxurious lifestyle of Roman nobility but exposes hidden inequality.

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US shares open higher as tech stocks recover

Darius Dale at 42 Macro says investors have largely moved on from the Iran war as the key driver of the markets.

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News imageThe dangers of deep-sea fishing

The dangerous trade that shaped an English port

Deep-sea trawling shaped the economy and daily life in Hull, England, with thousands relying on the industry.

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A mother tiger on a fierce hunt to feed her cubs

While three grown-up tiger cubs take a leisurely bath, their mother must find food for the entire family.

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Inside the hidden world of rhino romance

Watch two rhinoceroses involved in a game of 'kiss and chase'.

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Meet the mudskipper: The remarkable fish that lives on land

The mudskipper is a small fish that can leap with a flick of its tail.

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Watch rare Gobi bear's reaction to finding water

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News imageAmericans are turning against AI. That may not slow it down.

Americans are turning against AI. That may not slow it down.

Katty Kay and Nilay Patel on whether negative public opinion will actually do anything to slow the spread of AI.

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Shift from diesel 'helping Rwanda manage price shocks'

Moving beyond diesel to local energy has given Rwanda a buffer against rising global energy prices.

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Cecilia Bartoli: A voice that defies time

Cecilia Bartoli has spent 40 years at the pinnacle of classical music, a feat few artists ever achieve.

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The game-changing tech transforming the World Cup

Tech Now visits FIFA HQ in Zurich to find out how AI-powered balls and smart tracking are transforming football.

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SpaceX seeks $1.75 trillion valuation ahead of IPO

Dan Ives at Wedbush Securities expects SpaceX to become the flagship foundation of the space sector.

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Wall Street opens mixed after another record close

Matt Orton at Raymond James says he is optimistic about the US economy due to strong earnings growth.

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Inside one of the world's most remote restaurants

'Off-Map Destination' winner Wolfgat offers a menu made from hyper-local and foraged ingredients.

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Markets slide after hitting fresh record highs on Monday

Debbie Hippensteel at River Wealth Advisors says it is still a 'very headline-driven market.'

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Kenya bank CEO calls for regional response to energy shock

East Africa urged to unite and collaborate on infrastructure in response to the global energy price volatility.

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News imageThe fish-killing snail’s deadly game

Watch the killer snail that hunts with toxic bullets

In the Great Barrier Reef, a venomous snail catches and devours its prey in a silent, lethal game of ambush.

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The little-known fried dish unique to one English city

The Hull patty is a distinctive dish rooted in the city's 19th Century working-class and maritime history.

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Shares on Wall Street open higher after record close

AI fuelled optimism about technology stocks is continuing to boost markets.

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