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Hair: The hidden health crisis inside synthetic braiding fibres

Cancer-linked chemicals found in synthetic hair used by millions.

Why a beloved cultural practice now faces serious scrutiny Braided hairstyles carry centuries of meaning in African and Caribbean communities. They represent skill, identity, beauty, bonding, heritage and resilience. Protective styles have long helped people minimise breakage, reduce heat exposure and manage time. They also support a vibrant business ecosystem …

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Surfshark launches the world’s first 100Gbps VPN servers

Surfshark 100Gbps VPN servers.

A major step toward future-proof VPN performance Surfshark has introduced the world’s first 100Gbps VPN servers, marking a significant advancement in consumer cybersecurity infrastructure. This upgrade comes at a time when home connections are rapidly outgrowing the capacity of traditional VPN setups. With internet service providers rolling out multi-gigabit speeds …

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Johnnie Walker 52 Year Old blended Scotch whisky: The ultimate gift for a season of celebration

A timeless classic for the festive season: Johnnie Walker 52 Year Old.

A rare creation with a remarkable story The holiday season invites a spirit of generosity, warmth and celebration. Gifts take on a deeper meaning at this time of year, especially when they speak to heritage, craftsmanship and the value of life’s most treasured moments. Among the world’s luxury spirits, the …

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What happens when you let AI run your business?

Claudius the AI vendor: From chocolate milk to Tungsten cubes gone wrong. What happens when you let AI run your business.

Imagine handing over full control of your company to an artificial intelligence agent, inventory decisions, product selection, pricing, customer interactions, the whole lot. That is exactly what the team at Anthropic did in their celebrated experiment dubbed Project Vend. The results are far more instructive than most headlines suggest. Although …

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The rise and fall of journalism: How a noble profession lost its authority

From authority to chaos: The unravelling of modern journalism.

The origins of journalism as a public duty For most of the twentieth century journalism was anchored in a clear sense of duty. Reporters entered the field with the understanding that they served the public. Newsrooms valued accuracy, restraint and a commitment to gathering facts before drawing conclusions. Publishers invested …

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The unplugged home: Reclaiming your network from unnecessary IoT connections

Secure smart home network: Why your HVAC shouldn't "browse the web" & how to stop it.

In the modern smart home, a quiet revolution is brewing. It’s a pushback against the default assumption that every appliance, from your refrigerator to your furnace, requires a constant, unmonitored connection to the internet. The sentiment echoed in a popular TikTok transcript, “This shouldn’t have access to the internet… my …

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