12 h. ago AI chatbot maker Anthropic plans to raise $10bn to reach $350bn valuation

Startup founded by former OpenAI staff is aiming to more than double its annualized revenue run rate this yearAnthropic is planning a $10bn fundraise that would value the Claude chatbot maker at $350bn, according to multiple reports published on Wednesday.The new valuation represents an increase of nearly double from about four months ago, per CNBC, which reported that the company had signed a term sheet that stipulated the $350bn figure. The round could close within weeks, although the size and terms could change. Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and Coatue Management are planning to lead the financing, the Wall Street Journal reported. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Lewis Hamilton confirms Ferrari F1 'change' plans for 2026 season in public statement

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton turned 41 on Wednesday and marked the occasion with an emotional birthday post heading into a make-or-break season for his Ferrari title dream

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17 h. ago Scientists thought a planet in our solar system could support life. But new study changes that

Jupiter’s moon Europa may be less hospitable to life than scientists once hoped

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17 h. ago Learner drivers face major test rule change under new safety plans

A major rule change may see learner drivers waiting six months between their theory and practical tests

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26 h. ago Jesy Nelson 'overwhelmed' as she shares update after twin daughters' diagnosis

The former Little Mix star has shared her plan for change after she revealed her daughters have a rare genetic condition

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38 h. ago Love Island's Whitney Adebayo makes brutally honest admission about All Stars

She has also shared her changed game plan in a warning to others

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45 h. ago Britain’s fragile frontrunners Draper and Raducanu try again to break injury cycles | Tumaini Carayol

Duo begin 2026 again troubled by physical problems and hoping this will finally be the year things changeFrom the moment news of Great Britain’s planned team for the United Cup was announced in October, jokes began to fly. On paper, it was a dream. Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu, the top tennis players in the country and figureheads of a new generation, finally united on the same side of the court.However, recent history has shown that things are never straightforward with Britain’s two greatest hopes. Both players have had to navigate injuries and physical problems in their young careers, so to some fans and onlookers the real question was which player would withdraw first. Draper won that race, but on the first day of the 2026 season neither player was physically prepared to take to the court. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago January ‘by far the worst month’ to have a birthday poll reveals as celebrations ditched

People born in January often cancel or change their birthday plans convinced no one will turn up

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68 h. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

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3 d. ago Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley reveals he 'cancelled' 40th birthday in 'blown away' Corriedale admission

The Robert Sugden actor changed his plans ready for the ITV special

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5 d. ago Date confirmed for contactless payment change plans for Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Aldi, Asda

Banks and card providers will be given the power to set unlimited amounts for people at the tills

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5 d. ago Daisies and dandelions among plants blooming in winter due to climate change

An average of 2.5 additional plants have been found for every 1°C rise in temperature

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6 d. ago The Harry and Meghan bombshell everyone missed: RICHARD EDEN reveals couple's shock 'plans' for Archie and Lilibet's future and why it's left Prince's old friends in disbelief

Before Christmasthere was evidence of the pair's plans when they announced changes to their charitable foundation.

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6 d. ago Do Harry and Meghan have shock plans for Archie and Lilibet's future? RICHARD EDEN reveals bombshell everyone missed 

Before Christmasthere was evidence of the pair's plans when they announced changes to their charitable foundation.

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7 d. ago Birmingham City to plaster Watford’s ground with reminders of St Andrew’s in desperate bid to change horrific away form

BIRMINGHAM CITY are planning on making Vicarage Road a home from home - by putting up reminders of St Andrew’s. Chris Davies’ club want their fortunes on the road to mirror their stunning form on home turf. And so Birmingham have taken photographs and signage with them that they will use to adorn the away...

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7 d. ago DWP timeline for planned PIP changes for new and existing claimants

PIP reforms have been put on hold until a comprehensive review of the benefit has been completed.

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8 d. ago McCullum must be held to account even if England end Ashes with another win | Barney Ronay

A 3-2 series scoreline may make it hard to change coach but you don’t reward a failure of planning because the players clawed a bit back when it was too lateThere’s a good origins-story-style video in the Sky Sports masterclass archive. Filmed at Edgbaston in 2016, it shows the blue-sky brothers, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key, back when the world was still young, looking sharp and chiselled, laughing and joshing on the outfield, and nominally discussing how to bat in T20 cricket.And yes, the chemistry, well, the chemistry is overpowering. It almost feels like a romantic intrusion, the viewer cast as gooseberry. This is Coldplay kiss-cam energy. This is like watching Bacall and Bogart fall in love on screen. You know how to whistle don’t you, Keysey? You just put your lips together and enter into a transcendent game state. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Tell us: have you changed your career plans because of the risk of an AI takeover?

Did you decide not to pursue your dream profession or did you have to retrain? We would like to hear from youAI will affect 40% of jobs and probably worsen inequality, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said.What has your experience been of trying to future-proof your career? Have you retrained or moved jobs because your previous career path is at risk of an artificial intelligence takeover? Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rayan Cherki grabs Manchester City winner to deny bold Nottingham Forest

Judging by the way Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrated Rayan Cherki’s late winner at Nottingham Forest, this was a significant victory for Manchester City. Donnarumma hurtled towards the bench where Pep Guardiola was being mobbed by his coaching staff, including Kolo Touré, Pep Lijnders and the set-piece coach James French, seemingly the architect behind Phil Foden’s corner that led to the goal. Cherki smacked a right-foot effort through the legs of Morgan Gibbs-White and into the corner of the Forest goal, to put City ahead of Arsenal for a couple of hours at least. Earlier, Forest’s Omari Hutchinson had cancelled out Tijjani Reijnders’ second-half opener.Guardiola had warned his squad against overindulging on Christmas Day, promising to weigh his players on their return to training and before they departed for Nottingham. “Only the manager is overweight – the rest are perfect,” the City manager, fresh from a couple of days in Catalonia, said with a smile before kick-off. City arrived ...

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1 week ago Princess Kate 'left in floods of tears' after Prince William 'changed Christmas plan'

Prince William and Princess Kate are stronger than ever - but there relationship was put to the test in 2006 when the future King made a surprising last-minute decision

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