13 h. ago People 'lacking confidence' and will feel decline after Christmas

A new report has found a general lack of confidence that disappears over the festive season

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9 d. ago Investors' growing confidence in Scotland should persuade more Scots to feel the same

Scotland’s economic potential is clear with the growth of marine renewables, among other sectors, creating a sense of real momentum

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1 week ago Gaza hospitals are running out of essential supplies, medical workers say

‘Severe lack’ in territory where Israeli strikes have killed more than 50 people and injured over 100 in recent daysHospitals in Gaza are running out of essential supplies, with new waves of Israeli airstrikes killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 100 in recent days, medical and aid workers in the devastated Palestinian territory have said.Medics told the Guardian on Sunday that stocks of gauze, antiseptics, thermometers and antibiotics were running low. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue, medics say

‘Severe lack’ in territory where Israeli strikes have killed more than 50 people and injured over 100 in recent daysHospitals in Gaza are running out of essential supplies, with new waves of Israeli airstrikes killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 100 in recent days, medical and aid workers in the devastated Palestinian territory have said.Medics told the Guardian on Sunday that stocks of gauze, antiseptics, thermometers and antibiotics were running low. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tech should help us be creative. AI rips our creativity away | Dave Schilling

AI-generated songs are topping Spotify charts. This isn’t about the ‘democratization’ of art – it’s about scaleMaking music is hard. Well, at least it used to be. I remember the old days, when you had to spend hours and hours honing skills, coming up with something clever or personal to say, then actually recording sounds that people would want to listen to. But that’s the past. In our sparkling future, a pre-teen can dump a bunch of words into a machine and out comes a catchy tune. In 2025, a robot can be a pop star. (Although Data from Star Trek did drop an album back in the 90s. How soon we all forget.)Three AI-generated songs recently topped Spotify’s “Viral 50” charts. One of the “creators” responsible for these songs, Broken Veteran, who squirted out a track about immigration policies, told the Guardian that AI is “just another tool for expression, particularly valuable for people like me who have something to say but lack traditional musical training”. It used to be that if y...

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2 w. ago Expert reveals 5 simple tips for creating a sustainable budget in 2026

Budgeting is a key part of financial health - but only half of Americans feel very confident about making one

Economics

2 w. ago Old boy racers just as dangerous as youngsters as cocky OAPs a danger on the road

UK motorists aged 80 or over reckon thet feel confident on the road - the highest number from any age group and perhaps they shouldn't be

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3 w. ago Savers say they need £27,000 to feel confident enough to invest as Chancellor plots cash Isa limit cut

As many as 87 per cent of savers said they think a 'significant' cash safety net is essential to have before the start investing.

Economics

3 w. ago New natural supplement aims to help women rediscover their spark during menopause

A new supplement created by doctors takes a fresh approach to menopause, supporting energy, balance and confidence to help women feel more like themselves again.

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3 w. ago Harry Milne sees Hearts pressure as a 'privilege' with five reasons to feel confident he can handle it

Tynecastle ace already has a handful of league wins but knows nothing would beat a top tier triumph.

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3 w. ago ‘Bike lanes are great – I hope these issues get resolved’: Rafael Escobedo de la Riva’s best phone picture

On a street in Tenerife, an architect spotted a graphic composition - and evidence of drivers resisting changeRafael Escobedo de la Riva was heading home from his office in Santa Cruz de Tenerife when he took this image. New bike lanes had recently been installed and it seemed to be taking drivers time to adjust. “There was some resistance and a lack of understanding by local people of this new way of moving around the city,” Escobedo de la Riva says.He took this image in the aftermath of one particular incident and knew instantly that he’d captured something special. Many people get the impression of a red and white lighthouse against a blue sea, but his interpretation is far more grandiose: “I was actually more reminded of the work of Russian constructivism from the early 20th century,” Escobedo de la Riva, an architect, says “the strong geometrical architecture and composition” drew him to the scene in the first place, adding that he would “love for people to be inspired to ...

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4 w. ago Does Great British Railways really signal a new era for passengers?

Train Talk: ‘How can we feel confident that these plans will translate into more reliable train journeys and fares that are value for money?’

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