Newsweek is working with Statista to rank the best hospitals in each U.S. state for the fourth year. The list helps people find high-quality medical care near their homes by showing which hospitals are trusted by health professionals.
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Newsweek and Statista are partnering to rank in-state hospitals across America.
This is the fourth year the rankings have been done.
The list includes top hospitals in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
Rankings are based on recommendations from doctors and health care experts.
Last year, the rankings recognized 800 top hospital facilities nationwide.
The goal is to help people and families find excellent local medical care.
The survey collecting feedback is open until July 22, 2026.
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A beach hut in Abersoch, Wales, rebuilt in 2023 without electricity or running water, has gone on sale for £200,000, close to the average house price in Wales. The hut gives owners a rare chance to own part of the beach and has attracted good interest despite its basic features and annual council tax.
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The beach hut is located on the right-hand side of Abersoch’s coastline and is one of only 17 huts there.
It has no electricity or running water and provides only basic shelter.
The hut was rebuilt in 2023 and listed for sale in June 2026 for £200,000.
Owners must pay about £800 in council tax annually for the hut.
Buying the hut means owning freehold property, which is ownership of land or buildings permanently.
Abersoch is a popular holiday spot with around 600 year-round residents and 30,000 summer visitors.
Houses in the area can sell for over £1 million, making the hut’s price somewhat affordable.
The hut mainly appeals to those who want beach access, storage for water sports, or a shelter on the coast.
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Over 40 progressive economists have written to Sharon Graham, leader of the Unite union, rejecting her claim that Ed Miliband would harm jobs if he becomes chancellor. They support the green economy and say Miliband's approach to reducing fossil fuel use will create jobs and address climate change.
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Sharon Graham criticized Ed Miliband for focusing too much on net zero emissions and risking jobs.
Unite supports expanding North Sea oil and gas extraction and is concerned about lost jobs in oil refineries and offshore wind.
More than 40 economists wrote to Graham, saying the green economy creates jobs and is growing.
The letter states climate change effects are real and reducing fossil fuels is necessary.
Ed Miliband called the UK’s clean energy sector a “booming” source of jobs and growth.
Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader soon and will choose the next chancellor.
Other possible candidates for chancellor include Wes Streeting, Yvette Cooper, and John Healey.
Burnham’s team is considering major economic changes, including bringing key utilities back into public ownership.
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A community housing project in Birmingham called the Stirchley Cooperative Development (SCD) is at risk because of disputes over rising construction costs. The housing association GreenSquareAccord (GSA), which owns the land, now says it cannot transfer ownership to the community due to a £1.16 million shortfall, causing delays and uncertainty for residents and businesses involved.
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The Stirchley Cooperative Development was created in 2016 to build 39 affordable, landlord-free homes owned by local people.
The project aims to give residents and business owners control amid rising rents and house prices in Stirchley, Birmingham.
GreenSquareAccord took over construction in 2024 after the original contractor went bankrupt, leading to delays and cost increases.
GSA now refuses to transfer ownership of the development to the community because of a £1.16 million funding gap.
The residents and businesses have been left uncertain about the future, with some people homeless and companies at risk.
GSA says rising costs are due to interest, inflation, and construction challenges but is working to find a solution.
Community members accuse GSA of mismanagement that caused the problems and feel the housing association is not honoring its commitments.
Local businesses like a bike cooperative and a bakery are among those affected by the project’s problems.
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Andy Burnham, likely to be the next UK prime minister, faces challenges balancing increased government borrowing with market expectations. Financial experts warn that high borrowing or a leftwing chancellor could cause pressure from bond investors, especially given recent UK fiscal struggles.
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Andy Burnham is expected to become the next UK prime minister.
He plans policies like nationalizing utilities and building council houses.
Bond investors are cautious about increased government borrowing.
Burnham has pledged not to raise income tax, VAT, or national insurance.
He committed to following existing fiscal rules limiting borrowing.
Choosing a chancellor with too leftwing views might upset financial markets.
Some advisers suggest borrowing more for infrastructure investment.
External events, like global conflicts affecting energy prices, also impact bond markets.
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An Australian painter, Jane Allan, won art prizes with works influenced by other artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat and Nicholas Harding. Questions have been raised about whether one of her award-winning paintings closely copies Harding’s work, while the National Portrait Gallery confirmed Allan’s Basquiat-inspired piece was recognized as influenced but original.
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Jane Allan is an Australian artist who won several art awards, including a $20,000 prize from Doyles.
Her painting "Weight of the Mind’s Periapt" was a finalist in the 2022 Darling portrait prize and won the Art Handler’s award.
The National Portrait Gallery said Allan’s work was clearly influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1982 painting "Untitled (Two Heads on Gold)."
Allan’s Doyles-winning painting "Seaside Explorers" has been accused of closely imitating Nicholas Harding’s "Two Estuary Figures."
Both paintings show two figures on a beach with similar poses and styles, especially the thick paint technique called impasto.
The Doyles prize committee said this issue was unexpected and is being taken seriously.
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a famous artist known for exploring identity and social issues; he died in 1988.
The National Portrait Gallery requires artists to declare their work is original but has not commented further on the similarities.
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Dettol, a disinfectant brand, apologized after a commercial in China meant to fight sexism was criticized for doing the opposite. People said the ad treated women unfairly, which led to negative reactions and calls to stop buying Dettol products.
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Dettol released an advertisement in China aiming to challenge sexism.
The ad was criticized for objectifying women instead of supporting them.
Many viewers expressed anger and disappointment online.
Some people called for a boycott of Dettol products.
Dettol responded by issuing a public apology for the ad.
The controversy highlights the challenges brands face when addressing social issues in advertising.
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Polymarket, a prediction market platform, is reviewing its promotional materials after a Wall Street Journal investigation found that some videos by online creators showing large winnings were not based on real bets. The company paid creators to make these videos, but the bets shown did not actually happen.
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Polymarket is a prediction market where users can bet on outcomes.
The Wall Street Journal investigated Polymarket’s promotional content.
Some online creators made videos showing they won $1.9 million in bets on Polymarket.
The Journal found these bets were not real.
Polymarket paid creators to make these promotional videos.
Polymarket is now auditing, or reviewing, its promotional content.
Neil Mehta, one of the Journal reporters, discussed the investigation publicly.
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The number of heat pumps installed in the UK increased by only 7% last year, much less than the 56% growth seen in 2024. This slowdown follows the government cutting a grant program that helped poorer households install heat pumps, which use electricity instead of gas to heat homes and reduce carbon emissions.
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Heat pump installations in the UK grew by 7% in the last year, down from 56% the year before.
The government ended the ECO scheme, which fully funded heat pumps for low-income households after issues with bad installations.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme still offers a £7,500 grant but households may need to pay over £2,500 themselves.
About 20% of the UK's emissions come from heating homes, most of which currently use gas boilers.
Heat pumps use electricity, which can come from clean sources like wind and solar energy.
The UK has some of the highest electricity bills in Europe, making running heat pumps costly.
Electric car sales continue to rise, with one in four new cars being electric, helped by high petrol prices.
The government plans to weaken the zero emission vehicles target, but climate advisors want to keep it to support cleaner transport.
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Ten years after Brexit, the UK’s trade with the EU has dropped sharply, affecting companies like Eskimo, which faced new costs and delays exporting goods. Studies show the variety of UK exports and imports with the EU has fallen significantly, and many economists agree Brexit has caused long-term economic damage, though global events have also influenced trade.
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Eskimo, a UK company, saw its exports to the EU drop from 40% in 2020 to 5% in 2025.
The Brexit deal removed tariffs on EU exports but increased paperwork and delays.
UK exports to the EU decreased by about 26-54% in terms of product variety by 2023.
UK imports from the EU also fell by over 30% in product variety over five years.
Some countries like Australia and New Zealand still follow EU safety standards, complicating UK exports.
Economists generally agree Brexit caused long-term economic harm to the UK economy.
Global events like the COVID-19 pandemic and Ukraine war also affected UK trade during this period.
Negative economic effects took time to appear and were less immediately severe than early predictions suggested.
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Tech stocks fell worldwide on Tuesday as investors became worried about ongoing inflation and the chance that interest rates might rise again. These concerns made investors sell shares of large technology companies.
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Stocks dropped globally, especially in the technology sector.
Investors are concerned about continuing inflation, which means prices for goods and services keep rising.
There is a possibility that interest rates will increase in the future.
Higher interest rates can make borrowing money more expensive.
The selloff mainly affected some of the biggest tech companies.
This stock movement shows caution among investors about the economic outlook.
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The next UK prime minister, likely Andy Burnham, will face major economic problems including slow growth, low job opportunities, and pressure on public services. Burnham plans to follow existing government rules on borrowing but may need to find new ways to invest and boost incomes while managing the national debt.
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The UK has had six prime ministers in the last ten years, with Andy Burnham possibly becoming the seventh.
Public expects economic changes due to lack of jobs, declining living standards, and strained public services.
Burnham wants to follow current government rules that limit borrowing to investment only, not daily spending.
The UK’s debt interest costs equal about £1 in every £10 the government spends.
Household incomes have grown slower since 2007, making families poorer compared to past decades.
Inflation, especially a 40% rise in food prices, has hurt household finances.
Job growth is slow with young people particularly affected, partly due to automation and higher minimum wages.
A report warns youth not in work, education, or training (NEET) could rise to 1 in 6, impacting their future.
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The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned ads from Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo because they could not prove their claims about using recycled materials in their clothing and shoes. The ASA said the ads made it seem like the products were fully recycled, which was not true.
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Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo ran ads claiming their products were made from recycled materials.
The ASA investigated and asked the companies for proof of these recycling claims.
Adidas said it has no fully recycled running shoes but some products include recycled materials.
Calvin Klein said only some tops use environmentally friendly materials, not the entire women’s range.
Uniqlo claimed its products were made to a meaningful extent from recycled materials, backed by certification.
The ASA ruled the ads misled consumers by implying the products were entirely recycled.
The ASA requires strong proof when ads use absolute terms like "recycled."
This ban is part of a larger ASA review targeting misleading environmental claims in fashion advertising.
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A power outage disrupted card payments at many pubs and stores in the UK during an England World Cup match. The outage affected Worldpay, a major payment processing company, causing long lines at cash machines and forcing some venues to accept cash only. Worldpay and affected businesses worked to fix the problem as quickly as possible.
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A power outage caused problems for Worldpay, one of the largest payment processors.
The outage happened during England’s World Cup group game against Ghana.
Contactless and card payments failed at shops including Tesco and many pubs.
Videos showed long lines at cash machines because cards were not working.
Some pubs and entertainment places only took cash due to the issue.
Worldpay said the problem was a third-party power disruption and was being fixed.
Tesco confirmed the payment problem and said it affected both stores and online.
The issue was later resolved, and Tesco apologized for the inconvenience.
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Several food companies are removing artificial dyes from their products. This change follows a trend where more brands aim to use natural ingredients instead of artificial colorings.
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Many companies are planning to take artificial dyes out of their foods.
M&M’s will soon offer versions without artificial colors.
Other brands are also working on removing artificial dyes.
The goal is to meet consumer demand for cleaner, more natural ingredients.
Artificial dyes are coloring agents made from chemicals.
Using natural colors can make products look different than before.
This shift shows a wider trend in the food industry toward healthier options.
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Alibaba, a large online shopping company, is suing the US government to be removed from a Pentagon blacklist. The US Defense Department says Alibaba is linked to the Chinese military, but Alibaba denies this and says the accusations are wrong.
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Alibaba was added to a US Pentagon blacklist that stops the company from working with the US government.
The Pentagon claimed Alibaba supports the Chinese military because it follows Chinese tech rules.
Alibaba says its business focuses on online shopping and cloud computing, not military or spying.
The blacklist will fully ban business with Alibaba starting June 30.
The ban also affects US contractors connected to blacklisted companies, isolating Alibaba politically and legally in the US.
Alibaba tried to share proof that it is not connected to the military but got no response before being blacklisted.
The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in California to challenge the Pentagon’s decision.
The US Defense Department declined to comment due to ongoing legal action.
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At a climate conference in London, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged artificial intelligence (AI) companies to reveal how much energy their systems use and the environmental harm they cause. This call comes as Europe faces a severe heatwave that highlights the high energy demand of AI technologies.
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The UN chief made the request during a climate meeting in London.
He wants AI companies to be transparent about their environmental impact.
AI systems require a lot of energy to operate, contributing to environmental challenges.
Europe is currently experiencing a major heatwave, drawing attention to energy use.
The discussion links AI development with its effects on climate change and energy consumption.
The topic is part of broader concerns about sustainability in technology sectors.
Other news included Iran rejecting a US claim over frozen Iranian assets.
The energy intensity of AI is becoming a global issue as AI technologies grow rapidly.
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Germany is planning major pension changes because its system is struggling as the population gets older. The government wants people to work longer, pay more into the system, and create new ways to save for retirement. Experts say the United States faces similar problems with Social Security and could learn from Germany’s approach.
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Germany’s pension system is pay-as-you-go, meaning current workers’ contributions pay retirees’ benefits.
The system is under strain because there are fewer workers supporting more retirees due to aging and low birth rates.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports reforms recommended by an expert commission to fix these problems quickly.
Proposed changes include raising the retirement age beyond 67 and linking it to life expectancy.
The government wants to end early retirement options without penalties and require more workers to contribute.
A new market-based pension component would require mandatory savings invested to supplement benefits.
Germany’s retirement age could rise to around 70 if people live longer in the future.
The United States faces similar Social Security funding issues, with its retirement trust fund expected to run out by 2032 if no action is taken.
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Tech stocks have fallen sharply, causing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq stock indexes to drop on Tuesday. The decline is linked to worries that building and using artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be very expensive.
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Tech companies’ stocks dropped significantly on Tuesday.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq stock indexes fell due to this sell-off.
Investors are concerned about the high costs related to developing AI technology.
Rising costs could reduce profits for companies involved in AI.
The drop affected major technology firms in the stock market.
This sell-off reflects uncertainty about the future expenses of AI projects.
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Luis von Ahn, the founder of Duolingo, talks about his journey from creating CAPTCHA technology to building a large education technology company. He shares how his childhood in Guatemala and his belief in accessible education inspired him.
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Luis von Ahn grew up in Guatemala and became interested in computers early on.
He created CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA, tools to help computers distinguish humans from bots.
Google bought reCAPTCHA from him.
He founded Duolingo, an education app used by millions worldwide.
Duolingo is now worth billions of dollars.
Von Ahn discusses the sacrifices his mother made to support his education.
He shares lessons he learned as an entrepreneur.
He mentions struggling with conflict as a technology company leader.
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