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Lord Archer of Weston-super-Mare obituary

Bestselling author and Conservative politician whose scandal-ridden career ended with a prison sentence

The Guardian - UK · 7h ago

Oxford University leads THE World University Rankings 2027; IISc tops India at 254

In the recently released World University Rankings 2027 by Times Higher Education (THE), Oxford stands unchallenged at the top, followed by MIT in second place. The esteemed institutions Princeton and Stanford share the third ranking, while IISc represents Indian universities at the high mark but remains beyond the global top…

The Economic Times · 15h ago

In 2014, volunteers began hunting for unusual features in particle-collision images; by 2026, over 42,000 had examined nearly 39,000 pictures

Higgs Hunters has rallied over 42,000 volunteers to sift through large volumes of images captured by the Large Hadron Collider. These participants seek to uncover distinctive patterns following the landmark Higgs boson discovery in 2012. The initiative not only fosters a deeper comprehension of particle physics but also motivates volunteers…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

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Jeff Thomasson built a $38 billion firm from $20,000 debt and 1,000 client meetings a year, now gives $100 million to Indiana University

Jeff Thomasson has donated $100 million to Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Thomasson founded Oxford Financial Group at age 23 with $20,000 in graduate-school debt and went on to build the firm into a major wealth management business with more than $38 billion in assets under advisement. Reports hint…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Oxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian Library

University staff voice concerns over reputational risk of partnering with company behind ChatGPT

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

Today’s Word of the Day: ‘Moot’ meaning and the difference between a moot point and moot question

Word of the day: The word "moot" has two commonly used meanings: an issue that is open to debate and a matter that is no longer practically relevant. Its origins can be traced to Old English terms linked to meetings and discussion. The word is also used as a verb…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

85 cheap gifts on Amazon that are actually impressive as hell

The inexpensive gifts listed here are impressive as hell and are sure to dazzle your friends and family.

Mic · Sep 20

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Oxford United apologise for launching ‘United 93’ clothing range around 9/11 anniversary

Oxford United have been forced to abandon a new range of American sports-influenced merchandise given its jarring association with one of the aircraft hijacked on 11 September

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

The definitive guide to men’s shirts: 19 of the best for every occasion

Is an Oxford shirt the ultimate wardrobe staple? Are skin-tight fits ever a good idea? And what’s the perfect fabric for autumn and winter? Our menswear expert has all the answers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Oxford apologise after launching ‘United 93’ clothing collection near 9/11 anniversary

The League One club has apologised ‘for any offence caused’

The Independent UK · Sep 18

UK’s top university named as Oxbridge institutions are shunned again

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The Independent UK · Sep 18

The 7 Most Affordable Short and Long Boxes You Must Buy for Your Comic Book Collection

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Personal Finance Advice · Sep 17

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney poke fun at Southampton ‘Spygate’ scandal before Wrexham match

Wrexham will host Southampton in a Championship fixture this weekend

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Your morning tea or coffee may seem harmless, but drinking it extremely hot could carry an unexpected cancer risk, new research involving nearly 1 million adults suggests

Recent findings reveal that consuming extremely hot beverages may increase the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer. A comprehensive study conducted in the UK identified a greater risk for individuals who regularly enjoy very hot drinks, particularly in association with squamous cell carcinoma. Interestingly, those who consume six or more hot…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

From the perfect jeans to wedgie-free knickers: fashion experts’ guide to the best women’s basics

Want to know the essentials fashion insiders swear by? Whether it’s great T-shirts or forever trainers, Guardian writers and stylists reveal the pieces they rate

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

Reform UK given record £36m donation by British crypto billionaire

Ben Delo was convicted in US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls but pardoned by Trump

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

Is Your Tea Too Hot? Oxford Study Links Very Hot Drinks to Threefold Risk of One Oesophageal Cancer Type

A University of Oxford study suggests that drinking very hot beverages may triple the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, though the overall cancer risk remains low

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis: 'It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for...' - inspiring life lessons on self-growth, why you must change to reach your full potential and why you can't grow while being in your comfort zone by The Chronicles of Narnia author

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis: C.S. Lewis believed growth requires embracing change and leaving comfort zones. He compared people to eggs needing to hatch to realize their potential. Lewis, an Irish-born scholar, wrote many influential books including Narnia. His life journey included atheism, conversion to Christianity, and…

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Fortune · Sep 8

How Canada decided to hurt its own economy, raise its inflation—and most Canadians approved because they're so angry at Trump

Oxford economists predict Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s retaliatory tariffs will slow economic growth and raise consumer prices.

International Business Times UK · Sep 5

Experts Warn Artificial Intelligence Systems Are 'Plausibly Close To Crossing the Line' to 'Explosion'

Oxford AI expert Robert Trager warns advanced systems may be nearing recursive self-improvement as OpenAI's Astra raises fresh questions over cybersecurity, monitoring and human oversight.

Medical Daily · Sep 2

Penicillin Wasn't Just Fleming's Lab Accident: The Mold That Saved Millions Came from a Rotting Cantaloupe

Fleming's 1928 accident opened the antibiotic era, but the strain that mass-produced penicillin came from a moldy melon in Peoria, Illinois.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Quote of the day by J. R. R. Tolkien: 'All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is...' - inspiring quote by The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings author teaches life lessons on strength, resilience and why taking a different path doesn't mean you’re lost

Quote of the day by J. R. R. Tolkien: J. R. R. Tolkien's quote reminds us that appearances can be deceiving. Something valuable may not always stand out clearly to observers. Someone who seems to be wandering may still be moving in the right direction. The author's words also speak…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31

Sir Anthony Kenny obituary

Historian of philosophy and former Roman Catholic priest who wrote and lectured on figures from Aristotle to Wittgenstein with verve and lucidity

Newslaundry · Aug 31

The captain cricket won’t let go

There was something appropriate about the setting.

The Independent UK · Aug 29

‘I survived the Taliban to go to school – now the UK has blocked me from studying at Oxford’

Aisha Khurram has not seen her family in five years after she fled Afghanistan – now she won’t be able to fulfil her dream of studying at Oxford University due to new Home Office rules

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