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Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech

Booing fans and disgruntled pundits. One of the biggest controversies of the 2026 World Cup so far has been the hydration breaks, which – while not entirely new – are for the first time occurring twice during every match in the tournament.

23/06/2026

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

When temperatures soar, there are a number of simple things you can do to help keep your home and yourself cool. Here are six practical tips from experts. Open windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage air flow - releasing trapped warm…

22/06/2026

Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.

21/06/2026

AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amaon founder Bezos says

The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.

17/06/2026

As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff

Staff at Softstar Shoes in Oregon have discovered a newfound enthusiasm for eking out resources and growing profits. It started in January when the shoemaker became owned by its 30-strong workforce.

15/06/2026

Is the convertible heading into the sunset?

Sophistication, freedom, rebellion or just the simple joy of taking to the open road with the wind in your hair. The convertible car used to represent all of these. But over the past two decades sales have collapsed, and its future seems deeply…

15/06/2026

For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life

"Save your lips, because they are a finite resource." Abbey Road studios, November 2025. Conductor Matt Dunkley is testing the limits of the London Chamber Orchestra's brass section.

14/06/2026

Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival

Linkin Park will make history this weekend as the first female-fronted band to headline the UK's biggest rock festival. Download, held at Donington Park, Leicestershire, has traditionally been dominated by male-led groups such as Iron Maiden,…

13/06/2026

I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one

Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.

07/06/2026

Builder wins bet on Epsom Derby thanks to 'spooky' time capsule tip

A member of the team that unearthed the 62-year-old letter put £20 on what came to be the winning horse.

06/06/2026

'We moved in with 17 strangers so we wouldn't be lonely' - why co-housing is on the rise

When Nikki Little and John Porter retired, they considered buying a bungalow for just the two of them. Instead, they invested in a £1m house tucked away on Devon's rugged and remote Hartland Peninsula - and looked for a community of like-minded…

05/06/2026