Trump’s promise to tax imported goods could spell trouble for US auto industry
Automakers face uncertainty as top-selling vehicles, such as the Ford F-150 truck, are sourced from around the globe
Aspiring UK author shoots up bestseller lists after viral social media post
Vicky Ball expressed delight on X at selling two novels at an event – then catapulted up Amazon’s book charts
‘Gun control is dead, and we killed it’: the growing threat of firearms that can be made at home
One far-right cell wanted to use 3D-printed guns to cause ‘maximum confusion and fear’ on the streets of Finland. Could the police intercept them in time?
Revealed: the tech bosses who poured $394.1m into US election – and how they compared to Elon Musk
FEC filings offer only a glimpse of the money tech is pouring into Washington as it seeks to influence government
Money, lawyers or boosting Farage on X: how Elon Musk could affect UK politics
The billionaire, having helped Trump regain the White House, is reportedly turning his interest to Britain
Musk and Ramaswamy tout ‘Doge’ plan on Capitol Hill – how will it work?
Mike Johnson praised the two ‘innovators’, but their efficiency agency faces political and practical hurdles
How AI monitoring is cutting stillbirths and neonatal deaths in a clinic in Malawi
The only hospital in the country using foetal safety software has seen baby fatalities drop by 82% in three years
Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud
Exclusive: Age, disability, marital status and nationality influence decisions to investigate claims, prompting fears of ‘hurt first, fix later’ approach
Celebrity scam ads still targeting Australians despite tech giants’ crackdowns
Scammers developing sophisticated new methods will always find loopholes to access lucrative markets, experts say
Podcast picks of the week: Julia Davis turns agony aunt, the history of Grand Theft Auto and more
In a Hear Here special, we round up five of the best unscripted shows, and five of the best video game podcasts
Vodafone and Three given approval to merge
Watchdog greenlights deal to form UK’s biggest mobile network with 27m customers after demanding 5G upgrades
Bitcoin price tops $100,000 for first time as Trump win fuels crypto fever
Largest cryptocurrency, prone to volatile market surges, lifts amid hopes of lighter regulation with Trump’s return
Doctor Who showrunners warn AI scripts will ‘eat their own tail’
Steven Moffat and Russell T Davies discuss impact of AI on creative industries before Doctor Who Christmas special
Google DeepMind predicts weather more accurately than leading system
AI program GenCast performed better than ENS forecast at predicting day-to-day weather and paths of hurricanes and cyclones
The 8 best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top
Whether you want to bolster your home’s security or simply make sure you know when someone is at the door, the latest generation of smart doorbells will help put your mind at rest