Explore how Strava's blend of community, data, and competition transformed it from a simple app into an essential, almost religious, part of millions of athletes' lives. Discover the power of kudos and leaderboards.
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
California's new 'Drop' platform lets 40 million residents request mass deletion of their personal data from 500 brokers. State claims it's a world-first tool for privacy control.
Australia's privacy watchdog launches a compliance sweep targeting estate agents, pubs, and car dealers over personal data collection. Businesses face fines up to $66,000 for failing legal standards. Read the full investigation.
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
The NCAA has approved a landmark rule change allowing student-athletes to sign professional contracts. Baylor's James Nnaji becomes the first beneficiary, securing an NBA deal. Read the full story.
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Hackers accessed viewing habits and search history of Pornhub Premium users. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves data from before 2021. Read the full details.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
A damning report reveals deep distrust in FIFA and the IOC over handling athletes convicted of sexual offences, as the 2026 World Cup final venue is confirmed. Read the full investigation.
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents of prolonged disruption after a 'serious' cyber attack. Bin collections continue but digital services face weeks of issues. Full review promised.
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
NHS data reveals a sharp 74% rise in flu patients in England, exceeding 2,000 daily admissions. Get the latest breaking health news and alerts.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals your listening habits and the UK's top artists. Discover how your data shapes the annual music recap and see who topped the charts.
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a formal reprimand to the Post Office for a significant data breach exposing personal details of over 350 individuals. Read the full investigation.
New LinkedIn data reveals a UK founder boom, with AI lowering barriers. Discover how human skills are becoming more valued and why SME networks are expanding fast.
The UK economy grew by 0.2% in Q3 2025, ending a technical recession. A surge in data centre investment and a rise in household spending drove the recovery. Read the full analysis.
From The Guardian's archive: We explore the hidden daily rhythms of millions of vending machines worldwide. Discover the surprising data, sales patterns, and global quirks revealed in a unique 2025 podcast episode. Listen now.
Ediphy agrees to lift suspension on FCA's £4.8m bond trading data contract, aiming to provide market certainty and avoid delays to the consolidated tape. Read the latest.
Experts warn Australia's data centre boom, fuelled by AI, could triple energy demand by 2030, jeopardising net zero ambitions and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Read the full analysis.
Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.
US Senator Bernie Sanders issues a stark warning on AI's dangers to jobs, democracy, and the environment. He calls for immediate Congressional action to regulate the technology before it's too late.
Transport for London has overturned over 46,000 fines issued to drivers of compliant vehicles in the Ultra Low Emission Zone. Discover how DVLA data errors led to the penalties and what to do if you're affected.
Three London councils were hit by a major cyber attack, potentially compromising resident data. Here is the full list of affected services and the latest official advice on what to do if you are impacted.
A supercomputer forecasts Arsenal winning the Premier League, with Chelsea and Man City trailing. Get the full predicted table and analysis of the thrilling title race.