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The 25 greatest American films

20 July 2015
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The alarming rise of perfectionism among young people

The alarming rise of perfectionism among young people

Fears about not being perfect jumped 40% in 35 years, and the rise began before smart phones social media.

Katty Kay
Inside the Esports World Cup

The million-dollar global spectacle of Esports World Cup

Tech Now goes behind-the-scenes to explore the tournament bringing together the world's top gamers in Paris.

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The captivating mating ritual of desert Scorpions at night

The captivating mating ritual of desert Scorpions at night

In the deserts of the American Southwest, David Attenborough observes the nocturnal mating ritual of scorpions.

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US inflation cooled slightly

Muted US inflation 'making Fed rate hike less likely'

Ron Sanchez of Fiduciary Trust International says new US inflation data gives the Fed breathing room on rates.

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MK-Ultra: The CIA's secret pursuit of 'mind control'

In the early days of the Cold War, the CIA created a secret programme intended to find ways of mind control.

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Nvidia decides to invest $500 billion in AI

Nvidia teams up with Wall Street on $500bn AI financing deal

James Demmert of Main Street Research says 'circular financing' could get investors into trouble in the long run.

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The Royal Family and paparazzi boom

The secret paparazzi images that shocked the Royal Family

Photographing the Queen was once restricted until a photographer in the late 1950s caused a paparazzi boom.

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Wall Street opens flat amid weak job numbers

'Weak US jobs numbers make interest rate hike unlikely'

Clayton Triick of Angel Oak Capital Advisors says a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September is unlikely.

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Inside Italy's 'Town of Diaries'

Pieve Santo Stefano: Inside Italy's 'Town of Diaries'

In a Tuscan hill town, thousands of diaries written by ordinary people offer a rare glimpse into their lives.

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US shed 23,000 jobs last month

US labour market 'well-balanced', expert says

Edward Yardeni of Yardeni Research says despite the jobs report the broader figures show a healthy labour market.

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Why divorce is skyrocketing among older Americans

Why divorce is skyrocketing among older Americans

Divorce is falling across America, except among people over 65. A sociologist explains what's driving the split.

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How to build a drone AI pilot

How AI-powered drones are transforming warfare

BBC Tech Now finds out how the battlefield is evolving as autonomous drones take on a growing role.

Tech Now
Hollywood's love affair with the American diner

Hollywood's love affair with the American diner

BBC Talking Movies presenter Tom Brook explains why American diners are one of cinema's favourite settings.

Film & TV
The African project that could change a continent

The African project that could change a continent

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote tells the BBC that he plans to build a new oil refinery in Kenya.

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Oil prices calm on Iran deal hopes

Oil prices steady amid US-Iran deal hopes

Victoria Fernandez of Crossmark Global Investments explains what factors are influencing oil prices this week.

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The ancient Japanese philosophy that helps us accept our flaws

Japan's ancient philosophy that helps us accept our flaws

Can embracing imperfection bring greater peace? Japan's ancient tradition of kintsugi suggests it can.

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Palantir posts bumper earnings

AI trade won't be a smooth ride, expert says

Eddie Ghabour of KEY Advisors Wealth Management says volatility should be expected in disruptive tech markets.

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Ancient coins expose a Roman family's power struggle

Ancient coins expose a Roman family's power struggle

Coins depicting Agrippina the Younger and her son Nero reveal a dramatic shift in power in Ancient Rome.

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Markets higher as oil prices drop

Wall Street opens up as oil prices slide

Noah Hamman of AdvisorShares says he hopes market fluctuations will come to an end soon.

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Tuscan cowboys at work

Tuscany's cowboys keep a 2,000-year-old tradition alive

The Travel Show visits Tuscany, Italy, to meet the traditional cowboys of Maremma adapting to modern life.

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