Recently, the Ministry of Justice in England has taken the drastic step of implementing an emergency measure to tackle the issue of prison overcrowding. As part of Operation Early Dawn, defendants who are in police custody will no longer be transferred to magistrates’ courts for bail hearings if there is no space available in the
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In a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge and Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, it has been confirmed through tree ring data that the Northern Hemisphere experienced a summer as hot as last year’s 2,000 years ago during the height of the Roman Empire. This analysis highlights the alarming fact that
In recent news, Washington state physician Wei-Hsung Lin, MD, was fined $5,000 by the state’s medical board for prescribing ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lin, who practices at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington, will also have to take continuing medical education (CME) classes on COVID and on the patient-physician relationship. The Washington Medical
In a significant deal that recently closed prior to the Cannes market, Apple Original Films has secured the worldwide rights to a new film titled Tenzing. This new project features top-tier actors such as Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe, adding considerable star power to the production. The involvement of these renowned actors has generated substantial
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is facing a federal gun case that is set to go to trial next month, as confirmed by U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika on Tuesday. Despite the efforts of Hunter Biden’s lawyers to push for a delay until September, citing the need for more time to prepare
AMC Entertainment recently experienced a surge in its stock price alongside GameStop, following the return of “Roaring Kitty,” also known as Keith Gill. This led to AMC shares more than doubling since Friday’s close, reaching above $6 in afternoon trading on Tuesday. The company has a history of rallying retail investors around its stock in
Google I/O 2024 began with a bang as the tech giant unveiled a host of new features and updates for Android smartphones. The keynote event showcased the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the user experience on mobile devices. From improvements to Circle to Search to advancements in Gemini AI model, Google is pushing
The first official painted portrait of the King since the coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace. The painting was done by renowned portrait artist Jonathan Yeo, whose past subjects include Idris Elba, Cara Delevingne, Sir David Attenborough, Nicole Kidman, Malala Yousafzai, and former prime ministers Sirs David Cameron and Tony Blair. Mr Yeo, whose
The recent surge in wholesale prices has raised concerns about the possibility of interest rate cuts in the near future. According to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, wholesale prices increased by 0.5% in April, exceeding the Dow Jones estimate of 0.3%. While this may indicate rising inflationary pressures, it also poses challenges for
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, experienced a significant drop in its shares following a steep decline in net profit in the fiscal fourth quarter. The company’s revenue for the quarter reached 221.9 billion yuan, slightly higher than the 219.66 billion yuan expected by the LSEG consensus estimates. However, the net income attributable to ordinary shareholders