Two men have received the longest jail terms so far over the recent violent disorder in England and Northern Ireland. David Wilkinson, 48, was sentenced to six years behind bars after having a “prominent role” in riots that gripped Hull on 3 August. He forced three terrified Romanian men from their car. Wilkinson was part
Apple’s recent announcement regarding the access to NFC technology on the iPhone for third-party developers has sparked a wave of excitement within the crypto community. This decision to expand the functionality of NFC beyond Apple Pay and Apple Wallet could potentially revolutionize the way crypto payments are processed on iPhones. Circle Co-Founder and CEO, Jeremy
Recently, former “Saturday Night Live” star Victoria Jackson, aged 65, shared the devastating news of her inoperable cancer diagnosis. This announcement comes after her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2016, leaving fans and supporters concerned about her health. Sweden has reported the first case outside of Africa of the clade I MPOX variant, as confirmed
A recent proposal for a settlement by Deutsche Bank in a long-standing legal battle has been criticized by a lawyer representing the plaintiffs. The offer, which is considered a “late low ball” proposal by the lawyer, has left many claimants dissatisfied. The core issue revolves around the accusation that Deutsche Bank undervalued its acquisition of
The highly anticipated Chapter 2 of Horizon: An American Saga, directed by Kevin Costner, has faced a setback with its release date being postponed indefinitely. Warner Bros had initially planned to release the sequel just two months after the first installment, but in an unexpected turn of events, audiences will now have to wait. This
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in various aspects of life, including the behavior of zoo animals. A study published in 2022 sheds light on how primates, including bonobos, chimpanzees, western lowland gorillas, and olive baboons, reacted to the absence of visitors at zoos during the lockdown period. During the lockdown period, when zoos
The Atlanta Falcons have once again shown their commitment to contending in the 2024 season with the signing of free agent safety Justin Simmons. This two-time Pro Bowl selection brings a wealth of experience and skill to the team, solidifying their secondary alongside fellow Pro Bowl selection Jessie Bates III. Simmons, who spent the first
Walmart’s CEO, Doug McMillon, recently announced that while prices have fallen for many items in the store, there is a stubborn resistance to inflation in the dry groceries and processed foods aisles. This includes products like carbonated soft drinks. The retail giant has been pressuring its suppliers to reduce prices, but McMillon emphasized that more
Deep in the heart of the Mexican jungle lies the ancient Maya city of Cobá, where archaeologists have unearthed a fascinating discovery. A large stone slab, containing 123 meticulously carved glyphs, was found buried beneath the floor of a sacred pool near the Nohoch Mul pyramid. This inscription reveals the founding date of a town
The release of the A-level results for 2025 has brought to light some interesting trends in student performance and subject popularity. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic in recent years, this year’s results show a marginal increase in the number of top grades achieved by students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The percentage