The UK and US governments have imposed sanctions on two Russian hackers after the private conversations of high-profile politicians and civil servants were compromised. The Foreign Office said the “Star Blizzard” group, a subordinate of an FSB cyber unit, had targeted MPs, Lords, civil servants, journalists and others in attempts to “meddle in British politics”
The Princess of Wales will host a Christmas carol service from Westminster Abbey this year. The service will be a “moment to thank all those who work to support babies, young children and families”. A new image of Kate has been released to mark the occasion. Supported by the Royal Foundation, the event aims to
Associated Press Dec 7, 2023, 08:57 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Leah Pruett will step away from the NHRA drag racing series in 2024 to focus on starting a family with Tony Stewart. Her NASCAR Hall of Fame husband will replace her next season in the Top Fuel dragster that Pruett drove to a career-best
One of the less obvious features of the Tesla Cybertruck is its vehicle voltage architecture. The Cybertruck is the first EV from the automaker to use a 48-Volt (48V) electrical system implementation throughout the entire vehicle, as compared to the 12V systems that are used in pretty much every other vehicle on the planet. Today,
NBA Insiders Dec 7, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The inaugural NBA in-season tournament has finally made its way to Las Vegas for the semifinals after over a month of competitive games and eye-catching courts. Only the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks remain on the Eastern side of the bracket, while the Los
We’re buying 350 shares of Coterra Energy (CTRA) at roughly $24.77 each. Following Wednesday’s trade, Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust will own 2,300 shares of CTRA, increasing its weighting to 1.96% from 1.66%. Energy stocks were getting hit Wednesday as U.S. oil prices fell below $70 per barrel for the first time since early July. But
The BBC licence fee will go up next year – from an annual fee of £159 to £169.50. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer also told MPs she was launching a review of the BBC‘s funding model as she announced the 6.7% increase. The fee had been frozen and was set to increase by 9% from April
Rami Shmuel went from producing a multi-day rave to searching through the bodies of partygoers who died at Nova festival. What happened there on 7 October is now recorded as the site of the country’s worst terror attack. Israeli police say more than 360 mostly young men and women were murdered at the rave by
Dec 7, 2023, 06:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Britain’s Emma Raducanu has accepted a wildcard to play at the Auckland Classic in the New Year after missing out on one in the initial batch offered by the Australian Open. The 2018 U.S. Open winner has had a lengthy absence from the tour following operations
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Rishi Sunak has dodged questions over whether he will call a general election if he loses a crunch vote on his Rwanda bill – which he insisted was not a vote of confidence in his leadership. The prime minister repeatedly defended the bill from its critics at a press conference on Thursday as questions mount
Benjamin Zephaniah, the British poet and writer, has died aged 65. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago, a post on his Instagram page said, describing him as a “true pioneer and innovator” who “gave the world so much”. “Benjamin’s wife was by his side throughout and was with him when he
The US has reaffirmed its support for Guyana’s sovereignty – as the South American country argues with Venezuela over jungle territory containing huge amounts of oil and gas. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to the president of Guyana, Irfaan Ali late on Wednesday, the State Department said. A few hours earlier, White House
Suella Braverman has said she “very much hopes the prime minister changes course” with his efforts to tackle illegal migration after his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was dealt a blow with the resignation of Robert Jenrick. The former home secretary, who was sacked by Rishi Sunak last month, said she wanted the
McDonald’s is testing a coffee shop-style restaurant that puts it in competition with the likes of Starbucks. It’s opening the first CosMc’s in Illinois this month – with the aim of having 10 in the US by 2024 – mainly in Texas to begin with. CosMc’s is described as a “beverage-led concept” that’s “inspired by
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U.S. crude prices continued to fall Wednesday, settling below $70 per barrel for the first time since early July and at their lowest levels since June. That’s good news for the Federal Reserve in its battle against inflation. While the impact on oil and natural gas stocks has not been as cheery, companies across many
NFL Nation reporters Dec 6, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions It has certainly been an interesting 2023 NFL season under center. San Francisco’s Brock Purdy is making an MVP charge, Dallas’ Dak Prescott has been red-hot for two months and Houston rookie C.J. Stroud is playing like a Pro Bowler. But perhaps most
Homes have been evacuated as a bomb disposal squad investigates a “suspicious item” found in a house in north-west England. Cumbria Police declared a “major incident” after they discovered the item on Wednesday afternoon following concerns for the welfare of an individual in Steel Street, Ulverston. A 46-year-old man was arrested and is being held
Taylor Swift has opened up on her feud with Kim Kardashian, where a leaked phone call left the star feeling that “my career was taken away from me” and forced her to move abroad. Named TIME’s Person of the Year today, Swift gave an interview to the outlet about her career highlights and low points,