admin [ad_1] The government does not know how many Britons who left to fight for Islamic State ten years ago remain in Syria today, it has been revealed. A quarter of some 900 British citizens who have left to the region since 2013 are still yet to return, according to the Home Office. More than 200 … Read more
[ad_1] carnival cruise line ship at sunset with lights on_Carnival_Cruise_Lines_CCL Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses why Carnival (NYSE: CCL) had such an excellent year in 2023 and answers if investors should still buy the travel stock for 2024. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 20, 2023. The video was published on Dec. … Read more
[ad_1] THERE’S sure to be at least one internet-enabled gadget under the Christmas tree this year and the last thing anyone wants is for it to perform at a snail’s pace. Fortunately, Virgin Media O2 has warned people of a constantly overlooked trick that could be a surprising help. 1 Avoid broadband problems nowCredit: Alamy … Read more
[ad_1] DAZN There is a massive boxing event this weekend: The Day of Reckoning. This huge event, hosted by Saudi Arabia, is capping off a pretty great year for boxing with a stacked card of A-List boxers. One of the big names for the event is Dmitry Bivol, the WBA Light Heavyweight Champion. He’s most … Read more
[ad_1] Gregg Rathbone lifted a glass of Jammie fizz after making a four-hour trip from his home in Norfolk to Greggs’ new restaurant in Newcastle (Picture: Gregg Rathbone) A Greggs fan with the name to match made a pre-dawn start to try out the bakery chain’s new ‘fine dining’ experience. Gregg Rathbone dyed his hair … Read more
[ad_1] A Norwegian cruise ship has been left without power in the North Sea after a rogue wave and hurricane-force winds shattered windows on its bridge, Danish authorities have said. The MS Maud’s 266 passengers and 131 crew were safe, a spokesperson for the Danish Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (DJRC) told Reuters. They added that … Read more
[ad_1] A MOTHER has revealed a clever Ring doorbell trick to reveal Santa on his Christmas night duties. Of course, Father Christmas is far too smart to be caught out by technology – and has magic up his sleeve too. 1 Other parents have described the hack as ‘amazing’Credit: Ring But parents who want to … Read more
[ad_1] Decentralized social network and Twitter rival Bluesky is finally letting users look at posts on its platform without logging in. People still need an invite to create an account and start posting but can read posts through a link. This move will also let publishers link to or embed Bluesky posts in blogs. Plus, … Read more
[ad_1] Study advises ‘cautious assessment’ of gender reassignment procedures, saying other treatment needs may be more urgent. A recent Finnish study found that mental health issues for people who medically transition continue despite “treatment.” An analysis of data showed the need for psychiatric care was greater both before and after medical transitioning compared to a … Read more
[ad_1] Irwin Cohen, an inventive developer who transformed a derelict factory where the first Oreo cookie was produced in 1912 into Chelsea Market, an exuberant 21st-century food bazaar that helped revitalize a New York City neighborhood, died on Monday in Manhattan. He was 90. The cause of death, in a hospital, was pneumonia, his son-in-law … Read more
[ad_1] FILE – Reindeer in a corral at Lappeasuando near Kiruna, Sweden, await to be released onto the winter pastures on Nov. 30. 2019. Finding food in a cold, barren landscape is challenging, but researchers from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland report that reindeer eyes may have … Read more
[ad_1] With new content consistently cycled into Amazon Prime Video, even anime fans are well catered to with some of the genre’s best classic and contemporary hits. Prime Video recently had its catalog of anime content bolstered further thanks to the addition of Crunchyroll as an optional premium channel. Fans can expect a varied selection … Read more
[ad_1] Topline The Biden Administration rolled out another round of sanctions targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex Friday and said it will place banks doing business with Russia under stricter rules, but stopped short of seizing frozen Russian assets—a move Russian officials threatened to break diplomatic ties with the U.S. and Europe over. Russia is facing new … Read more
[ad_1] Sir James Dyson has accused political leaders of not “going for growth” after official figures showed the UK is at risk of falling into a recession. Between July and September, gross domestic product (GDP) fell by a revised 0.1% against the zero growth initially estimated, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It also … Read more
[ad_1] POKÉMON is celebrating the holiday season by giving us a winter-themed raid. The tough seven-star raid is usually beatable with the right set, but unfortunately, this one suffers from numerous bugs. 2 Despite the bugs it is possible to take it down.Credit: The Pokémon Company Iron Bundle is available in raids from Friday, December … Read more
[ad_1] LG C3 OLED TV MSRP $1,600.00 “The LG C3 is a stellar TV — but it has some stiff competition.” Pros Delightful contrast Excellent color performance Very good processing Killer gaming features Five-year warranty Cons Low-level color shift Too-frequent updates LG will soon announce the successor to the TV I’m about to review for … Read more
[ad_1] “About three weeks before my audition for Friends, I was alone in my apartment on Sunset and Doheny, 10th floor — it was very small, but it had a great view, of course — and I was reading in the newspaper about Charlie Sheen. It said that Sheen was yet again in trouble for … Read more
[ad_1] Dow Jones futures will open Monday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, toward the end of the long holiday weekend. X The stock market rally suffered an abrupt sell-off Wednesday, but it was more of a jump scare than a horror show. The major indexes rebounded, closing near weekly highs, with … Read more
[ad_1] A THIEF has revealed how he stole more than £230,000 from oblivious iPhone owners by using a tool that was meant to protect them. Aaron Johnson, who is currently serving eight years at the Minnesota Correctional Facility explained how he was able to nick the money. 4 Aaron Johnson revealed how he stole more than … Read more
[ad_1] Monitor settings are an oft-overlooked tool in a PC gamer’s arsenal. You may already know how to overclock your GPU for the best performance, but if you’ve bought a gaming monitor and haven’t set it to the best configuration, you’re missing out. There are a number of important calibrations to make to boost the … Read more
[ad_1] docusign e-contract e-signature Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights one growth stock that has sold off significantly from its high-water mark. Parkev thinks this growth stock would make an excellent addition to long-term investor portfolios in 2024. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 20, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 22, … Read more
[ad_1] Millions of train passengers face a hike in fares of nearly 5% next year, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. In England, regulated rail fares will increase by up to 4.9% from 3 March 2024. Regulated rail fares include season tickets on most commuter journeys, some off-peak return tickets on long distance routes and … Read more
[ad_1] PLAYSTATION owners can keep digital content they bought after all following a massive backlash. Gamers were shocked to receive an email at the beginning of December stating that some of their purchases would disappear at the end of the year even though they’d paid for them – and with no offer of a refund. … Read more
[ad_1] Warner Bros. Pictures Warning: This article contains spoilers for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023). It’s only at the end of the second act of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom that Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) and his half-brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson), realize the full scope of David Kane/Black Manta’s (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) plans. Orm, … Read more
[ad_1] A federal judge in Illinois has declined to temporarily delay a portion of the state law banning some high-power semiautomatic weapons from going into effect. U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn on Friday declined a request from several gun rights groups that would have delayed the Jan. 1 deadline for residents of Illinois to register … Read more
[ad_1] A closely watched measure of inflation cooled notably in November, good news for the Federal Reserve as officials move toward the next phase in their fight against rapid price increases and a positive for the White House as voters see relief from rising costs. The Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation measure, which the Fed cites … Read more
[ad_1] MILLIONS of people may have lived in a lost colony that was submerged by the Pacific Ocean thousands of years ago, a new study found. Researchers are discovering stone tools and other signs of human life on the Northwest Shelf of Australia. 3 Millions of people may have lived in a lost colony that’s … Read more
[ad_1] Printing to PDF can be a great way to save a document on your computer, especially if you don’t have immediate access to a printer. If you have Windows, then you know the process has not always been seamless. But now with Windows 10 and Windows 11, print to PDF should be one of … Read more
[ad_1] The FBI said Friday that it is working to address threats against Colorado Supreme Court justices after the court deemed former President Donald Trump ineligible for the state’s Republican primary ballot. “The FBI is aware of the situation and working with local law enforcement,” Vikki Migoya, a spokesperson for the FBI Denver Field Office, … Read more
[ad_1] Jonathan Haskel has been hawkish on rate rises, voting four times to increase the Bank rate to 5.5pc since August One of the Bank of England’s most hawkish policy makers has signalled he will stop calling for higher interest rates if inflation continues to cool. Jonathan Haskel, who had been pushing for more rate … Read more
[ad_1] Under pressure from critics who say Substack is profiting from newsletters that promote hate speech and racism, the company’s founders said Thursday that they would not ban Nazi symbols and extremist rhetoric from the platform. “I just want to make it clear that we don’t like Nazis either — we wish no one held … Read more
[ad_1] Smart displays sit at the very center of most smart homes. With the ability to sync with other gadgets to issue commands, give you daily updates, or serve as a second screen to binge your favorite shows, smart displays are remarkably versatile devices. The smart display market is more saturated today than ever before, … Read more
[ad_1] Updated Dec. 22, 2023 5:52 pm ET Listen to article (2 minutes) WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court declined Friday to fast-track a decision on whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution over his efforts as president to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. The high court’s denial of a request from special counsel Jack … Read more
[ad_1] woman with airpods in ear apple Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) across several financial metrics, including valuation, to determine if the stock is a buy for 2024. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 20, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 22, 2023. Should you invest $1,000 in … Read more
[ad_1] ANYONE expecting a last minute Christmas parcel delivery on Saturday has been warned to be extra vigilant. EE predicts it will be a Super Saturday for text message scams targeting those waiting for items to arrive. 1 Scams regularly use well-known brands to get people’s attentionCredit: Alamy Fake delivery updates have become commonplace. The … Read more
[ad_1] Whether you have a work from home digital business or need a laptop that can withstand travel and on-the-site duties, picking the right laptop for your business isn’t something to go into lightly. While you can, validly, just choose one of the best laptops and call it a day, are there special qualities that … Read more
[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump says he looks forward to debating President Biden and also didn’t rule out a primary debate with a hypothetical last Republican challenging him for the GOP nomination, even though he has declined to take part in any GOP debate so far. In an interview Friday morning, conservative radio host Hugh … Read more
[ad_1] Lord Spencer, the former Conservative Party treasurer, is toasting a £210m festive payday from the takeover of a Singaporean financial services group he helped to fund. Sky News understands the ICAP founder, who was ennobled in 2020, will receive the bonanza after Singapore Life Holdings agreed to be acquired by Japan’s Sumitomo Life Insurance. … Read more
[ad_1] Apple has opened negotiations in recent weeks with major news and publishing organizations, seeking permission to use their material in the company’s development of generative artificial intelligence systems, according to four people familiar with the discussions. The technology giant has floated multiyear deals worth at least $50 million to license the archives of news … Read more
[ad_1] Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom “Director James Wan’s Aquaman sequel isn’t particularly good or memorable, but it is a striking, strangely admirable slice of superhero entertainment.” Pros James Wan’s uninhibited, go-for broke direction Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson’s infectious chemistry Cons A clunky, exposition-ridden script A by-the-numbers plot A cast of uninteresting, underdeveloped supporting … Read more
[ad_1] AlcoholIANS In a dramatic departure from state law, the Gujarat government has approved the consumption of alcoholic beverages inside of hotels, eateries, and clubs that fall under the “Wine and Dine” category in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT). However, the new policy accommodates authorized visitors as well as employees’ recreational needs while they are … Read more
[ad_1] The Washington Post reached a deal on Friday for a new contract with the union representing the majority of its unionized employees, bringing an end to 18 months of bellicose negotiations that included a one-day work stoppage. The tentative agreement, if ratified, would give all employees represented by the union an immediate raise of … Read more
[ad_1] A view of the still steaming fissure from above, in Grindavik on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.Marco Di Marco/AP The lava field produced by the recent volcanic activity can be seen in the top background above Grindavik on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.Marco Di Marco/AP A close up of the … Read more
[ad_1] Creating temporary passwords and user profiles is one of the coolest features of the Yale Assure Lock 2. This allows you to send access codes to guests that will expire after a set amount of time. It’s especially helpful if you’re using your home as a short-term rental, as you can schedule a code … Read more
[ad_1] COPS arrested a glamorous drug trafficker in a huge raid in Colombia – only to realise she’s their captain’s girlfriend. Michellys Lorena Marino Restrepo was handcuffed by Metropolitan Police in Barranquilla following a raid in the city’s San José neighbourhood. 3 Glamorous drug trafficker Michellys Lorena Marino Restrepo was arrested following a raid in … Read more
[ad_1] Chancellor Olaf Scholz is contending with a German economy that is the worst performer in the G7 and the bursting of a house price bubble – REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen House prices in Germany dropped by a record 10.2pc in the third quarter in a further sign of the struggles faced by Europe’s largest economy since … Read more
[ad_1] GOOGLE is handing out a handy free upgrade to Chrome users – and it can save you from sinister online thieves. The search engine giant revealed the surprise update in a blog post just before Christmas. 1 Don’t ignore new Safety Check alerts from GoogleCredit: Google Google is upgrading a feature called Safety Check, … Read more
[ad_1] Going into the Christmas holiday weekend, Disney+ is the only streaming service that isn’t acting like a Grinch. While the other streaming services are withholding new shows, Disney+ has two premieres this week: Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the second season of Marvel’s animated anthology series What If…? It may be quiet this … Read more
[ad_1] By Rae Wee and Alun John NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar jumped against the yen on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan gave no sign that its ultra-loose monetary policy was set to end, but the dollar was broadly softer against other majors, weighed down by expectations for interest rate cuts next year. … Read more
[ad_1] The latest signal of inflation’s retreat is in the books as the year comes to an end. Price increases cooled last month, adding credence to the belief that the Federal Reserve is very likely to start cutting rates as early as March, said Jamie Cox, managing partner for Harris Financial Group. “Disinflation is in … Read more
[ad_1] “When The Age and Sydney Morning Herald alerted us to this issue, we immediately commenced a review of our privacy policy and removed the TikTok pixel from our website. Our investigations are continuing as a priority. Loading “Like many health organisations, Beyond Blue uses tools such as pixels to help us deliver safe and … Read more
[ad_1] A new image from the VLT Survey Telescope shows a beautiful region called the Running Chicken Nebula, which makes for a striking festive scene. Located 6,500 light-years away, this region is full of bright young stars that sculpt the clouds of dust and gas around them to form complex structures. The Running Chicken Nebula … Read more
[ad_1] On the morning of 12 October, a crowd of about 100 members of the Brooklyn College chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine and neighborhood residents gathered outside the school’s campus for a rally in support of the Palestinian people. The atmosphere was tense, with a heavy police presence on the ground, police helicopters … Read more
[ad_1] The owner of Pornhub has admitted to making more than $864,000 (£679,000) from sex trafficking by posting videos of women on its site without their consent, US prosecutors have said. Aylo Holdings “knowingly enriched itself by turning a blind eye” to victims who told the company they had been lied to and forced into … Read more
[ad_1] After Manish Lachwani founded the Silicon Valley software start-up HeadSpin in 2015, he inflated the company’s revenue numbers by nearly fourfold and falsely claimed that firms including Apple and American Express were customers. He showed a profit where there were losses. He used HeadSpin’s cash to make risky trades on tech stocks. And he … Read more
[ad_1] Every year has its share of disappointing movies, and 2023 was no exception. Sometimes films just can’t live up to their hype or even the expectations of the audience. That doesn’t mean that the most disappointing movies of 2023 are also the worst movies of the year. But there is definitely some overlap between … Read more
[ad_1] Normally, if an investment firm assembles an extremely high-profile basket of assets worth north of $2 billion, it wants the value of that basket to go up. Unfortunately for Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the value of its massive catalog of music is down. On Dec. 21, the fund told investors it was snipping the value … Read more
[ad_1] The Biden administration announced plans to crack down on banks and financial services firms that are helping Russia evade strict sanctions on access to military technology and equipment that are aiding its war against Ukraine. The move, announced on Friday, comes after attempts by the United States to curb Russia’s access to supplies that … Read more
[ad_1] THIS little-known iPhone feature is causing customers’ alarms to stop working – here’s how to make sure it doesn’t affect you. The issue was highlighted on the popular forum site Reddit, where user overallxaverage posted an image showing their alarm list. 2 The Reddit user explained that he frequently sets alarms that never go … Read more
[ad_1] Spotify is pulling support for two music festivals in protest against a controversial new tax directed at music-streaming platforms operating in France, and threatened more action will follow in the coming months. Antoine Monin, managing director for Spotify in the France and Benelux regions, took to X this week to decry a new tax … Read more
[ad_1] A 24-year-old student who killed 13 people in a mass shooting at a Prague university is thought to have shot dead a man and his baby daughter in a forest last week in what may have been a dry run for the attack. David Kozak used an American AR-15 to shoot 27 people in … Read more
[ad_1] Car seller Lookers could cut hundreds of jobs after striking a takeover deal with a Canadian dealership giant. The company said a number of roles across its operations were at risk of redundancy after the buyout completed this month, taking it off the London Stock Exchange where it was publicly listed for 50 years. … Read more
[ad_1] Listen and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube Last year, we predicted what 2023 in tech would look like. This week, we take a look back at those predictions, see what we got right and wrong, and make new ones for 2024. Then, the actor, comedian and writer Jenny Slate joins … Read more
[ad_1] Technically, there are hundreds of ways to get around in GTA Online besides driving, but they don’t call it Grand Theft Auto for nothing. This game is all about cars, whether that be stealing, buying, racing, crashing, or modifying them. You’ve always been able to outfit and customize your car in dozens of ways, … Read more
[ad_1] When Pope Francis became the first person from the Americas to lead the Catholic Church a decade ago, he immediately began to emphasize the pastoral ministries of the church over what could be seen as a dogmatic insistence on the purity of its teachings. That was the emphasis of his predecessor, Pope Benedict, a … Read more
[ad_1] The Federal Reserve’s primary inflation rate, the core PCE price index, showed that core price pressures continued to cool more than expected in November. Core inflation has run at just a 1.9% annualized rate over the past six months, Commerce Department data show. S&P 500 futures pointed higher. X The fall in inflation to … Read more
[ad_1] IF you want to make your Christmas greetings extra special this year you may want to try this clever iPhone hack. It’ll definitely give your texts a bit of wow factor. 1 Send an attention grabbing text like this insteadCredit: TikTok / @mqtechtok And might save you if you forgot to send a card … Read more
[ad_1] We test every phone in real-world scenarios, focusing on its features, design, performance, cameras, battery life and overall value. We document our findings in an initial review that is periodically updated when there are new software updates, or to compare it against new phones from competitors such as Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus. The … Read more
[ad_1] A brand new Banksy artwork was apparently stolen from a south London street today less than an hour after it was revealed to be genuine. The artist confirmed the piece – a traffic stop sign covered with three military drones – was his in an Instagram post shortly after midday. At around 12.30pm two men were seen … Read more
[ad_1] On today’s episode, Ian King speaks to Simon French, from Panmure Gordon, about fears of a recession and improved retail sales. Richard Donnell – executive director of research at Zoopla – discusses a pick-up in housing activity. And Ian interviews Amine Raji, the founder and chief executive of Spore.bio, about a device that can … Read more