admin [ad_1] For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but doctors have warned the festive season is also associated with a significant increase in embarrassing injuries in the bedroom. Warning: The story below contains descriptions of sexual injuries. Penile fractures are considered a medical emergency and are “often heralded by an audible … Read more
[ad_1] As businesses continue to grow online and rely further on digital capabilities, designing your organisation to be ‘secure by default’ is becoming more important than ever. Almost every credible source will tell you that the volume of cyber attacks is up this year. But this is not a new headline, and as technology … Read more
[ad_1] Topline “Fat Leonard” Francis, a former U.S. Navy defense contractor accused of bribing military officials over the course of nearly a decade, is set to return to U.S. custody as part of a prisoner swap deal with Venezuela—just over one year after he escaped from house arrest in San Diego and fled to South … Read more
[ad_1] Toyota will recall 1.12 million vehicles worldwide due to a fault affecting their airbags. The recall covers 2020 to 2022 model year vehicles, including various Avalon, Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, RX350 Highlander and Sienna Hybrid vehicles and could result in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors not working. A short circuit … Read more
[ad_1] The ransomware group, which has distributed ransomware to more than 1,000 victims, reportedly recovered control of its website on Tuesday. Learn how to defend against ransomware. Image: Adobe/igor.nazlo On Dec. 19, the Department of Justice announced the FBI had been working on a disruption campaign against the ransomware group known as ALPHV, Noberus or … Read more
[ad_1] Macros can be a great way to automate mundane functions in your favorite games, or give you a slight speed advantage in high actions-per-minute games, like real-time strategy and MOBA games. While there are some gaming keyboards that come with prerecorded macros for you to use, you still need to apply them, and for … Read more
[ad_1] Ruby purportedly tried to convince the little boy that he was “evil” and “possessed,” and that he needed to repent and “willingly be obedient” in order to avoid the “necessary” punishments. The agreement also states that the child was told “that what was being done to him were acts of love.” Ruby also reportedly … Read more
[ad_1] Southwest Airlines and its pilots union have reached a tentative deal on a new, five-year labor contract that would raise wages 50 percent over the next several years and increase retirement benefits. The union’s board unanimously approved the deal, which it said was worth $12 billion, on Wednesday, sending it to the more than … Read more
[ad_1] “Buy Now, Pay Later” loans are helping to fuel a record-setting holiday shopping season. Economists worry they could also be masking and exacerbating cracks in Americans’ financial well-being. The loans, which allow consumers to pay for purchases in installments, often interest-free, have soared in popularity because of high prices and interest rates. Retailers have … Read more
[ad_1] The concept of working ‘on any device from anywhere’ is not new, but the Covid-19 pandemic brought the security challenges of remote working into sharp focus. For many enterprises the immediate issue was enabling a suddenly home-based workforce (many of whom had no previous experience of working away from the immediate office environment) … Read more
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for bagging the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize. Jaishankar took to social media to extend his applause to ISRO on the achievement. “Congratulations @isro for the 2023 Leif Erikson Lunar Prize. Chandrayaan brings more laurels to the nation,” … Read more
[ad_1] In today’s dynamic and often unpredictable economic landscape, diversifying your income streams is not just advantageous; it’s essential for financial security and growth. A multifaceted income approach helps cushion against economic fluctuations and propels you towards your financial aspirations more swiftly. Focusing on real estate investing, leveraging your current expertise in consulting, and venturing … Read more
[ad_1] Artemis II crew members from left, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch, and Jeremy Hansen speak to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, after meeting with President Joe Biden.Andrew Harnik/AP CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An international astronaut will join U.S. … Read more
[ad_1] Liverpool and West Ham meet in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup later today with both sides keen to make it to the final four. Kick off is at 3:00 p.m. ET. It’s a busy time for both sides with the teams also handling being in the top half of the Premier League … Read more
[ad_1] Big Purchase Between October and mid-December 2023, China purchased a massive amount of wheat, totaling 60 million bushels. This included a record-breaking weekly total of 55 million bushels. This unexpected development occurred when U.S. wheat prices had recently hit multi-year lows. Despite initial indications of a record-low year for U.S. wheat exports in 2023/24, … Read more
[ad_1] Photograph: Aaron Ankrom/AP A pair of rare Nike Air Jordan 3s made for Spike Lee has sold for more than $50,000 at Sotheby’s after they was discovered earlier this year in the donation chute of a homeless charity in Portland, Oregon. Related: Nike and Salazar settle $20m lawsuit alleging abuse of US track prodigy … Read more
[ad_1] ONE gaming console has outsold its rival by three-to-one in the last year as it also breaks 50 million sales. The PlayStation 5, sold by Japanese tech giant Sony, plays some of Brits’ favourite games, including FIFA 23 and Grand Theft Auto. 1 The PlayStation 5 has outsold the Xbox three-to-one this yearCredit: Reuters … Read more
[ad_1] Increasing costs and a lengthening timeline have forced the government to hand the Post Office an extra £103m towards its project to replace the controversial Horizon software used by thousands of subpostmasters. The Horizon system, from Fujitsu, is at the centre of what is regarded the widest miscarriage of justice in UK history … Read more
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[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — Heading into this year, Wall Street’s top prognosticators were almost universally expecting further pain for the stock market after 2022’s disaster. Only a handful saw a rebound coming. Most Read from Bloomberg It turns out those few were spot on. A year ago, closely watched forecasters like JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Marko … Read more
[ad_1] Have you ever wondered why the ethernet cables are still relevant? We have come a long way in connectivity, network, and communication technology. We have high-speed Bluetooth, WiFi, and a 5G Network. Yet, ethernet cable still remains the undisputed option for stable, high speed and consistent connectivity. Why’s that? Ethernet cables have undergone tremendous … Read more
[ad_1] Traditionally, being a hardcore movie fan means collecting physical memorabilia like autographed posters to show dedication. However, in recent years, a number of companies have started betting on digital collectibles to become the new symbol of a fan’s devotion. Really (formerly Moviebill) — an AR platform that provides digital collectible movie tickets and interactive … Read more
[ad_1] Oct. 4, 1994: New attempts to reduce the risk The CPSC warns that children are continuing to die from the hazard — about one every month — and announces a “major cooperative effort” with the Window Covering Safety Council, a newly created coalition of U.S. manufacturers, importers and retailers that aims to inform consumers … Read more
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at a 15-year high of 5.25% on Thursday and said British interest rates needed to stay high for ‘an extended period.’ That prompted a retracement higher in government bond yields that had fallen sharply a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled … Read more
[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be legally considered an inventor to secure patent rights, the Supreme Court has ruled. In Wednesday’s judgment, the UK’s highest court said “an inventor must be a person” in order to apply for patents under the current law. In a lengthy patent dispute, an American technologist has created an artificial intelligence system … Read more
[ad_1] Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Best Buy has launched a surprise last-minute sale on hundreds of laptops and Chromebooks offering some deep discounts and the chance to order many of them to arrive in time before Christmas. If you’re looking for great laptop deals, this is your chance to do so. With so many … Read more
[ad_1] Washington — In a stunning decision that could have major ramifications for the 2024 presidential election, the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from holding office again and ordered the secretary of state to remove his name from the state’s primary ballot. The court paused its decision … Read more
[ad_1] There’s been a surprise and significant drop in inflation, the Financial Conduct Authority lays out plans to shake up the UK’s listing rules to make it more attractive for international businesses to list here, and one of the UK’s leading alternative investment managers Gresham House has been delisted. :: Listen and subscribe to The … Read more
[ad_1] As the year winds to a close, many frenzied smartphone users haven’t had the chance to explore major updates to the Google and iPhone operating systems that arrived this fall. As you finally get a breather — or maybe even a new phone in your gift haul — why not start with some of … Read more
[ad_1] As we all know, the flexibility and convenience to work from anywhere has been welcomed by us over the past few years. But with this greater adoption of remote working comes an inevitable change in the risks that us as both individuals and employees face. In an office environment it is fair to … Read more
[ad_1] Madhya Pradesh’s ex-minister & BJP legislator Vijay Shahvia X In yet another brazen display of power, a video showing Madhya Pradesh’s ex-minister & BJP legislator Vijay Shah enjoying a “chicken party” in Satpura Tiger Reserve in the Narmadapuram district has gone viral. The video, allegedly shot by Shah, has drawn attention of netizens on … Read more
[ad_1] Britain’s roads are ravaged by potholes – and motorists are paying the price. Almost 37,000 miles of road are in poor condition and have less than five years of life remaining without intervention, according to the Asphalt Industry Alliance. Meanwhile, the average cost of pothole damage has surged by 16pc since 2021 – with … Read more
[ad_1] Producer Pablo Perez walks amid his potted poinsettias in a greenhouse in the San Luis Tlaxialtemalco district of Mexico City, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. The universal Christmas icon is native to Mexico where the poinsettia is commonly known as “la flor de Nochebuena” or Christmas Eve Flower and by some as “cuetlaxochitl”, as it … Read more
[ad_1] Claim, a platform that is both a rewards app and a social network, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Sequoia Capital. The startup is on a mission to make shopping fun, rewarding and social. The app launched on an invite-only beta in January and is currently focused on university … Read more
[ad_1] A WOMAN posed as a man to trick her girlfriend into sex during a two-year relationship has been jailed. Blade Silvano sexually assaulted the victim after they met on dating site Plenty of Fish. 4 Blade Silvano pretended to be a man to trick her girlfriend into sexCredit: James Linsell-Clark/ 4 Silvano claimed on the dating site … Read more
[ad_1] The electric scooter company Bird said on Wednesday that it had filed for bankruptcy protection, another sign that the shine on this once buzzy part of personal transportation has begun to fade. To help it continue operating, the company said, it had secured $25 million in financing from Apollo Global Management’s commercial lending unit, … Read more
[ad_1] BRITS have admitted making two key connection mistakes this Christmas could slow down their speeds. Two thirds told Virgin Media O2 they put their Christmas lights in the same room as their broadband router. 1 Fairy lights close to your router can be a problemCredit: Getty Christmas lights are a known interference for Wi-Fi, … Read more
[ad_1] Christmas is coming early to Disney+, and we’re not talking about the Home Alone movies! The final month of 2023 is unusually eventful as Disney+ previews the new season of Doctor Who with a Christmas special on December 25. But that’s your Christmas morning gift. The early presents start with the two-episode premiere of … Read more
[ad_1] By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is set to extend its emergency cap on gas prices for another 12 months to serve as a safeguard against possible energy price shocks, after energy ministers backed the plan on Tuesday. The EU first agreed the gas price limit in December 2022, after months … Read more
[ad_1] laptop user Thousands of child abuse images have been discovered in a database for artificial intelligence systems, raising fears that AI tools have been “trained” on the illegal images. Researchers have identified more than 3,000 cases of child sexual abuse material in a vast trove of images designed to create AI photo generation software. … Read more
[ad_1] The traditional Christmas dinner can have health benefits that reduce the risk of cancer, scientists have found. Carrots in particular were found to provide an anti-cancer effect when consumed in sufficient quantity. Eating five servings of carrots per week was linked to a 20% reduction in developing all types of cancer, according to a … Read more
[ad_1] If there’s one positive from the news stories of cyber attacks targeted at the UK in recent years, it’s that as a nation we’re much more astute when it comes to recognising the dangers. Another is that our businesses, government departments, charities and institutions are finally waking up to the risks posed by … Read more
[ad_1] Workers at Wells Fargo, the fourth largest bank in the US, have ramped up their union organizing campaign in recent weeks in a move that marks the largest union drive at a US bank in decades. Four Wells Fargo branches have filed for union elections since November in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bethel, Alaska, Atwater, … Read more
[ad_1] Money 13 Research shows that 70% of millennials are not invested in the stock market, despite its proven ability to create wealth over long periods of time. One of the most common reasons millennials sit on the sidelines is the misconception that they need more money to get started. That logic fails to consider … Read more
[ad_1] After the FTX cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy last year, Thomas Braziel, an investor who specializes in collapsed businesses, started brokering an unusual kind of transaction: a market to profit from FTX’s downfall. Mr. Braziel put one of his clients in touch with a large financial firm that had lost nearly $100 million when … Read more
[ad_1] The strategy game genre found itself in a renaissance this year — and you might not have noticed. Coming off the excellent Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope and Marvel’s Midnight Suns last fall, strategy games started and ended 2023 off strong from the AAA to the indie space. Unfortunately, in such a crowded year, … Read more
[ad_1] Graphic: Vicky Leta It’s late December 2023. The presents are wrapped, the cookies have been set out, and Brenda Lee’s 65-year-old song “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has overtaken Mariah Carey’s holiday juggernaut “All I Want for Christmas Is You” on the Billboard Hot 100. Streaming created this bizarre holiday miracle, just like streaming … Read more
[ad_1] Embarking on the path of entrepreneurship as a career choice is a bold endeavor, and for those aspiring to carve their niche in the business world, securing financing is often a critical step. Tevfik Arif, a seasoned real estate expert and founder of Bayrock Group, offers valuable insights into navigating the intricacies of financing … Read more
[ad_1] This image provided by Blue Origin shows the New Shepard rocket launching from West Texas on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Jeff Bezos’ space company launched the rocket carrying experiments on Tuesday, its first flight since engine trouble caused a crash more than a year ago. (Blue Origin via AP)AP Jeff Bezos’ space company successfully … Read more
[ad_1] As regions go, Benelux is a small one, but the lack of people has not stopped it pioneering the information technology sector. In this top 10, we feature articles about quantum computing Belgian-style, as well as Dutch plans for its own GPT-NL. But with all this leading-edge technology research and development comes challenges. … Read more
[ad_1] Long before Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions began to falter, it was clear to anyone paying close attention that there were fatal flaws in his much-hyped political operation. “I had to have it explained to me the first time DeSantis came here for a parade,” an early DeSantis supporter in New Hampshire recalled to The … Read more
[ad_1] The high street billionaire Mike Ashley has clinched a cut-price deal to buy Matchesfashion, the luxury clothing site, crystallising heavy losses for its private equity backer. Sky News has learnt that Mr Ashley’s Frasers Group has signed an agreement to take control of Matchesfashion from private equity firm Apax Partners – which sells fashion … Read more
[ad_1] FANS of a popular TV series are “up in arms” as the streaming app hosting the show has announced it is closing down. Lionsgate+ recently revealed that it will be leaving the UK market for good. 1 Fans of Outlander want to know where they will be able to watch the rest of the … Read more
[ad_1] Scientists are turning to the beautiful and famous Whirlpool Galaxy to look for areas where stars could eventually be born. By mapping out the presence of particular chemicals, they hope to learn about the conditions that are required to give birth to new stars. Researchers have mapped out regions of cold gas within the … Read more
[ad_1] Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Dec. 18 approved sweeping new powers that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the United States border and give local judges authority to order them to leave the country, testing the limits of how far a state can go to enforce immigration laws. Opponents have called … Read more
[ad_1] ChatGPT, Bard, Claude. The world’s most popular and successful chatbots are trained on data scraped from vast swaths of the internet, mirroring the cultural and linguistic dominance of the English language and Western perspectives. This has raised alarms about the lack of diversity in artificial intelligence. There is also the worry that the technology … Read more
[ad_1] Owners of certain electric vehicles could save “hundreds of pounds” on their energy bills by using electricity stored in the batteries to power their homes, according to the government. Using bidirectional charging, or two-way charging, households could fuel their cars when electricity costs are lowest – at off-peak hours during the night- and use … Read more
[ad_1] The past 12 months have seen the security agenda dominated by the usual round of vulnerabilities, concerns over supply chain security and more besides. It was also a year in which governments around the world, but especially in the UK and US, started to flex their muscles in terms of active engagement in … Read more
[ad_1] Mary Earps is best known for keeping the ball out of the net, but the England goalkeeper has completed a hat-trick on Tuesday by becoming the third successive female winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Earps had been the overwhelming favourite to scoop the annual gong in Salford, as she followed … Read more
[ad_1] Reuters Videos China in 2023: is the economy OK? STORY: Was this the year that China started to look more like Japan? 12 months of sputtering growth has some economists asking the question. After lockdowns ended, Chinese shoppers were supposed to go on a spending spree. Instead they chose to save for a rainy … Read more
[ad_1] In addition to Shopify, chatbots have come out over the past 12 months from Instacart, the delivery company; Mercari, a resale platform; Carrefour, a retailer; and Kering, which owns Gucci and Balenciaga. Walmart, Mastercard and Signet Jewelers are also testing chatbots, which may become publicly available as soon as next year. “In a way, … Read more
[ad_1] Amo, the buzzy Paris-based startup that keeps releasing consumer social apps, is dropping its third app today. And it’s going to look really familiar to former users of Zenly as Amo’s third app is a location-sharing app — just like Zenly. In case you missed the previous episodes, Amo is a relatively new startup … Read more
[ad_1] ‘I’m dreaming… of a… windy Christmas…’ (Picture: Alex Lentati/LNP) Any chance of a white Christmas is set to be blown away (literally) with furious winds and torrential rain set to sweep across the UK. In the coming days, gusts of up to 80mph and heavy downpours will arrive as a festive gift to us … Read more
[ad_1] (Reuters) -Tesla is not offering its employees yearly merit-based stock awards, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. Tesla did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment. The news comes after United Auto Workers union said in November it is launching a first-of-its-kind push to publicly organize the entire nonunion auto sector in the U.S., … Read more
[ad_1] This image made from video provided by the Icelandic Coast Guard shows its helicopter flying near magma running on a hill near Grindavik on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula sometime around late Monday, Dec. 18, or early Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. A volcanic eruption started Monday night on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, turning the sky orange and … Read more
[ad_1] Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. … Read more
[ad_1] An antibody-like molecule can block malaria parasites from invading red blood cells. Scientists at Melbourne’s biotechnology company AdAlta and LaTrobe University have achieved a “groundbreaking” milestone for malaria. They discovered a molecule, known as i-body, which mimics the properties of an antibody. This i-body can block malaria parasites from invading red blood cells and … Read more
[ad_1] Understanding the intricacies of financial transactions is essential for managing personal and business finances effectively. One term that frequently arises in the realm of borrowing and lending is the “finance charge.” In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into what a finance charge is, how it is calculated, and its significance in various financial … Read more
[ad_1] DON’T let crooks break into your email to steal your passwords and money with a “stuffing” attack. Cyber-experts are warning email users to avoid making mistakes that make it more likely you’ll end up as a hacking victim. 1 Protecting your email account is extremely importantCredit: Getty Even if you use a trusted email … Read more
[ad_1] Despite claims that employers are encouraging and, in some cases, requiring employees to return to work, it is evident that the pandemic has permanently altered the way people operate. It may well be that the pandemic only increased the rate of change. Many organisations already had the technology in place to offer remote … Read more