Prince Harry has stepped down as patron of his African charity, Sentebale, after a dispute with its chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka. The decision comes amid allegations of poor governance and executive management within the organisation. Sentebale was founded by Prince Harry in 2006 to support people living in poverty and those affected by HIV and … Read more
Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor, was found dead outside his New Mexico home in late February along with his wife Betsy Arakawa. Body cam footage released by authorities shows deputies investigating the scene, where they initially suspected a gas leak or carbon monoxide poisoning. However, further investigation revealed no signs of foul play and eventually … Read more
Visitors from European Economic Area (EEA) countries, including those in the EU, are currently unable to access the WDRB website due to a technical issue. The blockage is likely related to the website’s compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For assistance or concerns, users can reach out to WDRB through email at [email protected] … Read more
French actor Gérard Depardieu has testified for the first time in his landmark trial in Paris, where he faces allegations of groping two women on a 2021 movie set. The 76-year-old actor denied the sexual assault charges against him, saying his behavior can sometimes be boorish. Depardieu acknowledged using vulgar language and grabbing a woman’s … Read more
Xavier University Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced that Richard Pitino will be the new Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Pitino joins the Musketeers after four seasons at New Mexico, where he led the Lobos to a 27-8 overall record and two NCAA Tournament appearances. Pitino has an impressive coaching resume, … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new antibiotic, gepotidacin, under the brand name Blujepa, to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in females 12 and older. The pill is expected to be available in the second half of 2025. About half of all women will experience a UTI at some point … Read more
Windows users who haven’t yet upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 are being urged to do so, as support for the older version is ending. However, some may be hesitant due to issues with the latest update, such as Bluetooth problems and system crashes. In a recent blog post, Microsoft announced that it will be releasing … Read more
The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients while closing government offices has sparked a fierce backlash from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and program recipients who fear that the government is imposing unnecessary barriers on an already vulnerable population. The new requirements will impact anyone who needs … Read more
NASA Administrator Janet Petro has nominated Greg Autry to serve as the agency’s chief financial officer (CFO), responsible for managing $25 billion in funding across various missions, including lunar and Martian endeavors. Prior experience includes being a White House liaison during President Trump’s first administration and serving on key policy committees at NASA and the … Read more
A technical issue caused a website to become unresponsive to visitors, with users receiving an error message “429 Too Many Requests.” The problem arose due to an unusually high volume of traffic, overwhelming the site’s resources. The issue prevented users from accessing the website, resulting in frustration and inconvenience. The cause of the surge in … Read more