The United States is taking steps to withdraw non-essential personnel from locations in the Middle East due to increased tensions between Iran and Israel, according to US officials. President Donald Trump announced that US Central Command is monitoring “developing tension” in the region. He also stated that some individuals have been given notice to move … Read more
The rare strawberry moon occurred on June 10, but some may have missed it due to its low visibility at nightfall. The phenomenon was caused by the full moon’s unique path across the sky, resulting in a colorful display of orange and red hues. According to Bob Bonadurer, director of the Milwaukee Public Museum’s planetarium, … Read more
The UK economy shrank more than expected in April as President Trump’s tariffs on countries around the world had a significant impact. The standard measure of economic output (GDP) contracted by 0.3%, which is sharper than the forecast of 0.1%. This contraction is also down from the growth of 0.2% recorded in March. The main … Read more
Chime began trading on Thursday under the ticker symbol CHYM, with an initial public offering (IPO) priced at $27 per share, surpassing expected ranges. The fintech company raised approximately $700 million in new capital, valuing it at around $11.6 billion. In its Nasdaq debut, Chime shares jumped 37% to close at $37.11. This comes as … Read more
A mistrial was declared in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial after one juror refused to continue deliberations on a final rape charge. The jury had found Weinstein guilty of one count of sexual assault and not guilty of another count earlier in the trial, but were stuck on the last charge. Weinstein faces multiple charges, … Read more
Apple is expanding its AutoFill feature to include one-time verification codes from third-party apps on iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe. The feature can automatically fill in codes from apps like Google Voice, allowing users to quickly verify their accounts without manually typing the code. Previously, the AutoFill feature only worked with codes from Apple’s Messages … Read more
The Financial Times is offering several subscription plans, including an Essential digital plan that provides complete coverage of the newspaper on any device. This plan costs €69 per month or can be paid upfront in a year to save 20%. A more premium option includes access to ft.com and the FT App for an additional … Read more
The retrial of Harvey Weinstein ended abruptly on Thursday when the jury foreman refused to join deliberations on the remaining rape charge against the disgraced movie mogul. New York state Judge Curtis Farber declared a mistrial, and prosecutors vowed to try Weinstein again on the third-degree rape charge. Weinstein was found guilty of sexually assaulting … Read more
Florida-based airline Silver Airways has abruptly shut down its operations, leaving passengers reeling after months of uncertainty. The airline had announced plans to file for bankruptcy in December, citing a need for restructuring and additional resources. As part of the bankruptcy process, Silver Airways sold its assets to another airline holding company, which ultimately decided … Read more
A rare sighting of the Strawberry Moon has been captured over the East Midlands region. The phenomenon, which was last seen in 2006 and will not be repeated until 2043, was visible on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The term “Strawberry Moon” does not refer to its pinkish hues, but rather marks the harvest season … Read more