The acquittal of Tom Hayes, former head of EMEA equity research at UBS, has significant implications for bankers facing similar charges. Hayes’ case highlights the importance of academic immunity and its application in banking trials. Hayes was found not guilty due to a lack of evidence on the alleged insider trading charges against him. This … Read more
A Gaza aid site offered a “women only” day, but it did not stop the killing. The food distribution was announced in advance, featuring illustrations of smiling Palestinians receiving boxes of aid. However, when only women were allowed to attend, chaos erupted. Mary Sheikh al-Eid, who had seven children and was struggling to feed them … Read more
The Halo Championship Series (HCS) is nearing its end, marking a new era for the franchise. As Year 4 comes to a close, the HCS will host two major events and the highly anticipated Halo World Championship on October 24-26. This year’s championship marks the final time Halo Infinite will be part of official HCS … Read more
FromSoftware has announced that a patch for Elden Ring Nightreign will add two-player co-op mode, called “Duo Expeditions”, allowing players to team up with one other friend on July 30th. This feature was previously overlooked and neglected by the developers but is now being added as a response to community feedback. The update also includes … Read more
Union Pacific Corp. is reportedly close to a deal to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp., potentially creating a massive transcontinental rail network. The proposed acquisition, which could be finalized as early as next week, would be the largest ever in the rail industry. Details of the agreement are still confidential, but it’s believed to involve both … Read more
Viktor Gyokeres has finally made his move to Arsenal FC after scoring 97 goals in two seasons with Sporting Lisbon. The 27-year-old Swedish striker is eager to experience the feeling of hitting the back of the net in Arsenal colours. Gyokeres boasts an impressive record, having fired Sporting to two league titles and a domestic … Read more
Heavy fog blanketed the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca circuit, causing IndyCar to cancel its 8:30am practice session. The session was paused due to visibility concerns and emergency helicopter operations. Teams remained on pit lane until approximately 9:45am. The cancellation is not uncommon at Laguna Seca, which struggles with morning fog. With Sunday’s warm-up also facing … Read more
The idea that you need to log 10,000 steps a day for good health has been debunked by a new scientific analysis in The Lancet Public Health. A review of 88 studies found that taking 7,000 steps a day was associated with lower risks of serious health conditions like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. … Read more
Air pollution has long been linked to cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, but new research suggests it may also significantly impair brain health—especially when exposure occurs during midlife. Researchers from University College London and King’s College London published a study in The Lancet Healthy Longevity that identified the ages of 45 to 69 as a critical … Read more
Six years after his passing, comedian Adam Sandler has paid tribute to late co-star and friend Cameron Boyce in his latest movie, Happy Gilmore 2. A scene from the film features Boyce’s image playing on a TV screen during one of the golf matches. The tribute is a nod to their past collaboration in Grown … Read more