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Boosting EU’s Digital Shield: New Rules for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors
The European Union is taking a big step forward in protecting its important systems from cyberattacks. With the new rules adopted by the Commission, Europe’s critical digital infrastructure is about to become much stronger and safer. These rules, part of the NIS2 Directive, focus on making sure that key companies and services are well-equipped to […] More
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No More Subscription Traps: New US Rule Makes Cancelling Easier!
The United States is making some big changes to protect people from tricky subscription services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just announced a new rule called the ‘Click to Cancel’ rule. The goal? To make it super simple for people to cancel subscriptions they don’t want anymore. This is good news for everyone who […] More
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No Screenshots Allowed! Instagram’s Fight Against Sextortion
Instagram has rolled out new features aimed at stopping a dangerous crime called sextortion. Sextortion is when scammers trick people, especially teens, into sending private or explicit images and then blackmail them by threatening to share those images if they don’t receive money or other demands. These new changes by Instagram’s parent company, Meta, are […] More
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The HS2 High-Speed Rail Project Bounces Back!
What started as an ambitious plan to connect London with the North is now back in the news. After being previously scrapped, it looks like phase 2a of HS2, which would extend the line from London Euston to Crewe, could be back on track. But this decision isn’t without controversy, especially because of the project’s […] More
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FTSE 100 Hits Five-Month High: A Boost from Eurozone Rate Cuts!
London’s FTSE 100, one of the world’s top stock market indexes, reached its highest point in five months on Thursday, as interest rate cuts in the Eurozone gave it a significant push. The index rose by 56.06 points or 0.67%, closing at 8,385.13. This marked its highest level since May 21, 2024, making investors and […] More
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New Rules to Protect UK Shoppers Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Plans—But Not Until 2026!
In the UK, the popularity of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services has skyrocketed, with millions of shoppers using it to manage their spending. It seems like a convenient way to buy things without paying the full price upfront, but there’s a catch. Many people have been getting into debt because they borrow more than […] More
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Norris’s Chase: Can He Pass Verstappen?
McLaren’s young gun Lando Norris has been steadily closing the gap on the reigning champion, Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who won the 2023 World Championship. There are eight rounds left in the 2024 Formula 1 season. Will Norris cross the goal line first and wrestle the championship away from Verstappen? The Task Ahead Norris […] More
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Return of Anderson to Lancashire Still in Line for Next Season
Daniel Gidney, the chief executive of the county believes that James Anderson could still return to play for the Lancashire team next season. Anderson last featured for his county in July when, on this occasion, he claimed seven wickets in a rain-affected draw against Nottinghamshire. Coming off that inspired performance, the 42-year-old was instrumental in […] More
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The Rolling Stones: A Tale of Two Bands
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has spilt some dirty financial secrets regarding his times with the now-legendary rock band. Interviewed recently for Classic Rock, the bassist was asked if he, drummer Charlie Watts, and guitarist Ronnie Wood sometimes did little more than exist while their friends and brothers Mick Jagger and Keith Richards built […] More
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In Nightbitch, at times surreal and very bold, Amy Adams explores motherhood and identity.
In the new film, Amy Adams plays a mother who thinks she’s turning into a dog every night. It’s a bizarre and fascinating premise. The movie Nightbitch, going on general release in the UK at the London Film Festival, is based on the 2019 novel of the same title by Rachel Yoder. The outlandish premise […] More
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Woman of the Hour: A Thought-Provoking Look at Trust and Perception
Woman of the Hour is a chilling story taking place in Los Angeles in 1978 as it unfolds the life of Sheryl Bradshaw, played by Anna Kendrick, an unnamed struggling actor who finds an opportunity to star on a hot new dating show. Little does she know that the bachelor she will be interacting with, […] More
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Former One Direction Star Liam Payne Dies at 31 After Fall from Hotel Balcony
Dreadful news here: ex-member of the world-famous boy band One Direction, Liam Payne has been confirmed dead in a tragic incident. The musician, 31, reportedly died after falling from a hotel balcony in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The authorities confirmed that they were opening up an autopsy and launching an investigation into […] More
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The Champagne Crooks: How a Shoplifting Gang Steals the Sparkle
In the UK, a smart gang of thieves, known as the “champagne gang,” has been burgling supermarkets, snapping champagne bottles and other goodies worth at least £73,000. Their mode of operation comes to one’s mind as that of a professional team wherein every member does smart things so as to leave without leaving any trace. […] More
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Louis Vuitton’s Luxury Lows: LVMH Faces a Sales Slump as China Sputters
LVMH – the flagship company with Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany, and Moët & Chandon to its name – blindsided investors a little while ago by announcing it failed to meet analysts’ sales targets. That said, news about China’s slowing economy means that less of its people spend money on luxury items. Let’s look at what […] More
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Vaping and Waste: The 25,000 Problem in Aberdeenshire!
Every month in Aberdeenshire, more than 25,000 vapes get swept away from the streets and drains. That’s a huge number! Imagine how many colorful e-cigarettes that is—over 5,000 were found in just one batch of 50 tonnes of street waste. This eye-opening information comes from Aberdeenshire Council, which is worried about the growing issue of […] More
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