A flooring firm, The Floor Room, selling carpets and laminate from John Lewis stores, has gone bust and entered administration. In the wake of this, nearly 200 staff members will be made redundant. Their stores closed with immediate effect and customers are in doubt regarding their orders. Efforts are underway in a bid to manage …
If it sounds like science fiction, then fusion power truly is the stuff of science fiction that can really change our lives. Though we may not see working fusion power plants within the next 30 years, this research has already made some amazing advances in technology that can help in things like cancer treatment or …
Yesterday, Kylie Jenner celebrated her 27th birthday, but big sis had something to remind her of—after all, she's basically 30. Posting in homage on Instagram, supermodel Kendall Jenner shared a shot from yesteryear; the two children featured in it. Still, it was in the caption where most of the fun came: "Guess who's basically 30 …
Nearly two decades ago, Natasha Bedingfield first sang those words: "Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten." The line from her hit song "Unwritten" has remained with those who grew up hearing it, turned into a powerful anthem of self-discovery and possibility. Asked what she thinks of this enduring appeal, Natasha …
Liverpool stretched their good preseason form with a commanding 4-1 win over Sevilla at Anfield on a sun-soaked Sunday. Under the tutelage of their new boss, Arne Slot, the Reds have been working towards a return to the Premier League with the latest display of both individual brilliance and collective strength. It was the Colombian …
Earlier today, the sudden appearance of a man climbing up the Eiffel Tower caused an immediate evacuation from the area just hours before the Paris Olympics' closing ceremony. The shirtless man was seen near the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the iconic Parisian monument, just above the first viewing deck. Videos shared on …
BitGo is shifting business around Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) into a worldwide custody system. They are looking to make security enhancements by adding new locations like Hong Kong and Singapore, which will be the first to allow for multi-jurisdictional custody of WBTC, allowing for more corporate investors. A big move by BitGo, the cryptocurrency management company, …
It proved to be a grand success after the massive outflow of Parisians from that city. In so many competing and spectacular events, with excited tourists filling the streets and venues, the Games presented Paris at its best. The townspeople may have missed it, though the city never shone brighter in the glow that remains …
One of the serious blood disorders, beta thalassemia, can now be cured by a new gene therapy using the revolutionary gene-editing tool of CRISPR-Cas9 technology that is giving hope to hundreds of sufferers in England. The one-time therapy would ensure the faulty genes in their bone marrow are rectified. Trials have already shown more than …
Geraint runs a vape shop in Cardiff's Queen Street, which has been named Britain's best high street, but he has had stock worth £25,000 stolen from the shop. Despite getting the street an award for being 'best', Geraint and other shop workers there are constantly broken into, and their shops are stolen from. This has …
Google’s rivals, including Yelp and DuckDuckGo, recently celebrated a major win when a federal judge ruled that Google has been acting as an illegal monopoly. However, the real challenge lies ahead as these competitors push for strong measures to restore fair competition. They believe that without effective remedies, Google will continue to dominate, making it …
Chanel Gaston's dream holiday turned into a nightmare when she was forced to get a loan to pay for replacement flight tickets after an error on her boarding pass. Even though she checked in on the airport's website, she couldn't board the plane because of a validation glitch. EasyJet denied its responsibility and left her …
An FTSE 250 water company, Pennon Group, yields an attractive 7.4% dividend, but is this too good to be the case? No competition and a needed service, it seems stable, yet fines and regulatory pressures have forced its stock price down by 44%. Could this stock be a hidden gem or a risky bet? Pennon …
In a freak incident, a Jet2 flight from Leeds to Palma De Majorca developed an unexpected problem when the aircraft hit a bird just after leaving the runway. Although the plane had to turn back, all 135 passengers and the crew were quite safe. The company efficiently provided a replacement aircraft, and travellers continued their …
