“Porn star Stormy Daniels resumed testifying Thursday under cross-examination by lawyers for Donald Trump, after her first turn on the witness stand drew an angry reaction from the former president,” CNBC reports. “Trump’s attorneys, who began questioning Daniels on Tuesday afternoon, are poised to continue their efforts to undermine her credibility and raise doubts about her account of having sex with Trump.”

May 09, 2024 14:10 UTC

(Piers Morgan Uncensored)Piers Morgan has clashed with an Israeli government spokesperson who said he did not know how many civilians Israel had killed during the war in Gaza. (AP)Asked how many civilians Israel believes it has killed during the conflict, Hyman responded: "We don't have exact figures." Morgan responded: "But you've got exact numbers for Hamas terrorists you've killed – why wouldn't you know how many civilians you've killed?" Israel has consistently disputed the death toll provided by the Gaza Ministry of Health, which does not distinguish between combatants and civilians killed, and does not list the cause of death. Morgan added: "You're an official spokesperson for the Israeli government and you have no idea how many civilians you've killed?

May 09, 2024 14:03 UTC

The origins of monitorships in the United KingdomPrior to the advent of DPAs, monitors had occasionally been appointed in connection with negotiated settlements of criminal investigations between corporates and prosecuting agencies in the United Kingdom. This chapter sets out the statutory and other contexts in which corporate monitorships (or aspects of monitorship arrangements) might be implemented in the United Kingdom, as well as their nature and scope. The incidence of corporate monitorships following conduct investigations is historically less common in the United Kingdom (as well as narrower) than it is in the United States, for example. https://www.sfo.gov.uk/publications/guidance-policy-and-protocols/guidance-for -corporates/evaluating-a-compliance-programme/#_ftnref9 and see Paragraph 7.11–22 in the DPA Code, available from https://www.cps.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/publications/DPA-COP.pdf. Paragraphs 7.13 and 7.18, DPA Code, available at https://www.cps.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/publications/DPA-COP.pdf.

May 09, 2024 13:44 UTC

There are multiple types of coronaviruses, but a research team from Cambridge University and other institutions has developed a vaccine that can be used against previously unknown coronaviruses. The team administered the nanocage vaccine to mice and infected them with SARS-CoV-1,the coronavirus that caused the SARS outbreak. 'The development of the nanocage vaccine is a step towards our larger goal of developing a vaccine before a pandemic starts. The research team also revealed that the next step will be to test the nanocage vaccine in humans. If the test results prove that the nanocage vaccine is safe, it could be used asagainst COVID-19.

May 09, 2024 12:33 UTC

The items were reportedly stolen from Dunks Specialist Model Shop, in Church Walk, Trowbridge, on Tuesday, May 7.Business owner Duncan Pearce, 62, said he was woken at 6am by a call from a passer-by who saw the smashed side window next to the shop door. A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating reports of a burglary at Dunks Specialist Model Shop in Church Walk, Trowbridge. He said the man walked through to the back of the shop and picked up a radio-controlled vehicle kit which he took to the front of the shop. They are Tamiya radio-controlled high-end kits made in Japan worth between £150 and £400 each," Duncan added. Models similar to those that were stolen from Duncan Pearce’s specialist model shop in Church Walk, Trowbridge.

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It comes more than four years after his and Meghan's final royal engagement before 'Megxit' - a very awkward appearance alongside Prince William and Kate at the Commonwealth Day service in 2020. Prince Harry arrives at the Invictus Games Foundation's anniversary celebrations at St Paul's Cathedral yesterdayThe strain of Megxit was crystal clear at Harry and Meghan's final public engagement at the Commonwealth Day Service inside Westminster Abbey in 2020. Prince Harry joined Prince William, Peter Phillips, David Armstrong-Jones and Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence behind the Land Rover Defender hearse which carried the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin during the Ceremonial Procession. Prince Harry admitted he was nervous to return to the UK amid tensions between him, Meghan and his family. Prince Harry arrives in the UK to see his father following his cancer diagnosis

May 09, 2024 12:15 UTC

Everton Fan Advisory Board member Paul McMonnies believes there has been many "extremely worrying stories since day one" involving 777 Partners so therefore the situation "is becoming completely untenable." McMonnies told BBC Radio Merseyside the Fan Advisory Board has been trying to get answers for months now. "It did all lead to this limbo situation - alongside points deductions and everything else going on alongside that," he said. "It seems quite mad that the takeover of the club hasn't been the number one on most people's agendas. "Now that we are secure and safe in the Premier League, focus has really strongly come back onto the takeover now.

May 09, 2024 11:51 UTC

May 09, 2024 15:00:00It is reported that more than 850,000 people have used 75,000 fake online shops operated by the China-based criminal organization 'BogusBazaar' and stolen credit card information has been resold on the dark web and used for fraudulent purposes totaling approximately $50 million. A German cybersecurity firm, Security Research Labs GmbH (SRLabs), has reported that as many as 850,000 users purchased products from 75,000 fake online shops operated by the China-based criminal organization BogusBazaar. The stolen personal information and credit card details were then used to make fraudulent orders worth approximately $50 million on the dark web. BogusBazaar acquires expired domains sold on Google to host fake shops, generally selling shoes and clothing at very low prices. According to SRLabs, most of BogusBazaar's servers are located in the United States, and each server hosts between 200 and 500 online shops.

May 09, 2024 11:30 UTC

The London and Frankfurt stock exchanges hit record highs Thursday as the Bank of England kept its interest rate at a 16-year high but raised hopes of a cut in the coming months. Meanwhile, Wall Street rose following data showing a climb in claims for unemployment benefits that could raise the prospect of a US rate cut. The British capital's benchmark FTSE 100 index, which has been breaking records repeatedly in recent days, extended the rally, rising 0.3 percent. His comments raised hopes that the BoE could soon cut rates. US Treasury bond yields, a proxy for interest rates, moved lower.

May 09, 2024 11:26 UTC

Five newborn babies have died in a spiralling whooping cough outbreak which has terrified parents. A mother whose child died from whooping cough at just 32 days old urges action Riley Hughes was an otherwise healthy baby when he died from ­whooping cough aged just 32 days in 2015. Whooping cough is caused by the pertussis bacteria and is spread by coughing and sneezing. Whooping cough is less severe in older children and adults but can still cause sore ribs, a hernias, ear infections and urinary incontinence among these groups. Dr Michael Head, senior research fellow in global health, University of Southampton, said: 'Whooping cough can and does kill babies.

May 09, 2024 11:23 UTC

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May 09, 2024 10:44 UTC

LONDON: US private equity firm Blackstone emerged victorious Thursday in a takeover battle for struggling UK music rights owner Hipgnosis Songs Fund , after American group Concord refrained from improving its bid.Concord, a rival to Hipgnosis, said in a statement that it would not hike its $1.5-billion bid after Blackstone agreed a $1.6-billion offer.Hipgnosis manages the rights to more than 150 of the world's biggest song catalogues, including Justin Bieber, Shakira and Neil Young.Concord "confirms that its offer of $1.25 per Hipgnosis share is final and will not be increased", it said in a brief statement clearing the path for Blackstone.The US private equity house last week ramped up its bid to $1.30 per share. "It looks like the battle for Hipgnosis Songs Fund won't be having another encore," said AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould.Hipgnosis was co-founded in 2018 by guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers and Merck Mercuriadis, former manager of Beyonce and Elton John.The London-listed fund has been plagued by concerns over asset valuations and recently slashed the value of its songs catalogue by more than a quarter to $1.93 billion.That came after Hipgnosis revealed in December that its first-half net losses tripled on tumbling sales.

May 09, 2024 09:40 UTC

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May 09, 2024 09:15 UTC

LONDON - Britain's opposition Labour Party has increased its poll lead over Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives to stand 30 points ahead, according to a YouGov poll for the Times newspaper. The poll, coming ahead of an election later this year, put Labour on 48% and the ruling Conservatives on 18%, the worst reading for Sunak since he became prime minister 18 months ago, according to the Times. It is the first survey since local and mayoral elections last week inflicted heavy losses on the Conservatives. A previous YouGov/Times poll, published on May 2, gave Labour a 26 point lead. Polls have consistently given Labour an around 20-point lead over the Conservatives, ahead of the election which Sunak has said he expects to call in the second half of the year.

May 09, 2024 08:42 UTC

Advertising Revenue: Declined 2.4%, with digital advertising up 3% to $63 million. Positive PointsNew York Times Co (NYSE:NYT) added 210,000 net new digital subscribers in Q1, demonstrating strong growth in its digital subscription business. New York Times Co (NYSE:NYT) reported steady revenue growth and significant AOP growth, with a focus on disciplined cost management and strategic investments. The company faces challenges in fully leveraging its digital advertising potential amidst a changing media landscape. Levien noted that these premium canvases and first-party data are key to the company's advertising strategy, offering high CPMs and effective performance.

May 09, 2024 08:34 UTC