The recent chaos surrounding a debate on Gaza in the House of Commons has led to growing calls for Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to resign. The SNP has accused him of being involved in a “stitch up” with Labour over the handling of amendments to a motion, which Labour has denied. SNP’s Westminster leader,
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 has recently hit a record high, reaching 39,029, surpassing the previous peak of 38,915.87 that was set back in 1989. This record-breaking rally has been fueled by the strong performance of banking, electronics, and consumer stocks, as well as robust earnings reports. Both the Nikkei and the broader Topix have outpaced other
The Visual Effects Society recently hosted the 22nd annual VES Awards at the prestigious Beverly Hilton, recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of visual effects across film and television. Among the top contenders for the evening were Disney’s “The Creator” and Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” each boasting an impressive seven nominations. Both films wasted
ADHD-like traits have long been viewed as a hindrance in modern society, but recent research suggests that these characteristics may have actually provided an evolutionary advantage in the past. Individuals with qualities of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, such as difficulty regulating attention and restlessness, have been found to exhibit better foraging strategies compared to those
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is rumored to be the slimmest foldable handset yet from the South Korean tech giant. According to leaked details, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to measure only 11mm when folded, which is a considerable decrease from the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s 13.4mm thickness. The use of
Auston Matthews made history on Wednesday night by scoring his 50th goal of the season in just 54 games, becoming the fastest NHL player to reach that milestone in 28 years. This impressive feat took place during a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Matthews’ goal on a
Nvidia recently reported its fourth fiscal quarter earnings, exceeding Wall Street’s forecasts for both earnings and sales. The company reported earnings per share of $5.16, a significant increase from the expected $4.64. Moreover, Nvidia reported revenue of $22.10 billion, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $20.62 billion. The positive results led to a 10% increase in Nvidia’s
The issue of drink or drug-driving is a serious concern that puts many lives at risk on the roads. Police chiefs are now advocating for new powers that would allow officers to instantly disqualify such drivers at the side of the road. Presently, drivers charged with these offenses have to wait for a sentencing hearing
Recent news out of New York has revealed a shocking development in the case of a Japanese Yakuza leader, Takeshi Ebisawa. Federal prosecutors have charged him with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Burma to other countries, with the belief that they would be utilized by Iran to create a nuclear weapon. This case sheds
Palo Alto Networks experienced a significant setback on Wednesday with a 28% drop in its shares, marking the worst trading session since its initial public offering in 2012. This plunge followed the company’s decision to lower its full-year revenue guidance, a clear indication of the challenges it is facing in the current market. Despite the