All eyes on battleground state Wisconsin as Republicans gather for national convention
On Saturday evening in downtown Milwaukee, people were making their way to dinner reservations and drinks with friends near Water Street, the city’s nightlife district. But some of them had the U.S. election on their minds, as news of gunfire at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania spread and visitors descended on Wisconsin’s largest city for the Republican […]
Windows 10 users must check their settings to block scary new threat
Anyone with a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC would be wise to check for the latest software update from Microsoft. A recent patch from the US technology giant has just been released that fixes a worrying flaw that could give hackers access to personal data held on devices. The bug, which was first spotted […]
Garden job to always do in the morning or risk attracting slugs
Whilst the majority of plants love and thrive in the sun, it’s important to care for them even more when the weather is warm. According to Dani Turner, customer experience director at online florist Bunches, this means watering them in the morning, and never in the evening. The expert said: “The best time to water […]
UK wage growth slows; global chip stocks fall amid growing tensions between US, China and Taiwan – business live | Business
Key events Introduction: UK wage growth slows; global chip stocks fall amid growing tensions between US, China and Taiwan Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. The UK job market has continued to cool, with wage growth slowing to a two-year low while the unemployment […]
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd to announce two more deals as Chelsea prepare mega bid | Football | Sport
Manchester United are hoping to wrap up two deals by the end of play today it appears. The Red Devils are working hard to secure the signature of Leny Yoro, who they successfully persuaded to join the club this summer despite his initial desire to hold out for a move to Real Madrid. The 18-year-old […]
Judge hands Trump major legal victory, dismissing classified documents charges
A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally holding onto classified documents, dealing the former president another major legal victory in what some analysts believed was the most formidable case he was facing among his four criminal indictments. Florida-based U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was nominated by Trump, ruled […]
Apple just released tons of new iOS features for your iPhone – how to get them first
Apple has finally opened the floodgates and is letting iPhone users download and test out the latest iOS 18 software update. Announced at the firm’s WWDC event last month, iOS 18 introduces a big visual change for iPhones, letting you place apps anywhere on the home screen – just like Android has been able to […]
Five-minute quiz at home can predict risk of heart attack
Swedish scientists have made a breakthrough with a home test that can reveal the risk of a heart attack in just five minutes, offering hope for early detection. The simple questionnaire, which boasts the same accuracy as blood tests and blood pressure readings, was developed by researchers at the University of Gothenburg and has been […]
The Open 2024: first round updates – live | The Open
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Opening pars for Justin Leonard, Todd Hamilton and Jack McDonald. But the two erstwhile champions find pot bunkers on 2, while McDonald flies the green. It’s going to be a long day; chances are we’ll love it more than quite a […]
Road to Paris Olympics bumpy for boxer Tammara Thibeault, other Canadian athletes
The road to the Olympic Games hasn’t always been smooth for Canada’s athletes in Paris. A capsule look at the challenges some have faced in their careers: Sydney Pickrem, Clearwater, Fla., swimming “The biggest challenge has definitely always been mental health. Until I really discovered my issues with depression and anxiety and tackled them, I […]