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Shivon Zilis says Elon Musk ended relationship without warning
Shivon Zilis says Elon Musk ended their relationship without warning, describing the sudden breakup as painful and expressing hope they can remain friends and co-parent. Her account matters because the two share four children, and she is also an executive at Neuralink, Musk’s brain implant company. Zilis, 40, shared her feelings in a post on…
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Why do I have to pay for buses if I don’t use a smartphone? | Letter
Owen Fraser argues that cheaper bus fares should be available to passengers who do not use a smartphone. He says app-only discounts make accessible public transport depend on a passenger’s choice of phone software, adding to costs during a cost-of-living squeeze. Fraser lives in Scotland, where under-22s can travel free using a physical national entitlement…
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Rail leasing bosses earned £3.5m as firms paid £400m in dividends
The chief executives of three private companies that lease trains to Britain’s railways received a combined £3.5m in salary last year, whilst their companies distributed nearly £400m to shareholders in dividends. This has drawn criticism from rail unions who argue that these rolling stock companies are prioritising shareholder profits over the interests of passengers, particularly…
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Legal500 apologises after website update exposes critical legal reviews
Legal500 accidentally published unredacted, unflattering testimonials about leading barristers and law firms after an error during a website update. The incident prompted an uproar among legal professionals and matters because the directory is known for its annual rankings and generally flattering reviews. The published comments criticised billing, clerks’ responsiveness and lawyers’ work, describing some as…
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Co-pilot attack on flydubai flight prompts cockpit security concerns
A flydubai co-pilot attacked the pilot with a sharp weapon during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, leaving the aircraft briefly without anyone at the controls. Passengers subdued him as the plane plunged, and two off-duty pilots helped land it safely in Saudi Arabia. The incident has raised questions about cockpit security and how…
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Alison Hammond undergoes hospital heart checks after leaving live broadcast
Alison Hammond said doctors were checking her heart after she experienced palpitations during a live episode of This Morning and was taken to hospital. In a video from her hospital bed, she said she felt fine and hoped the episode might have been a panic attack, while thanking viewers for their concern. The 51-year-old presenter…
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Two killed in trench collapse during road works in County Down
Two people have died after a trench collapsed during road works in Crossnacreevy, County Down. Emergency services are working to rescue people still trapped, while the incident has closed the Ballygowan Road and prompted a workplace safety investigation. The collapse was reported shortly after 11am as earthworks were under way. Firefighters are using specialist equipment,…
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Firmus faces investor doubts and local opposition ahead of multibillion-dollar float
Firmus Technologies is preparing for a multibillion-dollar Australian sharemarket listing as it plans a large expansion of AI datacentres, but its projections and valuation are drawing investor scepticism. In Tasmania, local opposition has grown over how the company secured approval for a major facility, raising questions about community consultation and the practical risks facing its…
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Keurig opens Alta preorders for coffee made with compostable pucks
Keurig has opened preorders for the Alta, a single-serve machine that brews coffee and espresso using compressed coffee pucks instead of conventional plastic-and-aluminium pods. Its AltaRounds are wrapped in a plant-based coating derived from seaweed and are compostable, offering pod-style convenience with less packaging waste. The machine costs $499.99, with shipping expected to begin on…
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School Protests Spread Across France Amid Education Concerns and Rising Violence
Thousands of students in France have protested over education standards, disrupting more than 700 schools as demonstrations spread from Paris to cities across the country. The unrest has become a public order crisis, with fires, clashes and injuries, raising concerns for students, staff and families as the country approaches a presidential election. Interior Minister Laurent…