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Solihull crypto robbery leaves businessman injured and wife fearing for unborn baby
Three masked intruders broke into a Solihull home and beat a businessman with hammers while threatening to kill his seven-months-pregnant wife and their unborn baby unless he transferred cryptocurrency. The attack illustrates a growing form of violent robbery targeting crypto owners, where criminals can pressure victims to make transfers that are difficult to reverse. The…
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Earl Spencer’s third wife (who won’t give up her Countess title) has used some of her divorce settlement to buy a £3.6million mansion just 10 miles from his Althorp estate
Karen Spencer, the former third wife of Earl Spencer, has purchased a £3.6 million country mansion just ten miles from Althorp estate in Northamptonshire using funds from her divorce settlement. Her 13-year marriage to the brother of Princess Diana ended acrimoniously in 2024, after which Earl Spencer began a relationship with Norwegian archaeologist Professor Cat…
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Judge Amit Mehta dismisses publishers’ antitrust cases over Google AI summaries
Federal Judge Amit Mehta dismissed antitrust lawsuits brought by Chegg and Penske Media Corporation against Google, rejecting their claims that the company’s AI search features violate competition law. The ruling matters to publishers seeking legal remedies for the loss of web traffic and revenue they say Google’s AI summaries have caused. Chegg and Penske Media…
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Police step up patrols to tackle luggage theft around King’s Cross
Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police are stepping up patrols around King’s Cross and St Pancras to tackle organised luggage theft, drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. Officers say thieves target distracted passengers, while problems in nearby streets and squares are affecting residents and visitors. The article reports that luggage thefts occur at least four or…
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UK bill would require airlines to seat under-14s beside adults free of charge
The UK government plans to ban airlines from charging parents extra to sit with their children on flights. Children under 14 will be required to sit next to their parents or an accompanying adult free of charge, alongside a ban on charging for booking name corrections. The changes are part of a civil aviation reform…
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Sable Offshore chief executive earned $76m despite $410m loss
James Flores, chairman and chief executive of Sable Offshore, was Houston’s highest-paid executive in 2025, earning $76 million comprising a $1.3 million base salary, a $3.9 million bonus and approximately $69 million in stock. However, his company sold no crude oil in 2025 and reported a net loss of $410.2 million. The stark contrast between…
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Driver accelerates Jeep at Maine journalist outside methadone clinic
A journalist was confronted and then nearly struck by a speeding Jeep whilst reporting outside a methadone clinic in Bangor, Maine. The man in the blue Jeep initially challenged the reporter from his vehicle, then drove directly at him at high speed, forcing him to move out of the way. The incident raises questions about…
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Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light remasters are getting free next-gen updates this month
Deep Silver will give *Metro 2033 Redux* and *Metro: Last Light Redux* free updates for current-generation consoles and PC. The upgrades add modern graphics and gameplay features, giving players a refreshed way to revisit the first two games in the series. On compatible displays, the console versions will support 4K at 60 frames per second…