Washington — A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a lawsuit filed by a group of states that challenged the mass firings of thousands of federal probationary workers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit divided 2-1 in finding that the 19 states and the District of Columbia did not have legal standing…
Canadians will now be able to make the most of long layovers in Hong Kong. On Monday, travel service site Trip.com announced the launch of its new free layover tour service at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), aiming to transform long layovers into immersive cultural experiences. “We are delighted to introduce the new free local…
Northern Ireland put up a good fight, but ultimately had to accept a 3-1 defeat to Germany in the World Cup Qualifiers. Two goals in quick succession in the second-half, saw the home-side edge past their opposition. The Northern Ireland coach was hopeful to spring another upset result following Germany’s defeat to Slovakia. However, with…
Famous for essentially being a chocolate treasure chest bursting with the likes of Galaxy, Maltesers, Snickers, Milky Way, Bounty and more, the popular red tubs have been a Christmas must-have for decades in the UK. However, it’s been revealed that Celebrations tubs have shrunk in size once more, for the second year in a row,…
Baltimore MET Gala’s theme is ‘Timeless’ for night of art, fashion, food, philantrophy ART, FASHION, FOOD AND PHILANTHROPY. THE BALTIMORE MET GALA IS BACK, AND IT’S TAKING US TO THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE WITH THIS YEAR’S THEME, TIMELESS. AND JOINING ME TO TALK ABOUT THE EVENT IS CURATOR DEREK CHASE. AND THANK YOU SO…
Dell China layoffs 2025: Dell Technologies is preparing to lay off employees in China, joining a growing list of US tech companies scaling back operations in the country, as per a report. Dell to Lay Off China-Based Staff The company notified affected staff this week, informing them that their last working day will be October…
Aisha IqbalBBC News, Yorkshire Aisha Iqbal/BBC NHS porters, cleaners and nurses working at Airedale Hospital gathered with supporters for a pre-strike protest Hospital workers and supporters have staged a protest in anger at being treated like “second-class citizens” over differing pay and conditions, ahead of a full walkout on Friday. More than 150 Airedale Hospital…
Tesla’s grip on the US electric vehicle (EV) market appears to be loosening after years of dominance. Recent industry data suggested that the company’s share of the US EV market fell to levels not seen in nearly eight years, reflecting growing pressure from rivals, shifting consumer choices and Tesla’s own strategic redirection. The development raised…
In the arid expanses of Beaver County, Utah, a quiet revolution in renewable energy is unfolding deep underground. Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist and investor, recently spotlighted this development during a tour of Fervo Energy’s Cape Station project, describing it as a game-changer for clean power. The initiative taps into enhanced geothermal systems…
If you’ve been waiting for another lively day in trading of QuantumScape’s stock, your wait is over. Shares of QuantumScape (QS), which is developing batteries for electric vehicles, were recently up 20% to around $9.50. They still have a way to go to reach summer highs—in July they closed above $14—but the move is welcome…