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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland app users hit by outage
"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
Is the military fueling eating disorders?
A brief hantavirus update, some good news about death, and more health news from Morning Rounds
CBS News Fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’
Mr. Pelley, a former “CBS Evening News” anchor, was ousted after months of tensions between staff and Bari Weiss, the network’s editor in chief.
Builders should read this Berkshire Taylor Morrison move closely
Berkshire Hathaway’s planned acquisition of Taylor Morrison is not a short-term housing trade; it is a long-term bet on a durable American necessity business. For home builders, investors, and analysts, the message is clear: Berkshire views housing as a platform worth owning, not
British soldier killed in Iraq training exercise was 'devoted family-man'
Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman, 29, died on Sunday during a joint training exercise in Erbil with the US
Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?
Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
Kuwait Airport Reopening Unravels After 48 Hours Amid Fresh Iranian Strikes
After two days of relative normalcy, this is a devastating blow to a hub that has spent months clawing its way back.
Alleged victim tells Donaldson trial she should have reported abuse claims earlier
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Qualifier Chwalinska reaches semi-finals to continue dream French Open run
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream French Open run as she beats Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final.
Trump Aims New Tariffs at 59 Countries and the European Union
Trump administration officials said they planned to impose levies of up to 12.5 percent on countries that failed to crack down on goods made with forced labor.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near in the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
KSI tells Sidemen 'I'll always be here' after quitting YouTube group
The social media star has addressed his fellow Sidemen after leaving the YouTube collective.
US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones
Kuwait says one person is dead after drones hit civilian buildings including its international airport.
Martin Scorsese gets backlash after endorsing 'creatively freeing' AI
AI can help directors "move faster without sacrificing quality or craft" in pre-production, he says.
Protests in UK Over Henry Nowak Murder Case Turn Violent, as Leaders Urge Calm
Eleven police officers were wounded as demonstrators pelted them with rocks and garbage cans, scenes a British cabinet minister called “unacceptable.”
Priceline Gives Penny a Multi-Agent Makeover
Priceline is turning Penny from a single chatbot into an interface for a squad of agents. It's the latest platform turning to multi-agent architecture for travel.
Painted Into a Corner
We look at the state of the Iran war three months on.
Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".
MakeMyTrip’s New Influencer Play: Relevance Over Reach
India's largest online travel platform wants to show up before a traveler even thinks about booking. The idea is not to chase viral Reels, but about whether a scroll can turn into a booking.
Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.
Paralympic champion backs plans to fine airlines which fail disabled travellers
The Paralympic champion said an airline staff member once asked her if she had "ever tried to walk".
How a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murder
Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.
Scott poised to make England debut in World Cup friendlies
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is poised to make his England debut in the forthcoming World Cup warm-up games in the United States.
Deb Haaland Wins Nomination in New Mexico Governor’s Race
Ms. Haaland, a former Interior secretary, took a big step toward making history as the first Native American woman to be a governor when she won the primary in her Democratic state.
Trump’s Controversial Pick to Oversee U.S. Intelligence, and a Surge in Preventable Diseases
Plus, how Marcia Lucas was “the heart” behind “Star Wars.”
The world’s largest privately owned laser just turned on
Fusion startup Xcimer fired up the world's largest privately owned laser.
A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond
The president’s pick for governor of Iowa lost his primary, while Democrats in the state chose their nominee in what they hope will be a competitive Senate race.
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