At the White House on Wednesday, a hugely anticipated moment – the beginning of the transfer of power between two such fierce foes. It was a moment of history, a moment of symbolism. It could have stoked bitterness and glee, but there was no sign of either. However, it was not the biggest moment of
In this photo illustration, the Bluesky Social logo is displayed on a cell phone in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 4, 2024. Mauro Pimentel | AFP | Getty Images Micro-blogging startup Bluesky has gained over 1.25 million new users in the past week, indicating some social media users are changing their habits following the
The government is calling on the music industry to introduce a voluntary levy on tickets for concerts at stadiums and arenas to help fund grassroots venues. Ministers expect the music industry to push through their proposals “as soon as possible” for shows next year, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said. The government
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal has said bringing Sir Ridley Scott’s legacy sequel to the big screen has been a “wildly… overwhelming” experience. The star was speaking to Sky News on the red carpet at the film’s royal premiere which was attended by His Majesty the King, who had earlier hosted members of the film
Pension “mega funds” will be created under government plans to increase infrastructure investment. Reforms could “unlock £80bn” of investment, according to Treasury plans, which say bigger funds can get greater returns. Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to imitate the way large Canadian and Australian pension schemes work. She will give more details about her plans in
Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderNov 12, 2024, 07:48 AM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Open Extended Reactions MIKE TYSON SAT on the canvas with his back against the
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has recently addressed speculations surrounding her health condition while on the International Space Station (ISS), discarding recent claims made by media outlets regarding her wellbeing. In response to reports that suggested she appeared “gaunt” due to an extended stay on the ISS, Williams clarified her status during a video interview on
Labour MPs who are opposed to legalising assisted dying believe the momentum is swinging behind their side of the campaign, Sky News has learnt. MPs are currently weighing up whether to back a change in the law that would give terminally ill people with six months to live the choice to end their lives. At
We say it all the time. Scaling is hard. However, that doesn’t appear to be an issue for Xiaomi Automobile, the new EV business arm of consumer electronics giant Xiaomi Corporation. According to a recent social media post by Xiaomi’s founder, the automotive division has built the 100,000th example of its flagship SU7 EV in
Buy now, pay later firms like Klarna and Block’s Afterpay could be about to face tougher rules in the U.K. Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Klarna, which is known for its popular “buy now, pay later” business, announced Wednesday it has filed initial public offering documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
US President Joe Biden has welcomed Donald Trump for a meeting at the White House aimed at ensuring the smooth transition of power from one leader to another. It is the first time the president-elect has visited the White House since he left the Oval Office after being defeated by Mr Biden in the 2020
In this article AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Amazon Amazon has rolled out a new storefront featuring apparel, home goods, electronics and other items priced below $20, to fend off growing competition from discount upstarts Temu and Shein. Called “Amazon Haul,” the storefront is accessible through the company’s mobile app, and promises “crazy
In the courtyard of a farmhouse now home to soldiers of the Ukrainian army’s 47th mechanised brigade, I’m introduced to a weary-looking unit by their commander Captain Oleksandr “Sasha” Shyrshyn. We are about 10km from the border with Russia, and beyond it lies the Kursk region Ukraine invaded in the summer – and where this
Several people have been injured after a bus carrying school children collided with a lorry in Leicestershire. At least 16 people sustained “minor” injuries in the crash on the A46 near Syston, Leicestershire Police said. Ten were taken to hospital as a precaution, the force added. The road was closed travelling northbound between A607 near
Scientists at Penn State University have identified that microplastics present in the atmosphere could be influencing the Earth’s climate. A study published in Environmental Science and Technology: Air reveals that these tiny plastic particles may act as ice nucleating agents within clouds, impacting precipitation, weather, and possibly even aviation. Although the precise effects remain unclear,
Actor Timothy West has died peacefully in his sleep aged 90, “with his friends and family at the end”. He was known for many roles in television and the theatre, including popular soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders. Husband to Prunella Scales, the pair travelled together on UK and overseas canals in the Channel 4 series
Associated Press Nov 13, 2024, 06:16 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The goals for 2025 are piling up for Rory McIlroy. Ending a drought in the majors that dates back to 2014 is uppermost in his mind. There’s also the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where McIlroy will be the
The jobs of more than half of the workforce at the DIY chain Homebase are at risk after the retailer’s owners called in administrators following a failed attempt at a sale. Sky News reported earlier on Wednesday that around 1,500 people were set to keep their roles as 75 of the 130 stores were set
Sara Sharif’s murder-accused father has told jurors he “takes full responsibility” for the death of his daughter. Minicab driver Urfan Sharif, 42, called police in the early hours of 10 August last year saying he had beaten her “too much” for being “naughty”, the court previously heard. The 10-year-old’s body was found in a bunkbed
A union representing Post Office staff has lashed out at proposals that could result in significantly more than 1,000 workers losing their jobs, describing them as “immoral”. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) signalled a fight ahead as the Post Office confirmed details of its transformation plan – first revealed by Sky News on Tuesday. The
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