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Cass Wennlund, hailing from New Lenox, Illinois, has dedicated over three decades to a distinguished career in law and community leadership. As the founder of Wennlund & Associates, he specializes in civil litigation, real estate, zoning, land use and development, and business law, upholding the highest standards of integrity andContinue Reading
Pound holds steady as traders hope for ‘stability’ of Labour landslide
The pound has held steady against the US dollar after an exit poll revealed the Labour Party is on course for a landslide victory, affirming the expectations of traders pinning hopes on an upcoming period of political stability. Sterling was relatively flat against the US dollar, remaining around 1.276, andContinue Reading
Live: Vote counters in Sunderland race to be the first general election result
Watch live as vote counters in the North East race to declare the first result of the UK general election on Thursday (4 July). Vote counters are set to start their long-standing tradition of racing to declare the first result at 11pm. Ballot-counting rivals as well as football rivals, SunderlandContinue Reading
Luke Littler calls Max Verstappen for driving lesson support after meeting
Luke Littler wants driving lesson support from Formula One stars such as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris after giving them a session in darts. The teenager, who is yet to pass his driving test and was forced to cancel lessons earlier this year, was invited to Silverstone on Thursday aheadContinue Reading
UK general election 2024 results live updates: Millions cast votes ahead of exit poll as Tories face prospect of defeat
Sunak heads to polling station to cast vote in general election Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Massive turnouts are being reported at polling stations around the country as millions of people vote inContinue Reading
UK general election 2024 live updates: Polls, when to expect results and latest predictions
Sunak heads to polling station to cast vote in general election Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Millions of people across the country are heading to polling stations to vote in a general electionContinue Reading
FTSE 100 makes gains as Britons head to polls
The FTSE 100 swung firmly higher on Thursday as voters headed to polling stations across the country. The pound was also in positive territory following the session, as traders and investors await the General Election result, with opinion polls widely pointing towards a significant Labour party majority in the run-upContinue Reading
Andy Murray may be denied Olympics retirement ceremony as tennis bosses speak
Andy Murray could end up retiring to no fanfare at the Olympics as tennis bosses have confessed that their hands may be tied when it comes to giving the two-time gold medallist a farewell ceremony. The former world No. 1 has confirmed on multiple occasions that he will likely stopContinue Reading
Song melodies have become simpler since 1950s – study
Melodies of popular songs have become simpler since the 1950s, according to scientists. An analysis of hundreds of chart hits from the past 70 years has shown “a significant decline” in the complexity of rhythm and pitch in song melodies, UK researchers said. They said the biggest transitions – orContinue Reading
Smith & Nephew shares jump as activist investor buys stake
Shares in knee and hip replacement maker Smith & Nephew have surged after activist investor Cevian revealed it has taken a stake in the group. Cevian is now the medical equipment firm’s second biggest shareholder after snapping up a 5% holding, sending shares in Smith & Nephew jumping more thanContinue Reading