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Drone-zapping laser weapons now effective (and cheap) reality
Dragonfire laser system test firing. UK Ministry of Defence/wikipedia, CC BY-SA A single burst of light is precisely aimed at a tiny drone flying at breakneck speed far in the distance. Instants later, the deactivated drone crashes into the sea. Not a sound made, no human casualties, no messy explosions.Continue Reading
Newport County forced to shut ticket office after ‘appalling abuse’ pre-Man Utd
“Personally for me and my family it is a hell of a game, a hell of an honour and obviously we’re a big Man Utd family. We’ve followed them through thick and thin and we’ve been to FA Cup finals with them and things like that,” Coughlan said. “I stillContinue Reading
Simon Reeve: ‘social media is a catastrophe for our collective mental health’
That said, many people don’t – and that, in turn, takes its toll. “I feel very strongly that collectively, in Britain, we are living lives that are too samey and safe generally,” he says. “We need to have the sort of fresh, exciting new experiences that I think we asContinue Reading
Susan Hall: Tory mayoral candidate admits she ‘doesn’t know’ how much bus fare costs
Thirteen candidates have already declared an interest in running, and more are expected to throw their hats into the ring in the coming weeks SADIQ KHAN (Labour) Seeking a historic third term. Announced that his free school meal programme will continue for another year if re-elected. Tight-lipped on the restContinue Reading
Nearly 50,000 UK businesses on ‘brink of collapse’, warn insolvency experts
More than 47,000 UK companies are on the brink of collapse after a 25% jump in the number of businesses facing “critical” financial distress in the final three months of 2023, according to a report. It marks the second consecutive quarter-on-quarter period when critical financial distress has risen by aContinue Reading
HMRC has not charged a single company over tax evasion for past 6 years
HMRC has not charged a single company under landmark legislation passed six years ago to crack down on corporate tax evasion. Critics say the data, released under freedom of information laws to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and TaxWatch, suggests that HMRC is undermining its own deterrents against corporate taxContinue Reading
Protest halts Norrie vs Zverev as Australian Open star retires in tears on court
Elina Svitolina was forced to retire from the Australian Open just three matches and 23 minutes into her match with Linda Noskova. Svitolina was in visible pain as her back locked up on the court, reducing her to tears before she left the venue. “Yeah, I got a spasm,” sheContinue Reading
All of Us Strangers: loneliness is our deepest shame – can cinema help us confront it?
Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Olivia Laing wrote the book on loneliness. Over a decade ago, the British writer moved to New York City for the love of a manContinue Reading
Ronnie O’Sullivan pins Judd Trump win on ‘new air fryer’ after wild comeback
Ronnie O’Sullivan put his sensational comeback victory over Judd Trump in the 2024 World Grand Prix final down to two new purchases during the tournament in Leicester. The 48-year-old continued his sensational run of form by defeating Trump 10-7 to lift his 41st career ranking title. O’Sullivan found himself 4-0Continue Reading
blancinvest.com Review | How Effective is Blanc Invest? An In-Depth Analysis
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of online trading, the effectiveness of a platform is paramount. Blanc Invest, a relatively new entrant in the market, has been turning heads with its promising features. This review seeks to dissect Blanc Invest’s offerings, assessing its overall effectiveness in the competitive landscape ofContinue Reading