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NMG shutdown: employees grapple with uncertain future
Three weeks after the military sealed off Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda offices, hundreds of employees remain uncertain about their future as the country's largest private media house remains closed. Behind the public debate over press freedom…
How Orcar redefines car rental industry
The rental car lot at Jeju International Airport is one of those places where the gap between Korea's tourist ambitions and its infrastructure becomes painfully visible. Foreign visitors arrive clutching international driving permits, only to…
Why Diane Morgan's insightful laugh-out-loud BBC series is her most exceptional role yet
If the AI revolution is on its way then Diane Morgan's Linda had better be at the helm because she's the only one we'd happily concede to. In the BBC sitcom Ann Droid, streaming now, Morgan is extraordinary as the outdated humanoid brought in to…
Head of union BECTU Philippa Childs to leave role in 2027
Jul 17, 202615:45 by Giverny Masso The first female head of trade union BECTU, Philippa Childs, is to step down after nine years. BECTU, which is part of the larger Prospect union, represents nearly 40,000 staff, contract and freelance workers…
Designers Can't Get Enough of This Cheerful Tile Trend
The right tiles can completely change the feeling of a room. Some tiles evoke an ultra-modern feel, while others have a vintage charm. One tile pattern is seeing a revival in today's homes, according to the pros. Designers shared that the…
Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn't think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years…
Socialism's rise inside the Democratic Party now threatens the American Dream
The latest wave of socialist victories in Democrat primaries in New York and elsewhere should be a wake-up call for Americans across the country. For years, many people dismissed socialism as a fringe movement within the Democrat Party.
Beloved and 'uniquely British' BBC sitcom confirms return after a 'sensational' second season
The BBC has confirmed the return of its beloved sitcom Smoggie Queens, following its 'sensational' second season. The show has been renewed for a third instalment, which promises 'even more chaos, heart and mischief than ever before'. Written and…
How to budget on an irregular or unpredictable income
Budgeting is especially challenging for people who have unpredictable or varying income. For example, if you're a freelancer or a seasonal worker, it might be impossible to predict what you'll earn from month to month. Those fluctuations can make…
Battlefield 6 Gets the Top Gun Treatment in August with Special Crossover Event
Battlefield 6 is getting a Top Gun crossover next month. In a press presentation, EA confirmed that Battlefield 6 will welcome a special Top Gun-themed event in August. The celebration will feature 'vehicles, characters, and modes inspired by the…
FIFA World Cup final marks full-circle moment for Messi and Yamal
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will face-off as defending champions Argentina meet reigning European champions Spain in the FIFA World Cup final, in New York on Saturday. The World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium will be a spectacle…
Video: African nations on cusp of stablecoin revolution
Visa's Michael Berner, group country manager of Southern and Eastern Africa, outlines the future of stablecoins, digital payments, financial inclusion and how AI is fueling the rise of agentic commerce. #visa #agenticai Stablecoins will have a…
Legal aid warning issued as restrictions create 'high risk' of wrongful convictions
MPs have warned that tough access to legal aid is creating an 'unacceptably high risk of miscarriages of justice ', with as many as half of defendants facing prison in magistrates' court cases forced to appear without legal representation. The…
The Mission Will Continue in New and Surprising Ways' - Marathon Game Director Joseph Ziegler Is Leaving Bungie
Marathon game director Joseph Ziegler has announced he is leaving Bungie. The project lead, who has been with the company since December 2022, published a statement regarding his departure on X/Twitter. Ziegler said that today, July 17, 2026, is…
'I don't think I'll ever retire': the workers struggling to save for old age
“I am 35 and have essentially nothing saved for my future, which is a huge concern.” Sarah* works in library services in Oxford – full-time at one library and part-time at another. She has saved £5,000 into her pension.
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