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From today, digital veteran cards are available for ex-members of the armed services – the first step in the digitisation of almost every form of ID. No, this isn’t the controversial “mandatory” right to work checks announced recently – more on that later – but it is part of the same programme for pretty much…
CIF City and Southern Section high school football scores from across the Southland on Thursday, Oct. 16.
A Post Office Capture victim says delays in the justice system have left him fearing he may never live to see his name cleared. Steve Marston was convicted in 1998 of stealing nearly Β£80,000 from his branch, based on faulty computer software called Capture that pre-dated the infamous Horizon scandal. His case has been with…
Ace Frehley, who played lead guitar as a founding member of the face-painted, blood-spewing, fire-breathing hard-rock band Kiss, died Thursday in Morristown, N.J. He was 74. His death was announced by his family, which said heβd recently suffered a fall. βIn his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him…
The prime minister has ordered a review of antisemitism in the NHS, saying there are too many cases “simply not being dealt with”. The review is part of a wider crackdown on antisemitism in the UK, which will also see all 1.5m NHS staff undergo mandatory updated antisemitism and anti-racism training. Meanwhile, NHS England will…
CHICAGOΒ βΒ Since the Trump administration announced its intention to accelerate and forcefully detain and deport thousands of immigrants here, the Chicago area is a split screen between everyday life and a city under siege. As many people shop, go to work, walk their dogs and stroll with their friends through parks, others are being chased down,…
Victoriaβs Secret called game. WNBA player Angel Reese and Olympic gymnast Suni Lee walked the 2025 edition of the Victoriaβs Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday, becoming the first major athletes to hit the runway at the lingerie and loungewear brandβs signature event. Reese, a forward for the Chicago Sky, was part of the high-profile βWings…
The first Post Office Capture conviction has now been formally referred to the Court of Appeal, marking a major milestone in the IT scandal. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) made the decision to refer the case of sub-postmistress Patricia Owen back in July. Mrs Owen was convicted of theft by a jury in 1998,…
CNN is taking another shot at launching a direct-to-consumer streaming service that will make much of the channelβs news programming available without a pay TV subscription. The unit of Warner Bros. Discovery announced Thursday it will launch an All Access subscription tier for CNN.com available for $6.99 a month starting Oct. 28. The service will…
The government has again delayed making a decision on whether the Chinese super embassy can go ahead. New Housing Secretary Steve Reed, who took over from Angela Rayner, was due to approve or deny Beijing’s application for a 600,000 sq ft embassy near the Tower of London next Tuesday. However, the decision has been delayed…
