Getty Images “Desperation” is behind a sharp rise in the number of reports of energy theft or meter tampering, according to a fuel poverty charity. There has been a nearly 50% increase in reports to Crimestoppers but the charity estimates up to 250,000 cases of energy theft go unreported every year. “It’s not a surprise. […]
Newsportu’s Scott Detrow speaks with National Pan-Hellenic Council Chairman Willis Lonzer III about the significance of Black fraternities and sororities ahead of the November election. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: As Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegates for the Democratic nomination for president in recent weeks, one group has been getting a lot of attention for […]
Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. A report has revealed that India’s small banks have been hit by a ransomware attack, making nearly 300 lenders go offline. The attack targeted C-Edge Technologies, a main provider of banking technology. This […]
Getty Images Regular eye tests can detect problems early Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol are two new ways to lower the risk of dementia developing, a major report suggests. Scientists have now identified 14 health issues which, if reduced or eliminated, could theoretically prevent nearly half of dementias in the world. Middle-aged people and […]
It was a serene start to the athletics for Scotland’s middle distance runners on Friday as they largely cruised through their heats. World 1500m champion Kerr stayed well back before taking victory in his race courtesy of a searing final lap. He mentioned staying away from any trouble as being key to achieving what he […]
With the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 set to be enshrined on Saturday, let’s look ahead at who might be in Canton next. For some teams, it’s easy to predict who the next inductee will be. With the Arizona Cardinals, it almost certainly will be wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Tight end Antonio […]
The resurgence of far-right violence in the UK is in part due to Elon Musk’s decision to allow figures such as Tommy Robinson back on to the social media platform X, researchers say. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, and those of his ilk are not leaders in the traditional sense and the far right […]
Jason Lock / National Trust / PA Eight new shoots have emerged from the felled Sycamore Gap tree stump Signs of life have been found growing from the stump of the felled Sycamore Gap tree. Eight new shoots have emerged from the base, giving hope the historic tree lives on ten months after it was […]
BBC Police were in attendance at the top of Donegall Place in Belfast city centre Fireworks have been thrown as two demonstrations took place in Belfast city centre. Anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters had faced off in tense scenes outside the City Hall. The crowds were shouting chants at each other. Police in riot gear were […]
Argentina’s Olympic team captain Nicolás Otamendi was left angry after a brawl erupted following his team’s 1-0 quarterfinal defeat to France in Bordeaux on Friday. Argentina were booed throughout the match by a hostile home crowd, and fighting broke out between the players immediately after the final whistle. Editor’s Picks 1 Related There was shoving […]