A senior judge in England and Wales has brought attention to the concerning number of “very old” rape cases that have yet to be resolved. Lord Justice Edis revealed that there are 181 cases from 2021 that still need to be addressed, some of which involve child victims. This backlog of cases has created an
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Atlanta Braves fans can breathe a sigh of relief as it has been confirmed that National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. will be ready for Opening Day. This comes after a detailed examination of his right knee revealed no serious concerns. The star player was sent to Los Angeles for examination by Dr. Neal ElAttrache,
The sales of Apple’s iPhone in China have experienced a significant decline in the first six weeks of 2024, according to a recent report by Counterpoint Research. This drop in sales can be attributed to fierce competition from local smartphone manufacturers such as Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. With Apple’s market share in China dwindling,
In the realm of college admissions, Harvard University has once again solidified its status as the ultimate “dream” school for aspiring college applicants. Despite facing challenges that tarnished its reputation, such as the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay amidst allegations of plagiarism, the Ivy League university has managed to surpass last year’s top choice,
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced a new rule that would limit the amount banks can charge customers for late fees to $8 per incident. This move is intended to provide relief to millions of credit card users who have been burdened by high late fees for years. By reducing the late fee to
President Joe Biden recently announced the launch of a new task force aimed at tackling “unfair and illegal” corporate pricing. This initiative comes in response to concerns that consumers are not benefiting from cooling inflation rates and a strong economy due to such practices. The task force, jointly led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Vanessa Kirby, best known for her role as Princess Margaret in the hit series The Crown, is set to reunite with director Benjamin Caron for a new project. The duo, who previously worked together on several episodes of The Crown, are collaborating on a movie adaptation of Willy Vlautin’s novel The Night Always Comes. The
The use of ambient artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare to listen to clinician-patient conversations and process information is a promising development. However, there are significant concerns regarding security and privacy issues that need to be addressed. The potential for breaches of sensitive information is a major worry that could have serious implications for patient confidentiality.
In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin has made significant strides towards its previous all-time high of $69,000. Despite a slight dip of 1.81 percent, Bitcoin managed to soar to $65,036, marking a substantial increase in value. This surge has been attributed to positive market sentiment, driven by institutional demand, the proliferation of spot Bitcoin ETFs,
Microplastics have become a major concern as they continue to make their way into our bodies through the food and drink we consume. Scientists have recently discovered a simple and effective method for removing these tiny plastic particles from water, offering a potential solution to this growing problem. A team of researchers from Guangzhou Medical