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Did Ozzy Osbourne really bite the head off a live bat?

Did Ozzy Osbourne actually bite the head off a live bat?

For decades, the story of Ozzy Osbourne allegedly biting the head off a live bat on stage has persisted in the world of rock folklore, blurring the line between myth…

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USA

Trump’s push prompts Coca-Cola to roll out cane sugar Coke in US

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Coca-Cola has announced its plans to launch a version of its iconic beverage sweetened with cane sugar in the United States. This decision comes in the wake of advocacy efforts…

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USA

US exits UNESCO for second time under Trump administration

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In a significant move, the Trump administration has announced the United States' withdrawal from UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. This decision marks the second time the…

New MasterChef series starring sacked hosts to be aired

Culture and Entertainment

MasterChef unveils new series featuring return of sacked hosts

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A new season of MasterChef is set to return to screens, and what’s capturing attention is not just the culinary competition—but the return of hosts who were previously removed from…

How Black Sabbath found their sound - and invented heavy metal

Culture and Entertainment

How Black Sabbath developed their sound and created heavy metal

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

When Black Sabbath appeared from the rough industrial backdrop of Birmingham, England, towards the end of the 1960s, not many foreseen the tremendous influence they would exert on the music…

City traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

Economy

City traders’ rate-rigging convictions set aside

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Several former financial traders who were previously convicted in connection with manipulating benchmark interest rates have had their convictions overturned, marking a significant legal development in one of the most…

S&P 500 notches record high close on optimism about trade deals

Investments and Business

S&P 500 records all-time high close driven by trade deal progress

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

El mercado de valores de EE.UU. alcanzó un hito importante cuando el índice S&P 500 cerró en un máximo histórico, impulsado principalmente por una renovada confianza en las negociaciones comerciales…

Deepfakes to become criminal offence in NI 'sooner rather than later'

Science and Technology

NI to criminalize deepfakes ‘sooner rather than later’

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The rapid evolution of digital technologies has brought remarkable innovations, but it has also introduced new risks—among them, the rise of deepfakes. These hyper-realistic manipulated videos and audio clips, created…

GM Profit Shrinks After .1 Billion Tariff Hit

Investments and Business

GM Profit Down Due to $1.1 Billion Tariff Blow

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

General Motors (GM), a leading global car manufacturer, has recently experienced a marked decline in its profit margins. This decrease was primarily driven by the economic consequences of tariffs, especially…

Investments and Business

Why Are Stocks Up? Financial Analysts Respond

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In recent trading sessions, equity markets have shown notable gains, with major indices climbing steadily and investor optimism appearing to grow. Yet despite this upward momentum, a clear and consistent…