The U.K. economy experienced a 0.4% growth in May according to flash figures published by the Office for National Statistics. This growth exceeded the expectations of economists, who had forecasted a 0.2% expansion for the month. The boost in economic activity caused the British pound to surge to a four-month high against the U.S. dollar.
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The lineup of games for July on the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog has been officially announced, with Remnant II taking the spotlight. This third-person shooter introduces players to a Soulslike experience, challenging them to take on “The Root,” a world-destroying plant species. Players can explore different worlds, face off against tough bosses, and choose from
NATO recently condemned China as a “decisive enabler” of Russia in its military actions in Ukraine. The military coalition expressed concerns about Beijing’s nuclear arsenal and its perceived threats to the security of the alliance. This strong denunciation marks a significant escalation in tensions between NATO and China, pointing to China’s alleged support for Russia’s
In a thrilling Copa América semifinal match on Wednesday, Colombia managed to secure a 1-0 victory against Uruguay, despite being reduced to 10 men. The game, which took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, saw James Rodríguez providing his sixth assist of the tournament to Jefferson Lerma, who scored the only goal of the match in
Composer Nomi Abadi has taken legal action against fellow composer Danny Elfman, accusing him of defamation. The lawsuit, filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court, stems from statements made by Elfman to Rolling Stone. Abadi claims that Elfman’s remarks to the media outlet contained falsehoods that damaged her reputation. According to reports, Elfman and his
The story of Ollie Watkins is a true underdog tale that has captured the hearts of football fans around the world. From playing in the sixth tier of English football to representing his country in a major international tournament, Watkins’ journey is nothing short of remarkable. At 28 years old, he found himself donning the
While hotdogs and other processed meats are beloved staples of American cuisine, recent research suggests that these foods may be contributing to the rise of chronic diseases across the nation. Studies have shown a clear link between the consumption of processed meats such as bacon, sausage, and salami, and the development of conditions like type
The ENVIE study conducted in France shed light on the potential of the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab in protecting young infants against hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The study reported significant effectiveness of nirsevimab in preventing RSV-related bronchiolitis, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions, and mechanical ventilation in infants younger than 12 months of age.
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to file lawsuits against three major U.S. health companies for their role as intermediaries in negotiating medication prices, particularly for insulin. These companies include UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx, CVS Health’s Caremark, and Cigna’s Express Scripts. The FTC claims that their practices lead to higher costs for patients, ultimately inflating
Aimee Harris, a Florida woman who was set to voluntarily surrender to begin a jail term for stealing and selling the diary of President Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley Biden, was arrested in Georgia on multiple charges. The arrest came just one day before she was supposed to start serving her sentence. Harris had previously pleaded