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Dan Bongino Chosen as Deputy FBI Director by Trump

Dan Bongino Chosen as Deputy FBI Director by Trump

Dan Bongino, a Right-Wing Figure, Selected as Deputy FBI Director by Trump

Former Secret Service agent turned right-wing commentator, Dan Bongino, has been appointed by Donald Trump as the deputy FBI director, breaking the tradition of having direct FBI experience in the role. Bongino, known for his pro-Trump narratives and podcast, joins Kash Patel in leading the bureau. Despite concerns over his lack of experience and support for conspiracy theories, Trump praised Bongino's passion for the country in his appointment announcement.

Politics Law Enforcement
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story
Virgin Media Internet Outage Resolved

Virgin Media Internet Outage Resolved

Virgin Media resolves internet issues impacting thousands of customers

Virgin Media experienced intermittent issues affecting customers' internet services, with over 9,000 problem reports received. The company has since fixed the problem, apologizing for the inconvenience caused. Affected customers expressed frustration on social media, questioning potential data reimbursements due to the outage.

Technology Telecommunications
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story
Mesut Ozil Joins Turkish Politics

Mesut Ozil Joins Turkish Politics

Former football star Mesut Ozil enters Turkish politics by joining President Erdogan's party

Mesut Ozil, a retired German footballer of Turkish descent, has entered politics by joining Turkish President Erdogan's party. Ozil faced criticism for his ties to Erdogan during his football career, leading to his retirement from the German national team. Erdogan has been in power in Turkey for over two decades, facing criticism for his leadership style. Ozil, a World Cup winner with Germany, moved to Turkish clubs before retiring from football.

Sports Politics
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story
Impact of Net Zero Initiative on UK Economy

Impact of Net Zero Initiative on UK Economy

Net zero drive boosts UK economy and salaries

The push towards net zero in the UK has faced criticism from some MPs, but recent figures indicate that the green economy is driving growth, innovation, and productivity. A study reveals that the net zero sector has expanded by 10% in the past year, contributing £83bn to the economy and supporting nearly a million full-time jobs. The growth is seen in renewables, electric vehicles, and green finance, with small and medium businesses leading the way and offering salaries 15% higher than the national average.

Economy Environment
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story
American Airlines Flight Diverted Due to 'Bomb Threat'

American Airlines Flight Diverted Due to 'Bomb Threat'

Italian Fighter Jets Escort Diverted American Airlines Flight

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport due to a bomb threat. The airline confirmed the security issue but later deemed the threat non-credible. Italian fighter jets escorted the plane, and passengers underwent additional security screenings upon landing.

Aviation Security
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story
Bain Capital's Bid for Chemring Group

Bain Capital's Bid for Chemring Group

Private Equity Firm Bain Capital Makes Offer to Acquire Chemring Group

Bain Capital, a major private equity investor, has approached Chemring Group, a FTSE 250 defence company, with at least one proposal to acquire the firm. The initial offer may have been around 390p per share. Chemring, known for its high-tech defence products used by organizations like NASA and SpaceX, faces uncertainty amidst takeover talks. Despite challenges at a US factory impacting profit margins, the company's outlook is described as robust by its CEO.

Finance Defense
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story
Fatal Boat Capsizing in New York

Fatal Boat Capsizing in New York

Tragedy Strikes as Boat Capsizes Off New York Coast

A boat capsized off the coast of New York, resulting in at least three deaths and two injuries. The incident occurred in the Ambrose Channel, prompting a distress call. Emergency responders rescued five individuals from the water, with some victims requiring medical attention. The search continues for one missing person in the area.

Accidents Emergency Response
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story
Just Eat Takeaway.com Acquisition by Prosus

Just Eat Takeaway.com Acquisition by Prosus

Dutch Investor Prosus Acquires Just Eat Takeaway.com for €4.1bn

Just Eat Takeaway.com, Europe's largest meal delivery company, has been acquired by Dutch-based technology investor Prosus for €4.1bn. The all-cash offer valued Just Eat at €20.3 per share, representing a 22% premium. The acquisition aims to create a 'European champion' for food delivery, with Just Eat's current leadership to remain in place.

Business Technology
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story
Legal Threat to UK Government Over Compensation Refusal

Legal Threat to UK Government Over Compensation Refusal

Waspi women demand compensation from UK government

Millions of UK women affected by the state pension age increase from 60 to 65 are seeking compensation. The government rejected the recommendation to pay £10.5bn in compensation, citing taxpayer affordability. Waspi campaigners are threatening legal action if the government does not reconsider. The group has initiated a CrowdJustice campaign to fund legal proceedings.

Legal Pension
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story
Analysis of Trump 2.0 Administration

Analysis of Trump 2.0 Administration

Trump 2.0 Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Work Accountability

The Trump 2.0 administration is under scrutiny as federal US government employees were required to report their previous week's work. Elon Musk warned of resignation for non-compliance. Analysts like Susan Glasser highlight differences in Trump's approach and predict long-term consequences due to his perceived 'campaign of revenge'.

Politics Government Accountability
Published: 2/24/2025 See the full story