One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow
Birds of America by John James Audubon goes on the display in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Source link
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DVLA’s 14-week driving license fiasco – the tech, people and chatbot trying to clear it
Medical license applicants still waiting months while agency insists it’s ‘putting things right’ The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has introduced new techto support driving license applications that require medical checks, after processing times exceeded 14 weeks in February.… Source link
Mykhailo Mudryk: Why was Chelsea winger given secret ban?
Mudryk has been suspended and unable to play for either Chelsea or Ukraine since the FA provisionally suspended him 16 months ago. He remains contracted to the Blues until 2031, having signed a long deal when he joined for £61m in 2022, as part of the club’s plan to amortise the cost of transfers and…
Massive sea lion ‘Chonkers’ makes rare San Francisco visit
The estimated 2,000-pound Steller sea lion nicknamed ‘Chonkers’ is hanging out at San Francisco’s Pier 39 and drawing fans from across the country. The massive mammal made waves about a month ago when he hauled himself onto the pier and decided to stay. While California sea lions typically crowd the area, ‘Chonkers’ quickly stood out…
Mykhailo Mudryk: Why was Chelsea winger given secret ban?
Mudryk has been suspended and unable to play for either Chelsea or Ukraine since the FA provisionally suspended him 16 months ago. He remains contracted to the Blues until 2031, having signed a long deal when he joined for £61m in 2022, as part of the club’s plan to amortise the cost of transfers and…
MT's Cheng Li-wun on US Visit, Peace and Defense Budget
Cheng Li-wun confirms Beijing’s positive response to her planned US visit and calls Trump “unpredictable,” emphasizing peace and free trade as paramount for Taiwan. She clarifies KMT’s defense spending stance, rejecting “blank checks” for the DPP while supporting US arms purchases, also comments on Japan PM Takaichi’s “provocative” remarks on Taiwan. (Source: Bloomberg) Source link
A Ravishing Animated Body-Swap Comedy for Tykes
When you hear the phrase “body-swap comedy,” you tend to think of complications. A good entry in the genre, like “13 Going on 30” or “All of Me,” can involve so much personality juggling that it becomes a heady experience. That was true, in its way, of “Hoppers,” the recent Pixar film in which a…
Oobit Unveils Visa Agent Cards For AI Agent USDT Spending
Crypto wallet startup Oobit has launched a Visa-supported virtual card for AI agents to make online purchases in USDT on behalf of businesses without human intervention. The Agent Cards are funded directly from stablecoin issuer Tether’s treasury, meaning no fiat on-ramp or conversions are needed for AI agents to top up USDt (USDT) balances and…
Footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent
CCTV footage has been released of the moment the White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect appears to shoot at a US secret service agent. Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for DC, says the footage was released to the public to prove ‘there is no evidence the shooting was the result of friendly fire.’ Earlier on Thursday…
Americast – LIVE at Maida Vale studios… How popular is Donald Trump in the US?
Available for over a year Why aren’t Democrats more popular, given the president’s low approval ratings in significant areas such as the economy? And what do Americans really think of Donald Trump? In this special episode of Americast, recorded live at Maida Vale studios in London for Castfest (celebrating some of the BBC’s best loved…