Diane Abbott, who was born in London in 1953 to Jamaican immigrants, has made history by becoming the first black female MP for Labour in 1987. Despite facing opposition from within her party, she has been re-elected nine times for Hackney North and Stoke Newington. Abbott has been a vocal campaigner for human rights, civil
US stock futures remained stagnant on Monday night as traders awaited corporate earnings announcements from several Big Tech companies and consumer discretionary names, as well as new economic data. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped by less than 0.01%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures inched down 0.05% and 0.02%, respectively. In after-hours trading,
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has stated that she will announce charging decisions in the election-interference probe of former President Donald Trump and his allies this summer. The announcement is expected to be made during the Fulton County Superior Court’s fourth term, which begins on July 11th and ends on September 1st. The criminal
Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee have released a new draft of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoin issuers. The move is part of an effort to restart negotiations with Democrats that stalled last fall on an issue that all sides agree is ripe for regulation. The new draft bill is half the length of
Comcast executives are faced with making important decisions that will determine the future of the company following the sudden departure of NBCUniversal CEO, Jeff Shell. Shell announced his immediate departure after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with an NBCUniversal employee. Mike Cavanagh, Comcast’s current president, will serve as interim CEO, but his lack of experience
Apple emerged mostly victorious in its legal battle with Epic Games over App Store rules as an appeals court ruled in its favor on Monday. The decision suggests that Apple’s control over the App Store and the fees it charges developers are unlikely to change significantly. Apple’s strict control over the App Store is critical
Patrick Murray, the actor who portrayed Mickey Pearce in the classic sitcom Only Fools And Horses, has revealed that his lung cancer has returned and spread despite previous treatment. The 66-year-old actor announced his initial diagnosis in January 2022. In May of the same year, Murray expressed hope that an operation to remove a cancerous
Senator Ron Wyden, who leads the Senate Finance Committee, has requested a complete list of gifts given to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas by Harlan Crow, a wealthy GOP megadonor. He also asked for evidence that Crow complied with federal tax law regarding the gifts. The request comes after ProPublica reported that Crow Holdings CEO
Tucker Carlson, a right-wing primetime host, has left Fox News with immediate effect, according to a statement released by the cable network. The announcement came a few days after the parent company of Fox News settled the defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million. The settlement agreement did not require the network’s hosts
Lava, a homegrown smartphone brand in India, has teased the launch of the Lava Agni 2 5G. The company had previously launched the Lava Agni 5G in 2021 and is now working on its successor. The Teaser Sunil Raina, the President of Lava, recently tweeted two fire emojis followed by the word “Soon.” While the