Google has reportedly removed 16 apps from the Play Store that were causing faster battery drain and higher network usage on users’ devices. The applications, which were identified by a security firm, allegedly performed ad fraud by opening web pages in the background to click on advertisements while masquerading as a real user, according to a report.
Almost six in 10 UK adults are struggling to keep up with their bills, according to new research from the City regulator. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) estimated that 7.8 million people were struggling to keep up with their bills – an increase of around 2.5 million people since 2020 – when around 5.3 million
Volatile ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith unleashed on Kanye West today, asking whether Jewish people helped him or hurt him in his business deals. Smith spoke on his Know Mercy podcast today in the wake of West’s embattled week of interviews, in which the rapper’s comments cost him several business deals amid widespread condemnation. The
Two women have filed lawsuits alleging their husbands died from negligence at Inland Empire hospitals after doctors prescribed remdesivir to treat COVID-19 and then failed to tell them about dangerous side effects of the anti-viral drug. The lawsuits, filed last month in state court against Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center and Redlands Community Hospital and several
A convertible sports car stolen 30 years ago has been found buried in the yard of a California mansion built by a man with a history of arrests for murder, attempted murder and insurance fraud. The Mercedes-Benz, filled with bags of unused concrete, was discovered Thursday by landscapers in Silicon Valley. Police believe the car
Rishi Sunak has announced his bid to become the next Conservative leader and prime minister, six weeks after Liz Truss beat him to the top job. The former chancellor has put himself forward for the second time in a matter of months after the extraordinary resignation of Ms Truss on Thursday, 44 days into her
Acknowledging that you have a problem is the first step to addressing the problem in a serious way. This seems to be the reasoning for the White House recently announcing its “Strengthening America’s Cybersecurity” initiative. The text of the announcement contains several statements that anyone who’s ever read about cybersecurity will have heard many times
Since the glorious comeback began earlier this year, Turnpike Troubadours have stuck to a relatively similar setlist. Playing many of their biggest hits, some fan favorites, and even a new one titled “Cat In The Rain,” it’s been amazing to watch Turnpike just continue to get better and better since their first show back together in
Country duo Muscadine Bloodline aren’t the type looking to impress anyone with their brand of down-and-dirty Southern country-rock music. Still, the proudly-independent Alabama-bred pair continue to do just that, most recently with their latest release, “Cryin’ in a GMC.” “It’s kind of an interesting one because it’s an upbeat song, but the subject matter is
The mornings are crisp. The days are shorter. Tomatoes and peaches have been replaced by apples and pumpkins at the farmer’s market. And the fall books are here! Autumn is always a busy time of year for books, with publishers releasing their big titles in the hope of capturing the interest of readers shopping for
For Anthony Bourdain, success came late in life — he was 43, ancient by celebrity standards — but when it did come it came suddenly and surely. One morning — it was April 12, 1999 — he woke up as he usually did, a man with no credit cards or health insurance, three months behind
The late Bill Paxton sadly won’t be in the new “Twister” sequel, but his own flesh and blood is giving his seal of approval … not just on the flick, but the fact there’ll be a lady lead, too. Bill’s son, James Paxton, tells TMZ … “Twisters” has his blessing and he’s hopeful they make
By the time Donald Trump took the stage in Robstown, Texas on Saturday night, the crowd of MAGA-hatted fist-pumpers had already been treated to an afternoon of ranting from a who’s who of usual suspects, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan, each tapped to welcome
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has been spotted on a benchmarking website, giving smartphone enthisasts a hint of what to expect from the purported successor to the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The smartphone is tipped to launch with the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and the listing for the handset on the benchmarking website suggests it
The country’s biggest supermarket chain has raised the price for its popular lunchtime meal deal for the first time in more than a decade as costs soar. Tesco revealed that the package, typically a sandwich, packet of crisps and a soft drink, would rise from £3.50 to £3.90 for customers who are not Clubcard holders.
Drake and 21 Savage have announced the release date of their joint album, “Her Loss,” which will be on Friday, October 28. The date and title of the forthcoming album were revealed alongside the music video for “Jimmy Cooks” off of the new album “Honestly, Nevermind,” which dropped back in June of this year. The
Southern California Edison alerted thousands of customers on Saturday, Oct. 22, of possible public safety power shutoffs later in the weekend to prevent wildfires. Don’t let clouds and recent rains lull you into complacency. #SantaAna winds are on the way; now is the time to think about your #wildfire preparedness. Visit https://t.co/xfUve5DwrU for tips and
A 14-year-old girl caused a stir at a school in Florida after she allegedly handed out more than $10,000 (£8,800) of her grandmother’s money to classmates. Police attended Lake Weir Middle School on Thursday after reports that a student was giving pupils hundreds of dollars each, according to an arrest report. The school is located
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have reportedly held talks late into the night – fuelling speculation they could strike a deal. Neither the former prime minister nor the ex-chancellor have officially declared themselves in the race to succeed Liz Truss as prime minister. Race to be PM heats up – follow the latest updates Image:
A now-patched vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access has been observed being exploited to deliver both cryptocurrency miners and ransomware on affected machines. “The attacker intends to utilize a victim’s resources as much as possible, not only to install RAR1Ransom for extortion, but also to spread GuardMiner to collect cryptocurrency,” Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher Cara