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Shannon Burns could claim £76 million from Gitpod after disability discrimination win; tribunal allows former VP to pursue one of UK’s biggest employment compensation claims

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Shannon Burns could claim £76 million from Gitpod after disability discrimination win; tribunal allows former VP to pursue one of UK’s biggest employment compensation claims

Shannon Burns, an American technology executive and former Gitpod vice-president of engineering, is at the centre of a legal battle that could become one of the biggest employment compensation cases in the UK. Recent reports by The Independent, and The Guardian, alongside employment tribunal records, show that Burns is pursuing £76,071,992 from Gitpod after winning … Read more

Biggest ever university donation: Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon, will become member of board of trustees

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Biggest ever university donation: Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon, will become member of board of trustees

Billionaire Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. No university in the history of US education has received such a donation until Citadel founder Ken Griffin pledged an unprecedented $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. Part of the money will go towards making a new campus in Miami where Griffin stays and the … Read more

Israel’s Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza as ‘the biggest lie of the century’

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Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza as 'the biggest lie of the century'

Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran — and was not heard by scores of delegates who trooped out before he started speaking. … Read more

‘Biggest lie of the century’: Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Gaza genocide allegations in UNGA speech

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Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the UN and rejects allegations of genocide in Gaza. (Bloomberg)

Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran — and was not heard by scores of delegates who trooped out before he started speaking. … Read more

Hundreds of thousands attend Iran’s biggest government-organized rally since the war began

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Hundreds of thousands attend Iran's biggest government-organized rally since the war began

CAIRO — Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied Friday in a government-organized show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel attacked in February. Hundreds of thousands attend Iran’s biggest government-organized rally since the war began Iran’s government has … Read more

An anonymous donor gave Cincinnati $1.8 million to restore 228 acres of forest; the 5-year project is the city’s biggest park reforestation effort in nearly 100 years

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An anonymous donor gave Cincinnati $1.8 million to restore 228 acres of forest; the 5-year project is the city's biggest park reforestation effort in nearly 100 years

An anonymous donor has given Cincinnati $1.8 million to restore 228 acres of forest at French Park in Amberley Village. The five-year project is being described as the city’s largest reforestation effort in a park in nearly 100 years. According to WVXU, the restoration will focus on removing invasive plants, planting native trees, improving wildlife … Read more

Can an employer fire you for supporting Lindsay Clancy? Attorney weighs in, ‘The biggest misconception…’

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Defendant Lindsay Clancy watches the jury as Judge William Sullivan addresses them at the start of the day in court during the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court, Plymouth, Mass., on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool) (Greg Derr/Pool The Patriot Ledge)

Amid Lindsay Clancy’s trial, journalist Brittany Romano was dropped by Vanity Fair after she was seen smiling and winking at a pool camera for the trial’s live feed on Monday, August 24. Vanity Fair has confirmed she was credentialed to cover the trial. Brittany also had a personal connection to Lindsay. Defendant Lindsay Clancy watches … Read more

From streaming to landing one of Marvel’s biggest roles: Inde Navarrette’s journey from Twitch to Marvel’s Rogue

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From streaming to landing one of Marvel's biggest roles: Inde Navarrette’s journey from Twitch to Marvel’s Rogue

From streaming games online to stepping into one of Marvel’s most recognizable mutant roles, Inside Navarrette’s career has taken a remarkable turn. The 25-year-old actress has moved through television, superhero drama and horror before landing the role of Rogue in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot. Her casting marks a major new chapter for Navarrette, who … Read more

3,000 hectares up in flames: Belgium battles its biggest wildfire on record

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3,000 hectares up in flames: Belgium battles its biggest wildfire on record

Firefighters from across Belgium, as well as teams from Germany and Luxembourg, have been working alongside the Belgian army and local farmers to prevent the blaze from spreading further. Belgium’s biggest wildfire on record continued to spread towards the German border on Sunday, as firefighters backed by Dutch helicopters, the army and teams from neighbouring … Read more

Trump’s MAGA push in Latin America faces its biggest test in Brazil as Lula and Bolsonaro’s son fight for power

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Trump is reshaping Latin American politics with MAGA allies and pressure, but Brazil’s Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro race could test his influence. (Bloomberg)

Donald Trump is trying to reshape Latin American politics around his MAGA worldview. He has openly backed conservative candidates, built relationships with right-wing leaders and used US power to push countries in the region closer to his administration. Trump is reshaping Latin American politics with MAGA allies and pressure, but Brazil’s Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro … Read more