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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a federal judge Thursday. A federal jury in November 2023 convicted Bankman-Friend on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency company and related hedge fund. The charges had carried a maximum prison term of 110 years.

A test that spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms appear has been hailed a “game changer” by scientists developing it.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Paramount Global‘s debt rating was cut to junk status by credit-rating agency S&P Global, which cited the media conglomerate’s ongoing challenges with free cash flow generation relative to its debt. S&P on Wednesday said it expects Paramount Global’s free operating cash flow-to-debt will remain “well below” 10% through 2025, and that adjusted leverage (debt-to-equity ratio) will stay above 3.5 times through then.

Getting less than seven hours of sleep is associated with a seven per cent increased risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to early research.

New research has revealed the "most desirable" cities in the UK for homebuyers, and three are situated in Scotland.

VisitScotland is set to close all of its tourist information centres over the next two years.

A new mortgage scheme has been launched by Yorkshire Building Society, which could help first-time buyers get on the property ladder with just a £5,000 deposit.

A doctor is telling women to set a phone reminder for the first day of each month to check themselves for cancer signs - and stresses it's very important.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Advertisers plan to increase spend on in-video-game advertising by 40% this year, according to a new study, with total ad spend set to reach $8.5 billion in 2024 and increase to $11.5 billion by 2027. In IAB‘s “Changing the Game: How Games Advertising Powers Performance” report, which was revealed Tuesday, 86% of advertisers surveyed said gaming ad spend is “brand safe” and 85% are confident in their ability to measure the reach of games advertising.

The BBC is not shying away from artificial intelligence or the U.S. tech giants, according to its Director General.

Health expert Dr Michael Mosley has responded to claims that intermittent fasting, a popular weight loss method, could be harmful for your heart.

Migraine sufferers are more likely to have a stroke, especially if they're under 35, according to a new study.

One type of diet could help make cancer treatments more effective, according to a report by Professor Tim Spector's ZOE Nutrition. Science writer Tim Newman, writing for ZOE, said a recent study from King’s College London, co-led by ZOE’s Scientific Co-Founder Prof. Tim Spector, focused on advanced melanoma, a type of skin cancer.

Papa Johns is set to close 43 of its UK stores, including four in north west England.

Dakota Johnson is enjoying a day out with a longtime friend.

A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit brought by X/Twitter against a watching group that produced a study that examined the proliferation of hate speech on the platform.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor A federal judge Monday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk‘s X against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, ruling it was “evident” the litigation was intended “to punish CCDH for CCDH publications that criticized X Corp.” X, the Musk-owned social network formerly known as Twitter, in July 2023 sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate, an independent nonprofit research group, over the organization’s findings that since the multibillionaire acquired the company hate, racism and disinformation on the social platform has substantially increased. Musk has not commented on X about the decision.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer A video game based on HBO’s dark teen drama “Euphoria” is a key suggestion from this year’s edition of Fandom‘s Inside Entertainment study, which highlights the “entertainment and gaming tug of war.” Per the user-contented-centric entertainment platform’s 2024 survey, which was released Monday, drama is potentially the top “untapped” genre for gaming companies, as drama fans who play video games prefer these genres: role-playing (RPG): 73%, adventure: 72%, simulation: 62%, sandbox/open world: 62%, puzzle: 60%. “What do we know about ‘Euphoria’ and why was it such a big hit? Obviously, you have an amazing cast, storyline — but what is the story? And it was a really interesting take on the genre at the time, because if you think about the other shows that were coming out, they are a lot more positive than ‘Euphoria,'” Fandom’s director of sales research and insights Ally Saraniti told Variety.

It’s Monday, and one star sign will have a hard time keeping their patience today, while another should take an opportunity to broaden their horizons. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Fiona Bruce has had an impressive career with the BBC. Starting as a researcher for Panorama, the 59 year old has since presented popular shows like Crimewatch, Question Time, Fake Or Fortune, Antiques Roadshow and the news bulletins. In 2023, Fiona was listed as the sixth highest paid stars at the BBC, earning between £395,000 and £399,999 a year.This had fallen from 2021/2022 when she was paid between £410,000 and £414,999 and 2020/2021 when she was paid between £405,000 and £409,999.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is on top!

A mum-of-six swindled more than £85,000 in benefits by lying about her boyfriend living with her. Emma Buck pocketed income support, housing benefit and child tax credits for three years after claiming she had separated from her partner, BirminghamLive reports.

People across the world are always curious about the British Royal Family and want to know as much about them as possible. That even includes wondering what they eat and how they exercise.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “We Were Dangerous” is a surprisingly funny film for a movie that’s central conflict is the sterilization of a group of young women on the fringes of society in 1950s New Zealand. Knowing the project, which debuted at SXSW in Austin March 8, is executive-produced by from Taika Waititi and Carthew Neal’s Piki Films certainly informs how the film approaches its troubling topic — much like the production company’s Holocaust-set “Jojo Rabbit” — with such levity, the majority of the credit for the heartfelt tone goes to a trio of women: writer Maddie Dai, director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu and producer Morgan Waru.

Ben Croll AI spending is expected to crest above $13 billion by 2028, with the spread falling fairly evenly across analytics, development/delivery and customer experiences like personalization and discovery, media analysts announced at a Series Mania presentation on Thursday. However, the analysts do not anticipate the content creation apocalypse that has underscored much AI coverage of late.

A simple habit so many of us fall into may be having more of an effect on our health than we think. Health science company ZOE, founded by Professor Time Spector, has delved deeper into the links between nutrition and health – as well as how that influences our sleep and how to stay alert.

Survivors who suffered "catastrophic and life-changing" injuries when a ship collapsed at Leith Docks say they are still waiting for answers one year on.

Some of Britain's largest energy suppliers have been told to "urgently" improve their customer service.

A simple travel money mistake is costing tourists an average of £76.05 each, according to Currensea, a travel debit card service.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Shari Redstone looks like she remains firmly opposed to breaking up Paramount Global. Redstone, president of National Amusements Inc. — the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global — was “unconvinced” by Apollo Global Management’s $11 billion offer to buy Paramount’s film and TV studio, the Financial Times reported, citing anonymous sources.

A study conducted by researchers at Caltech and UCLA has concluded that the 73,000 attendees at Taylor Swift‘s Aug. 2023 show at SoFi Stadium created seismic activity.

A 103-year-old RAF captain has received an award for his wartime service - almost 75 years late.

Tabby Duff was just 26 years old when she was given the shocking news that she had breast cancer.

Ubisoft has announced their latest research project, an AI-powered NPC that is set to make conversations within games “more real”. However, the internet isn’t so keen.In a dedicated blog post, Ubisoft explained that the NEO NPC project uses generative AI technology to turn the “dream” of an actual conversation with an NPC in a video game into a reality and a prototype was shared at the Game Developers Conference 2024.The project was also shared across social media alongside a screenshot of a conversation with an AI-powered NPC called Bloom.

The school holidays can be a struggle at the best of times, but when food costs are still sky high, it can be an added stress for families.

Taylor Swift‘s fans in Los Angeles caused earthquake-like tremors when watching the singer perform live at the SoFi Stadium last summer.The ‘Midnights’ pop star played six concerts at the huge Inglewood venue in August 2023 as part of the North American leg of her ongoing ‘Eras Tour’.According to a new study from Caltech and UCLA researchers, the third night of Swift’s stint at the stadium (August 5) saw signals from the show register on seismic network stations within approximately 5.6 miles of the SoFi, and on “strong-motion sensors placed near and inside the stadium” (via the LA Times).The report – titled ‘Shake to the Beat: Exploring the Seismic Signals and Stadium Response of Concerts and Music Fans’ – said the researchers were able to identify “the seismic signature” of each track performed at the three-hour-plus gig.Additionally, it found that the seismic activity was most likely a result of the “dancing and jumping motions” of Swift’s LA crowd, rather than the beats and reverberations from the venue’s PA.Researchers calculated each song’s “radiated energy” in terms of its equal earthquake magnitude. The performance of Swift’s 2014 single ‘Shake It Off’ resulted in the “largest local magnitude of 0.851”, according to the study.The singer’s rendition of ‘Love Story’ resulted in a notable amplitude too (0.800).