Ann Godbehere, a key figure at HSBC, is calling it quits. She's the senior independent director who led the hunt for a new chair. Her exit is set for the bank's 2026 annual meeting, citing personal reasons. This news comes hot on the heels of HSBC's long, drawn-out search for a new leader. The bank
Big changes are coming to how UK police handle reports of hate speech. The College of Policing is set to recommend ending the practice of recording non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) on the national crime database. This move could mean the end of secret blacklists that have affected people's job prosp
Unions have been a driving force behind many of the workplace benefits that Americans enjoy today. From paid time off to fair wages, these advancements were not handed down by employers but were fought for by workers who stood together. The AFL-CIO and countless union members have played a significa
A powerful explosion rocked a nursing home in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, on a Tuesday afternoon. The blast was strong enough to cause part of the building to crumble. This happened around 2 p. m. EST, and emergency teams rushed to the scene right away. The Bucks County emergency dispatch cente
A Hungarian company has just made a bold move in the space industry. 4iG, based in Budapest, is putting $100 million into Axiom Space, a big name in the U. S. space business. This is the first time a Hungarian company has invested in a major American space firm. 4iG’s chairman, Gellért Jászai, sees
In 2025, California made big moves in the world of AI. It became the main regulator of AI by passing over 30 laws related to AI. This is because many big AI companies are based there or do business there. These laws cover a lot of ground. They criminalize deepfake "undressing" images. They also prot
South Bend is getting ready to tackle those pesky leaves again. The city's leaf cleanup crew is set to start back up on December 24th. But remember, this is only if the weather plays nice. They'll begin with Zone 7 and move on to the next areas once they're done. Earlier in December, the leaf clean
Ukraine's air power is in serious trouble. Since the war started in February 2022, they've lost 19 of their Su-27 fighter jets. That's a big deal because these jets are crucial for their defense. Now, they might only have 12 to 23 left. The problem is, no other country uses the Su-27, so they can't
In Bristol, Pennsylvania, a gas explosion at a nursing home shook the community. The event triggered a swift and large-scale emergency response. Rescue teams, including ambulances and firefighters, rushed to the scene. Reports suggest people were stuck inside the building. The explosion happened at
The United States and Iran recently had a heated discussion at the United Nations Security Council. The main topic was how to restart talks about Iran's nuclear program. The US said they are ready to talk directly with Iran, but only if Iran is willing to have serious discussions. The US also made i
