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New estimates by Brighton and Hove City Council revealed that they are now facing a funding gap that is £2 million wider than estimates just over a fortnight ago. The council now says there are further “difficult decisions” to be made to protect core services. Councillor Jacob Taylor, the council’s finance lead, said: “We are in a period of very high inflation and growing demands for council services and homelessness support driven by the cost-of-living crisis. “This new announcement from the government falls disastrously short of meeting the huge inflationary costs and demand pressures facing the council next year. “The…

Location : The A52 eastbound between the A6007 and the junction with the A6464 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 19 December 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 19 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

View gallery Image Credit: NBC The Voice loves to nurture young talent. During the season 24 premiere, Mara Justine dazzled the coaches with her incredible voice. At just 21 years old, Mara has been a talented singer on the rise for years now. Now she’s a frontrunner to win season 24! She’s competing in the finale, airing December 18 and 19, alongside Huntley, Ruby Leigh, Jacquie Roar, and Lila Forde. During the first night of the two-night finale, Mara left the coaches and audience stunned with her performances of Adele’s “Turning Tables” and Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart.” Her…

Despite the ongoing regulatory crackdown on the crypto industry and the collapse of some of its poster children, the underlying decentralized technology continues to drive internet incumbents into the web3 space. Telegram and Line, two of the world’s most popular messengers with hundreds of millions of monthly users, have both been integrating crypto features in recent months. One of the functionalities being introduced to these apps is e-signing, which is powered by a startup called EthSign. Backed by all three divisions of Sequoia — Sequoia Capital, Sequoia Capital India and Sequoia Capital China (now called HongShan), Singapore-based EthSign aims to…

The Christmas season is a well-known source of stress, especially when it comes to hosting gatherings. But these days, no one is expected to do all the heavy lifting. With the help of technology, the burden of hosting is considerably lightened. Various smart devices are available to simplify Christmas party-giving, from doorbells that can welcome your guests with a festive chime to gadgets that can ensure safety and prevent any holiday mishaps. So, if you’re in search of top-notch gadgets to make your Christmas hosting more manageable, let’s dive in.   Tapo Smart Plug     Love lighting up your…

Blast’s growth in TVL is indicative of most institutional investors’ bullish stance for Ethereum and the DeFi market. In a breakthrough moment for Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution, Blast Network, a new record has been set, surpassing a Total Value Locked (TVL) of over $900 million. Data from DefiLlama, a leading authority in monitoring and analyzing Decentralized Finance (DeFi) trends, revealed Blast’s contact address, launched by Blur founder Pacman, has about $928.35 million TVL. This achievement marks a significant stride in the evolution of Layer 2 technologies, highlighting the growing importance and adoption of solutions that aim to enhance the…

The structure of an aminocyanine molecule (a molecular jackhammer) overlaid on top of the calculated molecular plasmon by TD-DFT theory, with the characteristic symmetrical body and long “side arm.”. Credit: Ciceron Ayala-Orozco/Rice University The Beach Boys’ iconic hit single “Good Vibrations” takes on a whole new layer of meaning thanks to a recent discovery by Rice University scientists and collaborators, who have uncovered a way to destroy cancer cells by using the ability of some molecules to vibrate strongly when stimulated by light. The researchers found that the atoms of a small dye molecule used for medical imaging can vibrate…

Listeners to the station at around 6pm last night noticed that news for neighbouring Kent was broadcast, followed by dead air. An emergency music tape kicked in for more than half an hour before normal programming resumed. Broadcast blog The TV Room spotted the error and took to social media to claim that technical issues “seem to be an almost daily occurrence” on BBC local radio stations, while a listener took to social media to question whether funding cuts to local radio were to blame. A spokesman for the BBC told The Argus: “The BBC is broadcasting thousands of hours…

Location : The M40 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 19 December 2023. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident. Source link

Image Credit: NBC Jacquie Roar has her eye on the prize. The 37-year-old country singer is one of the 5 remaining singers looking to be crowned the next winner of The Voice. Jacquie is competing against Huntley, Mara Justine, Ruby Leigh, and Lila Forde in the two-night finale. The singer was sensational with her terrific performances of “Nights in White Satin” by The Moody Blues and “More Than a Feeling” by Boston. Hours before night two of the finale, Jacquie posted a video on her Instagram Story thanking her fans for voting. “I’m going out in a blaze of glory…