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One of Sam Bankman-Fried’s last credible paths to freedom closed Friday as a federal appeals court upheld his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, ruling that the case against him was, in the court’s own words, “conservatively stated, robust.” A three-judge panel of the Manhattan-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed down the 42-page opinion on June 12, rejecting every argument Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team advanced to undo the November 2023 conviction that cemented one of the largest financial collapses in crypto history, according to Reuters.   At the heart of the appeal was a claim that the U.S. District…

Looking somewhat like a swarm of bees returning to their hive, this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the galaxy cluster MACS0329-0211. Galaxy clusters like MACS0329-0211 are important signposts in the story of how the structure of the universe evolved, and are the ultimate telescopic lenses, placing gravitationally lensed galaxies from the earliest stages of the universe into our view. Zoom into this galaxy swarm and you will find large, oval-shaped elliptical galaxies, and thin spiral and lenticular galaxies viewed from the edge. We can also see the full, face-on view of spiral galaxies and their curving spiral arms. The…

Paddington and Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville is recalling the mid-life wake-up call he experienced following his brother’s sudden death. ‘My brother [Nigel] died in his sleep aged 62, about nine years ago. I woke up the next day and thought, why have I not planted that copper beech I’ve been meaning to plant for 20 years? ‘I think that gave me a wake-up call in terms of doing the things that you have been shelving for years,’ says the 62-year-old. ‘I also remember my great mentor, Celia Imrie, when I was starting out as an actor and we were…

Sunday 14 June 2026 6:00 am  |  Updated:  Friday 12 June 2026 1:00 pm Why culture is key to football conquering the US after the World Cup Dame Heather Rabbatts DBE discusses why culture is key to football conquering the US after the World CupFootball has been a pivotal part of British culture for decades, but the last month alone has seen the drama of the Premier League climax, the success of Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in Europe and the wide fascination around ‘Spygate’. Arsenal’s victory parade attracted 1.5m people, making it the biggest celebration parade on record, with attendees…

The Glasgow theatre has announced open auditions for its Junior Ensemble cast in this year’s pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears, offering children across Glasgow the opportunity to take part in its festive tradition. Jamie Gordon, theatre director, said: “This is such an exciting opportunity for the next generation of stars in Glasgow to be part of something truly magical. “Every festive season we welcome more than 85,000 excited theatregoers through our doors, and for local youngsters this is a rare chance to perform in front of huge audiences while sharing the stage with Glasgow faves like Liam Dolan,…

South Africa’s tech ecosystem is growing fast, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most exciting frontiers driving that growth. From smart agriculture and energy management to connected healthcare and urban infrastructure, local startups are finding innovative ways to apply IoT technology to uniquely African challenges. Whether you’re an investor looking for the next big opportunity, a business exploring IoT solutions, or simply a tech enthusiast keeping up with the local scene, this list of the top IoT startups in South Africa is a great place to start.   What Is Driving IoT Growth In South Africa?…

“Thankfully, the situation was much calmer than we have seen in recent days.”10:03, 12 Jun 2026Updated 10:26, 12 Jun 2026Shore Road, Belfast House Attack – Police and forensic experts at the sceneA house in North Belfast was targeted in an arson attack last night as police say there was a “reduction in the level of disorder”.Police say there were a number of peaceful protests at various locations, however three arrests were made which include a 37-year-old man for disorder and criminal damage on Upper Malone Road close to the Taughmonagh area of South Belfast. A 27-year-old was also arrested for…

The Trump administration’s decision to cut foreign access to Anthropic’s most powerful AI models was reportedly triggered by calls from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy.According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Jassy contacted senior government officials on Thursday after Amazon researchers discovered a way to prompt Anthropic’s Fable 5 model into returning information that could be used for cyberattacks. The call, along with warnings from at least five other firms, led to a frantic shuffle within the White House to gauge the threat and contact Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who reportedly pushed back on the administration’s concerns and requests to…

Location : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 14 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

A video taken by a bystander this afternoon shows the brawl on Queen’s Road, which was broken up by police officers. Sussex Police said it has made two arrests so far today. Follow for live updates. The person who filmed the fight said: “It was getting a bit violent, I saw one of the fascists with blood on his face, protesters were throwing water and other drinks at them as well.” According to them, among the drinks thrown was bubble tea. Speaking about the general scenes in the city centre today, the bystander said: “I saw one woman telling three…