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Introduction to the Scottish House of 2025 A contemporary conversion, dubbed "an artistic sanctuary," has taken the title of Scottish House of 2025. The Hilltop House, located near Pitmedden in Aberdeenshire, was unveiled as the winner of the grand finale of the popular BBC Scotland series. The house was built on the natural footprint of the surrounding farm and is home to Jessica Zanoni, her husband Chris Labroy, their 18-year-old son Chase, and their dogs Enzo and Dino. The Winning House The couple said it felt fantastic to see their efforts and passion recognized. The Hilltop House combines mid-century and…
End of an Era A huge mobile brand is preparing to finally close at the end of June. Users now have less than 30 days to take measures if they want to receive the last update for their phones. History of LG LG announced in 2021 that it would be closing its smartphone division. The first Android phone was published more than 15 years ago, although LG’s roots in mobile decline even further. LG once held the crown as the third-best mobile brand in the world. However, the South Korean tech giant struggled to keep up with new rivals, including…
Introduction to Waves Audio A former head of the BT group is set to lead an audio technology business used by many of the world’s leading musicians in a London flotation worth 300 million GBP. The company, Waves Audio, has commissioned bankers to oversee a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could take place as early as next month. Leadership and Plans Gavin Patterson, who currently sits on various boards, is in talks to become the chairman of Waves Audio before the listing. According to city sources, an agreement between the company and Mr. Patterson has not yet been finalized.…
Royal Roots, Radical Path Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh was a Sikh princess born in Britain to a dethroned royal family. She defied social norms and quietly resisted, even before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized. Catherine was the daughter of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire and was born in Suffolk, England in 1871. Her father, Maharaja Duleep Singh, had to give up the Sikh Empire and the famous Koh-i-Noor diamonds to the British after the British annexation of Punjab. In return, he received a pension from the British crown on the condition that he "remains obedient to the British government".…
Introduction to the Case The former Hollywood Mogul Harvey Weinstein will not testify in his New York sex crime trial, according to his spokesman. This decision comes after the defense team decided it was a safer strategic choice to keep him off the stand. The New York court was not in session on Monday, and the defense is expected to close its arguments on Tuesday, almost six weeks after the trial began. Charges Against Weinstein Weinstein, 73, is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual acts and one count of third-degree rape, all involving different accusers. The prosecution charges…
Introduction to the Investigation On May 20, a hearing in front of a parliamentary investigation committee was expected to shed light on what the committee referred to as the "direct ecosystem of political conquest". However, the hearing did not proceed as planned because Pierre-Edouard Sterin, a French billionaire, did not appear before the National Assembly. Background of the Investigation The French legislators had intended to question Sterin, the founder of Smartbox, a company that sells experience gifts, about his Pericles project. Through this project, Sterin invested around 30 million euros (34.24 million US dollars) in initiatives promoting conservative values. The…
Desperate Measures in Job Hunting As a career coach asked job seekers to share the "most rude" things they did to get a job, the responses were shocking. Some attempts were unorthodox, to say the least. Unhinged Tactics Among the job seekers who responded, some shared the following tactics: Sent a picture of a T-Rex making a bed instead of a resume, with a note that said they didn’t send their resume because they were bored. If the employer liked the picture, they could meet for a drink to discuss the job. Changed the font in their CV to SF…
Introduction to the Case Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers initially thought that their client’s health issues would prevent him from making it through his New York rape trial alive. However, they have now decided on a different approach. The producer will not testify in his own defense, a decision that has been described as advisory, much like the approach taken in the movie "Pulp Fiction". The Decision Not to Testify Weinstein’s long-time spokesman, Juda Engelmayer, explained that while Weinstein wanted to testify, his team decided against it. "He wanted to testify and we respect this instinct," Engelmayer said. "At this stage, he…
Introduction to Jonathan Anderson’s New Role Jonathan Anderson was appointed as the creative director of Dior, taking over the French fashion house after more than a decade at the head of the Loewe luxury label. The 40-year-old will lead Dior’s women’s wear, men’s wear, and couture, becoming the first sole creative director of the house since Christian Dior himself. Background and Inspiration Anderson expressed his inspiration from the rich history of the house, stating, "I was always inspired by the rich history of this house, its depth and empathy." He looks forward to working with the legendary studios to create…
Introduction to the Crisis New Caledonia, a French foreign territory, is grappling with a deepening crisis in its healthcare sector. The island has witnessed a significant decline in the number of healthcare workers, a trend that has been exacerbated by the unrest that began in May 2024. The Decline of Healthcare Workers The exodus of healthcare professionals from the island has left its medical facilities severely understaffed. Clinics and hospitals across New Caledonia have been forced to close due to the lack of personnel, posing a serious threat to the health and well-being of the local population. Government Response In…