Stephen Miran, one of President Donald Trump’s top economists, on Tuesday resigned from his leadership role at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers as his term as a Federal Reserve Governor continues, according to a letter obtained by CNN. His departure was first reported by Barron’s. Miran was confirmed by the Senate to serve at the Fed while keeping his role at the White House through an unpaid leave, an unusual arrangement. In his letter dated Tuesday, Miran wrote that he had promised senators he would leave the White House should he remain at the Fed past January. As…
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The Washington Post is announcing mass layoffs Wednesday morning, dealing another big blow to a storied media company and a newsroom that has reached a breaking point. Executive Editor Matt Murray and human resources chief Wayne Connell sent an email to staffers Wednesday morning instructing employees to “stay home today” but attend an 8:30 a.m. ET meeting via Zoom during which the Washington Post’s leadership will announce “significant actions across the company.” Those actions include shutting down almost the entire Sports section, closing the Books section and cancelling the daily Post Reports podcast, sources at the newspaper said. One of…
Previously unseen photos showing Jeffrey Epstein’s body lying on a stretcher and being attended to by medics in the immediate aftermath of his death have been released by the US government. Twenty images, many of which are too graphic to show, were published as part of a declassified FBI report into Epstein’s death in custody, as well as a post-mortem and internal prison documents. They are among millions of documents published on Friday by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) in the latest Epstein files release. Epstein was found dead in his prison cell on 10 August 2019. He had…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has mounted a firm legal challenge against attempts to stall the ongoing Anglo Leasing criminal proceedings against five accused persons. He urged the Court of Appeal to allow the trial to continue uninterrupted in the interest of justice. This follows a move by two of the accused persons, Rashmi Chamanlal Kamani and Deepak Kumar Kamani, who filed an application before the Court of Appeal challenging a High Court ruling that placed them on their defence after finding that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against them. Chamanlal and Kumar are…
Have you seen those fun, vibrant, and slightly quirky Nano Banana AI images popping up everywhere? It’s a creative trend that blends familiar objects with a unique artistic style, and it’s easier to create than you might think. You don’t need to be a professional graphic designer to bring your own imaginative ideas to life. The key is using an image-to-image generation process, which lets you guide an AI with a starting picture to produce something entirely new. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know in 2026. We’ll cover what makes this art style special and…
Have you ever found the perfect photo, only to realize it’s too small or blurry to use? A low-resolution image can ruin a great design, make a product look unprofessional, or turn a cherished memory into a pixelated mess. In the past, your only option was to start over and find a new picture. But now, thanks to artificial intelligence, you can fix and enhance your photos in just a few clicks. This guide will show you how to upscale photos in 2026. We’ll explore how AI technology works, why high-quality images are so important, and walk you through the…
Want to create hilarious memes, stunning social media clips, or professional-looking marketing videos? You’re in the right place. Swapping faces in videos and changing backgrounds used to require expensive software and expert skills. Now, powerful AI tools make it possible for anyone to get amazing results in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know. We’ll cover how to perform a video face swap, remove a background cleanly, and offer tips to make your final cut look seamless and professional. Why AI Video Editing is More Popular Than Ever The demand…
The prosecution opposed a bail application filed in the Kiambu High Court by a 61-year-old man currently serving a 30-year jail term over the Dusit Terror Attack. Mohamed Abdi Ali was convicted on May 22, 2025 and sentenced on June 19, 2025 to serve an aggregate sentence of 30 years’ imprisonment for conspiring with others to commit a terrorist act and facilitating a terrorist attack at the Dusit D2 Hotel complex in January 2025, which claimed the lives of 21 people. Mohamed wants to be released on bail pending the hearing and determination of his appeal, which he lodged on…
Walmart has become the first traditional retailer to hit a $1tn (£730bn) market valuation, propelling it into a small group dominated by tech firms. The milestone reflects the US retail giant’s booming e-commerce business and its success in drawing in price-conscious shoppers. Wall Street has also responded enthusiastically to its investments in artificial intelligence (AI). Walmart joins an elite club of mostly tech firms, including Nvidia and Alphabet, with valuations over $1tn. The company’s share price, which has soared in recent months, rose by more than 3% on Tuesday. Walmart is the biggest brick-and-mortar retailer in the US and is…
Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79. Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the 1979 UK Championship among four non-ranking titles, and reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1979. He is perhaps best known for his post-playing career, presenting snooker TV programme Big Break alongside comedian Jim Davidson from 1991 to 2002. Following his retirement from playing in 1994, Virgo became a BBC commentator. His last commentary for the BBC came 17 days ago when Kyren Wilson beat John Higgins in the Masters final. He was a popular commentator, with his famous “where’s…
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates has said her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, being named in new files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein dredged up “painful times in my marriage”. She told an NPR podcast she feels “unbelievable sadness” about the Epstein allegations and that the people named in the records, including her former husband, need to answer to it. “I am so happy to be away from all the muck,” she said. The couple divorced in 2021 after 27 years of marriage. Records released by the US justice department include an allegation by Epstein that Bill…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of his home in Windsor to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is currently living at Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham Estate while his permanent home undergoes renovations. Buckingham Palace had said the move would happen in early 2026, but the fallout from the latest drop of Jeffrey Epstein files appears to have sped up his departure. Pressure has been building on Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidence in the US over his relationship with the paedophile financier. He has always denied any wrongdoing. The Palace announced…
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An Iranian drone was shot down as it “aggressively approached” an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, a US military spokesman has said. An F-35C stealth fighter jet which took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln warship shot down the drone “in self-defence” to protect the aircraft carrier and its personnel, US Central Command spokesman Capt Tim Hawkins said. The ship was approximately 500 miles from the Iranian coast when the drone approached it with “unclear intent”. No US equipment was damaged and no service members were harmed. It comes as the US continues to build up…
The US House of Representatives ended a partial government shutdown after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to press ahead with a vote despite concerns with the new spending plan. Democrats and Republicans disagreed over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is under intense scrutiny after federal immigration agents shot and killed two US citizens in Minneapolis last month. Brokered in the US Senate at Trump’s urging, the deal funds the government and buys lawmakers more time to haggle over the future of DHS. The deal, which passed in a narrow 217-214 vote, keeps DHS running for two…