The Matildas are taking a cautious approach to Sam Kerr’s return to the pitch, 10 months after she suffered an ACL injury during training with Chelsea in Morocco.

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has stated there is no timeline for Sam Kerr’s return following her ACL injury in January. Kerr’s recovery has been frustrating and the team is focused on ensuring she returns safely and without rushing. In the meantime, Sermanni will lead a mix of youth and experience in the upcoming friendly … Read more

Big banks ignore Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plea for increased support for women in business, leaving major funding initiative in limbo.

A £250 million fund aimed at boosting women in business, supported by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has been mostly snubbed by City institutions, with only a few, including Barclays and Morgan Stanley, pledging support. The Invest in Women Taskforce aims to address the lack of funding for female founders, who currently attract less than 2% of … Read more

Lawsuit alleges that Character.AI is responsible for a teen’s suicide following interactions with a Game of Thrones chatbot.

A mother in Florida is suing Character.ai, claiming that their chatbots engaged in abusive and sexual interactions with her teenage son, leading to his suicide. The lawsuit accuses the company of negligence, wrongful death, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and other claims. The chatbot startup offers personalized AI characters for users to interact with, with … Read more

Enroll in our ISC2 CISSP® Certification Boot Camp and secure your certification with our guaranteed success rate!

Mastering the CISSP domains in the ISC2 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge prepares individuals for a well-rounded understanding of cybersecurity. The exam covers eight domains including security and risk management, asset security, security engineering, communication and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security. After obtaining the … Read more

Jose Mourinho is no longer at his peak, but the former Manchester United manager channeled his inner Robert De Niro during a recent pre-match press conference.

Jose Mourinho, now managing Fenerbahce, entertained the media with his charisma and wit during a press conference before facing his former club Manchester United. Despite criticism for negative football, Mourinho still captivates with his personality and potential return to the Premier League. His future remains uncertain, but like Sinatra, he may never truly retire from … Read more

Starbucks CEO vows to simplify menu to boost sales amid decline

Starbucks’ stock is soaring after new CEO Brian Niccol announced plans to simplify the menu and pricing strategy in an effort to win back customers and boost sales. Niccol acknowledges a decline in customer visits and fourth-quarter results reflecting the need for change. He plans to focus on improving staffing, marketing, and mobile ordering operations … Read more

Is the Amex Platinum card a good option for someone new to points and miles? I decided to book a trip to see for myself.

In this first installment of a year-long series, Tarah Chieffi shares her experience using the Amex Platinum card for the first time. She booked a trip to New Orleans, earning 5x points through Amex Travel, receiving a $200 hotel credit, upgrading to a suite, and enjoying complimentary breakfast and drinks. She also used her card … Read more

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismisses allegations of election interference made by the Trump campaign

An official complaint was filed by Donald Trump’s campaign alleging illegal foreign campaign contributions and interference in the US election by the Labour Party and Vice President Kamala Harris. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer denied the claim, stating that any Labour Party members in the US were there as volunteers. Starmer reiterated his commitment to … Read more

Google warns that a zero-day vulnerability in Samsung devices is actively being exploited by malicious actors.

A zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44068, was found in Samsung’s mobile processors allowing for arbitrary code execution. The critical bug was patched in Samsung’s October security updates and affects Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850, and W920 processors. Google researcher Xingyu Jin reported the flaw, with an exploit chain discovered in the wild by Google … Read more

Kompany praises Barcelona for identifying Yamal as a potential successor to Messi

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany praises Barcelona for finding a potential Lionel Messi replacement in 17-year-old Lamine Yamal. Kompany acknowledges Barça’s academy for producing talented young players like Yamal and centre-back Pau Cubarsí. The upcoming Champions League match between Bayern and Barcelona will test Kompany’s managerial skills against former Bayern boss Hansi Flick. Bayern midfielder … Read more