The long-awaited Matter update for Ikea’s Dirigera smart hub is–finally–coming in for a landing. An Ikea spokesperson told TechHive that Dirigera’s Matter update is available now to beta testers using the Ikea Home app, and that the patch will arrive “…
Hunter Biden May Have Just Ratted Out Joe, Acknowledges the ‘Big Guy’ in $5M China Deal
When a question about “the big guy” was raised in Hunter Biden’s closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, his response focused on his father. As noted by the New York Post, the comment added to previous speculation that…
Crude Prices Slip as Weak U.S. Economic News Weighs on Energy Demand Prospects
April WTI crude oil (CLJ24) on Thursday closed down -0.28 (-0.36%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24) closed up +2.98 (+1.17%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday settled mixed. Crude prices gave up an early advance Thursday and turned lower as the …
Gillingham couple to build cat hotel Felines Rest in garden
A husband and wife who submitted plans for a cattery in their garden say they are “over the moon” it’s going ahead. Dean and Jordan Osborne put forward an application to Medway Council in November to turn their garden in Kingsnorth Road, Gillingham int…
European Parliament adopts resolution on Navalny’s death
Russian President Vladimir Putin must be held responsible for the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the European Parliament said in a resolution adopted on Feb. 29. According to the resolution, the Russian state, and Putin personally, …
European Parliament adopts resolution on Navalny’s death
Russian President Vladimir Putin must be held responsible for the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the European Parliament said in a resolution adopted on Feb. 29. According to the resolution, the Russian state, and Putin personally, …
Trump bypasses ‘three Johns’ in announcing his endorsement for next GOP senate leader
Former President Donald Trump has announced his favored choice for the next Republican leader in the US Senate — and his name isn’t John. Politico first reported that Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) is Trump’s chosen pick to succeed outgoing Senate Minor…
ISTANBUL BLOG: Here’s your F-16. Mine’s an F-35
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Turkey has received draft letters of offer and acceptance (LoA) from the US in relation to Ankara’s planned acquisition of 40 Block-70 F-16 fighter jets and 79 F-16 modernisation kits, Rear Admiral Zeki Akturk, a spokesperson …
Arsenal boosted by latest Jurrien Timber injury update
By Jamie Spencer Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has taken his next steps in his ongoing recovery from an ACL injury suffered on his Premier League debut back in August. Timber lasted just 50 minutes of his league bow for the Gunners following an initi…
Israeli protesters breach Gaza checkpoint, with some advancing 500m
Israeli demonstrators have forced their way through a military checkpoint during a protest at the Erez border crossing to the Gaza Strip and entered the sealed-off Palestinian coastal area, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Around 100 prote…