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Predatory care home attacker ‘stole dignity of victim’s final years’

Predatory care home attacker ‘stole dignity of victim’s final years’ One victim’s family said Wilson had stolen the dignity from her final years - Bookmark A “dangerous” former care worker who sexually assaulted two vulnerable women showed “calculated, predatory disregard”, a court heard. Robert Wilson, 53, attacked Yvonne Carnie, 68, at an East Lothian residential home “on various occasions” between August 2022 and February 2023. Ms Carnie died in 2025 before she could see her attacker...

Newsom wants to claw back Trump fund cash as California burns billions on rail and other 'boondoggles'

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing a 100% tax on Californians who receive money from President Donald Trump’s new Anti-Weaponization Fund, a move that comes as critics accuse Newsom of running "slush funds" of his own."Anyone from California that receives any of those funds," Newsom said at a Wednesday news conference. "We want to tax 100% of those proceeds and that's an action the state of California can take.

As memory prices squeeze enterprise buyers, Lenovo laughs all the way to the bank

UK.gov hikes health AI tender by 400% – and hundreds of millions – after a chat with suppliers

Several infrastructure projects put on backburner as ACT 'at peak construction'

ACT government to put some infrastructure projects on backburner to help relieve budget pressure Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 7:00pm In short: Several ACT government infrastructure projects will be put on the backburner, while others will be broken into stages to reduce budget pressure. Details of exactly which projects will be affected will be confirmed in Wednesday's budget, but Chief Minister Andrew Barr say the adjustments are expected to save the government $700 million over four years. Mr Barr...

NASA to pull an IKEA by dropping tons of plastic, metal, and glass on the Moon

NASA is advancing its Moon Base initiative, aiming to establish a permanent American presence on the lunar surface through up to 25 missions by 2029. The agency has awarded contracts to four companies, including Blue Origin, to deliver cargo, lunar terrain vehicles, and other hardware. This effort is part of a broader strategy to foster a "lunar economy" supported by corporate involvement.

Commentary: Iran war has raised inflation risks. Why are Asian economies still growing?

Commentary: Iran war has raised inflation risks. Why are Asian economies still growing? For all the attention on inflation, the bigger surprise this year may be how resilient the region has been, says DBS chief economist Taimur Baig.

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal programme on quality; no longer prioritising 83 million target

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal programme on quality; no longer prioritising 83 million target The agency will also be cutting back on new kitchens and targeting recipients in more remote areas, Nanik Sudaryati Deyang, the new chief of the National Nutrition Agency, said on Thursday (Jun 4). The Indonesian agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals initiative says it is no longer prioritising its target of reaching 82.9 million beneficiaries this year, shifting its...

European sentiments towards the US hit an all-time low

Home alone: Europeans are ready to defend themselves Summary - Amid geopolitical turmoil, Europeans are taking nuanced and realistic positions that demand tough choices from their leaders. - A major new ECFR poll shows Europeans embrace self-reliance and are clear-eyed about Donald Trump—but do not expect a permanent break from the US. - They back Ukraine—but are anxious about bringing it into the European Union now or sending troops there.

Uncle Sam considers buying a seat on the Titanic

The US government is reportedly weighing whether to take a financial stake in AI companies, which looks a bit like negotiating for a seat on the Titanic. Neither OpenAI nor Anthropic, the marquee brands in US AI, are profitable yet. While Anthropic may be nearer to that point if its accounting survives scrutiny, OpenAI's $1.4 trillion in financial commitments over the next eight years have been interpreted as a red flag for investors.