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Stacey Dooley: From Luton Airport to Grierson Honours LONDON, 22 January 2026 – Stacey Dooley MBE, the investigative journalist and documentary presenter who rose from a perfume counter at Luton Airport to become one of Britain’s most recognised broadcasters, continues to push boundaries. With a prestigious Grierson Award under her belt and a slate of […]

NYT Strands Hints & Answers for 22 January 2026: Puzzle #690 Solved LONDON, 22 January 2026 – The New York Times’s popular word game, Strands, presents another thematic challenge for puzzle enthusiasts today. Strands #690, released on 22 January, invites players to find words connected by the clue “Ode to joy.” For those seeking a

Zurich’s £7.7bn Bid for Beazley Sends Share Price Soaring LONDON, 22 January 2026 – Shares in FTSE 100 insurer Beazley plc (LON:BEZ) remain sharply elevated after Zurich Insurance Group tabled a potential £7.7 billion cash takeover offer. The proposed deal, announced on 19 January, values Beazley at 1,280p per share, representing a significant premium and

NYT Connections Answers and Hints for 21 January 2026 21 January 2026 – The latest New York Times Connections puzzle, number 955, is now live. Today’s challenge, rated at a difficulty of 2.3 out of 5 by the Connections Companion, tasks players with grouping sixteen words into four clever categories. For those seeking assistance, the

ARC Raiders Celebrates 12 Million Sales with Latest Balance Patch LONDON, 20 January 2026 – Embark Studios has rolled out Update 1.11.0 for its acclaimed extraction shooter, ARC Raiders, alongside announcing a major commercial milestone. The game has now sold over 12 million copies since its launch in October 2025. The latest patch delivers targeted

Rockstar North: The Scottish Studio Behind Gaming’s Biggest Franchise EDINBURGH, 19 January 2026 – As the gaming world anticipates the November release of Grand Theft Auto VI, all eyes turn to Rockstar North, the Edinburgh-based studio that has shaped one of entertainment’s most profitable franchises. From humble beginnings above a Dundee fish and chip shop

Microsoft’s Emergency Update Cadence: When Patch Tuesday Isn’t Enough LONDON, 18 January 2026 – Microsoft’s traditional monthly “Patch Tuesday” update cycle is being increasingly supplemented by emergency out-of-band (OOB) releases as critical bugs affecting core Windows functionality demand immediate fixes. A pattern has emerged throughout 2025 and into early 2026 where security updates themselves have

Crete in 2026: Island Resilience Tested by Seismic Activity and Wildfire Legacy LONDON, 18 January 2026 – As the new year begins, the Greek island of Crete presents a complex picture for prospective visitors. Renowned for its ancient ruins and pristine beaches, the island continues to welcome tourists while managing the realities of its seismically

Tesla Model 3: Comprehensive Specs and Updates for 2026 London, 9 January 2026 – The Tesla Model 3 remains a flagship electric saloon, offering impressive range, performance, and technology. With recent updates including improved battery tech and new features, it continues to lead the compact executive car segment. Model 3 Variants and Key Features The

Amazon Unveils Major Fire TV Interface Redesign After Five Years London, 7 January 2026 – Amazon has announced a significant overhaul of its Fire TV user interface, the first major update in five years, aimed at making navigation faster and more intuitive to compete with rivals like Google TV. Key Features of the New UI