Lucy McHugh, 13, ‘murdered after sexual relationship’
Stephen Nicholson stabbed 13-year-old Lucy McHugh, with whom he had been having sex, jurors told.
Florida City Pays $600,000 To Ransomware Gang To Have Its Data Back
The city council for Riviera Beach, Florida, voted this week to pay more than $600,000 to a ransomware gang so city officials could recover data that has been locked and encrypted more than three weeks ago. From a report: The city's decision, as reported by CBS News, came after officials came to the conclusion that there was no other way to recover the city's files. Access to Riviera City data has been locked since May 29, this year, when a Riviera Beach police department employee opened an email and unleashed ransomware on the city's network. The ransomware locked files and shut down all the city's services. Operations have been down ever since, with the exception of 911 services, which were able to continue to operate, although limited. The city's website, email server, billing system, and everything else has been down ever since, with all city communications being done in person, over the telephone, or via posters. The city has been having a hard time recovering from the incident ever since.
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Biden refuses to apologise for working with racist senators
Amid a political firestorm, the top Democrat insists "there's not a racist bone in my body".
Harry and Meghan split from William and Kate joint charity
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are leaving the Royal Foundation set up by Harry and William in 2009.
Slack Is Going Public At $16 Billion Value
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: In just five years, Slack has grown to have more than 10 million users and has become a verb in the process. "I'll Slack you" is shorthand for sending a message via the workplace chat platform. On Thursday, the company will take that popularity to the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares will be publicly listed for the first time. At a starting price of $26 per share set Wednesday, Slack Technologies would be worth about $16 billion. Instead of having a conventional initial public offering, Slack will enter into the market as a direct listing, which means the shares will simply be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Most firms that pass on an IPO are widely known companies that are in good financial shape. Fortune explains what it means to enter into the market as a direct listing: "Unlike an ordinary IPO, a direct listing means the company doesn't issue any new shares and doesn't raise additional capital. It's primarily a way for company insiders to sell some of their holdings to investors, while bypassing the formidable fees and requirements of using an underwriter."
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Lizard and scorpion hitch ride in holiday baggage, RSPCA list reveals
A scorpion and lizard were among the creatures inadvertently carried into the UK in holiday luggage.
Cricket World Cup: Australia’s David Warner floored by ball to the groin
David Warner goes down in a heap after taking Rubel Hossain's delivery square in the groin during Australia's World Cup match against Bangladesh at Trent Bridge.
Bank of England cuts UK growth outlook as rates held
The Bank of England says it does not expect the economy to grow in the second quarter of the year.
Women’s World Cup: Reaction to Scotland’s ‘harsh’ exit
Scotland's World Cup dream shattered by VAR-assisted penalty in match with Argentina.
Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day 2019 in pictures
Intricate headwear is once again the order of the day as thousands flock to the annual racing meet.