Author: LondonTribune
The US economy has been propped up by successive governments and is now so in debt that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are putting global savers cash at risk, one of the world’s largest asset managers has warned. UK pension funds invest heavily in US companies and the US stockmarket, by value, holds 60 per cent of the world’s investments.Karen Ward, managing director and EMEA chief market strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management said this overeliance on the US was worrying and pension savers’ cash needed to be moved away from the US.She said US companies had been doing well…
A trivial flaw in Apache Tomcat that allows remote code execution and access to sensitive files is said to be under attack in the wild within a week of its disclosure. The vulnerability is CVE-2025-24813, and was revealed on March 10 along with updates to close the hole in the open source web server software. According to API security shop Wallarm, an exploit for the bug was publicly distributed 30 hours later, and is “now actively exploited in the wild.” Authentication is not required to pull off an attack, and the end result is the ability to run arbitrary code…
On-the-go snacking just took on a whole new meaning. Kerrygold is getting into the fashion game by partnering with fellow Irish brand Native Denims — and they’re dropping The Cheese Pocket Jeans. This limited-run denim, crafted by the slow fashion brand and decorated with signature Kerrygold details, has a dedicated pocket for stashing a slim Kerrygold Cheese Snack. Yes, that’s right. “We set out to provide our fans with a fun, convenient way to carry our perfectly snackable cheese. After all, Kerrygold cheese snacks are so good you’ll want to have them with you wherever you go,” Kate Saul, vice president…
Ark fans have been waiting for more information regarding Ark 2 since its debut trailer at The Game Awards 2020. Studio Wildcard may be getting closer to revealing more information, as the team announced the first original expansion for Ark: Survival Ascended, Lost Colony, that will directly link the Ark story to the upcoming sequel this November.Lost Colony will see players assume the role of heroine Mei Yin–voiced by Everything Everywhere All At Once’s Michelle Yeoh–as she searches a new world for hidden secrets. The expansion will add new abilities, gear, builds, beasts to tame, and more to the game,…
Only 32% of railway users in the UK believe it current standards meet passenger needs, with eight out of ten acknowledging a need for significant investment.However, a recent study has revealed that a majority of rail passengers are not in favour of fully nationalising the UK’s rail network.The survey, which polled 2,000 train users, found that over half believe a mix of nationalised and ‘Open Access’ services – where multiple operators run on the same routes – is the optimal model.According to the findings, 60% think that more competition could lead to lower fares, improved service frequency, more reliable trains,…
LONDON — Designer Samuel Ross will debut Transposition, an immersive sculptural environment installation with Scotch whisky maker The Balvenie at the upcoming Milan Design Week on April 8 via his industrial design studio SR_A. Billed as an exploration of form, encapsulating fashion, industrial design and fine art, Transposition is a site-specific work featuring elevated copper sculptures that aim to capture the spirit of distillation as an artistic statement. The brand said the work is designed to bridge the legacy of rare craft practices passed down through generations at The Balvenie with a contemporary lens, creating an experience that hopes to redefine…
LABOUR has been accused of kowtowing to militant teacher unions in a row over its flagship school reforms.But Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson was refusing to make any concessions to her overhaul despite the backlash.Her sweeping reforms will force academies to follow national edicts on everything from curriculum, to staffing qualifications, to uniform standards.But former Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman launched a scathing attack on the plans — long demanded by union leaders. She accused Ms Phillipson of pandering to teacher unions who will “always defend the interests of the adults in schools over those of children”.She urged the Education Secretary to…
Homeowners and buyers could be facing some turbulent waters in the next three weeks as April’s economic changes start days after the spring statement, which is expected to be eventful in itself.Between the two dates, experts at Mojo Mortgages believe there’s two changes homeowners and hopefuls should be on the lookout for: stamp duty and ISAs.Stamp DutyIn October the Chancellor announced changes to stamp duty due to begin on April 1st, which will lower the thresholds for first-time buyer relief and home-movers.This could potentially add thousands to the cost of moving or buying a home.Mortgage advisor Adil Choudry warned: “The…
A now-former DOGE aide violated US Treasury policy by emailing an unencrypted database containing people’s private information to two Trump administration officials, according to a court document filed Friday. That filing pertains to a February lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James and 18 other state AGs challenging DOGE’s access to the Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Services (BFS), which disburses trillions of dollars annually to US households, federal employees, and contractors including Social Security and Medicare benefits, tax credits, and grants and payments. DOGE being the Trump-blessed unit, operated by the President’s éminence grease Elon Musk, that has…
Sommelier Roddy Rioja of Claro Restaurant in Brooklyn opts for the bright, fresh, and light profile of the muscat grape to complement the texture of asparagus. “It allows both the wine and the dish to shine without overpowering one another. Muscat’s aromatic qualities create a delightful contrast, enhancing the grassy, earthy notes of the asparagus.” Serve the asparagus as an appetizer or alongside roast chicken or grilled steak for an outdoor spring meal. Why blanch asparagus? Aside from being both simple and quick, blanching is a great way to hold asparagus at the perfect stage of doneness: Boiling brings the…
Fortnite’s roster of streamers who have skins in the item shop just got a little bigger with the addition of Cody “Clix” Conrod, who, at 19 years old, will be one of the youngest people ever to have a Fortnite skin based on them. Along with the new Clix skin, there will be a full slate of Clix-related cosmetics and, in a first for this sort of thing, a Clix-themed remix of an existing skin.Clix, for those who aren’t familiar, made a name for himself by earning a spot in the Fortnite World Cup in 2019 when he was just…
Audrey Hepburn’s appeal never seems to dim, and a new biography about the late Oscar-winning actress is further proof of that. Tom Santopietro’s just-out “Audrey Hepburn: A Life of Beautiful Uncertainty” offers rarely shared details, photos and vignettes about her life and not just during the Hollywood era. The waifish beauty also was a World War II resistance activist and unwavering UNICEF supporter. The Rowman & Littlefield tome also features a good dose of fashion, thanks to the designer Jeffrey Banks. Having known Hepburn as a friend, Banks said he had never wanted to write a book about the highly…