3 days agoNews PlusComments Off on Reality star Kristina Belaya, 24, dies after ‘banging her head after slipping while getting out of the bath’
A REALITY star has sadly died after she slipped and fell in her bathtub, leading to a fatal head injury.
Kristina Belaya, 24, was at home when she died in the town of Kartaly, Russia on May 30.
NewsflashKristina Belaya, 24, died in an accident in Kartaly, Russia[/caption]
She was found with signs of a head injury and bruising on her body.
According to investigators, she seemed to have slipped and fallen in her apartment’s bathroom.
Her injuries were consistent with a fall and there was no sign of a struggle, officials have said.
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3 days agoNews PlusComments Off on Long Island students travel to Normandy, honor long-forgotten alum who died in D-Day invasion
The Mineola man, who graduated in the class of 1935, was killed in action during the Allied invasion of Normandy in June of 1944 -- and remains there, beneath a marble cross among thousands more who perished in the World War II campaign.
3 days agoNews PlusComments Off on У центрі Львова чоловік палицею гамселив припарковані авто (відео)
Про подію повідомили очевидці, зокрема журналістка Мар’яна П’єцух. За її словами, на місці інциденту понад дві години тривали перемовини з чоловіком, а також збір свідчень від власників пошкоджених автомобілів. «Я дивуюсь витривалості поліції, яку він на всю вулицю посилав, і толерантності власників авто, які намагались без агресії від нього почути, навіщо він це зробив. Один чоловік навіть […]
3 days agoNews PlusComments Off on Huge change to crypto investing rules revealed by city watchdog as it issues warning
A HUGE change to crypto investing rules could come into force as the city watchdog issues a warning.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to lift a ban on some investments for individual, or retail, investors.
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The watchdog has launched a consultation looking at allowing them to access crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs).
Crypto ETNs can be bought and sold and work by tracking the performance of cryptoassets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
It means people are exposed to its changing value without needing to hold the asset themselves.
Currently, just professional investors are allowed to buy and sell the investment product after the FCA granted them access last year.
At the time, the regulator said it still believed crypto ETNs to be “ill-suited for retail consumers due to the harm they pose”.
David Geale, the FCA’s executive director of payments and digital assets, said the proposals today reflected how the FCA was committed “to supporting the growth and competitiveness of the UK’s crypto industry”.
However, he added: “We want to rebalance our approach to risk and lifting the ban would allow people to make the choice on whether such a high-risk investment is right for them given they could lose all their money.”
Access to crypto derivatives would still be banned for retail investors – but the FCA said it would continue to consider its approach to high-risk investments.
In April, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she wanted the UK to be a “world leader in digital assets” and announced plans to make crypto firms subject to regulation in the same way as traditional finance companies.
“While the UK will always be committed to high international standards, I am determined that our regulatory framework supports economic growth,” she said at the time.
But the FCA’s chairman Nikhil Rathi recently warned that the number of young people turning to crypto as their first taste of investment was “not great”, adding that it was “very high risk and you could potentially lose all your money”.
The price of Bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high last month, topping about 111,000 dollars (£82,000) as the crypto market rallies amid support from Donald Trump’s administration in the US.
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrencies differ from physical currencies, such as the pound.
They are created using blockchain technology and part of their appeal is that they are not controlled by governments or a central bank, such as the Bank of England.
It means the currency can be used to transfer wealth outside of the traditional banking system, making it easier to cross borders or stay anonymous when moving wealth.
Bitcoin is the leading cryptocurrency but its rise has helped other cryptocurrencies also grow in value, such as Ethereum.
In recent years, more mainstream companies and institutions have invested in cryptocurrency, and part of the recent rise in value is based on President Trump‘s favourable views on cryptocurrency.
How do people invest in crypto?
In the UK, you cannot invest in cryptocurrency funds through stocks and shares ISAs, general investment accounts, or pensions due to regulations.
If you want to invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, you’ll need to use specialist trading platforms like Coin Bureau or PlanB.
These platforms allow you to own crypto as a financial asset, though some accounts may not let you spend it.
Crypto businesses in the UK must register with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
To check if a business is registered, visit the Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk/s/search?predefined=CA.
There’s also a list of unregistered businesses at register.fca.org.uk/s/search?predefined=U.
Businesses on this list may be operating illegally.
If you don’t want to invest in cryptocurrencies directly, you can still gain exposure to the market by investing in companies involved in the crypto space.
The dangers of investing in crypto
HERE are five key risks to keep in mind when investing in cryptocurrencies:
Consumer protection: Many cryptocurrency investments promising high returns are not fully regulated, apart from anti-money laundering rules. This means you may have limited protection if things go wrong.
Price volatility: Cryptocurrency prices can rise and fall dramatically, making it easy to lose money. It’s also difficult to reliably determine their value.
Product complexity: Crypto products and services can be complicated, which makes it hard to understand the risks. Plus, there’s no guarantee you can convert your cryptocurrency back to cash—it depends on market demand and supply.
Charges and fees: Crypto investments often come with high fees, which can eat into your returns. These fees are often higher than those for regulated investments.
Marketing hype: Some firms exaggerate potential returns or downplay the risks involved. Be cautious of flashy promotions.
It’s essential to only invest in cryptocurrency if you fully understand how it works and the risks involved.
Remember, there’s no guarantee you can exchange it for real cash, and its value can change drastically in a short time.
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Always double-check with a trusted friend or advisor if you’re unsure.
Be wary of glowing websites or perfect reviews – fraudsters often create convincing scams.
3 days agoNews PlusComments Off on Putin plotting ‘final killer offensive’ to attack Ukraine on 3 fronts to win war – even as his losses near ONE MILLION
VLADIMIR Putin is plotting a final killer offensive along three fronts to win the war, a new report claims.
Shutterstock EditorialUkrainian troops fire at Russia in Donetsk[/caption]
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GettyRussia has been attacking the Donetsk city of Kramatorsk since the beginning of the war[/caption]
The tyrant is still looking for a knockout blow despite initially saying he would win the war in a matter of days.
Putin is hoping to change that this summer, with a widely expected fresh offensive to begin.
Some 125,000 Russian soldiers are reportedly massing along the Sumy and Kharkiv frontiers, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence.
Over the past fortnight border villages have fallen to Russia as it is believed to be preparing the ground for the invasion.
But some senior commanders in Ukraine believe that could be a feint and Russia is actually preparing to attack further south to push further into the Donbas, Ukraine Pravda reports.
Russia is likely to attack through three areas near each other in the Donbas – Kramatorsk, Kostiantynivka, and Pokrovsk.
Vlad already controls more than 95 per cent of Luhansk, but capturing Donetsk would cement his control over the Donbas region and achieve a war aim, albeit a scaled-down one.
The Donbas is an important industrial and mining area – and some 200,000 to 300,000 people still live in four cities controlled by Ukraine.
Moscow’s military planners will be weighing up whether they want to fight through the cities like they did in Bakhmut or encircle them by going around through farmland.
Kramatorsk is the closest city to the front line and is under constant attack by Russia.
A recent drone strike managed to get inside an armoured vehicle carrying Ukrainian soldiers.
Russia has an opportunity to conduct a pincer movement around Kostiantynivka with its soldiers controlling land to the east and west of the city.
Instead of attacking the city directly, the could bypass it and attack Druzhkivka behind it – thereby cutting Kostiantynivka and any Ukrainian soldiers still there off.
In nearby Pokrovsk, Russia already has a salient, a bulge, out from the front line after a previous advance.
GettyUkrainian soldiers fly a drone near Pokrovsk[/caption]
ReutersMembers of Ukraine’s White Angel police unit evacuate people from Pokrovsk[/caption]
Ukraine reports also daily contact with Russian troops in the area.
The Pokrovsk front line is also very near Dnipropetrovsk Oblast – a region of Ukraine the Kremlin hasn’t yet officially claimed.
A successful breakthrough there might mean Putin can actually expand his war goals.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared for a summer offensive and has publicly said Russia is set to escalate the war.
His officials believe peace talks are a ruse – with Putin only wanting to talk to demand the terms of surrender.
The Ukrainians will not give in and any advance by Russia is going to come at a high cost.
Vlad’s army has been making incremental gains along the front line, with troops overwhelming Ukraine in meat grinder assaults.
But for that Russia has suffered 434,000 dead and wounded in the last year, 270 for every square mile they have seized.
ReutersResidents ride bicycles at a street near buildings in Pokrovsk[/caption]
GettyFirefighters extinguish a fire in Kostiantynivka[/caption]
GettyUkrainian firefighters battle a blaze after a building was bombed by Russians[/caption]
Ukraine has used drones and Western-supplied arms to grind the Russians down into a WW1-style trench war.
But observers worry a massive new Russian offensive could break the deadlock.
Moscow has spent the winter recruiting more troops, improving tactics, and enhancing their drones.
An offensive likely won’t use tanks, Polish military analyst Konrad Muzyka told the Telegraph.
He said, instead, Russian troops were advancing using lighter motors.
Muzyka said: “Any large-scale deployment of armour is going to be destroyed relatively quickly.
“We have seen the Russians shift to focused, small-unit attacks, often of just three to five men. Company-size assaults of 50 to 100 men hardly ever happen anymore.”
Donald Trump has said he expects Putin’s retaliation following the stunning Opertion Spiderweb “is not going to be pretty”.
The US President spoke to Vlad on Wednesday – with the Russian saying, according to Trump, he would “have to respond”.
Ukraine’s shock sleeper drone blitz on Russia’s bomber fleet has delivered a hammer blow to Vladimir Putin’s nuclear arsenal.
The SAS-style strike against four airfields deep inside Russia is reminiscent of the most daring raids of the WW2 that turned the tide against the Nazis.
Volodymyr Zelensky oversaw Operation Spiderweb – much like Winston Churchill did as Britain struck deep behind enemy lines.
The Ukrainian said: “It’s genuinely satisfying when something I authorized a year and six months ago comes to fruition and deprives Russians of over forty units of strategic aviation.
“We will continue this work.”
Putin’s doomsday bomber fleet is now crippled with 41, or a third, of his most prized aircraft lying in smouldering wrecks on tarmac.
Ukraine said the sneak attack was worth $7bn (£5.2bn) in damage to Russia – caused by only 117 cheaply made drones.
Like Israel’s mass pager sabotage against Hezbollah, Kyiv has rewritten the rule book in how to strike the heart of their enemy.
Ukraine’s spies spent 18 months putting the plan into action and struck on the eve of fresh peace talks in Istanbul.
3 days agoNews PlusComments Off on Stalled ‘beautiful’ bill drains nation’s rainy-day fund — and things could soon turn ugly for US households
Until Congress crafts a budget and amends that annoying law known as the debt ceiling, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been tapping something known as the Treasury General Account.
