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The article examines how technology can help inns, B&Bs, and independent lodging properties make essential stay information easier for guests to access while maintaining a simple and personal overall experience. It covers how digital information can improve the guest journey, reduce communication gaps, keep property information up to date, and support lodging teams without adding unnecessary operational complexity.
Electrical Engineering and Systems Science > Audio and Speech Processing
Localising artifacts in synthetic speech remains challenging, as most evaluation methods yield only global quality scores. This paper presents XSQ-AST, a framework that combines the SQ-AST speech quality model with WhisperX phoneme alignment and multiple saliency methods to produce temporally localised artifact diagnostics without model retraining.
Microsoft Outlook down for thousands of users
MICROSOFT Outlook appears to have experienced a possible outage. Over 5000 users reported problems on Downdetector on Monday evening, with most saying they are having trouble receiving messages. Microsoft's status checker, however, says that all products are operational at this time. The terms "Microsoft Outlook down" and "Microsoft outage" are also trending on social media. Are Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot also down?
Woman charged in connection with dissident republican bomb seized near border
THE Gardaí investigating a suspected dissident republican bomb intercepted in a car near the Irish border have charged a woman in her 20s in connection with the case. The accused, who was the driver of the car, is due to appear before a special sitting of Trim District Court in Co Meath on Friday evening. Earlier the Garda described the bomb seized from the vehicle as "extremely significant".
Police launch investigation into £37,500 donation to Robert Jenrick campaign
POLICE are investigating a political donation of nearly £40,000 made to Robert Jenrick's campaign to become Conservative Party leader. The Newark MP ran to succeed Rishi Sunak as Tory leader in 2024 and lost to Kemi Badenoch. He has since defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, where he is the Treasury spokesman. The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the origins of a donation after a referral from the Electoral Commission, The i Paper reported.
Gems of Thought
for Every Day in the Year Category Devotional Books & Daily Readings, Pocket Puritan Specials Price £6.50 Gems of Thought quantity Out of stock Join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available Dimensions 18.1 × 12.1 × .9 cm ISBN 9781800405684 Format Book Page Count 128 Binding Paperback The Author Gurnall, William Subtitle for Every Day in the Year Series Puritan Paperbacks Banner Pub Date 2026 *New Puritan Paperback* In 1865 Clement Evans, a Liverpool publisher, issued a...
Body of teenager recovered from Dumfries river after search operation
THE body of a teenager has been recovered from the River Nith in Dumfries. Emergency services were called out at about 18:50 on Thursday to reports of a person in the water near the Kingholm Road area of the town. Searches were carried out and the body of an 18-year-old man was found. Police Scotland has said that the incident was not being treated as suspicious and a report would be sent to the procurator fiscal.
Superdry co-founder James Holder found guilty of rape
THE co-founder of clothing firm Superdry is facing jail after being found guilty of raping a woman. James Holder, 54, had gone back to the woman’s home after a night out, went to the toilet and then promptly fell asleep on her bed snoring. The multi-millionaire fashion boss then woke up and beckoned the woman, who was trying to sleep in the lounge, into her bedroom and raped her.
Atomic Defense Delivery Helps Ensure U.S. Marines Return Home Safely
Atomic Defense delivers HEL-Star 6 strobes and Peltor headsets to the USMC to improve communication and ensure every Marine returns home safely. We ship every piece of gear knowing a patriot’s life depends on it.
Two Scottish universities blasted as ‘innappropriate’ arms firm influence revealed
9 hours ago The figurehead of a sailing ship that sank off Shetland with the loss of four lives more than 100 years ago has been restored and placed in a museum. The German training ship Bohus was wrecked at the Ness of Queyon in Yell in April 1924 with 35 crew making it to shore, some of them rescued by locals. …
The AI Governance Expectations Gap: New Article in ACCA's Accounting and Business
Charlotte Fallon Smith, Founder of Fallon AI, and James Walker FCCA, Managing Director of Lightning Oak, co-authors of "AI buck stops with boards" published in ACCA's Accounting and Business magazine, March 2026. James Walker FCCA and Charlotte Fallon Smith address the gap between AI adoption and effective board-level governance The principles of sound governance do not become redundant because the technology has changed.
Who is Morgan McSweeney? Keir Starmer’s right-hand man and chief of staff
PRESSURE is growing on Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US. Multiple Labour MPs have questioned McSweeney’s judgment in the wake of the revelations about Mandelson’s behaviour and relationship with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which Starmer has labelled “appalling” and “disgraceful”. It has led to speculation that McSweeney's days could be numbered in Downing Street. But who is Morgan McSweeney?
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
THE UK will rejoin the Erasmus student exchange programme, it has been announced. It will mean that UK students can participate in the EU-wide scheme without paying any additional fees from 2027. It comes amid efforts by Labour to improve relations with the bloc and a summit held in May in which a new strategic partnership was announced.
Scots going to World Cup in US could be asked for five-year social media history
TOURISTS – including Scots travelling to the US for next year’s World Cup – could be asked to provide a five-year social media history as a condition of entry to the US. The new proposal unveiled by American officials would affect people from dozens of countries who can visit the US for 90 days without a visa, as long as they have filled out an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form.
Number of GPs increases in Scotland compared with same time last year
THE number of general practitioners (GPs) has increased in NHS Scotland’s workforce by 3.3% compared with the same time last year. Statistics from NHS Education for Scotland (NES) shows that at September 30, 2025 there were 5423 GPs in the workforce including trainees, which is a 3.3% increase since September 2024. Excluding trainees the statistics released on Tuesday show there are 3657 GPs in the workforce which is a 3.7% increase on September 2024.
BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation
A member of the BBC’s board has resigned, the corporation has confirmed. Shumeet Banerji announced he would be leaving on Friday, less than two weeks after Tim Davie resigned from his role as the BBC’s director general along with Deborah Turness as BBC News chief executive. A BBC spokesman said: “Shumeet Banerji today notified the BBC board of his resignation. “Banerji’s term on the board as a non-executive director was due to end at the end of December and we thank him for his service.
Securities Enforcement Forum DC 2025: Shifting Focus, Uncertain Guidance
Pravin B. Rao’s articles from Perkins Coie LLP are most popular: in United States Perkins Coie LLP are most popular: within Family and Matrimonial, Transport and Real Estate and Construction topic(s) Despite the continued absence of SEC staff amid the government shutdown, the Securities Enforcement Forum in Washington, D.C. (the Forum) went forward on October 30, 2025.
One of victims killed in Manchester synagogue attack was 'shot' by police
Chief constable Stephen Watson said the only shots fired outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall on Thursday were by armed police as terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie did not have a firearm. Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died after Al-Shamie drove into a group of people before stabbing a man. In an update on Friday, Watson said another victim is in hospital after suffering a gunshot wound, but their condition is not life-threatening.
Labour blasted over private health ties as Wes Streeting rules out VAT on sector
It comes after the Health Secretary ruled out VAT on private healthcare during Labour conference this week, despite mounting calls for the sector to contribute more to public funding – including from former Labour leader Neil Kinnock. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced repeated questions about the prospect of tax rises, including VAT, when she delivers her budget in November.
Keir Starmer says SNP 'want Britain to fail' in Labour conference speech
The Prime Minister also levelled the accusation at Reform UK, the Conservative Party and the “extremes of the left” to applause from the assembled MPs, members and party officials. Starmer used his party conference address to set out his vision for a “new country” and – in particular – outline his plan to take on Nigel Farage’s party. The Prime Minister said securing the borders was a “reasonable demand”, but he hit out at people including Farage who cross a “moral line” on the issue.
Top Labour minister brands Nigel Farage a 'racist' over immigration plans
Last week, Reform UK pledged to overhaul Britain’s system for settled immigrants as part of their growing push to prove they are the country’s strictest party on immigration. Farage’s party unveiled their plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain, which confers settled status on people who have moved to the UK, if they were to come into power.
Sign off for green freeport plan which aims to bring 11,000 jobs to Highlands
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a green freeport for Inverness and Cromarty Firth. It is one of two such developments planned for Scotland, with Friday’s signing set to “unlock” £25 million of UK Government cash for the scheme. Green freeports use tax breaks and other benefits in a bid to attract investment into their areas.
Scottish defence lawyer brutally murdered at home in Los Angeles
Family and friends have launched a crowdfunding bid to repatriate the body of June Bunyan, 37, after she was killed on September 11. The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested and charged a man named Jonathan Renteria on charges of murder, mutilation and sexual contact with human remains. The 25-year-old suspect is being held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles. The Foreign Office is supporting Bunyan’s family and said it is in contact with local authorities in the US.
Drunk thug jailed for slashing Edinburgh University student's face at Gaza protest
The 37-year-old confronted a group of protesters where he shouted racial slurs and performed Sieg Heil salutes. When challenged, he then pulled out a sharp blade and slashed Law in the face. It also led to accusations from Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine (EUJP), a student organisation which organised the protest, that campus security was negligent in allowing the attack to happen.
Man arrested after unexplained death in East Ayrshire town
A MAN has been arrested after an unexplained death in an East Ayrshire town. Police attended an address in Newmilns at around 12.20pm on Tuesday after reports of a death. The death is being treated as unexplained but a 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with an assault. Inquiries are ongoing. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead.
Cheating scandal at World Stone Skimming Championships on Scottish island
The championships are held every year in the tiny island of Easdale in the Inner Hebrides, which has a population of just 60. But the 2025 competition has been rocked by scandal after it emerged that several participants had used “doctored stones” to make them more efficient at skimming. The rules stipulate that only “naturally formed” slate from the island can be used and have to be less than three inches in diameter.
Gregg Wallace launches legal action against BBC following MasterChef sacking
Wallace, who began co-presenting the show in 2005, said following the investigation he was “deeply sorry for any distress caused” and that he “never set out to harm or humiliate” in the wake of the probe, which also upheld one allegation of “unwelcome physical contact”. Court records now indicate that a legal claim was filed on Wallace’s behalf against the BBC and BBC Studios on Friday, with the case type listed as “data protection”.
Kemi Badenoch tells Tory councils to challenge asylum hotels in 'pathetic stunt'
KEMI Badenoch has called for more Tory councils to launch legal challenges over asylum hotels as the UK Government faces a potential revolt from its own local authorities. In a letter to Tory councils, Badenoch said she was “encouraging” them to “take the same steps” as Epping Council “if your legal advice supports it”.
Scottish police station evacuated after 'possible bomb' handed in by member of public
A SCOTTISH police station was evacuated after a possible “unexploded bomb” was handed in by a member of the public this week. The Borders station in Hawick, and the surrounding area, was then cordoned off on Tuesday. The bomb squad was also called in and the small ‘ordnance’ was safely removed. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.50pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, a member of the public handed in a small possible unexploded ordnance to Hawick Police Station.
MoD claims serious radioactive leak at Faslane 'posed no risk to public'
Category A incidents are where there is judged to have been “actual or high potential for radioactive release to the environment”. The MoD said it is unable to release further detail about the event for security reasons, but stressed it posed “no risk to the public and did not result in any radiological impact to the environment”. Defence Secretary John Healey described it as being of “low safety significance”.
Keir Starmer defers recognising Palestine amid pressure from 221 MPs and Macron
Some 221 MPs from across different political parties have joined forces to call on the UK Government to recognise a Palestinian state. The MPs urge the Government to take the step ahead of a United Nations conference in New York next week, following France’s announcement it would recognise [[Palestine]] at the gathering.
Trump Organisation hold talks with R&A to discuss Open returning to Turnberry
The venue on Scotland’s west coast has not hosted the major since its fourth visit in 2009 when Stewart Cink denied a then 59-year-old Tom Watson a fairytale sixth Claret Jug. Donald Trump’s company bought the resort in 2014 but, despite concerns about the circus which could surround the event should it host again while he was a sitting United States president, Darbon insists the lack of a return has more to do with infrastructure.
Three arrested under Terrorism Act after van breaches Edinburgh arms factory
The protesters crashed into the exterior fence of the premises on Crewe Road on Tuesday morning. This led to a large police presence and three women – aged 31, 34 and 42 and belonging to the activist group Shut Down Leonardo Edinburgh – were arrested. Now, Police Scotland have confirmed that the trio have been arrested specifically under the Terrorism Act 2000. Police Scotland's Counter Terrorism Unit is leading the investigation and appealed for information.
Southend Airport to remain closed after plane crashed in 'big fireball'
Essex Police said they were alerted shortly before 4pm on Sunday to “reports of a collision involving one 12-metre plane” at the airport, calling it a “serious incident” although there has been no confirmation of the number of casualties. Images posted on social media showed a plume of fire and black smoke coming up from the crash site, while witnesses described seeing a “fireball”.
Scottish support highlighted by DEC as over £4 million raised for Gaza
That amount is part of a UK-wide £46m total that the charity has said is “keeping hopes alive” in the region. “The generosity and the support of the public in Scotland and beyond for our partners and people in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in the Gaza strip, can’t be understated,” Katie Roxburgh, Christian Aid's programme manager for the Middle East, said.
US enters war with Iran after Donald Trump orders bombing of key nuclear sites
US President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites had been “completely and fully obliterated”, in an address to the nation from the White House. There was no independent damage assessment. The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran confirmed attacks took place on its Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz sites, but it insisted its nuclear programme will not be stopped.
Your Shortcut to Tokens: Olive Airdrop Guide Now Live
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Youtility Launches Multi-Year Subscription Management Partnership With Santander Original
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We are thrilled to announce Youtility’s multi-year partnership with Santander, bringing our energy, broadband, digital TV and mobile subscription management tools directly into the hands of their customers. Santander customers can now access energy and broadband switching services seamlessly via the Santander mobile banking app and My Home Manager, with mobile services launching in the coming weeks.
‘Saved For a Reason’: Red Sox Star Jarren Duran Credits God After Surviving Suicide Attempt
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is using his platform to shine a light on mental health — and the powerful role he believes God played in saving his life. In the new Netflix docuseries The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox, Duran opens up about the darkest chapter of his life, revealing that during the 2021 and 2022 seasons, he struggled so deeply with depression that he attempted to take his own life. “I was sitting in my room.
Texas Southmost College Mariachi Festival
The culture of South Texas thrives on a rich blend of traditions, and among the most vibrant is mariachi music—a genre that echoes through generations and connects communities. At Texas Southmost College (TSC), mariachi isn’t just music – it’s a celebration of identity, heritage, and education. At the heart of this movement is Avigai Gonzalez, Music Program Administrator and driving force behind the TSC Mariachi Festival.
The humble (ad-free!) origins of the first World Series broadcasts
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The humble (ad-free!) origins of the first World Series broadcasts
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) This year, FOX Sports paid Major League Baseball about half a billion dollars for the rights to broadcast the national pastime. While the package includes some playoff games and regular season contests, the crown jewel is still the World Series; despite decades of declining ratings, baseball’s postseason is still a revenue machine.
What happens to the millions of people who leave home to survive, and can never go back? Original
Standing by a surveillance camera and a sign marked "Kriminalforsorgen" - Danish for "prison service" - I first notice Kia's gray eyes. Then a look of surprise, if not disappointment, when I ask if he can show me around the Sjaelsmark deportation center. He had hoped instead for a chance to leave. The 26-year-old ushers me to a dreary security checkpoint, where a guard checks my ID through a hatched glass window.
James Walker, Jr. posted on LinkedIn
A few weeks ago, while searching through some old files, I stumbled across a copy of Indianapolis 500 - The Simulation. In honor of IndyCar recently alienating their supporters on iRacing and seeing as how I had some free time here on Christmas Day, I thought I would see if I could get the game up and running on my current laptop.
How Vin Scully scored his Dodgers gig at 22 years old
DEEP DIVE Legendary broadcaster Red Barber took a chance on Scully when he asked him to be an announcer for the Dodgers By James Walker - Judith R. Hiltner Announcer Vin Scully of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a photo circa 1960s. (Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images) This article was originally published on The Conversation. Vin Scully, who died on Aug.
How Vin Scully scored his Dodgers gig at 22 years old
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How Vin Scully scored his Dodgers gig at 22 years old
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How Vin Scully scored his Dodgers gig at 22 years old Original
Vin Scully, who died on Aug. 2, 2022, is widely viewed as the greatest baseball announcer of all time. But for an earlier generation, his mentor, Red Barber, held that distinction. In our recent biography “Red Barber: The Life and Legacy of a Broadcasting Legend,” we uncovered moving private letters and public references documenting the rich personal bonds between these two great voices of the game.
The SABR Bookshelf: Winter 2022
Here are the SABR Bookshelf listings for Winter 2022. To get your NEW book listed on The SABR Bookshelf, make sure a review copy is sent to: The SABR Bookshelf, Cronkite School at ASU, 555 N. Central Ave. #416, Phoenix, AZ 85004. An e-book file will also suffice; please send the e-book in PDF, EPUB or Kindle/MOBI format to jpomrenke@sabr.org.
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