Author: James Martin
The mother of Star Hobson has had her prison sentence for her role in the toddler’s death increased by four years. Frankie Smith, 20, was jailed at Bradford crown court in December for causing or allowing the death of her 16-month-old daughter, who was killed by Smith’s former partner Savannah Brockhill.Star died in hospital in September 2020, having suffered “utterly catastrophic” and “unsurvivable” injuries at Brockhill’s hands.Star Hobson. Photograph: West Yorkshire police/PABrockhill, 28, a bouncer and security guard, was found guilty of Star’s murder, while Smith was found guilty of causing or allowing her death and given an eight-year prison…
It’s not the easiest thing in the world for a new business to obtain the money it needs to help get started. New business loans can be difficult to get unless you have excellent credit and a good plan in place. If you can get approval, you’ll get the proceeds you need for things like working capital, equipment, supplies, machinery, inventory, advertising, or maybe even real estate construction or commercial building rental. One thing many lenders will expect you to do is determine your personal equity. How much of it will you be able to bring to the table? Lending…
Perhaps the largest men’s magazine that reaches out to an audience of nearly 12 million is the Men’s Health magazine that is published across the globe in as many as 38 editions. This magazine is an authority on issues like nutrition, fitness lifestyle and sex related issues involving men. Started way back in 1987 this magazine that was originally intended to be a health magazine soon grew popular and became a lifestyle magazine for the men folk. Men’s Health magazine has been actively promoted as a must read for all those aspiring to be successful by getting a hold over…
Two powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv before dawn on Tuesday. Emergency services said two people died when an apartment building in Kyiv was attacked. An adviser to the Ukrainian president, Volodymr Zelenskiy, said on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine was at a crossroads that could lead either to an agreement at talks with Russia or a new Russian offensive. Russia’s defence ministry spokesperson, Igor Konashenkov, said on Tuesday that Russian forces had taken full control of all territory in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, Russian news agencies reported. An adviser in the Ukraine government says the the…
How a Few Words Can Increase Social Media Engagement I’m sure you’ve noticed there’s no shortage of social media techniques and tips out there! But have you also noticed the majority of those tips focus on general info, like how to get more followers or likes, or how to post compelling content to engage your users? Those resources are important, but I notice that sometimes hashtags get forgotten about. They’re rarely mentioned in marketing articles, but they’re such a great tool for building your brand, raising awareness around marketing campaigns and engaging/entertaining your audience. How Do Hashtags Work? If you’re…
Good morning.Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has given Joe Biden a second chance to demonstrate the steady leadership he promised, raising hopes among Democrats that the White House’s efforts to punish Moscow for its shocking aggression will resonate with voters in this year’s midterm elections.As the war in Ukraine threatens to push already rising gas prices even higher, Democrats are blaming “Putin’s tax hike”. At the same time, they are touting the administration’s role coordinating a worldwide response to Russia, and the devastating impact of economic sanctions, highlighting a contrast with the former president Donald Trump, who has continued to praise…
Good morning. One of the key skills of political leadership is the ability to respond and adapt to changing circumstances; to recognise that as events change (even for the worse), opportunities can open up. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Boris Johnson and his government have focused on supporting President Zelenskiy (which they’ve done well, according to consensus opinion) and responding to the refugee crisis (which they’ve done very badly, judging by the same benchmark). But Johnson has also identified the crisis as an opportunity to recast energy policy, and today he has set out, in the clearest terms yet, his thinking.…
UK ministers have imposed a series of new export bans and tariffs on Russian products, the morning after the passage of the economic crime bill, intended to make it swifter and easier to target oligarchs and Russian interests.The UK will deny Russia and Belarus access to WTO most-favoured nation tariffs for hundreds of their exports, a statement from the trade department and Treasury said, with an initial list of goods now facing additional 35% tariffs.Russian vodka is among products affected by the increases, while the export ban is billed as affecting areas such as luxury vehicles, high-end fashion and works…
Story highlights Latest craze in Moscow is war game in which players race to find nuclear codes Russian officials are playing on fears, staging a mass nuclear drill CNN — “Attention! Attention!” blares the Russian voice from a loudspeaker. “The nuclear bombs will be launched in one hour.” Inside a room styled as a Soviet-era nuclear bunker, a couple of Russians race to prevent a catastrophic strike on the United States. Their quest – the latest craze in Moscow – is to find the nuclear launch codes and deactivate a hidden red button, which has already been pressed by a…
Russia’s offensive in Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv on Tuesday, with a series of strikes hitting a residential neighbourhood in the capital as the two countries planned a second day of talks. Shortly before dawn, large explosions thundered across Kyiv from what Ukrainian authorities said was artillery strikes. The shelling ignited a huge fire and a frantic rescue effort in a 15-storey apartment building. At least one person was killed and others remain trapped inside. Shockwaves from an explosion also damaged the entry to a downtown subway station that has been used as a bomb shelter. City authorities tweeted…