Author: Lucas

In a time of transition for Doctor Who, and as fans have a long wait on their hands until the 2026 Christmas special, brand-new spin-off series The War Between the Land and the Sea has now arrived to fill the void.The first two episodes of the series, which stars Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, have now aired, setting the stage for more intense drama to come in the battle between humanity and the Sea Devils (or, as they are now known, Homo Aqua).But just how many episodes are there in this new series, when will the next instalment debut, and…

Read More

BUYING the turkey, nibbly bits, presents for the kids and bubbly for parties… festive essentials can put a big strain on your wallet. But there’s an easy way to slash the cost of Christmas. Using cashback sites when you’re stocking up your fridge and filling the stockings can save you £80. Sign up for the Feed your Family for Less newsletter Thank you! You can use cashback to pay for food, fuel and toysCredit: Getty The average UK household will spend over £1,600 on seasonal items and activities this year. That includes £181 on buying gifts, plus all those other…

Read More

Orlando, Florida AP  —  Jeff Kent was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again. Kent appeared on 14 of 16 ballots, two more than the 12 ballots needed for the 75% minimum. Carlos Delgado received nine votes, followed by Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy with six each. Bonds, Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela each received fewer than five votes. Kent will be inducted at the hall in Cooperstown, New York, on July 26 along with anyone…

Read More

JUDD TRUMP plays Mark Selby in the UK Championship final. Trump is the defending champ after he beat Barry Hawkins 10-8 in last year’s thrilling final. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Judd Trump won the UK Championship in 2024Credit: PA UK CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2025 LIVE The world No1 has struggled for form since his exploits in York, with the Ace of the Pack not lifting a trophy in the last 12 months. He looks to retain his crown against the in-form and two-time winner Selby. The UK Championship is another opportunity for players to earn some serious…

Read More

1)         Using Extreme Leverage – Leverage in the Forex market could extend up to a proportion of 1:500. Although leverage provides an opportunity to trade more money on the market keeping risk capital at the minimum, which leads to a massive gain, it can also amplify the potential to incur significant losses, if the market starts moving in an unintended direction. Using too much leverage could result in large losses even if there is only a small move against the trader’s position. 2)         Over Trading –Trying to grab too many trading opportunities using extreme leverage increases the chances of making…

Read More

Minerals are a crucial part of Prospecting, with seven classes of them present in the game, ranging from Common to Exotic. Osmium falls under the Rare category of minerals in this experience. It is a dense and highly toxic metal farmed for its rarity, and can be sold for a high price on the market. Here’s a comprehensive guide on where to find Osmium in Prospecting, covering its location and usage in the game. Osmium locations in Prospecting Players have a 0.00123548% chance of getting Osmium in the very first site (Image via Roblox) Rubble Creek Deposits Rubble Creek is…

Read More

PETALING JAYA: The recently concluded corporate results season saw many property developers reporting steady performances, with the majority maintaining their sales targets for 2025.Seasoned investor Ian Yoong said earnings of real estate firms were “generally within expectations” during the quarter ended September 2025 (3Q25), adding that 2026 is expected to be a “banner year” for the property sector.“Property stocks are fired up for outperformance in 2026 with earnings growth of 21% for the sector.“We expect the anticipated fall in global interest rates to be a catalyst for the property sector,” he told StarBiz.Yoong expects continued growth in mid-market residential, affordable…

Read More

There has been a surge in health insurance complaints. As a percentage of total complaints received, it continues to be the dominant category, accounting for about 80% of all grievances at the Mumbai Ombudsman office. In 2020-21, we received 3,721 health insurance complaints. This rose to 4,890 in 2021-22, 6,390 in 2022-23 and 7,789 in 2023-24. In 2025-26, of the 4,829 complaints registered so far at the Mumbai centre, 4,003, or 82.89%, pertain to health insurance. The shares of health insurance complaints in 2023-24 and 2024-25 were 76.51% and 78.09%, respectively, but in absolute numbers, the volume has doubled in…

Read More

PETALING JAYA: Economists are positive on the country’s manufacturing activities as the year ends, but some are taking a cautious stance towards this trend moving into the first half of next year due to looming headwinds.The electrical and electronics (E&E) sub-sector, including semiconductors, is expected to lead the way for stronger manufacturing growth, further underpinned by the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), favourable investments and construction activities from various projects.OCBC senior Asean economist Lavanya Venkateswaran told StarBiz she expects manufacturing activities, particularly associated with the E&E appliances sector, would remain solid for the remainder of 2025 and into early 2026.“We…

Read More