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KiKi Shepard, co-host of "Showtime at the Apollo," dies at 74
KiKi Shepard has died at 74. She was known for her work on "Showtime at the Apollo," filmed at Harlem’s Apollo Theater, as well as appearances on "Baywatch" and "A Different World."
Eid shoppers flock to malls as Gulf e-commerce slows
With Eid al-Fitr approaching, disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks have delayed clothing deliveries across the Gulf, pushing shoppers toward in-store purchases. Saudi point-of-sale transactions rose 11% week on week to 16.1 billion riyals, while spending on clothing and apparel jumped 31.7% to 2.5 billion riyals. Retailers report Eid inventory stuck in transit, social media users complain about delayed fast-fashion orders, and some cargo is being rerouted as shipping firms pause routes.
Tracebit Raises $20 Million for Cloud-Native Deception Technology
Tracebit has raised $20 million to expand its cloud-native deception technology offerings, scale its products, enter new markets, and grow its marketing and engineering teams.
Kent Woman Shares Bacterial Meningitis Experience After Two Deaths in County Outbreak
A woman in Kent has described her experience with bacterial meningitis amid an outbreak in the county that has resulted in two deaths, including an 18-year-old and a University of Kent student.
All Living Former U.S. Presidents Deny Speaking With Trump
On Monday, President Donald Trump said he had spoken with a former president about U.S. military strikes in Iran, but representatives for every living former president said no such conversation occurred.
Woman says job application was withdrawn because her car was considered too old
An 18-year-old from Nottinghamshire, Alanah Thompson French, says her application for a trainee lettings negotiator role at haart in Nottingham was withdrawn after she disclosed she drives a 2014 Citroën C1, which does not meet the company’s requirement for staff to have access to a car less than 10 years old. She said the policy is unfair to younger applicants who cannot easily afford or insure newer vehicles, while haart said the rule is intended to protect employee safety by reducing the risk of breakdowns. Her mother and an employment lawyer said the criterion could disproportionately exclude younger and less affluent candidates, and Thompson French says she will continue applying for property roles.
Sale Sharks winger Obi Ene signs for Newcastle Red Bulls
Sale Sharks winger Obi Ene has signed for Newcastle Red Bulls for the 2026–27 season, becoming the club’s 18th new recruit.
Trump Faces Growing Isolation From Allies on Iran
Trump is increasingly isolated over Iran as key U.S. allies hesitate to support a conflict he initiated without consulting or notifying them. After publicly dismissing some partners’ past military contributions, he is encountering reluctance to join fighting that remains intense and is unpopular in many allied countries.
Promo code offers £50 off all-inclusive Eurocamp holidays
A promotional code provides £50 off all-inclusive Eurocamp breaks and can be used at more than 200 parcs.
HMS Dragon arrives in Gibraltar a week after being deployed to help defend Cyprus
HMS Dragon reached Gibraltar this morning while en route to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, after being dispatched to the Eastern Mediterranean on March 3 following Iranian drone attacks on the base. Naval sources say the Type 45 destroyer is not expected to arrive in Cyprus until at least next Monday, prompting questions about the UK’s speed of response.
Devin Haney Responds to The Ring Podcast Remark About Disliking Boxing Sanctioning Bodies
Devin Haney objected to the use of the word “hate” to describe boxing’s sanctioning bodies during a debate on The Ring podcast. The discussion, featuring Mike Coppinger, Max Kellerman, and Doug Fischer, focused on whether sanctioning bodies still matter as new concepts like a proposed Zuffa belt are floated.