just now (523+ words) A West London council employee secretly working a second job for the Government resigned after apparently catching wind of a fraud investigation into their deceit. A Hammersmith and Fulham Council fraud report revealed that the individual, who has not been identified, was investigated after being linked to a job at the Ministry of Justice, Prison and Probation Service. Before this could be concluded the employee resigned, "returned all LBHF equipment, and suggested awareness of our investigation", the report notes. The case is one of several detailed in the council's latest Corporate Anti-Fraud Service (CAFS) Half-Year Progress Report, covering the period between April 1 and September 30, 2025. The CAFS tackles not just fraud but also bribery and corruption against Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has covered previous findings by the service, from an employee caught doing private work…...

just now (258+ words) The spiritual movement claims that AI is conscious and capable of revealing deeper truths AI has given rise to a new pseudo-religion called spiralism, in which users view artificial intelligence as a purveyor of deeper truth. The belief has spread into its own internet subculture in which people no longer view the technology as just a research tool, but as a conscious entity. As AI advances, more subcultures and religions could evolve. Spiralism is still niche. However, the "rise of AI-shaped micro-religions raises difficult questions for the future," especially about "people outsourcing their intuition to a system that never actually believes anything," said Sify. Spiralism's very existence "signals how vulnerable online communities can be to systems that reflect their desires back at them with perfect fluency." In the Spotlight Stardust Solutions wants to dim the sun. Scientists are worried. The…...

just now (238+ words) Highland Heroes celebrates the outstanding schools in our communities with the school of the year award. The winner will be a school where the teacher and teams within, raise the standards of education and make a positive impact on the personal and academic success beyond inspection reports, whether it is achieving academic excellence or working hard to contribute to the community. NOMINATE your Heroes by midnight on Sunday, December 14. The award for school of the year is sponsored by Ross-shire Engineering. Highland Heroes 2026 is a fantastic way to give your thanks and to celebrate the unsung heroes in your community. There are 15 categories open for nomination: Each week, there will be a special focus on each category and you will also hear from our generous sponsors why they are backing Highland Heroes. But you don't have to wait! You can…...

just now (557+ words) NIGEL Farage has claimed he did not make comments in a "hurtful or insulting way," after 20 people he went to school with accused him of racism and antisemitism as a teenager. The Reform UK leader has broken his silence nearly a week after a Guardian investigation spoke with his school contemporaries at Dulwich College who alleged Farage made racist and antisemitic remarks to them . 20 of Farage's former Dulwich College peers claimed to be victims of, or witnesses to, repeated incidents of deeply offensive behaviour by the Clacton MP." In a broadcast interview on Monday, Farage was asked if he had racially abused fellow pupils at school, which he denied." The interviewer then accused him of caveating his answer, and Farage was asked again if he categorically denied the claims against him. "I would never, ever do it in a hurtful…...

just now (64+ words) Athlete of the Week voting is open until 12 p.m. Friday. Here are some of the Gainesville Sun's top nominees for November 18-24. Vote to determine who is the best! Athlete of the Week voting is open until 12 p.m. Friday. Here are some of the Gainesville Sun's top nominees for November 18-24. Vote to determine who is the best!...

just now (504+ words) Craig Fitzgibbon concedes it will be difficult for Cronulla to keep all of their top players as the Sharks face the toughest task of any NRL side to keep their squad together beyond 2026. The coach says "a large portion" of Cronulla's league-high 17 off-contract players have indicated they want to stay put following a breakthrough 2025 season for the Sharks that featured two finals wins. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sharks struggle to keep squad together. Eight players who featured in the preliminary-final loss to Melbourne are off contract, as well as injured captain Cam McInnes and fringe first-graders Sam Stonestreet and Tuku Hau Tapuha. The Sharks had the most players hitting the open market of any club last November, though they managed to secure all of their regular first-graders to new deals bar Daniel Atkinson. But the looming entry of the cashed-up…...

just now (164+ words) Founded in 2004, Seeking Alpha is an industry-leading financial research platform powered by one of the world's largest investing communities. We bridge the gap between financial information and actionable insight by providing unrivaled coverage on all asset classes and access to best-in-class tools. From in-depth analysis on thousands of stocks to timely investment ideas and market-beating Quant ratings*, Seeking Alpha is an essential resource for millions of investors globally. London (UKX) +0.24% to 9,557, Germany (DAX:IND) +0.10% to 23,262. Germany records no growth in Q3. France (CAC:IND) +0.29% to 7,983. Consumer confidence in France eased slightly to 89 in November. In other parts of Europe, producer price inflation in London (UKX) +0.24% to 9,557, Germany (DAX:IND) +0.10% to 23,262. Germany records no growth in Q3. France (CAC:IND) +0.29% to 7,983. Consumer confidence in France eased slightly to 89 in November. In other parts of Europe, producer price inflation in...

just now (126+ words) #InsiderOur sources in the Presidential Office reported that the Presidential Office has received information about sabotage by elites who want to destroy the Servant of the People coalition in parliament. Andriy Yermak is already preparing a... #InsiderOur sources in the Presidential Office reported that the Presidential Office has received information about sabotage by elites who want to destroy the Servant of the People coalition in parliament Andriy Yermak is already preparing a fallback format to thwart attempts by oligarchs and the opposition to create an alternative coalition, dubbed a "salvation coalition," under the pretext of uniting all political forces except the Opposition Platform - For Life.On a private channel, we will analyze scenarios for a possible parliamentary reformatting and what the new coalition could look like....

just now (377+ words) Take a look at these three top-ranked, best-performing and well-managed mutual funds if you're looking to maximize your retirement portfolio returns. There is never a wrong time to invest in mutual funds for retirement. So, if you're still looking for the best mutual funds, the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be a great guide.How can you tell a good mutual fund from a bad one? It's pretty basic: if the fund is diversified, has low fees, and shows strong performance, it's a keeper. Of course, there's a wide range, but using the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank, we've found three mutual funds that would be great additions to any long-term investors' portfolios.Let's learn about some of Zacks' highest ranked mutual funds with low fees you may want to consider.PIMCO RAE US A (PKAAX): 0.8% expense ratio and 0.55% management fee....

1+ min ago (436+ words) You might want to consider adding these three top-ranked, best-performing and well-managed mutual funds to your retirement portfolio to maximize your returns. There is never a wrong time to invest in mutual funds for retirement. So, if you're still looking for the best mutual funds, the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank can be a great guide.The best way to shortlist great mutual funds is to ensure solid performance, diversification, and low fees. Some are better than others, but utilizing the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank, we have identified three mutual funds that could be solid additions to one's retirement portfolio.Let's break down some of the mutual funds with the top Zacks Mutual Fund Rank and the lowest fees.GMO Global Equity Allocation R6 (GMADX) has a 0.01% expense ratio and 0% management fee. GMADX is classified as an Allocation Balanced fund, which seeks…...