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Harry CraigBBC News, LondonGetty ImagesThe average London renter spends nearly 38% of their income on rent, according to the dataPhilip James LynchLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePrivate tenants in Ealing have faced the largest rent increases in London over the past five years, new figures suggest.The rental index report by HomeLet suggested rents in the borough rose by about 52.5% between December 2019 and December 2024.The average rent in Ealing is now £2,089 per calendar month, according to the analysis.This was just above the London average of £2,071, and significantly more than the UK average of £1,284.During 2024 alone, private rents in…

Counter to popular discourse, we argue that upgrades to Bitcoin — such as the BitVM, OP_CAT or OP_CTV — will stabilize Bitcoin consensus. By opening up new miner fees and reducing reliance on extractive pooling schemes, additions to Bitcoin will create network sustainability, push miners away from more dangerous forms of expressivity and help Bitcoin maintain its lead in stability without injecting rivalrous or centralizing forms of revenue. A healthy mining market is vital to the longevity of Bitcoin. Last year, amid low blockspace demand, Bitcoin’s biggest miners began to merge mine for extra fees. While exploration has its place,…

American musician and satirist Tom Lehrer has died at the age of 97, according to US media reports.Lehrer, a Harvard-trained mathematician, wrote darkly humorous songs, often with political connotations, that became popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Modern comedians such as Weird Al Yankovich said they have been influenced by Lehrer’s work.His death was confirmed to the New York Times by David Herder, a friend.Born in Manhattan in 1928, Lehrer was a classically trained pianist. But despite his musical success, he spent most of his life pursuing academia. His teaching posts included spells at Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of…

By Taylor Bell, updated July 23, 2025In 2025, first-time investors are rewriting the rules of portfolio building. The traditional 60/40 portfolio — 60% stocks, 40% bonds — still exists in textbooks and retirement plans, but in practice, a growing number of new investors are building something far more dynamic. At the center of this shift? Digital assets.And while boomers bought gold or blue-chip stocks, Gen Z and younger millennials are building long-term wealth on-chain.  Let’s break down how this new blueprint works, why it’s gaining momentum, and what first-time investors are doing differently than those before them.Why Digital Assets Are…

Washington Sundar and Harry Brook (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India held firm to secure a hard-fought draw against England in the fourth Test, batting for 143 overs in their second innings at Old Trafford. Ravindra Jadeja scored his fifth Test century, while Washington Sundar brought up his maiden hundred, as the pair stitched together an unbeaten 203-run stand for the fifth wicket—rescuing India from a massive 311-run first-innings deficit.England had earlier piled on 669 runs in their first innings, responding emphatically to India’s 358. The visitors’ second innings began in disarray, with Chris Woakes removing openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai…

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has extended the last date to apply for the Technician Recruitment 2025. Candidates now have time until August 7, 2025 to complete their online applications. This recruitment is being conducted under CEN 02/2025 to fill 6,238 technician posts across Indian Railways. The posts are open to candidates who have passed Class 10 with ITI or hold a diploma in engineering.Meanwhile, the age cut-off date remains unchanged. Applicants must meet the age criteria as of July 1, 2025. The extension allows more time for students and job seekers to apply for stable government jobs in the…

Notwithstanding the recent choppy market, Bitcoin has held steady above the $118,000 mark and is currently trading at $118,204.60. Could this be the best crypto to buy now as the market gears for another bull run? Speculators tend to think so. BTC has brushed off the selling pressure and the minor pullbacks that we witnessed last week, and the next target could be somewhere between the $ 127,000 and $132,000 mark. However, caution should be exercised, as the crypto market has been known to make sudden 180-degree turns. (BTCUSD) Investors have been watching the BTC carefully and speculating whether the…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage CryptoPunks, a globally acknowledged non-fungible token collection, has seen its trading sales volume and floor price value sharply pump today. In the past 24 hours, the CryptoPunks non-fungible token collection has recorded a trading sales volume of $7.8 million. During this time, the Punks NFT trading sales volume has surged by 87% from the previous day. In this article, we shall explore some of the factors fueling the recent surge. Punks Jumps +80% In Daily NFT Sales Volume Data compiled by cryptoslam.io, an on-chain crypto market data…

EUR/USD boosted by signs of imminent US–EU deal ahead of August 1 deadline.US Durable Goods Orders miss, but jobless claims stay strong, supporting Fed hold expectations.ECB holds rates steady; next week’s focus shifts to key Fed policy decision on July 30.The EUR/USD finished the week up by nearly 1% on Friday, yet ended the daily session flat, following economic data from the United States (US) that was worse than expected, but offset by positive trade news. With the Greenback cutting losses, the pair trades at 1.1741 virtually unchanged.Sentiment remains upbeat as the latest trade news suggests that the US and…

Why Adopt AI In Corporate Training? By now, almost all companies have realized why they must keep their workforce skilled and ready for the future. Corporate training is a critical investment in people, performance, and staying competitive, especially now that AI has started making its way into L&D. From tailoring learning paths to automating assessments, AI is helping organizations change how they deliver, track, and design training to create smarter and more personalized learning experiences. Companies like IBM, Amazon, and Walmart are already using AI to upskill teams, boost engagement, and drive performance. But what makes AI so important to…