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Turn down the sound in Court 13 and stare upon its cold stone walls; its towering leaded light windows; its ornate oak panelling and wrought iron chandeliers. Observe the grandiose men in their gowns and wigs and one sees a fully formed tableau of an entirely Dickensian world. At the end of cases that have borne every outward resemblance to this one, it would not have been uncommon to see an unfortunate man transported to Botany Bay for life for the theft of a loaf of bread. The grand oak clock high up on its walls has turned through 150 years or more. If it contained a photographic camera, the roll of film within would scarcely have recorded the change of actual centuries of human life. That the set of this mad drama has not been redressed since the days of the workhouse only makes the script more startling. The clipped tones of public school barristers have rung around this room forever. They have never before been called in to arbitrate over what amounts to very little … [Read more...] about The final plot twist in Wagatha Christie? No one can possibly win

Cryptocurrency’s massive environmental impact will continue despite the value of coins like Bitcoin tumbling, an expert claims. Research by Alex de Vries, a data scientist at the Dutch central bank and a cryptocurrency sustainability analyst, shows that the energy, and therefore fossil fuels, required to mine coins will not drop suddenly because miners will still seek a return on their investment in expensive computer equipment and power generation. He told The Guardian : “Unless Bitcoin collapses further, there’s no reason to expect a decrease in environmental impact.” The computing power required to support Bitcoin’s underlying network now requires nearly as much energy as the entire country of Argentina, leading to criticism about its environmental footprint. Recommended Bitcoin price news – BTC price sends crypto market into ‘extreme fear’ Crypto crash: Bitcoin ad director says he has ‘no idea how cryptocurrency works’ … [Read more...] about Crypto crash ‘will not affect Bitcoin mining’s climate cost’

In the car business, a lot of tough decisions need to be made. It's a hyper-competitive industry with a multitude of players fighting for slivers of market share. When an automaker sees a product in its portfolio that underperforms, it gets unceremoniously scrapped. It could be poor sales, shifting consumer sentiment, a realignment of the brand's priorities or a combination of all three that could lead to a discontinuation. While it's well-known that sedans have fallen out of favor in key customer segments, the slow phaseout of some subcompacts may come as a surprise to prospective buyers. Here's a rundown of 10 cars that won't make it to see 2023. Honda Insight Bouncing in and out of production since its debut in 1999, the hybrid sedan originally appeared as a two-door liftback in its first generation. Revived for its third generation in 2018, the hybrid is now being axed this summer. Honda has said that the Insight will end production in June, with a new Civic hybrid … [Read more...] about These 10 Cars Are Being Discontinued After the 2022 Model Year

Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez has been asked up front if she's dating her client Johnny Depp . Vasquez is part of Depp's legal team representing him in court as he sues his ex-wife Amber Heard for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote stating that she was a survivor of domestic abuse. Depp was never mentioned by name in the article but, he argues, the insinuation has resulted in a massive loss in career earnings. Heard, 36, is counter-suing her former partner for $100 million. Throughout the ongoing trial, which is being viewed by millions daily, Depp's legal team and specifically Vasquez has come to the attention of viewers for her performance in the Virginia courtroom where the trial is taking place. Social media users have started to discuss and praise Vasquez online , but some have started to suggest that she's actually dating her client, Depp. In a video obtained by TMZ , Vasquez was openly asked about the rumors while leaving Circuit Court in Fairfax County. … [Read more...] about Fan asks Camille Vasquez if she’s dating Johnny Depp in viral clip

The vicious legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has dominated news cycles, social media, and pop culture discourse over the past month as the former married couple's multi-million dollar defamation trial continues. The trial is being aired live with millions of people tuning in from all over the world, and with both parties' every move being scrutinized, and either mocked or praised widely by fans and critics alike. Depp is suing his ex-wife Heard for $50 million over an op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post in 2018 , claiming it damaged his career. Heard did not name Depp in the article entitled, "I spoke up against sexual violence—and faced our culture's wrath. That has to change." His lawyers argue it was obviously about him, and she is meanwhile counter-suing for $100 million for damages. Hundreds of TikToks have even been made making light of the trial's many revelations and allegations and creators on Etsy have been making crafts inspired by the … [Read more...] about Viral thread explains why Heard-Depp trial is as important as “real issues”

Amber Heard's misuse of the words "donation" and "pledge" angered many viewers of the current defamation trial with Johnny Depp , but did it amount to perjury? Depp is suing Heard for $50 million in loss of earnings after Heard wrote a 2018 op-ed stating that she was a survivor of domestic violence. Under cross-examination by Camille Vasquez , Depp's attorney, this week, Heard told the court she had donated her $7 million divorce settlement to charitable causes, but it was pointed out that she had in fact not done that. Heard then said she had "pledged" to do so and uses those terms interchangeably. The clip of the exchange went viral, with multiple TikTok videos and Twitter takes being shared across social media. Newsweek spoke to legal experts to get their take on the incident, and to find out how severe a mistake it could be for Heard's case. "Every opportunity the Depp team has to expose Ms. Heard as an unreliable witness should be seized," Halim Dhanidina, a … [Read more...] about Did Amber Heard commit perjury? Hollywood lawyers weigh in

Four members of a white supremacist group known as "The Base"—which trains recruits for a race war—have been convicted in Michigan, authorities said. The cases against Justen Watkins, Alfred Gorman, Thomas Denton and Tristan Webb all ended in guilty or no-contest pleas, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday. One of the charges filed against Watkins, Denton and Webb was conspiring to train for a civil disorder, making the first convictions for the felony in the state's history. "Securing these convictions on the conspiracy to train for civil disorder holds significance for many reasons," Nessel said. "They reiterate this office's commitment to protecting Michigan residents, they create a historic precedent in our state's court system, and they convey the real danger domestic terrorism poses here and around the country." "The Base"—the literal translation of " Al-Qaeda " in English—is a white supremacy gang founded in 2018 that "openly advocates for … [Read more...] about White supremacists convicted after training for civil war in Michigan

HAVANA (Reuters) - President Raul Castro will serve up to five more years as head of Cuba's Communist Party as he and other aging revolutionaries keep their grip on power at a time of economic reform and detente with the United States. The Communist Party announced the result of internal elections on Tuesday. Wrestling with economic change and transition from the generation that toppled a U.S.-backed government in 1959, the party wants to avoid any chaotic shake-up within its leadership ranks. Speaking at the closure of a four-day party congress, Castro, 84, signaled he and his fellow octogenarian No. 2 would step aside sometime before the next such meeting in five years. "This seventh congress will be the last one led by the historic generation," Castro said, at the closing ceremony where delegates gave his older brother, former president and revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, 89, a roaring ovation. In an admission of mortality, the elder Castro startled Cubans used to his … [Read more...] about How Raul Castro held onto power in rapidly changing Cuba

Chingford: Horror neighbour launches cement over fence Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Joanne Shreeves, 51, attacked the garden of Trevor Dempsey and Sandra Durdin in a bizarre campaign of harassment, a court heard. She also spat at the couples' son and was caught on camera approaching the window of their home office before calling Ms Durdin, 58, a "dirty f***ing c***". She then made slicing motions across her throat and told the couple "you’re dead", which Mr Dempsey, 62, quickly managed to film. Related articles Driver towed away neighbour’s car after they blocked his driveway Dad is livid after neighbour targets him with … [Read more...] about Neighbour from hell hurls cement and bricks over fence of £1million home

Homes Under the Hammer: Sunny reveals house transformation How to keep your lawn lush, borders beautiful and more with our FREE email SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Homes Under the Hammer host Martel Maxwell was pleasantly surprised by the three-bedroom home when she showed viewers the property before it went for auction. The 1950s home, which was located in Bilston, a market town three miles from Wolverhampton, needed a complete transformation because it was dated both downstairs and upstairs. Martel said: “I’m on this tree-lined but fairly busy road to see a three-bed semi-detached house which came with a guide price of £50,000. Related articles How to get rid of pigeons in your garden - 5 easy ways … [Read more...] about Homes Under the Hammer buyer triples house price by spending just £9,000 – pictures