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Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. The former Belgium striker cemented his place in the history of six-time European Cup winners, Liverpool, in 2019. He scored twice in a memorable 4-0 comeback Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona, after the English giants lost the first leg 3-0, and then in the final victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Origi also enjoyed notable success in the Merseyside derby, scoring six goals against Everton, including a stoppage-time winner in front of the Kop at Liverpool’s Anfield ground that led Reds boss Jurgen Klopp to…

Google is rolling out “across the board” updates to NotebookLM. The AI-powered note-taking app now uses Google’s upgraded Gemini 3.5 model, which will allow it to respond with “more accurate and reliable information,” according to a blog post on Monday.Launched in 2023, NotebookLM allows you to interact with your notes and sources using AI, as well as ask questions about the materials. With this update, Google says you can start a research project by just asking NotebookLM questions about a topic, instead of importing notes or YouTube videos. NotebookLM will use Google Search to help you find relevant sources, building…

Bitcoin (BTC) approached intraday highs ahead of Monday’s Wall Street open, with $60,000 holding as key support.Key points:Bitcoin avoids another retest of $60,000 as Wall Street returns, but bear-market standards call for lower.A rebound to $64,000 is being watched for signs that worse is yet to come.Macro headwinds multiply as the Japanese yen reenters the picture.Bitcoin price decides on ranging versus breakdownData from TradingView showed BTC price selling pressure easing after the weekly close — Bitcoin’s lowest since October 2024.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAttention focused on the $60,000 mark amid a broad lack of bullish sentiment on both shorter and…

Landman has gone through some surprise onscreen losses — but could Billy Bob Thornton‘s Tommy be next? “I think Yana Grebenyuk Taylor [Sheridan] is going to let me hang around,” Thornton, 70, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending the Newport Beach TV Fest sponsored by Visit Newport Beach on Saturday, June 6, hinting that his character won’t be killed off just yet. Thornton’s insight comes after season 1 of the hit Paramount+ series concluded with Monty (Jon Hamm) dying after suffering numerous strokes. The death shocked viewers, considering Hamm’s status as a main cast member. In season 2, Thornton’s character…

High volatility contributes to making one of the most active environments in the world of finance. In addition, prices fluctuate quicker; price ranges increase, and news and technical levels, as well as liquidity areas, have greater influence. The opportunity that such volatility offers is attractive for active traders who may find chances to benefit from it. However, there are risks as well. Volatility requires traders to have a strategy and risk management in place. The ability to work quickly and to be prepared for changing conditions at any second becomes vital. Why Volatility Requires a Different Approach It is important…

Security chiefs brief President Tinubu on curtailing insecurity in the country. There are indications that the government is close to securing the safe release of the abducted children and teachers. The government has not abdicated its responsibility and it continues to work tirelessly to strengthen security across the country. To those sponsoring or exploiting kidnapping and banditry for political gain ahead of 2027, your days are numbered — the government will find you and bring you to justice. The recent abduction of schoolchildren in Ahoro-Esiele Community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, remains deeply distressing. On 15 May, heartless…

The Niger State Ministry of Health has established the Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA) to promote quality, safety and regulatory excellence in private healthcare delivery. The Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Abdullahi Suleiman, disclosed this on Saturday in Minna, saying the new institution would protect patients, improve standards and promote accountability in private healthcare delivery. Mr Suleiman said the agency’s vision was to become Nigeria’s foremost health regulatory institution, driving a well-regulated, equitable and internationally benchmarked private healthcare sector. He explained that the agency is mandated to register, regulate, monitor and evaluate all private…

Anambra Central senator, Victor Umeh, says members of the National Assembly cannot trek to work to carry out their legislative duties. Umeh made this remark on Monday during an interview on African Independent Television, AIT’s Political Platform, while defending the provision of official vehicles to lawmakers. The lawmaker dismissed criticisms surrounding the allocation of vehicles to federal lawmakers, insisting that receiving an official vehicle for official functions should not be controversial. When asked if he got a vehicle from the National Assembly, he said: “Why won’t I get a vehicle for performing official functions? Are you not seeing people in the executive…

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has called on the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, to leave the party if he feels he’s been treated unfairly. Ahmad gave the advice in a post on his verified X handle on Monday. He was reacting to the replacement of some candidates earlier submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State to the NDC. “If Sen Rabiu Kwankwaso genuinely believes that he has been treated unfairly by the national leadership of the NDC, then the most appropriate course of action would be to leave the party and pursue his…

Police authorities in Akwa Ibom State have reportedly arrested one Akaninyene Udo, a social media activist over allegations of raising false security alarms that caused panic among residents. It was gathered that the suspect was taken into custody after allegedly posting misleading updates online suggesting an imminent security threat in parts of the state. The posts were said to have triggered unnecessary tension and prompted emergency responses from security operatives. The Akwa Ibom Police spokesperson, while confirming the arrest, said the action was necessary to prevent further spread of misinformation. A statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP…