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Cyber exec with lavish lifestyle charged with selling secrets to Russia
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Federal prosecutors have charged a former general manager of US government defense contractor L3Harris's cyber arm Trenchant with selling secrets to an unidentified Russian buyer for $1.3 million.
According to the Justice Department, Peter Williams stole seven trade secrets belonging to two unnamed companies between April 2022 and June 2025 "knowing and intending those secrets to be sold outside of the United States, and specifically to a buyer based in the Russian Federation."
The court documents don't specify what the trade secrets involved, but Williams worked as a director and general manager at L3Harris' Trenchant division, which develops cyber weapons. According to the company's website, it supports "national security operations with end-point intelligence solutions," and is "a world authority on cyber capabilities, operating in the fields of computer network operations and vulnerability...
Family suing property company
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Sunday 26 October 2025 - 12:22pm PIETERMARITZBURG - A Pietermaritzburg family is suing Homii Lifestyle after their daughter, a second-year UKZN student, died in February 2023.
She fell down a lift shaft in the same Durban building where twins Aphile and Aphelele Dlamini plunged four floors...
Coach Restaurant to debut at Jewel Changi Airport on Oct 31, Lifestyle News
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New York designer fashion brand Coach is opening yet another F&B establishment in Singapore — this time with The Coach Restaurant, which will debut at Jewel Changi Airport this Friday (Oct 31), a statement announced yesterday (Oct 28).
A modern steakhouse concept, the new restaurant draws inspiration from the brand's hometown of New York City with an inspired interior featuring leather nooks and full-sized yellow taxi cabs.
The restaurant overlooks Jewel's Rain Vortex and is a 56-seater including a 10-seat bar as well as a 10-seat chef's counter with views of the open kitchen.
It is also connected to the Coach store at Jewel Changi Airport.
The Coach Restaurant's menu, like its interior, is inspired by the Big Apple, with menu items like the caviar-topped Black and White Bagel inspired by New York's black and white cookies, Crab...
Lamborghini family’s next big Italian export: Luxury homes in India
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Kimpton to Introduce Refreshing Take on Luxury Lifestyle to Scottsdale’s Paradise Valley with New Desert Resort Signing
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Kimpton, part of IHG's fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, celebrates the signing of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Ariz., a scenic desert and mountain enclave east of Phoenix. The resort will become the first branded IHG luxury and lifestyle property in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale market upon its planned early 2026 opening, and take shape through a significant reimagination of an existing spacious 42-acre retreat.
Set against the backdrop of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, and a short distance from the renowned Old Town Scottsdale retail and entertainment district, Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas will offer a refreshing alternative to the traditional desert hospitality experience while also serving as a destination for the local community. The resort's thoughtful design echoes the surrounding serene desert landscape and natural beauty throughout its public spaces and...
GoPro Announces Three New Products
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Lifestyle GoPro Announces Three New Products – MAX2: 360 Camera with True 8K Resolution and Twist-and-Go Replaceable Lenses, LIT HERO: Miniature 4K Lifestyle Camera with Built-In Light for ‘Whatever, Whenever’ Capture, and Fluid Pro AI: Gimbal for Stabilising GoPros, Phones and Other Cameras.New MAX2 360 Camera featuring Emmy® Award-Winning 360 Technology Captures True 8K 360 Video with up to 21% More Resolution Than the Competition, Easy to Replace Lenses—No Tools or Calibration Necessary—10-Bit Color in True 8K and GP-Log, Category-Leading 6 Mics, Up to 300Mbps Bitrate with GoPro Labs, Invisible Pole Mounting and More
GoPro Quik App’s AI-Enhanced Features Make it Easier Than Ever to Edit and Share Engaging 360 Content and Traditional Videos
New Waterproof, Ultra-Compact LIT HERO Camera Features a Built-In Light for “Whatever, Whenever” Lifestyle Capture, 4K60 Video, 2X Slo-Mo Playback, Magnetic Mounting...
FTC Minister Wike’s Aide Shows Activist Sowore Pays About N250m Per Annum For Son’s Sch Fees
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FCT minister Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, dismissed Sowore’s claims about Wike’s alleged property in Florida and instead accused Sowore of owning a $552,000 mansion in the US. He also alleged that Sowore pays about $163,815 (₦250m) annually for his son’s school in New Jersey, describing him as a “cashtivist” funding his lifestyle through blackmail and foreign grants.Lere wrote on X:"Sowore's son, Komi (14 years) attends Dwight-Eaglewood School in New Jersey, US.He pays $54,605 (about N85m) per term.Sowore is paying $163,815 (about N250m) per annum.The Dwight-Englewood School (D-E) is an independent coeducational college-preparatory day school, located in Englewood in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.The school teaches students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in three functionally separate schools.Cashtivist Sowore is paying $163,815 (about N250m) per annum as tuition fee plus $700...
Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Guide: Fall Beauty, Skincare, Decor & More
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E! Illustration/SnifIf you’re reading this, congrats, you’ve officially been pumpkin spice-pilled. Once unfairly labeled “basic,” pumpkin spice is now recognized for what it truly is: a cozy, comforting fall classic with serious staying power.
The warm, nostalgic scent and flavor aren’t just a trend, they’re a seasonal lifestyle. And if you’re a true pumpkin spice lover, you deserve to bring that joy into every corner of your life.
We’re not just talking lattes (though obviously, yes). We mean pumpkin spice everything: lip masks, hand sanitizers that smell like a cozy fall afternoon, nail polish in the perfect burnt orange hue, and home decor that looks like it came straight from the pumpkin patch.
There’s even fashion to match your PSL vibes—because why not wear your obsession? You’ve waited all year for this. Now is not the time...
Funeral Director Accused of Funding Gambling Habit with Clients’ Payments
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Philip Pietras, 51, from Connecticutis charged with 60 criminal counts for embezzling funds from his funeral home business to support his gambling habit and lavish lifestyle. According to prosecutors, Pietras misused funds that clients had prepaid for funeral and burial services, using the money to support his lifestyle, including frequent trips to casinos nationwide.Connecticut Police Arrest Pietras on Suspicion of Misusing Clients’ Payments for GamblingAccording to the arrest warrant affidavit, the investigation into Pietras began after an employee of a third-party firm that supports funeral homes with managing funeral contracts alerted authorities to potential irregularities at Pietras Family Funeral Homes’ Coventry location....
I’m done clubbing. I think it’s time to get married – BBNaija star Tolanibaj
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Reality TV star and disc jockey Tolanibaj has opened up about her desire to leave behind her party lifestyle and embrace marriage.
The 31-year-old former Big Brother Naija housemate shared her thoughts in a candid Snapchat video, admitting that clubbing no longer excites her and that she feels ready to settle down.
“I need to start being honest with myself. I no longer enjoy clubbing. I keep forcing it but… I want to see if I can experience some kind of excitement. I need excitement in my life. I’m tired of clubbing. I don’t want to be outside. What am I looking for outside if I have a partner? We can be outside together, maybe travelling,” she said.
Declaring that she was “done clubbing,” Tolanibaj explained that she no longer wants to pretend to have fun...
Why Michael Douglas ‘furious’ over Catherine Zeta-Jones’ after her ‘wealth’ talk?
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Michael Douglas unimpressed by Catherine’s lifestyle confessionMichael Douglas is reportedly upset with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, over her recent remarks about their wealth, which apparently made them "out of touch" in the industry.
As per a report by Radaronline.com, Zeta-Jones spoke in a recent interview with The Sunday Times about her and her 81-year-old husband's four luxury estates across three countries, which left the Fatal Attraction star fuming.
A close pal of Douglas told the outlet, "Michael's raging that Catherine came across as flaunting their wealth."
"He's proud of what they've built, but he's always been more private about their finances. He feels like those comments made them...
8 Cat A EVs in Singapore to consider before the revised rebates for EVs kick in next year, Lifestyle News
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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that it will be revising the rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore starting from January 2026.
From Jan 1, cars falling under the current Band A1 of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES), which are mostly EVs, will see their rebate reduced from $25,000 to $22,500.
In addition, the Electric Vehicle Early Adoption Initiative (EEAI) will also be revised. The initiative currently offers a rebate of up to 45 per cent off the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) from an EV, capped at a maximum of $15,000. This cap will be reduced to a maximum of $7,500 from Jan 1 onwards as well.
In sum, this means that the total amount of rebates that EVs can enjoy will effectively be reduced from a maximum of $45,000 currently to $30,000 come next...
