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According to reports, head coach Enzo Maresca ‘did not speak to’ one of Chelsea’s summer signings before a £40m deal was finalised. On Thursday morning, it was announced that Chelsea have parted company with Maresca after a string of poor results and their deteriorated relationship made his position untenable. Maresca was coming under increasing pressure as Chelsea have only won one of their last seven Premier League games, but he has also fought back against the board. The head coach publicly hit out at club chiefs over an alleged lack of support, while it has also emerged that he could…
Hisense is generally best known for its budget-friendly electronics and appliances, like TVs and refrigerators. However, at CES 2025, the China-based company showcased its high-end capabilities with a massive 136-inch micro LED TV, which has recently become available for a staggering $100,000. So what’s on deck for this year’s show? New leadership, for starters.The company has two new hires, including Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Larsen and Chief Commercial Officer James Fishler. In a press release, Hisense said Fishler’s experience in home entertainment, appliances and HVAC is important as the company “builds toward a milestone 2026 and its presence at CES.”We’ll…
Two people are reported to have been killed during growing unrest in Iran on the fifth day of protests over the soaring cost of living.Both the semi-official Fars news agency and human rights group, Hengaw, said people had died during clashes between protesters and security forces in the city of Lordegan, in south-western Iran.On Thursday videos posted on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles between protesters and security forces. Many protesters have called for ending the rule of the country’s supreme leader. Some have also called for a return to the monarchy.Thursday marks the fifth day…
According to reports, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are the Premier League sides ‘leading the race’ to land Conor Gallagher this month. 25-year-old Gallagher progressed through the ranks at Chelsea and he established himself as an important player for his boyhood club before he was sold to Atletico Madrid in 2024 for around £34m. The 22-cap England international has made 75 appearances for Atletico Madrid over the past 18 months, but he has fallen in the pecking order this season and has been heavily linked with a potential return to the Premier League. It has been suggested that the centre-midfielder…
One of the many concerns about artificial intelligence these days is how the rush to build data centers is impacting local communities. Data centers can create a drain on resources, and some utility companies have already said customers can expect to see their electricity bills growing as these facilities increase demand. There have been some discussions of what other power sources could support the AI engine, and wind power specialist Airloom is one company that’s looking to address the problem. Ahead of the business’ upcoming appearance at CES, we’ve learned a bit about what Airloom has accomplished this year and…
Cherie EdwardsDr Dirk Brandherm was part of the research team that undertook the excavation A recently discovered large hilltop settlement could challenge the theory that the Vikings built the first towns in Ireland, a researcher has said.Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected houses in the Brusselstown Ring making it, to date, the largest nucleated settlement ever discovered in the entirety of prehistoric Britain and Ireland.The settlement, which is thought to have emerged at about 1200 BC (the Late Bronze Age), is located within a region called the Baltinglass Hillfort Cluster in the south-western edge…
According to reports, Real Madrid have already ‘reached a verbal agreement’ with their ‘chosen replacement’ for under-fire head coach Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard replaced Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid in the summer and he has had a rough first few months at the Bernabeu. Alonso took over at a difficult time as Real Madrid endured a rare trophyless campaign in 2024/25, and their struggles have carried over into this season. It has been widely reported that the head coach has already lost favour with some players, with the former Bayer Leverkusen boss notably butting heads with Brazil international Vinicius Junior.…
Most Apple products are pretty expensive, but some of the most affordable (and useful) ones are AirTags. The Bluetooth trackers are priced pretty reasonably even when not on sale, but they can be a steal if you can get them on a discount — like right now. A four pack of AirTags is on sale for $65 at Amazon, which is only a few dollars more than the record-low price we saw during Black Friday a couple of months ago.AppleThat’s a near-record low price on the Bluetooth trackers. $65 at AmazonAirTags can be useful for people who travel frequently, helping…
Video shows Swiss ski resort bar on fireSeveral dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a bar in a ski resort in southern Switzerland, officials have said.The fire broke out at around 01:30 (00:30 GMT) during new year celebrations in a bar called Le Constellation in Crans-Montana, police said.People from multiple countries have been affected, according to Swiss authorities, and “significant work” will be needed to identify victims and return bodies to families.Officials investigating the incident have not mentioned any cause, but categorically ruled out an attack.Ten helicopters, 40 ambulances and 150 emergency…
Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed four reasons why Enzo Maresca left Chelsea, including ‘distracting’ Manchester City contact. The Blues made the decision to ‘part company’ with Maresca on Thursday afternoon after 24 hours of speculation that the Italian could leave Stamford Bridge. Chelsea announced their decision in an official club statement, which read: ‘Chelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company. ‘During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Those achievements will remain an important part of the Club’s recent history, and…