Author: Kieran Lockhart

Kieran Lockhart, Nov, 26 2025

Record 88 Jurisdictions Raise Minimum Wage in 2025, With 53 Hitting $17+

A record 88 U.S. jurisdictions raised minimum wages in 2025, with 53 hitting $17/hour or more. New Jersey led at $15.49, while federal contractors now earn $17.75. Workers across 23 states and 65 cities saw pay hikes — a historic shift away from the stagnant $7.25 federal floor.

Kieran Lockhart, Nov, 24 2025

Vinicius Jr’s Knee Collision Sparks Fury as Elche Goalkeeper Iñaki Peña Suffers Bloody Nose Before Equalizer

Vinicius Jr. collided with Elche goalkeeper Iñaki Peña, causing a bloody nose and unconsciousness before Jude Bellingham scored the equalizer. Elche CF plans to file a formal complaint against Vinicius for violent conduct under RFEF rules.

Kieran Lockhart, Nov, 21 2025

England Crushes Zimbabwe by Innings and 45 Runs in First Home Test in 22 Years

England defeated Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs in their first home Test match in 22 years at Trent Bridge, with Reece Topley taking 9 wickets. Broadcast live on Sky Sports and FanCode, the match marked a historic return for Zimbabwe to English soil.

Kieran Lockhart, Nov, 20 2025

GitHub Copilot Auto Model Selection Lands in JetBrains, Xcode, and Eclipse

GitHub launched auto model selection for Copilot in JetBrains, Xcode, and Eclipse, automatically choosing the best AI model for each request and giving Pro+ subscribers a 10% discount on premium usage. Now live in public preview.

Kieran Lockhart, Nov, 15 2025

Ao Tanaka's Accidental Clash Injures Abu Francis in Japan vs. Ghana Friendly

Ao Tanaka accidentally injured Ghana's Abu Francis during a 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup friendly, causing a broken leg. Tanaka's heartfelt apology drew global praise, while Francis faces a long recovery as Ghana prepares for World Cup qualifiers.

Kieran Lockhart, Oct, 25 2025

LEGO Ideas Line Unveils 15 New Sets, From Nightmare Before Christmas to Disney Magic

LEGO Ideas rolls out 15 new sets, kicking off with The Nightmare Before Christmas (Sept 3) and Disney Magic (Oct 1). Prices, creators, and 2025 lineup details explained.

Kieran Lockhart, Oct, 18 2025

Two Fatal Black Bear Attacks Shatter Arkansas' Century-Long Calm

Two fatal black‑bear attacks in Franklin and Newton counties break a century of calm in Arkansas, prompting new safety rules and reigniting debates over bear management.

Kieran Lockhart, Oct, 12 2025

Valentin Vacherot Upsets Novak Djokovic to Reach Shanghai Masters Final

World No. 204 Valentin Vacherot stunned Novak Djokovic in the Shanghai Masters semifinal, becoming the lowest‑ranked ATP Masters 1000 finalist ever and setting up a historic final.

Kieran Lockhart, Oct, 4 2025

No Top Prize in Set For Life Draw #662; £1.49 m Paid Out on July 17, 2025

The National Lottery's Set For Life draw #662 on July 17, 2025 saw no jackpot winner, but £1.49 million was paid out to 199,921 winners across eight prize tiers.

Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 6 2025

Insulation scandal: Ministers admit 30,000 homes botched under ECO4 and GBIS

Ministers have admitted that more than 30,000 UK homes received substandard insulation through ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme after a TrustMark audit found half of 60,000 installations failed. Damp, mould, and health risks are widespread, hitting areas like Luton and County Durham hard. The failures centre on solid wall insulation, raising urgent questions over oversight, contractor quality, and redress.