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WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — As the colossal replica of the biblical Noah’s Ark rises incongruously from the countryside of northern Kentucky, Ken Ham gives the presentation he’s often repeated.The ark stretches one and a half football fields long — “the biggest freestanding timber-frame structure in the world,” Ham says. It holds three massive decks with wooden cages, food-storage urns, life-size animal models and other exhibits.It’s all designed to argue that the biblical story was literally true — that an ancient Noah really could have built such a sophisticated ship. That Noah and a handful of family members really could have…

Acera Insurance, a Canadian-owned and employee-controlled insurance brokerage, has appointed Hugh Watt as its new chief operating officer.He joined on 1 May 2025 and will support the firm’s national growth strategy through acquisitions and operational improvements.The company is a leading Canadian brokerage offering insurance and risk management solutions. It focuses on employee ownership, strategic partnerships, and long-term client value.Watt brings over 20 years of leadership experience, having held senior roles at Intersure, Foster Park Brokers, and most recently NFP.His alignment with Acera Insurance’s culture and values was key to his appointment.Acera Insurance CEO Lee Rogers said, “Hugh has extensive experience…

Yaspa, a London-based FinTech company specialising in real-time payment and account verification solutions, has announced its membership of The Payments Association, a prominent UK-based network of over 230 corporate members including Mastercard, Visa, and Worldpay.The partnership aims to enhance Yaspa’s engagement with policymakers and key industry leaders, underlining its commitment to strengthening fraud prevention efforts and advancing innovation in the payments sector, according to FF News.Through its membership, Yaspa seeks to play a more active role in influencing policy and collaborating on strategic industry initiatives.Yaspa delivers cutting-edge payment solutions by leveraging open banking technology to enable fast and cost-effective Pay…

Currencyflow, a newly launched FinTech company, has made its debut with the introduction of a personalised international money transfer service.Founded by financial services veterans Andy Dyer and Stuart Pritchard, alongside product and marketing specialist Freddie Smith, the company is positioning itself as a relationship-driven alternative to traditional remittance services, according to FF News.The launch of Currencyflow comes in response to growing demand for more transparent and supportive cross-border payment solutions.The company aims to address the uncertainties and frustrations that many individuals and businesses face when transferring money abroad.Currencyflow specialises in secure, fast international payments, offering competitive exchange rates and a…

On Sunday, a key congressional committee in the United States approved President Donald Trump’s new tax cut bill, which could pass in the House of Representatives later this week. The bill extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and may add up to $5 trillion to the national debt, deepening worries after a recent US credit ratings downgrade by Moody’s on Friday, which cited concerns about the nation’s growing $36 trillion debt. The US has the highest amount of national debt in the world and is facing growing concerns about its long-term fiscal stability. What is US debt? Debt is simply the…

Former United States President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis has rekindled questions about whether he deceived the public about his health while in office, with his successor, Donald Trump, adding his voice to those suggesting a coverup. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, President Trump cast doubt on the timing of Biden’s advanced cancer diagnosis amid renewed scrutiny of the former president’s physical and mental fitness during his tenure. “I’m surprised that the public wasn’t notified a long time ago,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “Why did it take so long? This takes a long time,…

Last year, Klarna announced a significant initiative to leverage its internally developed AI systems, powered by OpenAI, across its operations. This wasn’t empty talk for the buy now, pay later giant. The company not only ended its pricey contract with Salesforce CRM, but also curtailed its hiring efforts, allowing AI to do some of the work previously performed by humans. Klarna announced Monday its reliance on AI is driving significant efficiency for the company, and it’s on track to reach $1 million in revenue per employee, up from $575,000 per worker a year prior, according to the company’s latest financials.…

LONDON: Former England football captain Gary Lineker will leave the BBC at the end of the season, it was announced on Monday, days after he shared a social media post that contained antisemitic imagery. The corporation’s highest-paid presenter had been due to front coverage of the 2026 World Cup and next season’s FA Cup. But this Sunday’s Match of the Day, on the last day of the Premier League season, will be his final show. “Gary Lineker will leave his presenting role following the conclusion of Match of the Day for the 2024/25 season,” the BBC said in a statement.…

KARACHI: Skipper Fatima Sana delivered a match-winning all-round performance as Conquerors defeated Strikers by 31 runs in the National Women’s T20 Tournament at the National Bank Stadium on Monday. Fatima starred with an unbeaten 41 off 22 balls and later claimed 3-23 to help restrict Strikers to 110-9 in pursuit of a 142-run target. The win pushed Conquerors to the top of the table with five wins from seven matches. They face second-placed Stars in a crucial final round-robin match on Tuesday. Strikers suffered an early setback in the chase when captain Gull Feroza was dismissed in the third over.…

ROME: The fight for the Serie A title will go into the final day, and maybe even further. Napoli could have clinched its second Italian league title in three years on Sunday but will have to wait after both Antonio Conte’s team and second-placed Inter Milan were held to draws. Leaders Napoli drew 0-0 at relegation-threatened Parma, and Inter drew 2-2 against Cham­pions League-chasing Lazio to remain one point behind Napoli. Pedro wrenched Inter’s title hopes out of their own hands as Lazio twice fought back to deny the reigning champions victory. Napoli host Cagliari in the final round, knowing…