Archive: 2025 / 05 - Page 4
Nationwide £50 Bonus: How to Check Eligibility and Understand Payment Methods
Nationwide is rewarding 12 million customers with a £50 bonus as part of its Big Nationwide Thank You, following their Virgin Money deal. Eligibility is based on account activity or balance in September 2023. Payments will arrive via deposit, Direct Debit, or cheque, and are separate from the Fairer Share payout.
May, 14 2025
La Liga Shake-Up: Villarreal and Real Sociedad Stumble as Alaves Escape Drop Zone
Villarreal and Real Sociedad hit snags in their quest for European spots, while Alaves inched closer to safety in La Liga. Key draws unsettled standings, and the relegation battle heated up with Alaves now just one point shy of Las Palmas.
May, 14 2025
U.S. U-17 Soccer Team Crushes U.S. Virgin Islands 22-0 in Record-Breaking Qualifier
The U.S. U-17 Men's National Team made history with a 22-0 win over the U.S. Virgin Islands in the 2025 Concacaf qualifying opener. Chase Adams scored 10 goals, breaking individual records, as the Americans took a commanding lead in Group F and set their sights on the World Cup in Qatar.
May, 13 2025
Zepbound Outperforms Wegovy in Landmark SURMOUNT-5 Obesity Trial
Zepbound (tirzepatide) led to 47% more weight loss than Wegovy (semaglutide) in the SURMOUNT-5 trial, with results published in NEJM. The dual-action drug’s effectiveness in obesity treatment stands out, but its long-term success hinges on regulatory approval and further evaluation.
May, 13 2025
Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City: Late Drama in 2-2 Derby Thriller Shakes Up Champions League Race
A fiercely contested 2-2 draw between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City saw both sides showcase attacking flair and defensive nerves, leaving Forest's Champions League hopes alive but far from secure after Federico Buonanotte's late equalizer in front of a full City Ground.
May, 12 2025
Danny Dyer Opens Up About Infidelity, Financial Freeze, and the Strength of His Marriage with Joanne Mas
Danny Dyer candidly discussed his wife Joanne Mas throwing him out and cutting him off financially after learning of his affair. The long-time couple, who married in 2016, rebuilt their relationship, with Dyer crediting Joanne for her strength and unwavering support.
May, 12 2025
Met Office Warnings: Dramatic Weather Shift Brings Unsettled Conditions Across the UK
The Met Office has sounded alerts for four UK regions as a sudden cold front ushers in sharp temperature drops, rain, and thunderstorms. While last week saw highs up to 24°C, parts of the country now brace for unstable weather and local disruptions. Forecasters urge the public to stay alert for changing conditions.
May, 11 2025
India's Operation Sindoor: Masood Azhar Confirms Family Losses After Airstrikes on JeM
Masood Azhar, head of Jaish-e-Mohammad, has acknowledged the loss of 10 family members in Bahawalpur after India's Operation Sindoor targeted JeM in response to a deadly Kashmir attack. The strikes highlight rising tensions and renewed focus on Azhar, a UN-designated global terrorist.
May, 10 2025
India-Pakistan Border Crisis Escalates: Drone Strikes, Water Warfare, and Trump’s Call for Calm
The India-Pakistan standoff after the Pahalgam attack has led to missile strikes, water disputes, and widespread disruption. Drone warfare and cross-border attacks continue as Trump calls for both nations to de-escalate. Civilians face blackouts, airport closures, and flooding, deepening the crisis.
May, 10 2025
Operation Mincemeat Heads to Broadway: Olivier-Winning Cast to Star in U.S. Premiere
Operation Mincemeat, the celebrated British musical that swept the West End, is heading to Broadway with its original London cast. Olivier winner Jak Malone joins David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts for the comedic retelling of a real-life WWII spy operation. Previews begin February 15, 2025.
May, 9 2025