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  Blink Films is in production on a landmark documentary for The WNET Group, ARTE and theatrical release uncovering the largely unknown story of a mysterious southern African ghost city, once home to up to 20,000 people, which for decades historians claimed was too majestic and sophisticated to have been built by African people. Lost City of Gold (1×60’) has exclusive access to the archaeologists excavating the buried ruins of Great Zimbabwe, in the heart of southern Africa. Surrounded by giant walls standing 40 feet high and 16 feet thick, it’s the largest precolonial man-made structure in southern Africa, was…

Oil City News publishes letters, cartoons and opinions as a public service. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oil City News or its employees. Letters to the editor can be submitted by following the link at our opinion section. A recent ruling from the Wyoming Supreme Court provides clarity for cohabitating couples and other joint owners of personal property who find themselves locked in disputes over shared assets.  In Navarro v. Garcia, 2026 WY 52, the court held that where joint owners cannot peacefully possess personal property — such as vehicles — a party may seek partition through…

SINGAPORE – Singaporeans and tourists can now find it easier to pay for goods with one tap following DBS Bank’s introduction of a new feature that will allow merchants to turn any Android smartphone into a contactless payment terminal.The “tap-to-phone” feature for businesses allows merchants to accept credit and debit card payments conveniently through their smartphones, via the bank’s digital cash collection app.This means that customers, including tourists who may lack access to compatible digital wallets or prefer card payments over cash, can now access a wider range of payment options through the new feature, which merchants can access through…

The push and pull continues for gold, as traders are still trying to make sense of what to do with the US-Iran situation. Deal or no deal? That remains the question.The longer that the whole saga drags on, there’s also a negative undercurrent that looks set to run over gold prices in the bigger picture.Oil prices may have come off the boil but the fact remains that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. In that lieu, the threat to inflation pressures remain amid higher input costs to business with supply chain disruptions also still persisting. As such, a more hawkish…

Cost pressures and rental reforms are likely to discourage new investors and accelerate exits among landlords with lower margins or higher leverage, according to the latest financial assessment of the sector. However, credit ratings firm Morningstar DBRS expects that for institutional investors with securitised BTL portfolios, the impact will be absorbed.Its briefing explains that the combined pressure of regulatory changes and elevated financing costs is weighing more heavily on smaller mortgaged landlords, potentially driving them from the market and increasing institutional participation. This is evident in the growing share of new supply coming from large-scale landlords and institutional investors, as…

Last updated on July 9, 2025 Sliver Gravemother – art by Chris Rahn Two weeks ago, Edge of Eternities, Episode 2 dropped, in passing, one of the hottest words in Magic: Slivers. Last week, Magic Head Designer Mark Rosewater teased a card that grants an ability to Slivers. And yesterday the Edge of Eternities official reveals finally unveiled what “Slivers… in Space!” look like. The hype here has been so high that Thrumming Hivepool is very likely causing the first Edge of Eternities price spike: Sliver Gravemother has shot up by 300%, with a couple of other Slivers following Big…

Why Ransomware Attacks Are Increasing Worldwide‎Why Ransomware Attacks Are Increasing Worldwide ‎ ‎The numbers are staggering, the tactics are evolving, and 2026 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year. ‎ ‎Let me start with a number that should scare you. 389 percent. ‎ ‎That is how much ransomware victims increased year over year, according to Fortinet’s 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report. Confirmed victims reached 7,831 globally, up from about 1,600 the previous year . ‎ ‎And that is just the confirmed victims. The real number is almost certainly higher. ‎ ‎I have been following ransomware for years. I have…

SEALSQ Geneva, Switzerland, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following an initial 28% equity stake acquired one year ago, SEALSQ increases its ownership in Wecan Group to a majority position, strengthening its ability to deliver secure, AI-powered compliance solutions and post-quantum financial infrastructure for the global financial industry SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today announced that it has acquired a majority equity stake in Wecan Group, following an initial 28% investment made one year ago. As part of this strategic transaction,…

TJX Companies, Inc_ phone and website by- T_Schneider via Shutterstock With a market cap of $171.1 billion,  The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) is a global off-price retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories, and home fashions, operating through its Marmaxx, HomeGoods, TJX Canada, and TJX International segments. Headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, TJX has established a strong international presence by providing quality branded products at value prices.Companies worth more than $10 billion are generally labeled as “large-cap” stocks and TJX Companies fits this criterion perfectly. The company offers a wide range of merchandise, including clothing, beauty products, jewelry, furniture, home décor, pet products, and…

MagicCon events serve as a perfect way for you and your friends to have a fun, Magic-filled weekend. These conventions bring back the old Grand Prix vibes with tons of things to do. Unfortunately, these events can be expensive, especially if you’re not local. As such, not everyone has the luxury to attend. The good news is that Wizards often releases Festival in a Box products designed to bring the excitement to your own home. These collections usually feature a Secret Lair exclusive to the convention as well as a booster box, with a few extra promos thrown in for…