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SocialMedia Fest will return to London for a three-day event from May 20-22, focusing on the latest social media marketing at Phantom Peak in London.SocialMedia Fest is dedicated to social media and influencer marketing, bringing together teams, creators and brands that shape online culture. Whether participants are data analysing, managing campaigns, or new to the field, the event provides space for the social marketing community to connect, exchange ideas and learn from each other. This year’s lineup includes speakers from Pinterest, YouTube, Channel 4, Sprout Social, Metricool, Innocent Drinks, Inthane, Lloyds Banking Group and CityPress. From creator strategies to corporate…

President Donald Trump says Washington is considering normalizing relations with Damascus after Washington met Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first encounter with leaders from both countries in 25 years. Trump made the announcement Wednesday at a meeting with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. “With the support of the great leaders of this room, we are now exploring normalising relations with the new Syrian government,” Trump confirmed a brief meeting with Alshara. A “suspension of sanctions” will give Syria a “new start,” Trump said. “We will remove all sanctions.” Trump…

On Tuesday, the Lyle brothers and Eric Menendez replied to life in prison with the possibility of parole. The brothers spent 35 years in prison after being arrested in 1989 for killing their parents with a shotgun. So what happened to the brothers, and will they be released? What happened to Eric and Lyle Menendez? On August 20, 1989, Lyle, 21, and Eric, 18, killed parents Josemenendez and Mary “Kitty” Louise by firing and killing multiple shotgun rounds at their Beverly Hills mansion. The brother was arrested in 1990. The brother’s lawyer said Jose had been sexually abused for years,…

HSBC has cancelled the 2025 UK Corporate & Investor Conference in May (the exact date has not been published). The event was one of HSBC’s leading forums to attract UK business leaders, analysts and investors. HSBC has closed its European M&A and equity capital markets teams, and this recent cancellation comes as part of that shift. Banks are restructuring their investment banking sector to focus more on their operations in Asia. Cancelled meetings typically featured sector briefings and market outlook. Additionally, British companies were able to meet HSBC’s research team and pitch them to potential investors. HSBC has not confirmed…

San Francisco, California, May 14, 2025, ChainWire Hot Labs, a leading blockchain innovator known for its multi-chain wallet solutions and chain abstraction infrastructure, has secured a $250,000 grant from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF). This strategic partnership aims to integrate Stellar’s blockchain into a seamless and cost-effective way to users. Stellar grants cover transaction costs, especially within hot wallets, create authentic chain abstraction experiences, and completely unlock the potential of hot protocols. Founded in 2024, Hot Labs emerged following the success of breakouts in the burgeoning mini app ecosystem and was driven by the explosive growth of flagship wallet products.…

Belize, Belize, May 14, 2025, Chain Wire BC.Game, the global Web3 Igaming platform, has introduced a refresh brand identity featuring a new logo and slogan “Stay Untamed.” This update reflects the ongoing evolution of the platform. It bridges traditional gaming entertainment with blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation. Visual identity rooted in cryptography culture The new logo merges the lowercase “B” and “C” to signal both the brand name and its strong connection to the crypto world. This expands BC.Game’s vision to grow a dynamic entertainment ecosystem centered around native token $BC. Signature Green has also been improved to deeper, more modern…

In the course of the CN 30 Underdarity Program, Conference News talks to program members about what is advocating for professional journeys and shaping a more inclusive and foresighted industry. This week we will meet Owen Tonks-Lewis, Director of Creative Rebel CIC, business lecturer at Lincoln College and curator and co-organizer of Tedxbrayford pool. Tonks-Lewis has always been drawn to the power of events to bring people together and induce meaningful change. What began as a passion for a united community has rapidly evolved into a deeper commitment to the events industry. Currently, Owen is on a mission to advocate…

New investments in advanced technology research will boost high-tech exports, strengthen the relationship between research and industry, and create high-value jobs in New Zealand. New advanced technology research, published by Dr. Shane Reti, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, is set to lead to life-changing innovation. Minister Letty explained: “Breakthroughs that can be achieved through fields such as cryogenic temperatures and quantum science are extremely important. “From developing portable MRI machines to building smaller and faster engines, this investment will enable innovations that can improve daily life while driving economic growth in areas such as health, transportation, energy and the…

Bulgaria has taken a bold step towards securing its position in Europe’s rapidly evolving technological environment with the launch of a national capacity centre dedicated to the integrated circuit. Presented at Sofia Institute of Technology, this cutting-edge initiative is part of the EU’s Chips for Europe programme and is a strategic initiative to enhance Europe’s independence and innovation in semiconductor technology. The core of the capabilities of the integrated circuit field is set to be the driving force behind microelectronics research, development and education, supporting everything from advanced chip design to high-tech sector startup growth. George Angelov, Bulgarian Deputy Minister…

On Tuesday, Microsoft shipped fixes to address a total of 78 security flaws across its lineup of software, including a set of five zero-days that are undergoing aggressive exploitation in the wild. Of the 78 defects resolved by the tech giants, 11 are rated as important, 66 are rated as important, and one is rated as low severity. 28 of these vulnerabilities lead to remote code execution, of which 21 are privilege escalation bugs and 16 are classified as defects in disclosure. The update adds to eight security flaws patched by the company in the Chromium-based Edge browser since the…