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Drivers who ignore ‘5 minute’ DVLA alert risk £2.5k fines

Drivers who ignore ‘5 minute’ DVLA alert risk £2.5k fines

Published by Sam Flores

Drivers could fall foul of this rule if they’re not careful (Image: Getty) People could risk a hefty fine if they’re caught driving without paying a specific bill. It is a legal requirement for almost all vehicles in the UK to pay some form of road tax. In a post on X, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) said: “Set up your Driver and vehicles account on GOV.UK and you can choose to receive vehicle tax reminders by text or email. Do it today – it only takes 5 minutes.” Drivers can sign up for the free service here, and opt for updates by text or email when the time to renew is approaching. There are also options to be reminded when your MOT and photocard licence expire, ensuring drivers have no excuse to miss a deadline. To use this service, you must have either a driving licence issued in England, Scotland or Wales or a vehicle log book (V5C) in your name. The DVLA adds that drivers “cannot set up vehicle tax reminders …

27 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Save the Day in 2025

27 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Save the Day in 2025

Published by Jenni Sidey

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, fellas, and if you’re just now remembering that, you still have time to show up to brunch with a gift in hand—smiling like the favorite child you are. Thanks to express shipping and good ol’ Amazon Prime, there are still tons of options across categories of gifts. If your mom is really into the latest trends, there are options for her. If she’s been driving the entire family crazy with her old phone or computer and its issues, we’ve scoped out some of the best (and most user-friendly!) upgrades. Of course, the classics hold their spots for a reason, and that’s because very few moms are going to be angry at chocolates or jewelry. We’ve also included an e-reader, some tech, a few style gifts, and a smattering of other presents Mom will love. For added personalization, make sure you include a handwritten note—and please, please don’t forget to write her a nice card. The Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts, According to GQ The Cropped Trench Joe’s The Liz Cropped …

Get Presents Delivered Last Minute

Get Presents Delivered Last Minute

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. From flowers and fragrance to champagne and gift cards, DoorDash has branched far beyond food delivery and takeout, bringing speed and convenience to special occasion gifting. Ahead of Sunday, May 10, the platform has unveiled its dedicated Mother’s Day hub, a one-stop shop for every kind of maternal figure, spanning prestige beauty, cozy apparel, practical tech, self-care kits, sweet treats and celebratory beverages. Instead of searching across dozens of different sites, DoorDash’s shoppable gift guide is an amalgamation of both large and local retailers — from Ulta Beauty to neighborhood florists — with a curation of top present picks broken down by category. This includes same-day flower delivery and late-night product availability via DashMart. Bloom Haus Flowers by Ralphs Option to add a vase or keep as is. Beyond physical gifts, DoorDash gives shoppers the option to purchase hundreds of gift cards (either digital or physical) through their platform, with special discounts …

Why You Can Change Your Mind at the Last Minute

Why You Can Change Your Mind at the Last Minute

Published by Jenni Sidey

Sam was recruited for a new job. The VP took him out to lunch and said they were looking forward to his coming on board. Sam left the meeting feeling excited and wanted; the job seemed like a good challenge, a step up in his career, and the company a good fit. But as he toured the offices, he found himself, to his own surprise, changing his mind. He gave himself the evening to think it over, but then called the department head and said he was sorry but had decided to decline the offer. Why the last-minute about-face? Here’s what’s likely driving it: The decision triangle We can think of the decision-making process as a triangle, with its broad base at the bottom and its point at the top. When Sam first hears about the job, or you go on a first date with someone new, your emotions are likely a mix of excitement and ambivalence simply because you don’t know much about the job or the other person. As you get to know …

BYD teams up with fast food giant to offer 9 minute EV charging

BYD teams up with fast food giant to offer 9 minute EV charging

Published by skeptic

By the time you’re done eating, your electric vehicle will be charged and ready to go. BYD is partnering with KFC to offer EV drivers a 9-minute one-stop shop and charge service. BYD and KFC launch one-stop 9-minute EV charging Fast food is, well, usually pretty quick. You can get a snack or meal almost instantly, but can you sit down, eat it, wash your hands, etc, in under 10 minutes? Through its new partnership with KFC, EV drivers can “enjoy a burger while their eco-friendly car is fully charged,” BYD said on its Weibo account on Wednesday. BYD and KFC’s parent company, Yum China Holdings, are launching a network of drive-thru locations in China that will feature BYD’s Flash chargers. Drivers will be able to order directly from the vehicle’s infotainment system using a new “smart ordering” function. Advertisement – scroll for more content The in-car service will initially be available in the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7, BYD’s luxury off-road plug-in hybrid electric SUV, before it rolls out to other vehicles. BYD and …

One Born Every Minute: Beloved Channel 4 series returning eight years after cancellation

One Born Every Minute: Beloved Channel 4 series returning eight years after cancellation

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Groundbreaking documentary series One Born Every Minute is being revived eight years after it was cancelled. The Bafta-winning fly-on-the-wall show, filmed in a maternity unit, drew to a close in 2018, having aired 11 seasons. But a lot has changed since then, and the reboot will place cameras in the heart of an NHS hit by budget cuts and staff shortages. One Born Every Minute will capture the unpredictable experiences of expectant families as well as the medical staff supporting them, and will show real-life experiences of labour and delivery. The original series was so acclaimed it won a Bafta for Best Factual Series in 2010. The new series will consist of 12 episodes and will air on E4 as opposed to Channel 4, where it was originally broadcast. Vivienne Molokwu, Senior Commissioning Editor, Reality & Entertainment and Commissioning Lead for …

Inside the neural implant letting paralyzed patients type at 110 characters per minute

Inside the neural implant letting paralyzed patients type at 110 characters per minute

Published by Jenni Sidey

Before his disease took his voice, he could type a message as fast as anyone. Now, with electrodes no larger than a grain of rice embedded near the surface of his brain, he can do it again, at 110 characters per minute, with an error rate that would make most smartphone users envious. That’s the core of what researchers from Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute and Brown University are reporting in Nature Neuroscience: a brain-computer interface that lets people with paralysis type using a standard QWERTY keyboard, not by moving their hands, but by simply attempting to. The system interprets the brain’s intention to move specific fingers and translates those signals into letters, in real time, with no physical movement required. Two participants tested the device as part of the BrainGate2 clinical trial. One has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive disease that attacks the nerve cells controlling movement and speech. The other has a cervical spinal cord injury. Both used the system from their homes, not a research lab, a detail the team considers significant. …

Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in 8 minute video as huge strikes spark WW3 fears | World | News

Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in 8 minute video as huge strikes spark WW3 fears | World | News

Published by Sam Flores

Mr Trump said: “We are going to destroy their missiles and raise their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally, again, obliterated. We’re going to annihilate their Navy. We’re going to ensure that the region’s terrorist proxies can no longer destabilise the region or the world, and attack our forces and no longer use their IEDs or roadside bombs, as they are sometimes called to so gravely wound and kill thousands and thousands of people, including many Americans. And we will ensure that Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon. It is a very simple message. They will never have a nuclear weapon.” A daytime strike by the United States and Israel hit locations across Iran on Saturday, sending a plume of smoke over central Tehran, though the intended target remained unclear. The attack unfolded as Washington has positioned a large force of fighter jets and naval vessels in the region in an effort to push Iran toward an agreement on its nuclear program. Calling it a ‘noble mission’, the US President added: …