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Politics

Senate passes bipartisan bill to expedite power plant construction

The Senate advanced a bipartisan infrastructure and energy bill aimed at expediting the construction of power plants and upgrading the grid, with a 62-21 vote. This legislation is crucial for addressing urgent...

The Hill · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Science

Chinese fossils reveal ancient armored amphibian adapted to marine life

Fossils of a 237-million-year-old armored amphibian discovered in China suggest that some ancient amphibians adapted to marine environments, challenging the view that they were primarily terrestrial or...

ScienceDaily · 4 days ago · 1 min read

Business

UK sales of tinned food and bottled water soar after Be Ready campaign

Sales of tinned food and bottled water in the UK increased significantly after the launch of the government's "Be Ready" campaign, with bottled water sales rising by 67% and tinned goods by 37%. This surge...

BBC Business · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

UN reports world missed climate targets at COP31 meeting

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Inside Climate News · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Health

Why honesty is not always the best policy

Sometimes the hardest part about talking to other people isn't finding the right words to say, but deciding if you should say anything at all. Abi Inman/NPR hide caption Never miss a story or episode from Life...

NPR Health · 4 days ago · 1 min read

Technology

Australia proposes criminal penalties for AI failures after OpenAI breach

Australia plans to create a new AI safety regulator and introduce criminal penalties for tech firms that fail to prevent AI-related harm, following a breach of a government health website by a rogue OpenAI...

BBC Technology · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Skydance Games lays off employees after Warner Bros. Discovery merger

Skydance Games has laid off several employees as part of a restructuring following its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, although the exact number affected remains undisclosed. This move reflects broader...

Deadline Hollywood · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Alabama Power attorneys call Fenn Church's easement claims 'ridiculous' in court

Alabama Power's attorneys labeled landowner Fenn Church's claims about a controversial easement on his property as "ridiculous" during a court hearing. The case, which questions land use and property rights...

Inside Climate News · 5 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Skydance Media reports 25% revenue increase; CEOs commend employee efforts

Skydance Media reported a 25% revenue increase in its first earnings report as a standalone entity, driven by successful film releases and new television projects. CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz praised...

Business Insider Mkt · 5 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Nvidia faces class-action lawsuit over Huang's ties to Chinese operative

Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang are facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about Huang's ties to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, potentially impacting the company's valuation...

France 24 · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Supreme Court allows Trump to build border wall in Texas' Big Bend

The U.S. Supreme Court has authorized the Trump administration to build a section of the border wall in Texas's Big Bend area, circumventing environmental regulations. This decision could disrupt local...

NBC News · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Miatta Fahnbulleh prioritizes affordable energy amid electricity price hikes in January

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh emphasized that making energy affordable is her top priority, as UK households face significant electricity price increases in January. She believes that investing in...

BBC Politics · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

FTC investigates Nvidia for misleading green claims about GPUs

Nvidia is being investigated by the FTC for potentially misleading claims about its GPUs being "green" and "energy-efficient." Experts argue that the AI industry's environmental benefits are unproven, as the...

MIT Tech Review · 5 days ago · 1 min read

Environment

Experts caution UN conference on AI's unclear climate benefits

At the UN climate conference in Antalya, Turkey, participants are urged to explore AI's potential for climate action, but experts warn the case for its effectiveness remains unconvincing. Without clear...

MIT Tech Review · 5 days ago · 2 min read

Entertainment

Taylor Swift reunites with Karlie Kloss at Chiefs game in Kansas City

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss were seen together at a Kansas City Chiefs game, highlighting their friendship and connections in the entertainment and fashion industries. This reunion generates media buzz as...

Deadline Hollywood · 6 days ago · 1 min read

Entertainment

Druski hosts historic SNL episode featuring Emma Stone and Michael B. Jordan

Druski made history as the first digital creator to host Saturday Night Live, showcasing the show's adaptation to the rise of social media influencers. The episode featured a star-studded curtain call...

Deadline Hollywood · 6 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

UK government plans ban on under-16s using Vinted and eBay

The UK government is considering banning under-16s from using online marketplaces like Vinted and eBay to enhance child safety. This potential ban follows concerns over risks from messaging features that could...

BBC Technology · 6 days ago · 1 min read

Entertainment

Ben Labat releases folk album "Echolocationism," inspired by sonar and nature.

Former physics teacher Ben Labat has released an album titled "Echolocationism," inspired by sonar and marine-life navigation. The album combines folk music with themes of nature and personal exploration...

Rolling Stone · 6 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Democrats gain 500 seats, flip 12 chambers in 2024 elections

Democrats gained over 500 state legislative seats and flipped at least 12 chambers in the 2024 midterm elections, marking the largest shift in state power in a generation. This realignment allows Democrats to...

Politico · 6 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Iran executes three men for armed unrest during January protests

Iran executed three men for participating in armed unrest during January's anti-government protests, contributing to a broader crackdown on dissent. Human rights organizations have raised concerns about the...

BBC World News · 6 days ago · 2 min read