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Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder
UK Conservatives cited an inflated net-zero cost figure in a policy document, apparently derived from a spreadsheet error that double-counted expenses from the Climate Change Committee’s 2020 analysis.
Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America
The Trump administration has effectively eliminated solar project funding through the REAP program for rural farmers, citing concerns about farmland preservation and foreign components in solar systems.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple announced changes to macOS privacy settings aimed at restricting third-party app developers’ access to sensitive user data through full-disk access permissions, citing concerns about AI agents’ potential to misuse such privileges.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives, primarily due to licensing cost increases following Broadcom’s acquisition of the company.
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Meta reaches $17B settlement. And, nuclear regulator to abandon radiation safety rule
Meta agreed to pay states up to $17 billion in a settlement over child safety allegations, with funds supporting youth mental health programs and platform changes including time limits for minors.
Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad support
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to approve a ban on goods from Israeli settlements after Israel issued tenders for over 1,200 units in the occupied West Bank’s E1 project.
Israeli strike kills ‘newlywed’ woman in south Lebanon, wounds others
An Israeli strike on a southern Lebanese town killed a woman who had been married for 48 hours and wounded six others, according to Lebanese authorities, as tensions continue escalating in the region.
Ex-ICE agent charged over shooting is freed by Texas authorities
A former ICE agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during a Minneapolis immigration raid was released from a Texas jail after federal authorities declined to order his extradition to Minnesota.
What we should make of CIA boss John Ratcliffe’s secret trip to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secret, unannounced trip to Moscow to meet Russian intelligence officials, with reports suggesting he warned against escalation in Ukraine and potential attacks on NATO members.
How California is preparing for Donald Trump’s midterm election scrutiny
California election officials are preparing for increased federal scrutiny of the state’s elections, as President Trump continues making unsubstantiated fraud claims ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks amid int’l hopes dialogue with US will resume
Qatar’s prime minister met with Iranian officials to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing regional tensions, as international mediators seek to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations.
Russian military serviceman killed in car bomb in St Petersburg
A Russian military officer was killed when his car exploded in St Petersburg Thursday morning, injuring his wife. Authorities initially described it as a vehicle fire while opening a criminal investigation.
Climate crisis could be destabilising mountain areas like Nepal, experts warn
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered a deadly flash flood affecting Nepal and Tibet, with scientists warning that climate change is destabilizing mountain regions worldwide and threatening millions of people.
Three killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel renews threats over kite-flying
At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli drone strikes on Gaza, as Israel’s defense minister renewed threats to expel residents from areas where kites are flown.
Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare
Iranian families face soaring unemployment and halved wages as sanctions and a naval blockade squeeze the economy. Food prices have doubled while government subsidies on gasoline may not last, threatening further hardship.
A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable
A year after Israeli strikes killed 22 Palestinians including journalists at a Gaza hospital, no one has been held accountable, with investigations ongoing and key details disputed by military sources.