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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.
Bradford Council fund to help businesses switch to green vehicles
Bradford Council has launched a £2 million fund to help businesses transition to greener vehicles, offering up to £16,000 per application through the Zero Emission Grant Programme.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in small AI models could enable self-replicating malware capable of infecting Internet of Things devices by next year, potentially creating new forms of computer worms resistant to traditional takedown methods.
Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Uber has begun testing autonomous vehicles in Manchester as part of its expansion of self-driving robotaxi services across UK cities, using technology from partner firms Pony and Verne.
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Polygamous sect leader gets 24 years in prison for child abuse after girls found in trailer
Samuel Bateman, a polygamous sect leader already serving 50 years federally, received an additional 24-year state sentence for child abuse after three girls aged 11-14 were discovered in an unventilated trailer during a traffic stop in Arizona.
Jerusalem court acquits a man indicted in nun attack, orders psychiatric care
A Jerusalem court acquitted a man of attacking a Catholic nun, ruling he was psychotic at the time, but ordered psychiatric hospitalization for up to six years.
Student loan borrowers face steeper ‘marriage penalty’ under new repayment plan
Married student loan borrowers face increased financial penalties under the Education Department’s new Repayment Assistance Plan, with combined income potentially raising monthly payments significantly compared to filing taxes separately.
New federal rules could end mortgage escrow interest for some homeowners. States are suing to block them
Ten state attorneys general sued Tuesday to block new federal rules allowing certain banks to avoid paying interest on mortgage escrow accounts that hold homeowners’ property taxes and insurance payments.
Firm fined for hounding elderly people with nuisance calls claiming to stop … nuisance calls
A call-blocking device company was fined £190,000 by UK regulators for making over 758,000 cold calls to elderly people, despite claiming to protect them from nuisance calls.
Berkshire shares trade lower even after Abel scores good marks at meeting, earnings jump
Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares closed nearly 1% lower Monday despite CEO Greg Abel’s strong first annual meeting performance and first-quarter operating earnings jumping 18%.
Cerebras stock plunges 14% after second earnings report following IPO
Cerebras Systems raised full-year revenue guidance but saw its stock decline 14% following its second earnings report after going public in May.
Cisco’s stock drops despite earnings, revenue beat
Cisco shares declined in extended trading despite beating earnings and revenue estimates, as the networking company demonstrated growing involvement in the artificial intelligence sector.
United’s next decision: What to do with all those Boeing 737 Max 10 seats it ordered years ago
United Airlines faces a decision regarding hundreds of lie-flat premium seats purchased for Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft, which remain in storage as the plane’s certification has been significantly delayed.
Centrus Energy (LEU) May Have Found its Next Major Growth Opportunity
Centrus Energy’s CEO stated the company expects a US government contract to supply nuclear fuel for military applications to be finalized as early as this year, potentially representing a major growth opportunity.
Eni Targets First Gas From 2-Tcf Egypt Discovery Within Two Years
Eni is pursuing a final investment decision on its Denise West gas discovery offshore Egypt, targeting first production within two years from the estimated 2-trillion-cubic-foot field.
Siemens Energy Plans to Carve Out Transformation of Industry Unit
Siemens Energy has begun preparations to separate its Transformation of Industry division, a unit employing 17,000 people and generating €5.7 billion in revenue, as part of a strategic reshaping toward faster-growing power businesses.