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New Whitepaper Shows How Grid Operators & Energy Regulators Can Use Solar & Storage to Secure the Grid, Boost Reliability & Reduce Energy Costs
A new whitepaper from SEIA and Current Energy Group outlines how grid operators can deploy solar and battery storage to improve reliability and reduce electricity costs.
Water Tank Rupture Triggers Safety Concerns at Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam
A water tank ruptured in a tunnel at Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam construction site, with conflicting reports on whether workers were injured in the October incident.
Horror Fans, Rejoice: FilmQuest Breakout ‘The Crawling’ Is the Gutsy Alien Freakout of Your Dreams
“The Crawling,” a science fiction horror film about a couple confronted by an alien presence during a remote vacation, premiered at FilmQuest and explores relationship breakdown alongside extraterrestrial terror.
Anthony LaPaglia: ‘There is not a role I didn’t get that I ever gave more than four hours of grievance to – even Tony Soprano’
Actor Anthony LaPaglia discusses his new memoir, revealing he never dwells on roles he doesn’t land, limiting disappointment to just four hours regardless of the opportunity.
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New Fed chair faces critical test at Jackson Hole as inflation fears mount
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure at Jackson Hole this week as bond markets worry about inflation amid Trump administration policies and geopolitical tensions affecting global financial stability.
Hastings cafe set to extend school holiday food support
A Hastings cafe owner has secured £30,000 in donations to expand a summer food program for low-income families, with plans to extend services to weekends year-round across East Sussex.
UK graduate job vacancies plunge to lowest in a decade
UK graduate job vacancies hit their lowest level in a decade in July, with just 8,383 positions advertised, down 45% year-over-year, amid AI threats to entry-level roles.
The treasury bond mess: is this the demise of the US as a safe haven?
Treasury bond yields have surged to 20-year highs despite intervention efforts, reflecting concerns about US debt and eroding confidence in American financial stability as a global safe haven.
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
U.S. national debt exceeded $40 trillion, with the deficit projected to surpass $2 trillion this year. A Census Bureau report cited by President Trump regarding noncitizen voting has raised concerns among data experts.
Monday briefing: Thousands of sex offenders could be offered libido-suppressing drugs – will they work?
England and Wales could offer sex drive-suppressing drugs to thousands of male prisoners in a pilot scheme aimed at reducing reoffending and addressing prison overcrowding, raising complex ethical and practical questions.
Iran’s foreign minister calls threat of new US economic sanctions ‘desperate’
Iran’s foreign minister dismisses fresh US economic sanctions as a “desperate” move, while the country’s president acknowledges facing “many problems” amid Washington’s pressure campaign.
Thousands endure 12 days without power in Gary, Indiana
Nearly 30,000 residents in Gary, Indiana remained without power 12 days after a severe storm struck the region on August 11, forcing residents to rely on aid organizations and struggle without electricity for essential services.
The formidable challenges facing the next Tata Sons top boss
Tata Sons faces a significant leadership vacuum following chairman N Chandrasekaran’s resignation earlier this month, with the search for his successor complicated by the conglomerate’s massive expansion efforts and internal governance tensions.
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
China recalled nearly 3 million Teslas and over 4 million vehicles total due to hidden door handles that are difficult to operate in emergencies, prompting warning labels and software updates.
Ex-cricket captains call on Pakistan to ensure ‘proper medical care’ for Imran Khan
Former cricket captains including Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook have written to Pakistan’s leader demanding proper medical care for imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan, citing concerns over his health and vision loss.
Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
The BBC gained rare access to Taliban officials in Afghanistan, documenting daily governance including a woman’s difficult divorce case and encounters with former insurgent commanders now in leadership positions.