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DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals
UK researchers have created the first canine DNA database to help police investigations, enabling identification of dogs linked to crimes through forensic analysis of genetic material.
The secret to growing food on Mars could be fungi
Researchers in the US and Brazil are exploring how beneficial fungi could help convert hostile lunar and Martian regolith into suitable material for growing crops in space agriculture systems.
Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case to be dismissed
Lindsay Clancy appeared in court Tuesday as her defense team sought dismissal of murder charges in the deaths of her three children, with prosecutors arguing they presented sufficient evidence of guilt.
Knife-wielding schoolboy kills teacher, injures two in Slovakia
A 13-year-old student stabbed a 61-year-old teacher to death in northwestern Slovakia on Tuesday, also injuring two others. The boy was arrested and is being investigated for premeditated murder.
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NIKE (NKE)’s Dow Seat Hangs in the Balance as Share Price Slumps
Nike’s share price has fallen to around $36, representing just 0.4% of the Dow Jones Industrial Average weighting and putting its index membership at risk after declining roughly 80% over five years.
JPMorgan Raises its Dividend: A Look at Yield, Capital, and Shareholder Returns
JPMorgan Chase raised its quarterly dividend to $1.65 per share from $1.50, reflecting the bank’s strong capital position and capacity for sustained shareholder returns.
Ingredion’s Latest Move Offers Income Investors Something to Consider
Ingredion raised its quarterly dividend to $0.83 per share, marking 12 consecutive years of increases, offering a 3.2%–3.4% yield at current share prices.
McDonald’s Becomes a Dividend King: What its 50-Year Streak Means for Income Investors
McDonald’s reached 50 consecutive years of dividend increases, raising its quarterly dividend 4% to $1.93 per share with a yield around 3.1%, though growth rates have moderated from historical levels.
Bitcoin Is Down Just 1.2% for 2026 After Clearing $86,000. Can It End the Year Green?
Bitcoin traded at $86,276, down 1.2% from its year-open price of $87,498. A $999 million inflow from major investment firms sparked a 15% rally, but rising rates and failed crypto legislation pose challenges to ending 2026 in positive territory.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 metres of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill reductions as the government accelerates major grid infrastructure upgrades across more than 40 locations.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A new report finds fossil fuel companies maintained a record 1,321 advertising contracts with agencies in 2026, as the industry invested profits into image-shaping campaigns emphasizing family, economic security, and energy necessity.
Sierra Club Applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger’s Data Center Executive Order and Policy Framework Release
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued an executive order and policy framework addressing data center environmental impacts, including restrictions on diesel generators, enhanced community input, clean energy incentives, and limitations on non-disclosure agreements.
Where Marine Energy Meets Hybrid Power Systems, This Laboratory De-Risks Integration
A laboratory platform called ARIES helps validate wave energy converters and hybrid power systems in controlled environments before ocean deployment, reducing technological risks for offshore microgrids.
Canada Haunts Trump With New Offshore Wind Nightmare
Nova Scotia plans to develop substantial offshore wind resources through the Wind West project, which could power a significant portion of Canada’s electricity needs and has garnered partnership interest from Massachusetts.
Norway’s Bastø Electric Shows What Five Years of Ferry Electrification Looks Like
Norway’s Bastø Electric ferry has operated successfully on the Moss-Horten route for five years since its 2021 launch, demonstrating the viability of battery-powered vessels for regular commercial service.
Philippine President Pushes Local Production of Electric Tricycles, Jeepneys
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is promoting local manufacturing of electric tricycles and jeepneys, working to connect producers with electric vehicle technologies developed by domestic universities and research institutions.