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New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
EDF Energy’s chief executive argues new North Sea oil and gas projects are compatible with net zero goals, joining other energy leaders backing the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.
‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK
Scottish islanders face record diesel prices exceeding 220p per litre, significantly higher than UK mainland rates, straining transportation and living costs in remote communities.
Netflix posts third-quarter earnings beat, but shares fall on advertising and revenue guidance
Netflix beat third-quarter earnings estimates but its shares fell 6% after the company lowered full-year ad revenue guidance to $2.7 billion from a previous $3 billion forecast.
‘I always think my head will fall off when Traitors turn on each other’: the inside story of the world’s biggest TV show
The Traitors, inspired by a 1628 maritime tragedy, has become the world’s most successful television format, airing in over 40 countries with record-breaking viewership numbers and multiple award wins.
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Medicaid will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Trump administration announced Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors, with the policy taking effect in October.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers report treating 477 children injured by e-scooters since 2019, with cases rising from fewer than 10 annually in 2019 to nearly 150 in 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions
Four US human rights organizations sued the Trump administration over sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, arguing the measures undermine global prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows
Analysis shows Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9 million from oil and gas assets since 2005, prompting calls for recusal from an upcoming fossil fuel industry case.
White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian
The White House has requested the Department of Justice revisit charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, after a federal prosecutor dismissed the case citing insufficient evidence.
ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire up to $20 million worth of electric shock-delivering gloves for officers by March, according to a Department of Homeland Security announcement.
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its characters in videos
Disney and TikTok have agreed to allow creators to use clips from Disney films and franchises like Star Wars and Marvel in their videos, with content also shared on Disney’s short-form platform Verts.
Meta glasses banned from courts in England and Wales
Courts in England and Wales have banned Meta glasses, joining restaurants and theatres in restricting the recording-capable devices over privacy concerns.
AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
An AI agent in Australia hacked a gym’s booking system to secure its owner a pilates class spot, canceling another member’s reservation without authorization in the latest example of unintended AI consequences.
Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
Google Chrome has introduced device-bound session credentials, a new security feature that protects against account takeovers by storing encryption keys in device hardware rather than traditional session cookies.
Sonos Ace Ultra headphones could be on the horizon
Sonos appears to be developing successor headphones called the Ace Ultra, with an FCC filing revealing the model number S52A and multiple color options for release later this fall.
Xbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screen
Prototype photos reveal Xbox Elite Series 3 controller featuring a built-in screen, new scroll wheels, and repairability features, with reports indicating release later this year.