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AI data centres could undermine UK’s net zero goals
BBC research reveals four planned hyperscale data centres in the UK are considering gas-fired power generation, potentially producing carbon emissions exceeding those of entire cities combined and conflicting with net zero goals.
Japan’s MMX mission set to grab a piece of Mars’s moon Phobos
Japan’s Mars Moons Exploration spacecraft has launched toward Mars’s moon Phobos to collect samples and return them to Earth, potentially solving the mystery of how the Martian moons formed.
Peggy King, Singer and ‘George Gobel Show’ Star of Television’s Golden Age, Dies at 96
Peggy King, a 1950s television star and singer known for The George Gobel Show, has died at 96 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Spotify uploads Irish lyrics for Dolly Parton’s Welsh Jolene version
Spotify mistakenly displayed Irish lyrics for Dolly Parton’s Welsh-language version of “Jolene,” a posthumous collaboration released in October. The platform corrected the error after being contacted by the BBC.
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Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures
Slovakia and Austria both recorded their highest temperatures on record on Wednesday, with Slovakia reaching 41.4°C (106.5°F) in southern towns during an intense Central European heat wave.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks during a pilgrimage in the country’s north-east.
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Australian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65 million in abuse compensation payouts if the Christian Brothers religious order goes bankrupt, according to newly released court documents.
Man gets 6-month sentence for ramming car into Jewish group’s NY world headquarters
A New Jersey man received a six-month sentence for ramming his car into the Chabad Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn. The judge rejected prosecutors’ request for additional time, citing the defendant’s mental health struggles.
Historic divinity school is offering the first doctoral degree in ‘AI and Moral Agency’
Shaw University Divinity School will launch the first doctoral degree in AI and Moral Agency among theological schools, beginning next year, addressing ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, many with US citizenship, face escalating attacks from Israeli settlers while reporting inadequate support from US authorities.
IRS chief Bisignano: ‘We should have every family enrolled in a Trump Account’
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said he aims to enroll 70 million children under 18 in Trump Accounts, new tax-deferred investment vehicles, with 6.5 million currently signed up.
AARP to Congress: ‘We strongly object to fast-tracking Social Security changes’
AARP opposes a bipartisan Senate proposal to expedite Social Security reforms, stating it would bypass regular congressional processes and lack proper deliberation on this critical issue.
Why bond investors are pushing up some of your interest rates
Bond investors are pushing 10-year Treasury yields higher, causing mortgage and auto loan rates to rise alongside inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices.
‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam
Fraudsters are sending fake text messages impersonating RingGo parking app, threatening overdue fees and directing users to counterfeit websites to steal financial details.
States expand student loan options as new federal borrowing caps take effect — but they come with trade-offs
States are expanding student loan programs as new federal borrowing caps take effect, but consumer advocates warn these options function more like private loans and carry significant trade-offs for borrowers.
Affordability is a ‘defining challenge’ for Americans, with food costs leading the way, report finds
A new report finds affordability is the defining economic challenge for Americans, with 90% citing groceries and food prices as their top cost concern, outweighing housing and healthcare expenses.