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Cost of balancing Great Britain’s power grid reaches nearly £50m a day
Great Britain’s power grid balancing costs reached nearly £50m on a single day as transmission bottlenecks forced wind farms offline, with monthly costs hitting record highs.
Antwerp’s Electric Cranes Prepare for Changing Cargo
Katoen Natie has deployed six all-electric mobile harbour cranes at Antwerp’s Port, expected to displace approximately 500,000 litres of diesel fuel annually while providing flexible cargo-handling capabilities.
We want you! ADF recruitment rates are growing, even as the odds of conflict rise. Why are people signing up?
Australian Defence Force recruitment is surging to record levels in 25 years, with over 8,100 new recruits joining this year amid rising regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
As Israel prepares for elections, Palestinians in Gaza fear their humanitarian crisis will remain a campaign issue rather than a policy priority regardless of which candidate wins.
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Why Jupiter has several giant moons but Saturn has only Titan
New research suggests Jupiter’s stronger magnetic field created conditions that preserved multiple large moons, while Saturn’s weaker field allowed only Titan to survive, explaining their different moon systems.
These insect submariners survive depths that should crush them
Scientists studying African lake fly larvae found they survive extreme underwater pressures using air sacs made of resilin, forcing researchers to reconsider why insects are absent from the ocean.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extended hot weather can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, infants, and young children. Experts recommend vulnerable populations take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during heatwaves.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address rising meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Almost 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a new free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, figures show.
Judge denies states’ motion to postpone Medicaid work requirement
A federal judge denied 26 states’ request to postpone Medicaid work requirements set to take effect Jan. 1, ruling the timeline was established by Congress rather than federal health agencies.
Federal government could improve infectious disease monitoring, says federal government
A federal Government Accountability Office report released this week recommends strengthening U.S. surveillance systems for emerging infectious diseases, citing the need for comprehensive national strategy and improved public health messaging.
US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war
The Senate rejected a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump’s authority over Iran operations, with the measure failing 49-50 as fighting continues following a ceasefire collapse.
New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff
New Mexico’s attorney general filed a lawsuit seeking the return of a 15-year-old American citizen from Mexico after foster care staff allegedly forced him to cross the border to reunite with his deported mother.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says states, not Washington, should control elections
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt argues states should control elections without federal interference, citing Oklahoma’s efficient voting processes while hosting the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City.
Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River
The federal government proposed reducing water allocations to Arizona, California, and Nevada from the Colorado River through 2036, while sparing other basin states from mandatory cuts for now.
Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post
Indiana’s Republican Senate leader Rodric Bray announced he would step down from his position after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Trump’s redistricting plan lost their primary elections.