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California just made it legal to turn balconies into tiny power plants
California legalized balcony solar installations, allowing residents to install small plug-in solar panels on balconies or patios that connect to home electrical outlets, reducing energy costs and grid strain.
Revealed: the methane mega-leaks from UN climate summit host Turkey
Turkey hosts a UN climate summit in November while hosting some of the world’s worst methane-leaking landfills, with one site in the Istanbul area emitting 7.4 tonnes of methane per hour.
‘Super Intelligence’: Three takeaways from Trump’s tech summit
President Trump hosted a meeting with top US tech executives to discuss AI safety, resulting in a voluntary accord that critics argue lacks accountability mechanisms and enforcement provisions.
AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules
A Tokyo court ruled that voices are protected under publicity rights after an AI tool cloned a Japanese actor’s voice for TikTok videos without authorization.
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Disha Salian: Why a Bollywood celebrity manager’s six-year-old death case has been reopened
A Bombay High Court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to reopen the case of Disha Salian, a 28-year-old Bollywood celebrity manager who died in June 2020, after her father contested official findings.
Lithuania has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM says
Lithuania’s prime minister says his country has evacuation plans if attacked by Russia but vowed the nation will not surrender, citing ongoing threats including drone incursions.
Canadian province sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
British Columbia is suing OpenAI in federal court, alleging the company failed to notify authorities about concerning ChatGPT interactions before an 18-year-old killed eight people in February.
Briton due to face Cypriot court after tragic death of two-year-old son
A 37-year-old British father is set to appear in court in Cyprus on charges of recklessly causing his two-year-old son’s death after the toddler fell from a fourth-floor hotel window.
Grief, trauma and solidarity as South African running club mourns member killed in wave of femicides
A South African running club mourned member Elizabeth Moselakgomo, 38, found dead after disappearing during a solo run, amid a surge of femicides in the Johannesburg area.
New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
Charles Spencer’s new memoir alleges King Charles III went “ballistic” over funeral arrangements for young Princes William and Harry, reigniting decades-old tensions within the royal family.
Sri Lankan court to deliver verdict on deadly Easter bombings
A Sri Lankan court will rule on charges against Naufer Moulavi and 23 others accused of orchestrating the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 270 people and injured over 500.
Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban
Major US television networks suspended pooled coverage of President Trump on Monday in protest after CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were barred from the White House over reporting disputes.
Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells
A Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who was discovered dead off the coast in early July after a boat trip to Horn Island.
Teenager captured after 11 shot at Turkish high school
A 15-year-old has been arrested after a shooting at a Turkish high school left at least 11 people injured. The incident marks the third school shooting in Turkey this year.
Australia investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for US went missing in Hong Kong
Australia is investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for the US went missing after being unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong, raising concerns about potential exposure of sensitive technology.
Trump announces $500 Obamacare refunds for nearly 1 million people — here’s who qualifies
President Trump announced $500 Obamacare refunds for nearly 1 million people in 30 states beginning in October, targeting middle-income households who lost federal premium assistance.