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2 Americans win Nobel Prize in economics for work on boom-bust cycles
Two American economists won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for research on boom-and-bust cycles and how policymakers can limit inflation and unemployment through better communication of their plans.
Repairing Brexit economic damage should be Burnham’s top priority, business chief says
The head of the British Chambers of Commerce says repairing Brexit’s economic damage should be Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s priority as Labour reconsiders its EU membership stance.
Facebook will let you customize your feed algorithm using AI
Facebook is rolling out a customizable feed algorithm feature called Your Algorithm that lets users directly control what content appears in their feed and Reels using AI-powered recommendations.
Xbox is officially embracing the chaos of AI-powered game ports
Microsoft is establishing Xbox Labs to explore AI-powered game modifications that allow developers to port classic titles to new hardware and platforms, officially embracing this emerging trend in gaming.
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The Oldenburg Film Festival According To: Director Vincent Grashaw
Director Vincent Grashaw returns to the Oldenburg Film Festival with his prison drama Bruton, marking his third consecutive year at the German indie festival.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 meters of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill discounts as the government pursues over 40 grid upgrade projects nationwide to modernize aging infrastructure.
Over 110 Groups to Congress: Don’t Criminalize Protest in Pipeline Safety Bill
Over 110 organizations urge Congress to reject protest criminalization language in a pipeline safety reauthorization bill, citing First Amendment concerns and existing legal remedies for pipeline tampering.
Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Advances Toward House Vote
The House Rules Committee advanced legislation imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, clearing a procedural hurdle for a possible vote this week, though Democrats raised concerns about expanding presidential tariff authority.
Leaked EU Draft Would Scrap Hydrogen Mandates for EU-Wide Target
A leaked EU Commission draft for the Renewable Energy Directive would replace binding hydrogen mandates with a flexible EU-wide target while expanding support for crop-based and advanced biofuels.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A report finds fossil fuel companies maintained a record 1,321 advertising contracts with agencies in 2026, spending heavily on image campaigns despite climate concerns.
Export Constraints Curb Kazakhstan’s Ability to Offset the Global Oil Shortage
Kazakhstan’s oil production is declining and export infrastructure faces persistent disruption, limiting its ability to help offset a global energy shortage amid regional supply constraints.
AI Data Centers Are Driving Southeast Asia’s LNG Demand Through the Roof
Southeast Asia’s artificial intelligence data centers are driving natural gas demand surges, but regional energy leaders gathered at Gastech 2026 are considering renewable alternatives amid geopolitical disruptions and climate goals.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A Glasgow retiree’s experience highlights affordability challenges with heat pumps and renewable energy, raising questions about whether the government’s focus on clean electricity generation adequately addresses heating and transport decarbonization.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Recent UK heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of climate policy priorities, with housing associations and policymakers increasingly weighing expensive heat adaptation measures like air conditioning against carbon reduction efforts.
How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster
A deadly flash flood struck the Grand Canyon over the weekend, killing at least two people and forcing nearly 80 rescues. Scientists attribute the disaster to multiple climate factors including drought, wildfire damage, and Pacific Ocean warming.
Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge
Australia’s coastal regions face $855.1 billion in projected economic losses from flooding by 2100 as sea levels rise, with over 267,000 properties at risk across the country.