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Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, has described himself as “the pope who happens to be American,” emphasizing his universal pastoral role while expressing affection for US principles of freedom and opportunity.
Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the UK as “the Islamic republic of Britain” and the “first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon” during an interview with Israel’s army radio.
Use of AI in job interviews on the rise – but UK recruiters say they can spot the cheats
UK recruiters report a sharp rise in candidates using AI during job interviews, with 66% of major employers confirming unauthorized AI use in assessments, but say deceptive tactics are easily detectable.
Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Uber has launched a self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester using technology from partner firms Pony and Verne, following the company’s recent autonomous vehicle launch in Zagreb.
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Sam Altman Is Selling Utilities the Cure for a Cyberattack His Own AI Helped Cause
OpenAI’s Sam Altman is pitching AI-based cybersecurity solutions to major utility companies following cyberattacks involving autonomous AI agents that breached critical infrastructure systems.
Holcim Integrates Two Joule Hive Thermal Batteries Into Its Cement Making Facility
Holcim has installed two Joule Hive thermal batteries at a cement production facility, marking a major commercial deployment of electrified heating technology designed to reduce carbon emissions from high-temperature industrial processes.
New Report Examining APS’s Massive Gas Buildout Demonstrates How Ratepayers Could Be on the Hook for Decades
A new report examines Arizona Public Service’s planned gas expansion, arguing that ratepayers could face higher bills for decades while the utility simultaneously seeks rate increases and abandons clean energy commitments.
Chinese Solar Panels Drop to 12 Cents a Watt, Rooftop Installs Surge Worldwide
Chinese solar panel costs have plummeted to 12 cents per watt, sparking a global surge in rooftop installations across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors from Asia to Australia.
Saudi Pipeline Outage Hits an Oil Market Running Out of Buffers
Saudi Arabia’s critical East-West pipeline has shut down following drone attacks, removing a key buffer as global oil markets face sustained disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict now in its seventh month.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as motor fuel prices jump by almost a quarter
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August as motor fuel prices surged nearly 25%, driven by Middle East conflict impacts on global oil markets and energy costs.
With the midterms looming, Trump has no real way out of his gas price problem
President Trump has implemented measures to lower gas prices ahead of midterm elections, including securing Venezuelan crude and exempting refineries from renewable fuel mandates, but structural market factors limit their effectiveness.
Georgia bet big on EV manufacturing. Trump pulled the plug.
Georgia’s push to become a clean energy manufacturing hub faces headwinds after federal EV incentives ended and the Trump administration imposed tariffs, forcing manufacturers to shift production toward hybrids.
A federal judge just told Trump there’s no ‘emergency’ to justify keeping a Michigan coal plant open
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration overstepped its authority by keeping an aging Michigan coal plant operating past its planned retirement, rejecting claims of an energy emergency.
Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu
The Royal Horticultural Society recommends gardeners stop growing cauliflowers due to extreme heat and drought, with alternatives like purple sprouting broccoli and warmer-climate vegetables now more viable.
France lifts alcohol content limit on champagne after record heatwaves
French champagne producers received permission to temporarily raise alcohol content to 15% following this summer’s record heatwave, which produced grapes with unusually high sugar levels.
As extreme weather worsens, Black and Hispanic homeowners are paying more for insurance
Black and Hispanic homeowners nationwide pay significantly higher home insurance premiums than white homeowners, despite identical coverage, according to a Consumer Federation of America report released in July.