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The Next Major Oil Supply Shock Could Come From Saudi Arabia
Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure threaten production as Brent crude reaches $108 per barrel, while Asian LNG prices surge amid regional tensions and Europe increases imports ahead of winter.
Geothermal Just Proved It Can Compete With Solar-Plus-Storage on Price
Geothermal energy bids in Nevada utility filings have priced competitively with solar-plus-storage projects, marking a potential turning point for the technology’s commercial viability.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
The North Sea oil and gas industry is calling on the Labour government to scrap its windfall tax on fossil fuel firms three years early, citing investment and job protection needs.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A new report finds 1,321 active contracts between fossil fuel companies and advertising agencies in 2026, the highest number ever recorded, as oil firms invest profits in image management campaigns.
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Got a migraine, acne or ear infection? Go to your chemist first
England is expanding pharmacy treatment services this autumn to include migraines, acne, ear infections, scabies, and blocked noses, adding to seven previously covered conditions to relieve pressure on GPs and emergency departments.
‘My cancer spread while I waited 128 days for an op’: The cost of England’s care gap
England’s cancer care system is struggling to meet treatment targets, with only 71.2% of patients starting treatment within 62 days of GP referral, falling short of the government’s goal of 80% by March 2027.
‘I’ve never seen anything like this’ — A U.S. doctor treats Ebola’s youngest victims
A U.S. pediatrician working in a Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola treatment unit describes unprecedented devastation as the outbreak becomes the worst on record, with children representing one-third of deaths.
Actor Tatyana Ali is advocating for Black and Indigenous maternal health
Actor Tatyana Ali advocates for Black and Indigenous maternal health after experiencing what she describes as obstetric violence during childbirth, contributing to a movement addressing systemic racism in maternity care.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers at Varonis discovered a critical vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot by asking the AI itself about its security guardrails, eventually obtaining an undocumented parameter that bypassed user consent requirements.
Apple unveils folding iPhone Duo as new CEO takes center stage
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone starting at $1,999, as new CEO John Ternus took the helm following Tim Cook’s departure.
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
Four hacking groups, some with Chinese government ties, are actively using an exploit kit targeting critical vulnerabilities in Chrome and Windows to install malware.
Anthropic details bad actors’ efforts to misuse its AI for bioweapons
Anthropic published a threat intelligence report detailing attempts by criminals, state-sponsored groups and scientists to misuse its AI models for developing bioweapons, missiles, surveillance and propaganda.
‘Really helpful’: the AI bootcamps aimed at addressing UK youth unemployment
The UK government is piloting AI bootcamps in the north-west to train unemployed youth aged 16-24, hoping to address both youth joblessness and AI skill gaps through three-week courses and apprenticeships.
Your car is selling your data
The Federal Trade Commission penalized General Motors for collecting and selling customer driving data without adequate transparency, highlighting a widespread privacy concern across the automotive industry.
GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers’ century-old rivalry
General Motors and Ford are expanding beyond automotive manufacturing into U.S. military contracts and energy storage systems, potentially creating new revenue streams as traditional vehicle sales decline.
US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
The US will ban imports of Canadian alcoholic spirits, dairy goods, and motorbikes starting September 29, escalating a months-long trade war after Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on American products.