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ChargePoint CEO says 70% stock surge ‘is the beginning of the momentum’
ChargePoint stock surged over 70% after beating second-quarter expectations and guiding toward continued performance improvements, with CEO Rick Wilmer calling it “the beginning of the momentum.”
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain’s grid operator is preparing to pay millions for emergency electricity supplies to offset the near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate solar power generation on Wednesday evening.
West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
West Point’s only climate scientist was terminated after refusing to remove content about human causes of climate change from his curriculum, according to a lawsuit filed by the geography professor.
BoM forecasts strongest El Niño on record as research points to ‘alarming’ climate change influence
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology forecasts an exceptionally strong El Niño event potentially breaking records, with climate change research suggesting it is six times more likely than historical norms.
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‘They’ll be finding bodies next year’: a renowned forensic scientist on Nepal’s ‘extreme challenges’
A renowned forensic scientist warns that many victims of Nepal’s recent devastating flood may never be found or identified, citing difficult terrain and inadequate resources hampering recovery efforts.
Germany’s far-right AfD party is poised for power in a state election
Germany’s far-right AfD party leads polls ahead of a state election in Saxony-Anhalt that could make it the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II.
Trump asks SCOTUS to OK changes to mail-in ballots. And, diesel prices hit record high
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a judge’s restraining order on mail-in ballot restrictions. Meanwhile, diesel prices have hit record highs at $5.85 per gallon nationwide.
Trump’s peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
US peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan weekend visits to Moscow and Kyiv to advance negotiations toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Germany urges EU to cut Russians’ holiday visas after sabotage attacks
Germany urges the EU to restrict Russian tourist visas following alleged sabotage attacks, citing security concerns and contradictions with Ukraine-related sanctions policy.
US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza
The US State Department has publicly rejected proposals by Israeli officials to remove Palestinians from Gaza, reaffirming commitment to a peace plan prohibiting forced displacement.
Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens
Russian jet-powered drones killed dozens of Ukrainian civilians in recent attacks, with Russia deploying nearly 2,800 such aircraft in August compared to 1,500 in July, overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses.
October 7 attack shapes Israel’s elections and fuels political blame
As Israel approaches elections in late October, the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack continues to dominate political discourse, with Prime Minister Netanyahu facing criticism over security failures ahead of the assault.
Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue
Yemen’s government forces say they recaptured key hills in Taiz as clashes with Houthi rebels intensify along the Red Sea coast, with over 100 fighters killed.
Villagers vow to rebuild despite devastating mass demolition in West Bank
Israeli forces demolished all 12 homes in the West Bank village of Khirbet al-Tabban on Wednesday, leaving approximately 70 residents homeless. Village leaders vow to rebuild despite the destruction.
Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justices
Brazil’s Supreme Court faces a major crisis as justices accuse each other of wrongdoing, with the scandal threatening to undermine the court’s credibility ahead of an upcoming presidential election.
Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant ‘return hubs’ by 2027
Five EU nations are advancing plans to establish migrant return facilities outside the bloc, with a deal potentially finalized around year-end with an unnamed partner country.