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How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Extreme heatwaves are forcing the UK to reconsider air conditioning, challenging decades of focus on carbon reduction and raising questions about how to balance climate mitigation with adaptation to rising temperatures.
US workers facing deadly heat embrace tactic that targets major brands’ reputations
US agricultural and warehouse workers facing deadly record heat are turning to brand reputation campaigns targeting major corporations to secure workplace protections, as federal and state regulatory efforts stall.
Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley arena in one turbulent year
Turkish girl group Manifest, formed through reality TV competition, performed at Wembley Arena following legal challenges over their choreography in their home country.
‘The Diplomat’ U.K. Prime Minister on the Operatic Way He Learned of His “Shocking” Season 4 Storyline
Rory Kinnear’s British prime minister character resigns midway through The Diplomat season four after an operatic hallucination sequence, marking a major shift in the Netflix political thriller’s cast.
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Luca Guadagnino on Casting Hollywood A-Listers in Subversive Roles: ‘I Have Worked With Some of the Finest’
Director Luca Guadagnino discussed casting A-list actors in unconventional roles during a master class at the Venice Film Festival, describing his collaborative process as playful and emotionally tender.
Summer Box Office Breaks All-Time Record With $4.67 Billion
The domestic summer box office reached $4.76 billion, surpassing the previous record of $4.755 billion set in 2013, marking a significant milestone for the theatrical film industry.
ID’s ‘O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil’ Excavates O.J. Simpson’s Thwarted Reality TV Comeback
Investigation Discovery’s “O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil” documents the making of “Juiced,” an unreleased 2006 hidden-camera prank show starring O.J. Simpson that was scrapped after public outcry.
‘Elsinore’ Director Simon Stone, Basking in Telluride’s Glow, on Making a Movie About Love of the Theater, the Peak AIDS Era, and Being ‘100% in the Service of Andrew Scott’
Director Simon Stone’s ‘Elsinore’ dramatizes the true story of British actor Ian Charleson, who died during the AIDS crisis in 1990 while achieving his goal of playing Hamlet at the National Theatre.
Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes
Oil prices fell sharply and European stocks rallied after Trump cancelled planned Iran strikes and announced imminent peace talks, though Tehran denied negotiations would begin.
New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
UK inflation is expected to rise to nearly 3% in July due to soaring energy bills, with economists warning of renewed cost of living pressures on households and potential interest rate increases ahead.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump EPA’s Efforts to Attack Clean Air Waivers
A federal judge has blocked the EPA’s efforts to rescind California’s Clean Air Act preemption waivers, ordering the agency to restore the previous regulatory status.
U.S. Renewable Deployment Hits Record High Despite Trump
U.S. clean energy deployment reached a record high in the first half of 2026, with capacity now sufficient to power 83 million homes, according to the American Clean Power Association.
The Coming Tsunami Of Wave Energy Is Still Coming…To The US
The US possesses significant wave energy potential, and despite policy shifts, federal support for marine energy research and testing facilities continues to advance the sector’s development.
EU Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition Needs Renewed Political Momentum
Industry groups are urging EU leadership to launch a strategic dialogue on heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation ahead of key regulatory reviews, citing energy and cost pressures affecting the transition.
Elevated Crack Spreads & Crude Oil Prices Contribute to Higher Prices at the Pump
Crack spreads and elevated crude oil prices are driving higher gasoline costs at U.S. pumps, with disruptions in global refining affecting supply levels across regions.
A Productivity Strategy For Europe Starts With Cheap Electricity
Europe’s productivity challenges could be partially addressed through cheaper electricity and electrification, which would shift spending from fuel imports to durable productive capital while enabling automation in an aging workforce.