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Meta’s AI could still scrape news sites, legal experts say
Meta revised its business terms to remove explicit AI training language, but legal experts argue the updated terms still permit content scraping through broader “develop” language.
Spotify says yes, it is busting people for using Family Plan sharing too widely
Spotify’s co-CEO confirmed the company is using QR code verification to identify Family Plan users who don’t live together, calling it a routine improvement rather than a crackdown.
£3,500 and no work done: the offer to help that’s really a roofing scam
Citizens Advice reports roofing scams became the top consumer complaint it received, with over 2,200 suspected cases in the past year, often involving unsolicited door-knockers claiming to spot roof problems.
Earnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying
Third-quarter earnings season begins with high expectations for nearly 30% profit growth, while tech faces pressure to sustain momentum with guidance.
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Trump’s Secret Offshore Wind Payout Benefits Billionaire Donor
The Trump administration approved a $1.2 billion deal with German energy company RWE to cancel offshore wind projects, with $900 million redirected to an LNG venture owned by a Trump campaign donor.
Utility Customers Could Save Millions from Dominion Coal Plant Retirements, New Expert Analysis Shows
Expert analysis suggests Dominion Energy could save ratepayers millions by retiring coal plants Wateree and Williams as scheduled, while maintaining grid reliability through alternative generation sources.
Georgia PSC Approves Secret OpenAI Contract
Georgia’s Public Service Commission staff approved a contract between Georgia Power and OpenAI for a 3.2 gigawatt data center in Effingham County, drawing criticism from environmental groups over the secretive approval process.
Energy Security Is Increasing The Value Of Cross-Border Electricity
European countries are expanding cross-border electricity interconnections despite geopolitical tensions, prioritizing strategic energy interdependence through diversified partners and generation sources rather than pursuing complete energy independence.
Oil Companies and Banks Face UK Windfall Tax Threat
UK Chancellor John Healey is considering windfall taxes on oil companies and banks to rebuild fiscal reserves and fund defence spending, according to reports citing Treasury officials.
Iran Weakened but Defiant After 6 Months of War
Six months into a US-Israeli conflict with Iran, military strikes have degraded Iranian capabilities while the country faces economic pressure, yet it retains leverage through the Strait of Hormuz with no clear resolution in sight.
Russian Oil Is No Longer India’s Easy Bargain
India’s Russian crude imports declined sharply in August amid Black Sea security threats, Chinese competition, and reduced Russian exports, raising questions about sustained supply challenges ahead.
Norway Wants Europe’s Energy Market, Without Sharing Its Trade-Offs
Norway’s energy minister states the nation will continue Arctic oil and gas exploration despite EU opposition, while also dismissing the concept of being Europe’s “green battery.” However, Norway remains deeply integrated in European energy markets rather than breaking from them.
The threatening thaw: climate professor on heatwave risks to tipping point of permafrost
Permafrost thaw accelerated by heatwaves poses climate risks as frozen ground containing vast carbon stores begins releasing greenhouse gases through microbial decomposition.
Living with drought has taught pastoralists lessons the world needs
Pastoralists from Tanzania, Mongolia, and other regions gathered at a UN conference to advocate for stronger protections of their traditions and greater access to resources as drought and desertification threaten their livelihoods worldwide.
Is the environmental impact of datacentres finally cutting through?
Anti-datacentre sentiment is growing across the US political spectrum, with multiple states considering moratoria amid concerns over water usage, electricity demand, and rising utility bills.
When ocean temperatures increase, so does child malnutrition on land
A new study finds that increases in marine heatwaves correlate with higher rates of child malnutrition and mortality in low and middle-income countries, though the precise mechanisms remain unclear.