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Jim Chalmers faces a world of hard choices where the solution to one problem makes the other worse
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces mounting economic pressures as growth forecasts are downgraded and unemployment rises, while geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence volatility create competing policy challenges.
Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Retail sales in Great Britain fell 0.4% in September, steeper than expected, as consumer confidence drops sharply and households reduce spending ahead of the holiday season.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
As electricity prices surge, some heat pump owners find their bills higher than before, raising questions about whether focusing on clean power generation adequately addresses climate goals.
Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action
Scientists who believe technology will solve climate change are 23% less likely to sign petitions or protest, and 18% less likely to make lifestyle changes, according to a London School of Economics study.
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In ‘Love Is the Monster,’ Paulina García Is a Granny Facing Impossible Choices (Exclusive TIFF Trailer)
Costa Rican director Neto Villalobos Brenes’ dystopian thriller “Love Is the Monster” stars Paulina García as a grandmother facing impossible choices when her granddaughter is kidnapped for ransom.
Naomi Watts to Be Honored at San Sebastián Film Festival
Naomi Watts will receive the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián Film Festival in September, where her film “The Housewife” will screen.
DraftKings Taps Kevin Hart, Nick Jonas for Road-Trip Commercial That Touts Wagering, Predictions
DraftKings launched a new advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas taking a cross-country road trip to promote sports wagering and prediction markets across the United States.
Unifrance Rendez-Vous TV Mart Spotlights Ancient Rome, 19th Century Paris, Retired Spooks, Luchadores, Diplomatic Intrigue and Gaza
France’s leading TV distributors showcase over 350 programs at the 32nd Unifrance Rendez-Vous market in Le Havre, featuring scripted series, animated shows, and documentaries with international appeal.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal sale process for its North Sea oil and gas business, ending six decades of production in the basin as the company seeks to streamline operations and reduce debt levels.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the renewable-focused firm states there is no current staff demand for unionization.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces potential electricity shortfall during a near-total solar eclipse Wednesday, prompting grid operators to secure backup power at premium prices amid record summer heat demand.
Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
Energy debt in Great Britain could reach £7bn by year-end as households face a 4% price cap increase from October, according to industry warnings.
‘Soap Cocktails’ Help U.S. Shale Boost Oil Production
U.S. shale producers are increasingly using advanced chemical surfactant mixtures to extract more oil from existing wells, with major companies like Chevron reporting significant productivity gains in formations like the Permian.
U.S. Army To Spend $2.2B On Nuclear Microreactors At Military Bases
The U.S. Army is allocating $2.2 billion to deploy nuclear microreactors at five domestic military bases by 2028, selecting five vendors to build and operate the facilities.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are monitoring Atlantic ocean currents for signs of weakening that could dramatically shift UK and European weather patterns, potentially bringing extreme swings including colder winters despite global warming.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research finds that correcting public misperceptions about climate action support does not automatically increase individual climate engagement or behavior.