A new memo on the climate crisis from Bill Gates puts the “big man” in the middle of spending on the poor, some climate scientists say. Published last week, the Tech Billionaire’s mission called a “strategic pivot” away from focusing on emissions and the prevention of poverty and suffering. It was quickly picked up by […]
Advertisements claiming that wood-burning stoves have “excessive emissions” have been banned by the advertising agency as frivolous and unsubstantiated. The claims were made on the website of the stove industry association, which represents manufacturers and sellers of stoves in the UK. Anti-air pollution campaigners said they were delighted Asa had debunked some “seriously false myths”. […]
Getty Images Miss Piggy has been a pop culture staple for years Miss Piggy is set to finally get her Solo Movie Moment, with Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone aboard the new project. Lawrence revealed that she will be starring in the film, which centers on the puppet Diva from the Muppets franchise, alongside a […]
A man who killed a passerby when he drove his car into a large crowd at his sister’s wedding reception has been jailed for his murder. Hassan Jhangur, 25, killed Chris Marriott, 46, when he deliberately grabbed his Ibiza seat in the group’s Burngreave, Sheffield, in December 2023. “Good Samaritan” Mr Marriott, who stopped to […]
Ireland Captain Caelan Doris has been named in the starting XV for the autumn match against Japan in Dublin. The Leinster back-row forward returned from injury as a substitute in last week’s 26-13 loss to New Zealand Joining him in the back line is Ryan Baird at left flanker, with Ulster’s Nick Simoney at openside. […]
The Bank of England kept interest rates at 4% while warning unemployment was rising and growth remained weak as Rachel Reeves prepared for her make-or-break budget. With less than three weeks before expected tax measures and spending measures, the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will keep borrowing costs unchanged for a second consecutive meeting. Holding […]
Supporters of abortion rights have spent much of the past year trying to fight Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine access to the procedure. Now, the democrats’ commanding victories in the 2025 elections have breathed new life into the fight. Democrats Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill’s victories in Verginia and New Jersey will protect abortion rights […]
Astrazeneca’s boss said that unless the UK splurges on spending on new drugs, it could end up on a path that could only lead to cheaper drugs instead of cutting-edge treatments. Pascal Soriot made the comments between the pharmaceutical industry between the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Government blamed for the drug pricing that stopped or […]
Coalmines stemming floods could become an important source of energy and provide cheap heat to thousands of homes, a new report argues. My water geothermal heat (MWGH) uses water to flood coals, heated by natural processes, to supply hot carbon. Heat exchangers and pumps recover heat, which is distributed through district heating networks in homes […]
The Chancellor has decided against raising the Bank’s tax rate this month, according to reports, sending UK Bank Shares higher on Thursday. Shares in High Street Bank Natwest edged up 2.5% and rival Lloyds rose 2.3%, putting it among the top risers in the FTSE London 100. Despite taking into account the run-up of the […]
