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Betting markets have picked a winner in the US midterms. Here’s how often they get it rightWith the midterms already here, predictions show a strong likelihood for Democrats to gain control of both chambers of Congress. We analyse...
UK cyber chief says the UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028The UK's National Cyber Security Center warns of potential AI-driven cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure by 2028. Increased soph...
Bombs, billions, and household bills: How much is the US-Iran war costing America and its people? Here's all about the war's price tagBy mid-October 2023, the US-Iran war had incurred costs totaling $47 billion, not counting damages to military bases following Iranian assa...
How rice husks are helping protect American homes from wildfires, rot and costly repairs as builders turn farm waste into wood siding alternativesHomeowners are considering rice husk panels as a viable alternative to conventional wood siding due to their durability. These building mat...
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on recordHeat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent ...
Heating bills may rise 21% for some US homes, while others could pay less. Who will feel the heat this winter?American households dependent on heating oil are in for a tough financial season, as the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts a...
- Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump
Russian attacks on Ukraine have led to emergency power outages affecting many households and increased civilian injuries. Attacks on civili...
Social Security's 3.5% COLA explained: Why seniors say higher heating bills and prescription costs could wipe out their raiseSocial Security benefits could rise 3.5% in 2027, adding about $70 monthly to a $2,000 check. But higher heating bills and prescription cos...
Social Security’s 2027 raise could shrink before it arrives. How Medicare costs may eat into the $72 boostSocial Security’s 2027 COLA could rise by 3.5%, adding about $72 a month to the average retired worker’s benefit. But higher Medicare Part ...
Boosting US oil supplies with Russian diesel unlikely to have much impact on prices: ExpertsA new agreement aims to increase diesel supplies from Russia to the U.S., while experts doubt it will lower prices. The current high diesel...
Food industry warns of supply shock over Super El NinoIndia's food industry is alerting to a potential supply shock projected for the year 2027. Experts indicate that a Super El Nino may disrup...
IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growthIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy prices, record public debt and the AI investment boom are fuelling inflation and thr...
A widow, an empty nest and a €610,000 French château: How Abigail Carter reinvented her life at 59Abigail Carter moved to France to transform a neglected château into a retreat for artists and writers. After years of rebuilding her life ...
Trump’s diesel squeeze may put Indian refiners in a sweet spot, and a bindA potential US diesel export ban could worsen an already tight global fuel market by removing about 1.2 million barrels a day of supply at ...
Climate change Is making these grocery items more expensive this yearGlobal grocery prices are increasing as a result of climate change impacting food production. Recent research highlights that extreme weath...
Boise began drilling for geothermal water in the late 1890s; four systems now heat an estimated 7.4 million square feet, including much of downtownGeothermal heating has a rich history in Boise, Idaho, dating back to the 1890s, providing sustainable warmth to numerous downtown building...
- Winter is coming, and so is snow. But this US city has a trick to keep its downtown streets clear
As snowy winter approaches, learn how this city in Michigan has kept its downtown streets and sidewalks clear of snow using waste heat from...