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Artificial intelligence (AI) is frequently criticized for its substantial energy consumption and potential negative environmental impact. However, some advocates at the recent UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil, propose that AI could serve as a solution rather than a contributor to climate issues. They argue that AI might lower emissions through efficiencies across various sectors, […]

Vital supplies of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) are set to begin entering Ukraine this winter through a pipeline that traverses the Balkans. This development follows a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens, where discussions focused on increasing the flow of American LNG to Greece’s terminals in

The UK government may introduce a nightly tax for hotel and short-term rental stays, as anticipated in a budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves later this month. Reports suggest that mayors will be empowered to impose this tax, which could generate substantial revenue for local investment in transportation and public services. The proposed tax is

In Sheffield, the Shirecliffe Community Centre hosts an adult breakfast club designed for parents and grandparents of children attending the nearby Meadows nursery. The club offers meals for a nominal fee of £1, featuring items like sausages and hash browns, prepared by Dawn Hayes, the club’s cook. The initiative aims to provide both nourishment and

The Isle of Man Foodbank, the sole foodbank on the island, has reported an increase in requests for assistance while simultaneously experiencing a decline in donations. The organization, which operates out of Douglas and has additional hubs in the north and south, is seeing a significant rise in the number of food parcels distributed. Operations

Criminal organizations in the UK are reportedly acquiring haulage companies to facilitate large-scale theft of goods. An investigation revealed that one such company was purchased using the identification of a deceased individual. This acquisition enabled the gang to operate as a legitimate hauler, leading to the loss of a significant shipment. One transport firm in

Japanese tourism and retail stocks experienced a decline on Monday following warnings from the Chinese government advising its citizens against traveling to Japan. This caution comes amid escalating tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has previously indicated Japan’s right to take military action in response to a potential attack by

Zoe Kleinman, BBC’s technology editor, recently shared her experiences with “brain fog” in a LinkedIn post that garnered significant attention. Her post has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times, prompting conversations with many women about shared encounters with this phenomenon. Brain fog, although not a medical term, describes instances where individuals may forget familiar

Recent figures from Rightmove indicate a decline in the UK property market, with asking prices decreasing by 1.8%—equivalent to £6,589—in November. This reduction places the average asking price for homes in the UK at £364,833. The timing coincides with expectations surrounding the upcoming budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26 November, prompting speculation about

A new pilot program in the UK aims to improve train wi-fi reliability by utilizing technology developed for Formula 1 cars. The initiative will see a train from the Great Western Railway (GWR) fleet employ a hybrid system that combines signals from ground-based mobile phone masts with low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This pilot project,