Millions without electricity as Cuba’s power grid collapses
Cuba’s chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island. Read More
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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf. Read More
Trump says presidents ‘should not have learning disabilities’ as he mocks Newsom’s dyslexia
The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was “disturbed” by the president’s remarks. Read More
Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash
Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as “AI personas” without consent. Read More
Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband
A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink. Read More
Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody
Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism. Read More
Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation
Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living. Read More
Bank of America settles over Epstein claims
The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein’s sex trafficking. Read More
Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
The money will be for “vulnerable” households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Read More
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use. Read More