‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia. Source link
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Oracle expands Bloom Energy deal days after $400 million stock warrant
K.R. Sridhar Cameron Costa | CNBC Oracle is poised to make a quick buck off an investment in Bloom Energy. On Thursday, Oracle was issued a warrant to purchase up to 3.53 million shares of the fuel cell maker at $113.28 a share, for a total investment of $400 million, as part of an agreement…
The cross-ventilation trick: How to position your fans like a pro this summer |
Contrary to popular belief, simply blowing a fan out a window may not effectively cool a room. Research indicates that directing airflow inward can create a more beneficial “cup effect” for air circulation and evaporative cooling. Who hasn’t been there when it’s a scorching hot summer day, standing in front of a single box fan,…
2 dead in U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific
Two people were killed in the latest U.S. military strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific said to be involved in drug smuggling, U.S. Southern Command said Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The strike was directed by Gen. Fancis Donovan and took out…
Pakistan hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in BBC film
“Even if they have attached a new needle, the back part, which we call the syringe body, has the virus in it, so it will transfer even with a new needle,” said Dr Altaf Ahmed, a consultant microbiologist and one of Pakistan’s leading infectious disease experts, after watching our undercover footage. Source link
Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar. Source link
Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour
It is the couple’s first visit to Australia since 2018 when they were working royals. Source link
Suspect in arson Sam Altman home aimed to kill, warned extinction AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo, Feb. 3, 2025. Kim Kyung-hoon | Reuters A man accused of throwing a lit Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home last week was trying to kill him, and was motivated by hatred of artificial intelligence technology,…
How a wet towel keeps your cutting board safe and steady |
A simple damp kitchen towel can significantly enhance kitchen safety by preventing cutting boards from slipping. This method leverages friction and surface tension, ensuring a stable workspace for efficient and hygienic food preparation. You’ve just cut yourself into a stack of onions to make a Sunday evening curry, and before you know it, your cutting…
Rep. Tony Gonzales says he’ll retire as he faces an ethics probe and possible expulsion vote
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on Monday announced that he is retiring from Congress following the House Ethics Committee launching a probe into him over a romantic relationship with a former staffer who later died by suicide. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “There is a season…