Drivers protest Waymo robotaxis as California mulls new rules
Uber and Lyft drivers protested Waymo's autonomous taxis in San Francisco, demanding stricter regulation following safety incidents. Read the latest on the future of transport.
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Devon gas outage leaves homes without heating in freeze
Hundreds of homes in Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Malborough face days without gas heating and hot water after a damaged pipe. The crisis coincides with a Met Office amber cold-health alert for all of England. Read the full story.
Devon gas outage leaves homes without heating in freeze
Hundreds of homes in Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Malborough are without gas for days after a pipe was damaged. The crisis coincides with a Met Office amber cold-health alert across England.
Thames Water defers £2.5m boss bonuses until new year
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row and the utility's financial crisis.
Thames Water revenue surges 42% as complaints rise
Thames Water reports a 42% revenue surge driven by bill increases, while customer complaints jump 75%. Rescue talks with creditors continue to avoid collapse.
Couple died in 15ft flood days before anniversary
Philip and Elaine Marco, 77 and 76, died when their car hit a deep flood on a Liverpool road with a known flooding history. The inquest heard 'monsoon' conditions were to blame. Read the full investigation.
TotalEnergies sells power plants to Daniel Křetínský
French energy giant TotalEnergies sells German power plants to Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský in major energy sector shift. Read the full analysis.
Castle Water offers £1bn extra for Thames Water rescue
Castle Water proposes a £1bn larger cash injection than rivals to rescue debt-laden Thames Water and tackle its pollution crisis. Will this offer break the deadlock?
DJ's 24-hour broadcast protest against sewage spills
Lake District Radio DJ Lee Durrant hosts a 24-hour marathon playing number two hits to protest illegal sewage dumping in Windermere, threatening wildlife and human health in the national park.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Thames Water Crisis: £1.1bn Funding Collapses
Exclusive: Thames Water's emergency funding plan collapses as shareholders refuse £1.1bn injection, raising fears of potential special administration and creating turmoil for UK's largest water supplier.
Thames Water faces £74m penalty in Ofwat crackdown
England's water regulator Ofwat imposes £88 million in penalties on Thames Water and other suppliers for missed targets, as the sector faces mounting debt and environmental challenges.
California voters pass Prop 50 redistricting reform
California voters have approved Proposition 50, a landmark ballot measure that could dramatically alter the state's political landscape by establishing an independent redistricting commission to redraw voting maps.
Deadly Mosquito Invasion Hits California - Health Warning
Southern California faces a dangerous new threat as invasive tropical mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases establish breeding populations, prompting urgent public health warnings.
California permanently bans swan hunting
California implements permanent ban on swan hunting after years of debate, protecting trumpeter swans while facing opposition from hunting communities and indigenous groups.
GA Power candidate accused of stealing electricity
Patty Durand, former Democratic candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission, faces felony charges for allegedly stealing over $1,100 worth of electricity from her neighbour.
California mother missing for one year after school run
One year after Westminster woman Melodee Buzzard vanished after dropping her son at school, her family continues desperate search amid troubling circumstances.
California voters approve historic electoral map overhaul
California voters have delivered a stunning blow to the political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to strip lawmakers of redistricting power and hand it to an independent commission in a landmark democratic reform.
Heroic Rescue Saves Dog From California Storm Waters
Incredible rescue mission saves drowning dog from treacherous California river currents during severe storm, as emergency crews risk their lives in heart-stopping water operation.
Newsom signs AB7, reshaping California worker classification
Governor Gavin Newsom signs landmark AB7 legislation, creating seismic changes to California's employment landscape and sparking intense debate about worker classification.
Trump's California fundraiser sparks celebrity backlash
Donald Trump faces protests and celebrity opposition during Southern California fundraiser as he seeks to regain political foothold in traditionally Democratic state ahead of 2024 election.
California storm forces mass evacuations, flooding
A catastrophic atmospheric river unleashes unprecedented flooding across Southern California, triggering emergency evacuations and widespread destruction as officials declare a state of emergency.
California Mayor Challenges Newsom Over Homelessness
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launches extraordinary public challenge against California Governor Gavin Newsom, demanding urgent action on homelessness as crisis deepens across the state.
Mitt Romney's daughter-in-law dies in California car crash
Carrie Elizabeth Romney, daughter-in-law of former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has died following a single-vehicle collision in Valencia, California. The 45-year-old mother of five was pronounced dead at the scene.
California's Unprecedented May Snowstorm Blankets Sierra Nevada
Northern California experiences extraordinary May snowstorm as atmospheric river deluges region, creating hazardous conditions and travel chaos across mountain passes.
Helicopter Crash in Huntington Beach Injures Multiple
Emergency services respond to major incident after helicopter crashes near Huntington Beach, California, with multiple casualties reported and investigation underway.
Child molester murdered in California prison
A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.
Newsom halts Republican crime bill in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom blocks Republican-led legislation that would have made certain drug and theft crimes more severe, sparking renewed debate about criminal justice reform in the state.
Water giants investigated over potential customer overcharging
Major UK water suppliers including Southern Water and Anglian Water are under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority for potentially overcharging customers by hundreds of millions.
California Wildfire Emergency: Thousands Evacuate
A rapidly expanding wildfire forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California as emergency crews battle extreme conditions and power outages sweep the region.
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