GOP Cuts Grid Funding as Energy Prices Soar
Senate Republicans propose slashing funding for US energy grid modernisation by 25%, a move critics warn could exacerbate rising household bills and grid reliability issues. Discover the implications.
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Labour's Plan for Multi-Day Voting in UK Elections
Labour plans to modernise UK elections with multi-day in-person voting and polling stations in schools. Discover how these reforms could change the way Britain votes.
AI Data Centres Push UK Energy Demand Forecasts Up
Massive AI data centres are driving unprecedented electricity demand increases across the UK, raising concerns about grid reliability and consumer costs. Discover how regulators are responding.
SSE's £33bn Grid Upgrade Raises Bill Concerns
SSE plans £33bn grid investment with bills set to rise 20%. Ofgem faces scrutiny over consumer protection as businesses face 70% network charge hikes.
Vietnam and Philippines hit by major power outages
Major power outages hit Vietnam and the Philippines as extreme heatwave pushes electricity grids to breaking point, causing widespread disruption across the region.
Solar Storm Alert: Earth Faces Direct Hit Today
A powerful solar storm is on collision course with Earth today, threatening to trigger widespread power blackouts, GPS failures, and technological chaos across the United States and beyond.
World's Most Remote Airbnb: Floating Cabin With No Signal
Discover the ultimate digital detox in a secluded floating cabin on a Canadian lake - the perfect getaway for those seeking complete isolation and natural beauty.
JPMorgan Chase Faces Criminal Probe Over NYC Construction
Major US banking giant JPMorgan Chase under federal scrutiny after workers allegedly damaged protected conduits containing fibre optic cables during Manhattan construction project.
Ukraine: Russian power grid attacks are nuclear terrorism
Ukrainian officials condemn systematic Russian strikes on energy infrastructure as acts of nuclear terrorism, risking catastrophic consequences across Europe.
Prince Andrew Adopts Mountbatten-Windsor Surname
As Prince Andrew adopts the surname Mountbatten-Windsor in official documents, we explore what this symbolic shift means for the future of the Royal Family and its relationship with the British public.
Vietnam power cuts: Cities face blackouts in heatwave
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City experience widespread power cuts as extreme temperatures push Vietnam's electricity grid to breaking point, disrupting businesses and daily life.
King Charles's Royal Staff Shakeup: The Truth
Buckingham Palace is undergoing dramatic changes as King Charles implements sweeping reforms to modernise the monarchy and cut costs. Discover the truth behind the royal staff overhaul.
Get paid to use less electricity during peak times
Thousands of UK households could earn up to £100 annually by reducing electricity usage during high-demand periods through National Grid's innovative energy scheme.
Devon's Off-Grid Recluses: Documentary Reveals Hidden Britain
An intimate documentary explores the extraordinary lives of off-grid communities in rural Devon, revealing why they chose isolation and what their existence tells us about modern society.
Hamilton hit with Mexico GP grid penalty
Lewis Hamilton faces a devastating grid penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix after Mercedes were found to have breached F1 parc fermé regulations, forcing the seven-time champion to start from the back of the grid.
Hamilton hit with double penalty after Mexico GP incident
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton faces a double grid penalty for the next race following his first-lap collision with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Brundle's Mexican GP grid walk nightmare: Celebs snub F1 legend
Sky Sports' Martin Brundle faced repeated rejections during his iconic grid walk at the Mexican Grand Prix as Hollywood stars and celebrities repeatedly blanked the F1 veteran in awkward televised moments.
Piastri's Mexico GP grid nightmare after qualifying disaster
McLaren's Oscar Piastri faces a devastating back-of-grid start at the Mexico City Grand Prix after his qualifying lap times were deleted for track limits violations, dealing a crushing blow to his weekend ambitions.
Piastri's Mexico GP qualifying nightmare after McLaren blunder
Oscar Piastri reveals how a critical McLaren miscalculation cost him dearly in Mexican Grand Prix qualifying, leaving the Australian star fuming as he starts outside top 10.
Mexico GP Grid: Norris P2, Verstappen Pole, Hamilton 6th
Dramatic grid penalties reshuffle Mexico GP starting positions with Norris promoted to front row alongside Verstappen, while Hamilton faces midfield challenge.
Norris fined €10k for Red Bull grid incident in Miami
McLaren's Lando Norris slapped with €10,000 fine for dangerous pit lane incident involving Red Bull's Sergio Perez before Miami Grand Prix
Lando Norris fined for pre-race tape incident in Shanghai
McLaren's Lando Norris faces significant penalty after unusual pre-race protocol breach involving sticky tape during Chinese Grand Prix grid formation.
City Couple Finds Freedom in Canadian Wilderness Homestead
James and Samantha Alofs traded their demanding city careers for a self-sufficient homestead deep in the Canadian wilderness, discovering a more meaningful existence far from modern pressures.
Starmer's Digital ID Card Revolution Unveiled
Labour leader Keir Starmer proposes groundbreaking digital ID cards to combat illegal immigration and streamline public services, sparking both support and civil liberties concerns.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Reconnected to Ukraine Grid
Europe's largest nuclear facility has been successfully reconnected to Ukraine's external power supply after emergency repairs, averting potential catastrophe amid ongoing conflict.
Labour may abandon 2030 clean power pledge
Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer faces accusations of a major policy U-turn as Labour reportedly prepares to ditch its flagship commitment to decarbonise Britain's electricity grid by 2030, sparking internal party turmoil.
Scotland's Flight Path Overhaul to Cut Emissions & Noise
Scotland is embarking on a revolutionary airspace modernisation project that will create more direct flight routes, significantly reduce carbon emissions, and decrease aircraft noise for communities beneath busy flight corridors.
Red Bull fined £43k in Norris grid tape scandal
Red Bull Racing faces hefty penalty after team member attempts to interfere with Lando Norris's grid position marking tape during dramatic US Grand Prix qualifying session.
Brundle's USGP grid walk snubbed by Glen Powell
Sky Sports' Martin Brundle faced another celebrity snub during the US Grand Prix grid walk as Hollywood star Glen Powell refused to talk, creating dramatic television moments before the race.
Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis
Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.
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