‘We’re an evolving laboratory’: the island on a quest to be self sufficient in energy

Plans for new energy tariffs with no standing charges

Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator.

BBC News - 1h

GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project

The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.

The New York Times - 16h

Britain Promised Clean Energy, but It Still Needs Oil

The government wants to rapidly replace oil and natural gas with renewable energy projects, but offshore wind and other alternatives are still in their early stages.

The New York Times - 16h

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Kazatomprom, Technip Energies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - 17h

What we’re watching: The swing senators on RFK

Politico - 21h

‘We’re an evolving laboratory’: the island on a quest to be self-sufficient in energy

Harnessing wind, hydro and maybe geothermal power, the tiny Canary Island of El Hierro is blazing a trail for sustainable energy – and the secret is all in the mix. Words and photographs by Ofelia ...

The Guardian - 1d

Cyberpunk 2077 Update Adds Balatro Crossover Quest

CD Projekt Red is reciprocating the love Balatro showed Cyberpunk 2077 a couple of months ago by adding a quest based on the roguelike card game. It's one of the new secrets that's now discoverable ...

GameSpot - 19h

Mitch McConnell: ‘We’re in a very, very dangerous world right now’

The Republican Senator on his plans to spend the last two years of his term fighting back against an increasingly isolationist GOP

Financial Times - 1d

How GM’s self-driving strategy is evolving as it gives up on Cruise business

General Motors has bailed on its Cruise robotaxis, citing the amount of time and money needed to scale the business and an “increasingly competitive” market for autonomous vehicles.

MarketWatch - 1d

Tobago’s push for greater autonomy fails at final hurdle

Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been ...

The Guardian - 1d

Mayor Adams’s Stance on Migrants Has Evolved, in Trump’s Direction

Mayor Eric Adams has become more outspoken about his desire to detain “dangerous” immigrants, a view more closely aligned with President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The New York Times - 1d

Caldey Island abuse report: monks agree to ‘no touch’ policy for visitors

Report recommends monks not be allowed to give pastoral advise or pose for selfies. Monk abused children for decades ‘in plain sight’, review says . An abbey on a Welsh island where dozens of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Small island nations face climate-induced ‘catastrophe’, warn experts

First comprehensive study on health and climate change in small island developing states lays bare impact of the crisis and calls for action from richer countries. The 65 million people living in ...

The Guardian - 2d

How Long Is Path Of Exile 2: Campaign Length And Quest List

Despite releasing into early access, Path of Exile 2 is filled to the brim with content. From the main story campaign to side bosses to an endless endgame, you're certainly getting your money's ...

GameSpot - 2d

Monk abused children for decades on Welsh island ‘in plain sight’, review says

Thaddeus Kotik groomed, raped and sexually assaulted boys and girls on Caldey Island despite repeated complaints. A monk was able to abuse children for four decades on an island off the Welsh coast ...

The Guardian - 2d

What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests

Angelina Jolie portraying opera singer Maria Callas in the movie “Maria” and Jamie Foxx's Netflix comedy special called “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was

ABC News - 3d

Islanders sink Senators 4-2 with power-play goals by Lee and Palmieri

Ilya Sorokin made 29 saves in a 4-2 winning effort for the New York Islanders against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night

ABC News - 3d

Here are 4 things we’re watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Inflation data and earnings from Costco and Broadcom will be front and center.

CNBC - 3d

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

China has sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own

ABC News - 4d

Pageau, Horvat lead Islanders to 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Jean Gabriel-Pageau had a goal and two assists, Bo Horvat snapped a 13-game scoring drought and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3

ABC News - 4d

On secret military island, a mother strives to raise her children normally

Shanthi tried her best to create a sense of normality for her children on the remote British island Diego Garcia.

BBC News - 4d

Boise State's long, frustrating quest for spot at big boy table is just one game away: 'We are a powerhouse'

Win the Mountain West title and the Broncos are in the College Football Playoff, perhaps with a first-round bye

CBS Sports - 5d

Green energy from banana waste?

Scientists say they've found found a new way to turn trash into a valuable commodity. CBS News' Leah Mishkin has the story about tons of banana stems being used to power up homes, and maybe even to ...

CBS News - 5d

How Lagos’s nightlife lost its famous energy

Nigerian president’s economic shock therapy has gutted the middle class and the megacity’s festive party scene

Financial Times - 5d

Dunn, Daccord lead Kraken to 5-2 win over Islanders

Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists, Joey Daccord stopped 27 shots, and the Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 5-2

ABC News - 6d

How Online Reviews and Ratings Have Evolved for Customers

Dentists, doctors, professors, dry cleaners: What can’t you rate anymore?

The New York Times - 6d

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on OPEC+ output cuts, Shell, Equinor and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

James Cameron’s Lightstorm Vision will make exclusive 3D entertainment on Meta Quest

James Cameron's Lightstorm Vision will create new 3D entertainment experiences exclusively on Meta Quest's mixed reality hardware.

VentureBeat - 6d

Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill Republicans could pass energy policies in ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

The USWNT reclaimed soccer's mountaintop in 2024. Its next task: ‘evolve’

The USWNT capped an unbeaten first half-year under Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Long Island native Omer Neutra mourned during funeral service

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Italy bans Airbnb self-check-ins

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

With Threats to Encryption Looming, Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Says ‘We’re Not Changing’

At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the president of the Signal Foundation talked about secure communications as critical infrastructure and the need for a new funding paradigm for tech.

Wired - Dec. 3

Sharon Stone’s tearful message to her younger self

The film star opens up to the BBC about nearly dying, online dating, and being branded a sex symbol.

BBC News - Dec. 3

On the Grenadian island of Carriacou, even the dead are now climate victims

As ICJ hears landmark climate case, Grenada’s PM says vulnerable nations expect a long, hard fight for aid. It’s a macabre picture: tombs, headstones and wreaths, lovingly selected by family ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3