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Water company boss defends multi-million pay packet
The water firm made 60,000 sewage spills last year but insists river quality is improving.BBC News - Top stories -
'Speed Capital' Review: How the Indy 500 Was Born
Road racing in the early 20th century was popular, but hard to watch as the cars zoomed by. Indianapolis changed that.The Wall Street Journal - World -
5 Questions On: Parasites in water
The cryptosporidium parasite has been affecting water supplies in parts of south Devon.BBC News - Top stories -
Wordle, the daily obsession of millions
The New York Times' five-letter word puzzle has become a daily ritual, and was played a staggering 4.8 billion times last year.CBS News - Top stories -
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Siemens to Sell Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners for $3.8 Billion
Siemens agreed to sell its Innomotics large motors business to private-equity firm KPS Capital Partners, the latest move by the German industrial giant to reshuffle its portfolio.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
New Caledonia 'under siege' from rioting, says capital's mayor
Hundreds of French gendarmes are trying to secure the road from Nouméa to the airport, officials say.BBC News - Top stories -
Gunfire in Congo’s capital as men in military uniform clash with politician's guards
Congo’s army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreignersABC News - World -
Dimon Led Bank CEOs to Fend Off Tougher Capital Rules
Regulators discuss slashing proposed capital requirements in sign of banks’ increasing clout.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Greenlight Capital’s clash with a former employee has captivated the hedge-fund world
James Fishback, 29, says he was employed as Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital. The New York hedge fund says that position never existed.MarketWatch - Business -
Behind the wheel of a $3 million car
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent ...CBS News - Top stories -
Water firm 'fallen short' on parasite outbreak
Susan Davy says South West Water will "not stop working until the situation has been resolved".BBC News - Top stories -
Thames Water’s biggest shareholder writes off investment
Move by Canadian pension fund is sign of escalating financial crisis at UK’s largest water supplierFinancial Times - Business -
Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak
A caretaker from Brixham says it is "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.BBC News - Top stories -
Water firm's response to outbreak contemptible - MP
South West Water says some 16,000 homes and firms are affected but it is clearing the contamination.BBC News - Top stories -
Boil water notice mostly lifted in Devon
South West Water says about 2,500 homes will have to keep boiling water due to a parasite.BBC News - Top stories -
Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research
A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise.BBC News - Top stories -
Palestinians Struggle for Food and Water After Fleeing Rafah
Many of the 800,000 who left the city huddle in tents on a crowded beach, with little in the way of amenities or humanitarian aid. “It’s a constant battle for survival,” a refugee says.The Wall Street Journal - World -
MP calls for water parasite outbreak compensation
Totnes MP Anthony Mangnall says he wants South West Water to pay firms in Devon what they "deserve".BBC News - Top stories -
Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.CBS News - Top stories -
Water, water everywhere ... most is now safe to drink in an English village after parasite outbreak
Most residents near a scenic fishing village in southwestern England were told their tap water is safe to drink again after a parasite sickened more than 45 peopleABC News - World -
Water, water everywhere ... most is now safe to drink in an English village after parasite outbreak
Most residents near a scenic fishing village in southwestern England were told their tap water is safe to drink again after a parasite sickened more than 45 peopleABC News - Health -
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking water
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking waterABC News - Health -
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking water
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking waterABC News - Tech -
As killings surge, Haitians struggle to bury loved ones and find closure in violent capital
Finding closure for loved ones killed by gangs on a relentless rampage through Haiti’s capital and beyond is growing harder day by day in a country where burial rituals are sacred and the dead veneratedABC News - World -
Gunfire heard in Congo’s capital as men in military uniform clash with a politician’s guards near the president's office
Gunfire heard in Congo’s capital as men in military uniform clash with a politician’s guards near the president's officeABC News - World -
RFK Jr. running mate donating $8M to campaign
Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.’s running mate has boosted the duo’s war chest once again, donating $8 million to the campaign to bolster ballot access in the lead-up to November. Attorney Nicole Shanahan, whom Kennedy ...The Hill - Politics -
Is the move to electric cars running out of power?
There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip?BBC News - Top stories -
How Rich Candidates Burned Cash on Running for Office
It is a time-honored tradition in U.S. politics: wealthy people burning through their fortunes to ultimately lose an election.The New York Times - Top stories -
Who are the candidates vying to be Trump’s running mate?
A band of rising Maga stars are seeking to join the former president’s ticketFinancial Times - Business -
To Run the World — Moscow’s quest for power and parity with the US
Sergey Radchenko’s cold war history links Putin to Kremlin predecessors leading a Russia driven by empire, not ideologyFinancial Times - Business -
Brunson, nursing broken hand, laments end of run
Jalen Brunson, who wasn't able to finish Game 7 because of a fractured left hand, said he does not view the Knicks' season as a success because it didn't end with a championship.ESPN - Sports -
Will Trump Run for President as a Felon in the 2024 Election?
The ruling in the trial of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, which could come next week, could be a deciding factor in a tight race.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Howard Dean won't run for Vermont governor
Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (D) dashed speculation about another gubernatorial run Monday, deciding against a bid to challenge Republican Gov. Phil Scott. “In theory, this is a winnable race. But I’ve been in state and national politics for a ...The Hill - Politics -
There's a Right and Wrong Way to Run an Internship Program
Interns provide fresh perspective, a talent pipeline, and of course, an extra set of hands. What are you providing in return?Inc. - Business -
The Indian film at Cannes made by half a million farmers
Manthan, a film produced by India's farmers, premieres at Cannes almost half a century after it was made.BBC News - Top stories -
Overseas Shipholding to Be Acquired by Saltchuk in $950 Million Deal
The deal has been unanimously approved by the boards of both companies and is expected to close in the next few months.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rookie Wenceel Pérez hits three-run triple in six-run 7th as Tigers beat Diamondbacks 8-3
Wenceel Pérez hit a three-run triple to break open a close game and Jack Flaherty picked up his first victory of the season as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3ABC News - Sports - MLB -
Is OpenAI’s superalignment team dead in the water after two key departures?
We've reached out to OpenAI contacts to ask about what will become of the superalignment team and will update when we hear back.VentureBeat - Tech -
UK water companies embrace PFI to deliver £14bn of infrastructure
Ofwat encourages debt-laden utilities to set up entities to deliver reservoirs and pipelinesFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom