Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil

The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.

CBS News - 2d

Is liquid air the new gold in energy storage?

Pressure will be on to reduce costs significantly if liquid air is to become mainstream

Financial Times - 2d

Tech groups to pay premium for energy for Malaysia data centres, says minister

Investment in ‘oil of the 21st century’ will support country’s development of renewable power

Financial Times - 2d

Simon never linked the pain in his hands and feet to multivitamins – but a pathology test did

A growing number of consumers are presenting with symptoms linked to high levels of vitamin B6, pathologists say, while the supplement industry goes unpoliced. When Simon Bogemann’s hand began ...

The Guardian - 2d

N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Begins on Sunday

After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.

The New York Times - 3d

Secularists must remember that religion is on the rise

Western rationalists have always assumed that atheism is the logical end point of prosperity. But I’m no longer so sure

Financial Times - 3d

Why Coffee Prices Are Soaring (Again)

Wholesale coffee prices are trading near a 50-year high because of shortages related to extreme weather and increased global demand.

The New York Times - 3d

Alcohol warning labels?

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Surgeon General wants alcohol to come with cancer warning The U.S. surgeon general on Friday called for health ...

The Hill - 3d

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on oil prices, investments in clean energy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Oil prices score weekly gains, buoyed by China policy support

Oil futures posted solid gains in a holiday-shortened week, buoyed by expectations of further stimulus in China, the world’s largest crude importer, to boost its sputtering economy.

MarketWatch - 3d

Hospital flu cases rising at 'very concerning' rate, NHS England warns

The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.

BBC News - 4d

Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules

The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Pokemon Go Community Day Ticket Prices Increased For January Event

Each month, Pokemon Go players take part in the mobile game's Community Day: A recurring monthly event in which one Pokemon takes center stage and becomes available to catch in its Shiny form. ...

GameSpot - 4d

Trump accused of attacking UK energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry

Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to ‘get rid of windmills’ is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s ...

The Guardian - 4d

2025: Labour’s year of pain?

Plus, the Tories vs Reform – who’s the real opposition?

Financial Times - 4d

Biden administration adds exemptions into new climate rules for hydrogen energy

The Biden administration on Friday finalized fairly strict climate rules for the nascent hydrogen energy industry — but the rules contain new flexibilities that are expected to make them less ...

The Hill - 4d

EU’s energy fixation has left water crisis unchecked, top official warns

Environment commissioner Jessika Roswall says bloc must urgently address water shortages affecting business

Financial Times - 4d

Transcript: Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux

Sonja Hutson talks to Will Schmitt and Susannah Savage

Financial Times - 4d

Enjoy the pain, never tire of the beauty: some advice for football fans in 2025 | Max Rushden

Whoever you support it’s a long year ahead, but here’s a few tips from one of many who should be old enough to know better. Chances are none of you have spent time looking back on my 2024 attempts ...

The Guardian - 5d

The coming American labour market shock

Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamics

Financial Times - 5d

House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide

Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.

BBC News - 5d

UK house prices rise more than expected in December

Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record high

Financial Times - 5d

Colts' Richardson says he had severe back pain

Anthony Richardson revealed that he was dealing with severe back pain stemming from spasms ahead of Indianapolis' Week 17 game, saying he "could barely even walk" at one point.

ESPN - 5d

Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends

Yahoo News - 6d

New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Congestion Pricing Plan

The state had sued to stop New York’s plan to charge motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest roadways. Late Tuesday night, lawyers requested a temporary restraining order.

The New York Times - 6d

7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...

The Hill - 6d

The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025

After Jaguar’s chaotic relaunch and the pomp and theater of Tesla’s Cybercab reveal party, it’s hard to imagine the coming year will top 2024—until you see our picks for the best EVs of 2025.

Wired - 6d

Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power

Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

Kyrgios shrugs off lingering wrist pain in tight doubles loss with Djokovic

Djokovic double fault at 8-6 disastrous for star pairing Kyrgios heads home to ponder Australian Open return A fluent and upbeat Nick Kyrgios shrugged off the pain in his surgically repaired ...

The Guardian - 6d

Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages

President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto ...

The Hill - 6d