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How the overseas owners of the UK’s water companies clean up by polluting our rivers | George Monbiot
Soiled seas and huge shareholder dividends: where has the £64bn borrowed by firms since privatisation gone?. So that’s how they do it. I’d been wondering how, when more sewage has been entering our rivers than ever before, some of the water ...The Guardian - World -
Clean-Tech Fund Bets on Growing Demand for Batteries
Volta Energy Technologies raises $131 million in latest funding round, seeking to invest in ways to make energy storage cheaper as well as greener for consumers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine as part of fresh $6bn aid package
US defence secretary announces aid as Zelenskiy pleads with west for more Patriot systems to defend Ukrainian cities. The US will provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles for its air defence systems as part of a massive $6bn additional aid ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Microsoft’s heavy bet on AI pays off as it beats expectations in second quarter
World’s largest public company reports $61.86bn revenue after investing billions into artificial intelligence. Profits at Microsoft beat Wall Street’s expectations as its heavy bet on artificial intelligence continued to bear fruit in the second ...The Guardian - World -
Amazon said it would let companies use their own generative artificial-intelligence models inside its AI app development platform.
Amazon said it would let companies use their own generative artificial-intelligence models inside its AI app development platform.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Clean up begins after tornadoes hammer parts of Iowa and Nebraska
There have been several injuries linked to tornadoes on Friday, but no fatalities have been reported.CBS News - Top stories -
Meta, in Its Biggest A.I. Push, Places Smart Assistants Across Its Apps
Users of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger will be able to turn to the new technology, powered by Meta’s latest artificial intelligence model, to obtain information and complete tasks.The New York Times - Tech -
2024 NFL Draft bets: Five wagers to consider placing before Round 1 begins
Five more draft bets to considerCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
Egypt has sent a high-level delegation to Israel with the hope of brokering a cease-fire agreement with Hamas in GazaABC News - World - Israel -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
US has seen evidence of attempts by China to influence election, says Blinken
Secretary of state met Xi Jinping in Beijing and warned of sanctions over China’s support for Russian arms industry. Washington has seen evidence of attempts by Beijing to “influence and arguably interfere” in this year’s US elections, the ...The Guardian - World - China -
Intel used to dominate the U.S. chip industry. Now it's struggling to stay relevant
Intel has missed most of the significant technology transitions over the past 15-plus years, losing its standing in the chip industry along the way.CNBC - Business -
Intel used to dominate the U.S. chip industry. Now it's struggling to stay relevant.
Intel’s long-awaited turnaround looks farther away than ever after the company reported dismal first-quarter earnings.NBC News - Top stories -
Xi tells Blinken US should avoid ‘vicious competition’ with China
Secretary of state’s trip to Beijing comes as tensions remain over Taiwan, war in Ukraine and tech export controlsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Why South Africa is Anglo American’s ‘poison pill’
BHP, whose £31bn bid for Anglo has been rejected, faces fraught politics and complicated history in the countryFinancial Times - Business -
Alphabet surges past $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend
Shares of Google’s parent company jump after first-quarter earnings beat expectations and $70bn stock buybackFinancial Times - Business -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cubs place Cody Bellinger on IL due to rib fracture, call up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong
Cody Bellinger ran into a brick wall. It didn't end well.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
China warns US not to step on its 'red lines'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.BBC News - Top stories - China -
The EU will probe whether China is unfairly denying companies access to its medical devices market
The European Union says it will investigate whether China is using unfair methods to deprive companies in Europe of access to its market for medical devicesABC News - Health - China -
A US-led effort to bring aid to Gaza by sea is moving forward. But big concerns remain
The construction of a new port in Gaza and a UABC News - World -
Meta's big, expensive AI bet hinges on giving its models away for free
Meta is spending big on artificial intelligence — only to offer its latest advanced AI models to the public for free.NBC News - Top stories -
Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese leader Xi that the U.S. was prepared to act if Beijing didn't cut back on its support for Russia's defense industry.
Secretary of State Blinken warned Chinese leader Xi that the U.S. was prepared to act if Beijing didn’t cut back on its support for Russia’s defense industry.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
Leaders of top European soccer leagues say have no plans to take games to the United StatesABC News - Sports -
Canadian province will make changes to try to stop drug use in public places, premier says
The British Columbia government is making changes to its drug decriminalization policy to stop drug use in public placesABC News - World -
Colgate-Palmolive’s first-quarter earnings beat estimates and company raises guidance
Colgate-Palmolive Co.’s stock rose 2.9% early Friday, after the consumer goods giant beat first-quarter earnings estimates and raised its guidance.MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft's profit rose last quarter as AI bolstered demand for its software and cloud services, prompting the company to spend heavily on infrastructure to accommodate the appetite for the technology.
Microsoft’s profit rose last quarter as AI bolstered demand for its software and cloud services, prompting the company to spend heavily on infrastructure to accommodate the appetite for the technology.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Golf majors, college basketball championships and baseball are here, so get the latest SportsLine promo codes right hereCBS Sports - Sports -
How to Clean a Coffee Grinder (2024)
Cleaning your coffee grinder is a bit of a chore, but doing so will greatly improve the taste of your daily cup. It’s also way easier than you’d think.Wired - Tech -
Congress sends Biden bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a US ban
Congress sends Biden bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a US banABC News - Tech - Joe Biden -
Police allegedly use rubber bullets and teargas at university protest in Georgia
Multiple arrests at crackdown on Emory University campus encampment focused on Palestine and Cop City. Police have carried out multiple violent arrests at Emory University in Decatur, Georgia, in what appears to be the first campus crackdown in ...The Guardian - World -
US to rush Patriot missiles to Ukraine as Pentagon builds up support
Move comes as Biden administration begins parcelling out funds unlocked by Congress this weekFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
US to rush Patriot missiles to Ukraine as Pentagon builds up support
Move comes as Biden administration begins parcelling out funds unlocked by Congress this weekFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
A mining industry mega-deal
BHP proposes £31bn takeover of Anglo AmericanFinancial Times - World -
Efforts to secure ceasefire in Gaza continue
Attempts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza are ongoing, with Hamas saying today that it is reviewing the latest Israeli counter-proposals as international negotiators work for a truce. Meanwhile, aid workers trying to make a difference in Gaza face ...CBS News - Top stories -
European equities are enjoying a 1990s revival
Market conditions are reminiscent of the soft landing that followed Alan Greenspan’s ‘Fed pivot’Financial Times - World -
Fallout 4 Crucible: How To Get The Heavy Incinerator
There are a couple of new weapons available in Fallout 4 following the release of the next-generation update. One of them is the Tesla Cannon, which is looted through the Best of Three quest as well as the Echoes of the Past quest, giving you two ...GameSpot - Tech -
BlackRock-Temasek Venture Amasses $1.4 Billion for Clean-Energy Wagers
The firms’ Decarbonization Partners raised its first fund to support emissions-reducing technologies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies
The FT’s fifth annual ranking of the region’s businesses by revenue growth. Plus: outsourcers tap into remote work boom; Shopify targets more growth from bigger clients; Brazil’s alternative to electric vehicles; and Vertex Pharmaceutical’s ...Financial Times - World