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May 28, 2021

World

Backlash as skin-coloured stamps priced differently – with lighter tones worth more than darker ones

Spain’s postal service has been accused of racism after issuing a set of unequally priced skin-coloured stamps.  State-owned Correos Espana introduced the set of...

by admin May 28, 2021
Environment

Siting Renewable Energy Responsibly on Public Lands

Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) has reintroduced the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021 (PLREDA) at a critical moment for energy development on federal public...

by admin May 28, 2021
Environment

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $6.5 Million to Modernize U.S. Water Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI), announced a $6.5 million request for proposals (RFP)...

by admin May 28, 2021
UK

As thousands fly to the Champions League final, this Portuguese city is taking a risk

In Porto’s Ribeira Square, the unmistakable sight and sound of English football fans abroad has returned. Singing, swilling inexpensive local beer and standing on...

by admin May 28, 2021
Technology

Massive bitcoin mine discovered in UK after police raid suspected cannabis farm

Bitcoin mine uncovered during Black Country industrial unit raid that was stealing thousands of pounds worth of electricity from the mains supply. Source: West...

by admin May 28, 2021
Business

France in double-dip recession as figures show first quarter worse than thought

France has suffered a double-dip recession according to revised official figures that showed it had a worse start to the year than previously thought....

by admin May 28, 2021
Politics

Hancock’s failure to declare sister’s company won NHS contract was ‘minor breach’ of rules

Matt Hancock committed a “minor breach” of the ministerial code when a coronavirus contract was awarded to his sister’s company in which he had...

by admin May 28, 2021
Politics

‘Lost summer’ for festivals after govt rules out an insurance scheme for mass events, report warns

The government’s refusal to implement an insurance scheme for mass events this year means the festival industry is looking at a “lost summer”, according...

by admin May 28, 2021
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EGEB: A Montana cryptocurrency miner wants to buy a huge solar farm

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A Montana cryptocurrency miner wants to use solar to power its energy-draining business. Can emission-free electric (and...

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Environment

After a week of setbacks for Big Oil, France’s Total wins support for its climate strategy

A logo on storage silos at the Total SE Grandpuits oil refinery in Grandpuits-Bailly-Carrois, France, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Cyril Marcilhacy | Bloomberg...

by admin May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Business

Supermarket chain Morrisons is latest in firing line over COVID pay

Wm Morrison Supermarkets is the latest blue-chip company to find itself in the firing line over bosses’ pandemic payouts after removing the £290m cost...

by admin May 28, 2021
Business

Franco Manca owner pushes ahead with expansion after ‘very encouraging’ reopening

The owner of restaurant chains Franco Manca and The Real Greek is going ahead with expansion plans after “very encouraging” trading since the lifting...

by admin May 28, 2021
Uncategorized

The one where Chinese viewers saw a redacted version of the Friends reunion

While millions of adoring fans were able to enjoy the Friends reunion in its entirety this week, those in China noticed something was missing...

by admin May 28, 2021
Science

NASA Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Went on a Wild Ride During Its Sixth Flight Due to Navigation Error

A navigation timing error sent NASA’s little Mars helicopter on a wild, lurching ride, its first major problem since it took to the Martian...

by admin May 28, 2021
Science

Scientists Cure COVID in Hamsters With Inhaled Nanobodies: Study

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania, US, said in a recent paper that they have developed an “effective, low-cost...

by admin May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Technology

Russian hackers launch major cyberattack through U.S. aid agency’s email system, Microsoft says

In this article SWI Annette Riedl | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The Russian hackers thought to be behind the catastrophic SolarWinds attack last...

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Politics

Why has No 10 had to defend PM’s meeting with Viktor Orban?

Downing Street has defended a meeting between Viktor Orban and Boris Johnson amid renewed criticism over the Hungarian leader’s derogatory comments about migrants. Mr...

by admin May 28, 2021
US

California offers $1.5m lottery jackpot for people getting COVID vaccine

People in California are being offered the chance to win a $1.5m (£1.06m) lottery prize if they get a coronavirus vaccine. Ten vaccinated residents...

by admin May 28, 2021
World

Russia bars flights for avoiding ally Belarus as forced plane grounding row continues

Russia has denied entry to two European airline planes because they planned to avoid flying over Belarus to reach Moscow. Air France and Austrian...

by admin May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Business

Neymar accuses Nike of ‘absurd lie’ as brand drops him for ‘not cooperating in sex assault inquiry’

Nike says it ended its tie-up with football star Neymar last year because he refused to cooperate in an investigation into sexual assault allegations...

by admin May 28, 2021
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