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Boris Johnson’s official plane used for ‘boozy jolly’ over the UK, report claims

The prime minister’s official jet was used for a “boozy jolly” by civil servants, according to a report. Sky News understands a number of...

Technology

Nvidia says U.S. government allows A.I. chip development in China

In this article NVDA Nvidia on Thursday said the U.S. government will allow it to continue developing its H100 artificial intelligence chip in China....

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E1 electric boat racing league inks deal to race in Rotterdam ahead of 2023 inaugural season

Budding electric boat racing league E1 has announced an agreement with organizers of the annual World Port Days event in Rotterdam, Netherlands to include...

Environment

Matt Damon-endorsed crypto platform sues Australian woman after accidentally sending her $7.1 million instead of $68

The exterior of Crypto.com Arena on January 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Rich Fury | Getty Images It took seven months for the...

Business

UK forecast to enter recession this year

The UK will enter recession before the end of this year, with growth expected to be weak into 2024. That is the latest forecast...

Technology

Amazon took all U.S. solar rooftops offline last year after flurry of fires, electrical explosions

In this article AMZN Amazon turned off solar energy systems at all of its U.S. facilities in 2021 after a rash of fires and...

World

‘We are scared’: Tourist destination engulfed by floods with fears of more heavy rain

I’ve been to the Swat Valley before, it’s one of Pakistan’s most beautiful areas. Indeed, it’s known as the Switzerland of Pakistan, famous for...

NASA’s Webb telescope takes its first image of planet outside solar system

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has taken its first image of a planet outside of our solar system. The telescope recorded four different views...

Jared Kushner: Ukraine war ‘would not have happened if Trump was still president’

Donald Trump is “obviously thinking” about running for president again in 2024 as “he hates seeing what’s happening in the country”, his son-in-law has said....

Sports

MLB Power Rankings: Which NL power sits atop our list?

7:00 AM ET It’s showtime for many teams as we enter the final month of the regular season. Some are cruising toward the postseason,...

Business

Soaring US dollar pushes pound to biggest monthly fall since 2016

The soaring US dollar has pushed the pound to its biggest monthly fall since October 2016. The pound shed 4.6% in August, having lost...

CCTV shows Olivia’s killer running away from scene as police reveal two guns used in shooting

Police investigating the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool have released CCTV footage of the gunman running away from the scene as they continue...

Sports

Wrapping up the wildest, most tumultuous year in PGA Tour history

The most tumultuous season in PGA Tour history is finally in the rearview mirror. A season that started in September with Max Homa winning...

Sexual misconduct allegations revealed against cabinet minister and top No 10 aide

A cabinet minister and a top Number 10 aide serve at the heart of Boris Johnson’s government despite allegations of sexual misconduct, a Sky...

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‘I can’t in good conscience go’: Fans urge Arcade Fire to cancel tour over sexual misconduct allegations

Arcade Fire are facing growing calls from fans to cancel shows or refund tickets for their upcoming UK tour dates following allegations of sexual...

Politics

Boris Johnson promises £700m funding in bid for new nuclear power plant

Boris Johnson has given his support to the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, promising £700m of government funding for the project. He...

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Quick Charge Podcast: August 31, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and...

Environment

Oil prices will hold steady this year, analysts say, though 2023 may see declines

Idle cranes line empty docks at the port of Constanta, Romania, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Oil prices will hold steady for the rest...

Science

AI-Generated Artwork Wins State Fair Art Contest, Internet Calls It “Death of Artistry”

A piece of digital artwork that won first place in a fine art competition has prompted discussion on social media about the nature of...

Science

NASA Awards SpaceX Five More Crewed Mission to ISS Worth $1.4 Billion

NASA has announced to award five new missions to Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX). The US Space agency, in a brief on...