Counter terror police say the further charge comes after a “hugely intensive and complex investigation”. ...
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G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threatG7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports. ...
Amazon launches new data center commitmentsAmazon launches new data center commitments
Amazon today announced new commitments to generate buy-in for US data centers and rebutted criticism about the facilities. The tech giant vowed to publish its energy and water use annually, and spend more than $1 billion over five years on free community college, trades training, and home energy-efficiency upgrades in ...
Meta parts ways with Virtue AIMeta parts ways with Virtue AI
Meta said it’s letting go of employees it hired from AI safety startup Virtue AI four months after they joined the company in June, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone told Semafor, chalking it up to clashing work styles. The departures show Meta is still shaping its strategy around AI and AI ...
Midterm elegyMidterm elegy
David’s view If the vice president delivers a campaign speech, does it make a sound? One irony of modern elections, when everything a politician says behind a microphone is livestreamed, is that few of his words get heard outside the room. Since the Republicans’ midterm convention, which didn’t give their ...
Abu Dhabi hits back over Man City rulingAbu Dhabi hits back over Man City ruling
The fallout from Manchester City’s guilty verdict last week is threatening more than the club’s trophy cabinet: Billions in investment are now on the line. Emirati officials have reportedly warned the UK government that the ruling could reduce Abu Dhabi’s appetite for big commitments in Britain, according to Bloomberg. The ...
Abu Dhabi-Dubai gap draws billion dollar projectsAbu Dhabi-Dubai gap draws billion dollar projects
The 80-kilometer stretch between Abu Dhabi and Dubai — a barren expanse of farms, factories, warehouses, and not much else — is now drawing multibillion-dollar property projects. Aldar, the capital’s biggest developer, and Sharjah’s Arada formed a 15 billion dirham ($4.1 billion) partnership whose centerpiece is a villa and townhouse ...
Feeling wired? The truth about ‘nervous system resets’Feeling wired? The truth about ‘nervous system resets’
The internet is full of warnings about our ‘dysregulated’ nervous systems. But, experts say, you don’t need to reset yours – you might just need to make it more flexible. Here’s how (and no, you don’t need an acupressure mat) Whether it’s tapping the side of your hand or standing ...
Podcast: The FBI Was Hacked. We’ve Seen the DataPodcast: The FBI Was Hacked. We’ve Seen the Data
We start this week with Joseph’s stories on the massive FBI hack. 404 Media broke this news and continued to cover the breach of data on all FBI employees and their spouses. After the break, Jason tells us how a surveillance company is telling cops it wants to add facial ...
Behind the Blog: Freaking OutBehind the Blog: Freaking Out
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss inbox slop, Claude cults, and more. JOSEPH: This is something I’ve been thinking about for a while. Jason and Emanuel covered iLands, ...