The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him. ...
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaultRussell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Brand is told to expect a prison sentence “of some length” and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported. ...
Democrats plan healthcare votes to goad TrumpDemocrats plan healthcare votes to goad Trump
It’s healthcare costs, stupid. Washington is still collecting itself after a blue tsunami delivered House and Senate majorities on Tuesday — but Democrats are already gearing up a healthcare agenda to goad President Donald Trump into vetoing policies voters support. Easy initial targets include rolling back Medicaid cuts and restoring ...
AI companies race to lock down oil clientsAI companies race to lock down oil clients
AI companies are racing to lock down clients in the oil industry. A deal announced Monday between ADNOC and OpenAI was the highest-profile example in a broader push at ADIPEC by tech companies to pitch bespoke, AI-driven tools to help operate drilling rigs, refineries, and other oil assets. Thanks to ...
Oil sector’s nuts and bolts sales pick upOil sector’s nuts and bolts sales pick up
After months of war-related belt-tightening by global oil and gas companies, the makers of bolts, pumps, and other widgets for the industry are beginning to see sales pick up. ADIPEC is first and foremost a trade show, with hundreds of vendors selling every imaginable tool and piece of equipment, from ...
Mubadala looks to boost US investment, CEO saysMubadala looks to boost US investment, CEO says
Mubadala Energy, one of the top Gulf-based investors in global oil and gas projects, is looking to increase its footprint in the US despite the election outcome, its CEO told Semafor. The company is a key backer of Commonwealth LNG, the first new export terminal to have reached a final ...
Clean stocks surge on Democratic sweepClean stocks surge on Democratic sweep
Tuesday’s Democratic sweep shook the energy stock market, boosting clean energy company shares on the expectation of a more renewables-friendly Congress and casting a pall on oil. Solar companies First Solar and SunRun both rose around 8%; wind companies Orsted and Vestas, and the EV makers Lucid and Rivian also ...
Russia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchersRussia agreed to supply Iran with 90 helicopter missile launchers
Leaked documents offer insight into Russian-Iranian military cooperation as US weighs up next steps in Iran war Russia arranged to supply Iran with 90 launchers for advanced guided missiles, according to leaked defence industry documents that shed light on the depth of military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. The documents, ...
In the UK, Face Sitting Porn Might Land You in JailIn the UK, Face Sitting Porn Might Land You in Jail
“I adore breath play. I love being strangled, suffocated and drowned, and I love strangling and suffocating others. Waterboarding: that’s my favourite,” Melissa Todd, a UK-based writer and sex worker, told me. “Many women do: it really isn’t only horrid men forcing us to do these dreadful depraved acts. Interrupting ...
Podcast: Proton’s CEO Is Putting AI Before SecurityPodcast: Proton’s CEO Is Putting AI Before Security
We start this week with Joseph’s investigation into Proton’s culture of fear and the company’s massive push towards AI. A lot to unpack there. After the break, Sam tells us about the AO3 outage and its fallout. In the subscribers-only section, Jason explains: we’re not tech support. Listen to the ...