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Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka‑shing's CK Infrastructure Group agreed to sell UK Power Networks to French utility Engie for £10.5 billion (about $14.2 billion). The deal, slated for mid‑2026, is part of a sweeping portfolio overhaul that includes potential divestments of ports and a possible listing of health‑and‑beauty retailer AS Watson. Bloomberg Intelligence notes the transaction could improve CK Hutchison's leverage by up to 0.5×, giving it room for further acquisitions. Engie gains control of a regulated grid serving 8.5 million customers amid the UK’s push for renewable‑energy capacity.
Tonight, we reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy our models in their classified network. In all of our interactions, the DoW displayed a deep respect for safety and a desire to partner to achieve the best possible...
They keep calling it “clean beautiful coal”, so show me the “clean” part. The phrase “clean coal” did not begin in 2016. It traces back to the 1980s, particularly the Reagan-era Clean Coal Technology Program launched in 1985, which promoted pollution-control...
Armstrong Fluid Technology launched the Systems Envelope – Fluid Management Station (SE‑FMS), a modular HVAC fluid‑management solution that integrates its Envelope Core platform. The compact unit reduces floor space by up to 40% and cuts energy use by as much as 30%...
The article details a PLC program built in Siemens TIA Portal that uses latching and interlock logic to control a single pump via three RUN buttons. Pressing START sets a SYSTEM_ON memory bit, enabling the RUN inputs while STOP clears...
Auto start‑stop systems can cut fuel consumption by 7‑26 % by shutting off the engine during idle periods. Automakers address wear concerns with specialized starter designs, integrated starter‑alternator units, and deep‑cycle AGM batteries that recharge quickly. Advanced control modules monitor temperature...
Billboard’s 2026 guide outlines a step‑by‑step playbook for indie musicians to amplify their online presence. It urges artists to concentrate on one or two core social platforms, build a dedicated website for direct fan interaction, and integrate streaming, email newsletters,...
San Francisco Superior Court clerks ended a two‑day strike after reaching a tentative agreement with court management. The deal includes concessions on cost‑of‑living adjustments, additional time off, and a pledged unit‑by‑unit approach to staffing and training. Union leaders say the...
Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s Labor Modernization Act, a sweeping overhaul that lengthens the workday to 12 hours, cuts severance payouts, eases firing, and curtails union activity. The legislation aims to bring the country’s 40% informal workforce into the formal sector,...
Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia have launched nationwide casting for future installments of Australian Survivor, even though the current season has seen a sharp drop in viewership and no formal renewal has been announced. Applicants must be at least...
Japanese horror action title Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau is set for a Nintendo Switch 2 release in 2026, announced by publisher AMATA Games and developer Noto Muteki. The game originally debuted on PC via Steam in October 2024 and later arrived...
Port of Auckland reported a strong first‑half FY26 performance, posting NZD 204.3 million in revenue, a 4.5% increase year‑on‑year. Underlying net profit after tax rose 28.1% to NZD 53.8 million, prompting an interim NZD 26 million dividend to Auckland Council. Volume growth drove results, with...
Austal USA launched the U.S. Navy’s final Expeditionary Fast Transport, USNS Lansing (EPF 16), marking the 26th ship to use its modular launch system. The vessel was lifted, moved onto a barge, floated for the first time in a dry dock, and...
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation announced that its animated comedy‑adventure *The Cat in the Hat* will now open on November 6, 2026, pushing back the original February 27, 2026 date. The film is written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja and features Bill...
The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended six new medicines, including three orphan drugs already approved by the FDA—Ojemda for pediatric low‑grade glioma, Palsonify for acromegaly, and Xolremdi for WHIM syndrome. The agency also gave a...
EU proposes CBAM treatment for pre-consumer aluminium and steel scrap to curb circumvention and boost traceability. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/eu-cbam-pre-consumer-scrap-proposal.html
Sunoyster offers lightweight 440 W glass-covered TOPCon PV panel #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/CiwFm0MqhB
Rockstar Games continues to set industry standards by focusing on deep world‑building, robust systems, and grounded storytelling rather than chasing fleeting trends. The article spotlights eight titles—Bully, L.A. Noire, Vice City, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, Max Payne 3, GTA San Andreas, GTA 5...
The Trump administration collected billions in IEEPA tariff money from US companies. They LOST in 3 different courts, including SCOTUS. And now they're trying to stall refunds. I wish I could say I was surprised. 🙄
Six Months, 9 Offers and $81 Billion. How Hollywood’s Nasty Takeover Was Won. W/@jtoonkel @laurenthomas @davidamichaels https://t.co/TFOmN7A5Zq
Revolve Group reported a 10.4% year‑over‑year increase in net sales to $324.37 million for Q4 2025, driven by AI‑enhanced personalization, search and styling tools. Beauty product sales surged 43%, while net income rose 58% and adjusted EBITDA grew 44%. Executives highlighted...
We used to think audio was all about the catalog, but it turns out that might be just as true when it comes to video... h/t @michaelbeach https://t.co/RhM8t8AN6c
Personal view: I admire @AnthropicAI sticking by their principles but disagree with the principle itself. Putin won’t fight fair so we should have autonomous AI weapons for sure.
The 2026 commercial space logistics market now comprises three segments—ISS cargo resupply, lunar payload delivery, and orbital transfer services—each with distinct business models and risk profiles. As the International Space Station approaches deorbit around 2030, providers are scrambling for post‑ISS...
I have added a couple of new lectures to our '3D Software Renderer' module to implement camera movement using mouse motion & mouse wheel. Super simple stuff that honestly should've been there already. Still, now we can control the camera...
the Secretary of War announced a supply chain risk designation against an American company… on X… before telling the company https://t.co/u4gAaIwX2L
Early morning flights offer several practical advantages, including lower ticket prices and reduced airport congestion. Travelers benefit from shorter security lines, more available parking, and higher on‑time departure rates. While the schedule demands an early wake‑up and limited services, the...
Northvolt’s resurrected factory in Sweden will supply BESS cells to new owner this year, add 1GW data centre development #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/OERGaGb3O9
There are a few known chemical exposures in early pregnancy that interact with autism genes. But not Tylenol. I’ve spoken to RFK Jr about them but he had no interest, and he can’t process scientific information. Here’s my article https://t.co/pxLaDLInlf
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim issued a sweeping injunction that halts the Department of Homeland Security’s Operation PARRIS, which sought to arrest and detain roughly 5,600 Minnesota refugees who have not yet become permanent residents. The judge ruled the agency’s...
There is a property with 94 offers in Sacramento County. This is an insane amount, but this isn't about the market. It's about pricing strategically low. The list price was $199K, the very lowest sales are $300K, and similar-sized flips...
Why Renewables Beat Fossil Fuel for Data Centers #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/8FF88ts8gD https://t.co/A1CLnD3dI0
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a proposed rule reviving the 2021 “economic realities” test to determine independent‑contractor status, with comments due by April 28, 2026. The National Labor Relations Board removed the vacated 2023 joint‑employer text and reinstated the 2020 standard,...
Power, politics and a $2.8-billion payout: How Paramount's David Ellison topped Netflix to win Warner Bros. Discovery. @latimes https://t.co/6HgvA4tXeH
A federal judge temporarily halted Virginia's 2025 law that caps minors' social‑media use at one hour per platform per day, citing First Amendment concerns. The law, which allows parental adjustments, also mandates age verification and out‑of‑state activity monitoring. NetChoice, representing...
WLMouse unveiled the Ying Magnesium gaming mouse, tipping the scales at an ultra‑light 47 g (±2). The mouse combines a PixArt PAW3950 sensor, Nordic 52840 MCU, and 8 kHz polling with optional Omron optical or TTC Nihil transparent switches. Its magnesium alloy...
BioCentury’s cookie policy details five categories of cookies—strictly necessary, functional, marketing, advertising, and analytics—each serving distinct purposes on its website. Strictly necessary cookies support authentication, registration, and navigation, while functional cookies enable personalization of services. Marketing and advertising cookies help...
Bandai Namco released the Tekken 8 Season 3 trailer at the Tekken World Tour 2025 Global Finals, promising a “fresh start” after Season 2’s backlash. Developers clarified that “back to basics” means incremental refinements, not a major overhaul of the offensive‑heavy meta. Small...
Anthropic vs Pentagon. The report of what X is saying about it. New kind of analysis and curation thanks to AI. https://t.co/64izWKFVWC
In this episode, Tony Messia talks with WFAE political reporter Steve Harrison about the contentious plan to add toll lanes to I‑77 between Uptown Charlotte and the South Carolina line. They explore the traffic woes that motivate the project, the...
Stratasys has filed a patent for low‑temperature PolyJet materials that maintain jet‑ready viscosity at around 35 °C, far below the typical 50‑90 °C range. The formulations combine low‑molecular‑weight curable components and reactive diluents to stay under 50 cPs while delivering mechanical performance comparable...
The article defines backlog inventory as sold but unshipped stock and explains how it differs from back orders and overall order backlogs. It outlines four primary causes—demand spikes, supply delays, operational issues, and routing errors—and quantifies the financial risk of...
The Trump administration has escalated threats of military action against Iran while covert nuclear talks continue, and Tehran’s state media claim the pressure is a distraction linked to the Epstein scandal. In parallel, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit...
Starsand Island introduces fishing after players visit Aquablue Outpost between 8 AM and 10 PM, where they receive a rod from mentor Delphin. The guide catalogs every fish, detailing season, weather, time, and location across oceans, lakes, rivers, Coral Sea, Luminwave, and...
NexWafe, Talon PV sign 7 GW solar wafer supply agreement #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/kIINEziKWq
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) says Kim Jong Un has identified his roughly 13‑year‑old daughter as a possible successor, citing recent public appearances in matching leather jackets at the Workers’ Party Congress. The agency also cautions that a male heir...
"Netflix’s real triumph was driving up the price Paramount had to pay and saddling the newcomer with enough debt to hobble any challenge to Netflix’s streaming dominance." -- @HolmanJenkins https://t.co/4V3TUD31y8
TAP Air Portugal will start nonstop service between Lisbon (LIS) and Orlando (MCO) on October 29, operating three times a week. The new flight uses the airline’s Airbus A330‑900 and adds Orlando as the ninth U.S. destination in TAP’s long‑haul...
Delek US Holdings reported a fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $2.43 billion, up 2% year‑over‑year, and posted a surprise non‑GAAP net profit of $143 million ($2.31 per share). Adjusted EBITDA surged to $314 million, a stark reversal from a $69 million loss a year earlier,...
David Ellison is poised to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix abandoned its bid, positioning the Ellison family as the leading suitor. The prospective takeover, tied to a pending Paramount‑Skydance merger, still requires regulatory clearance. Analysts warn that the deal could trigger...
