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Budget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.
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Isotopic signatures link hot spring magmatic water to the subducting Pacific Plate
Water flowing from hot springs near volcanoes often contains a mixture of meteoric water that has percolated underground and a deeper component known as magmatic water. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba used numerical simulations and isotopic data to show that magmatic
Jude Law to Star in Getaway Driver Movie, Written by ‘Black Rabbit’ Co-Creator Zach Baylin, Produced by Riff Raff Entertainment
Jude Law will star in a new movie about a getaway driver, written by Zach Baylin, the co-creator of Netflix miniseries “Black Rabbit,” and produced by Law’s production company Riff Raff Entertainment. The project was revealed by Riff Raff’s Ben Jackson and Katie Sinclair at
Iranian Doc ‘An Eye for an Eye’ About a Woman Who Killed Her Husband in Self-Defense Set For Oscar-Qualifying U.S. Release Via Jolt Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Hot-button Iranian doc “An Eye for an Eye,” that in 2025 scored a Special Jury mention at the Tribeca Festival, has been acquired by New York-based AI-driven documentary distributor Jolt dedicated to indie titles. Co-directed by Iranian-born American documentary filmmaker Tanaz
What an all-digital PlayStation means for the games industry
Sony's decision to stop producing physical video games is fueled by a desire to increase profits from a shrinking consumer base
Colombia Stands in for Mexico in ‘Belleza,’ Paul Presburger’s First Feature at New Venture
Lured by Colombia’s coveted film incentives, new production shingle Miércoles Entertainment, co-founded by former Pantelion/Pantaya exec Paul Presburger, chose to shoot its first feature, “Belleza,” in Colombia. “We shot Pantelion and Pantaya projects in Colombia in the past
Cheetah chases inspire researchers to make a biologically accurate video game
Movement data from wild predator–prey encounters and controlled human catch-tag games have been combined to create realistic simulations of high-intensity movement dynamics and energetics—before being transformed into a publicly accessible video game. This game uses a citizen
Researchers break a fundamental rule to create a new concept: Heat that can be directed and 'programmed'
Normally, a material absorbs and emits heat in a linked way: A surface that absorbs heat well at a certain wavelength and direction will also emit heat in the same way. This fundamental relationship, known as reciprocity, limits the ability to independently control heat
New research finds connection to place predicts hurricane response among US coastal residents
For U.S. coastal residents, storm surge is among the deadliest hurricane hazards, causing catastrophic property damage and loss of life, and scientists expect tropical storms to grow more intense. During Hurricane Ian in 2022, storm surge accounted for 41 of the 66 direct
The Legend of Cynthia Plaster Caster
She was famous for her statues of rock stars’ penises, but this groupie’s entire story has never been told — until now
Capitol agenda: Platner’s Hill support crumbles
A wave of Democrats across the ideological spectrum is calling on the progressive to step aside while already circulating names to replace him.
Philippines' VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos
MANILA, July 7 - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte struck a defiant tone as she made a brief appearance at the Senate on Tuesday, declaring herself \"bloodied but unbowed\" shortly before her impeachment trial resumed.
Trump touches down in Turkey for NATO summit
President Trump touched down in Turkey on Tuesday for the NATO summit in the country’s capital city of Ankara this week. Trump was greeted by Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the tarmac before greeting Turkish soldiers present for his arrival. U.S. Ambassador to
Ship hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran says no talks unless Trump halts threats
Three sources told Reuters the ship that was hit was a Qatari tanker carrying liquefied natural gas and that the engine room was on fire and filled with smoke. A source said the tanker is at risk of exploding
Philippine church group continues protests, disrupting Manila
The rally is in support of a senator, allied to V-P Sara Duterte, who could face a charge over campaign donations.
‘Money Heist’ Star Itziar Ituño and Vito Sanz Ready to Dive Into the Dystopian World of Sci-Fi Drama Series ‘Numana’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish actors Itziar Ituño (“Money Heist”) and Vito Sanz (“The Other Way Around”) have landed starring roles in “Numana,” a sci-fi drama series created by Argentine-Spanish writer-directors Jesica Arán (“Pájaros Negros”) and Soledad Velasco (“Cross Dreamers”). The series will
High-spending online gamblers to face financial risk checks
Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.
Watch live: Trump, Erdoğan give remarks as NATO summit begins
President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will give remarks from Ankara on Tuesday, ahead of the highly anticipated NATO summit. Trump’s trip to the forum comes as his administration has floated the idea of pulling the U.S. out of the organization. He has also
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Fiserv, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Micron & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in early trading.
Bumblebees exposed to up to 7 times as much toxic metal as honeybees
Bumblebees collect up to seven times the amount of toxic heavy metals as honeybees even when foraging in the same environment, new research from the University of Cambridge has found. Exposure to these metals can affect everything from their ability to forage for food to their
Massive calving episode in Greenland may foreshadow more rapid ice sheet loss
In November 2025, a study led by Adrien Wehrlé, a researcher in the Department of Geography at the University of Zürich, Switzerland, looked at the massive calving response of one of West Greenland's active glaciers, Sermeq Kujalleq in the Kangia icefjord (SKK), to the drainage
Ex-NATO chief says UK may get 'frosty' Ankara welcome in absence of 3.5% plan
LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - Former NATO chief and co-author of Britain's defence plan, George Robertson, criticised the government on Tuesday for not plotting a route to spending 3.5% on core defence and predicted a "frosty" response from NATO allies at a summit this week.
Why India is concerned about WhatsApp usernames - and what it could mean for other countries
India has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp usernames over fraud and impersonation concerns. Experts weigh the trade-offs between privacy, safety and regulation.
New beetle genus named after One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, encompassing two new species
A research team from the Natural History Museum of Denmark has published a compelling new study in insect taxonomy in the open-access journal ZooKeys, officially establishing a new genus of rove beetle: Luffy gen. nov. The inspiration for the name comes directly from Monkey D.
Why we need to consider city shapes to save energy, water, and the climate
The world's future is in cities. It is estimated that by 2050, 7 out of 10 people will live in urban areas (although a recent CSH study suggests that the growth of large cities may be less dramatic than current projections indicate, it still points to continued and substantial
Educational freedom helps children, not systems
This law also does not legitimize a scheme to benefit private interests, as the letter claims. Rather, it simply benefits children.
Can the EU resist US pressure on medicine prices?
Europe should resist US pressure to pay more for medicines and present a united front rather than allowing Washington to negotiate on a country-by-country basis, speakers said during a debate organised by the EU consumer organization BEUC. The discussion comes as the Trump
‘Wolf’ Stars Serkan Çayoğlu, Özge Gürel Drill Down on Why Turkish Series Have Taken Off: It’s as Simple as Emotional Investment
Rimini’s Teatro Amintore Galli was packed to the rafters for a conversation between Turkish actor Özge Gürel (“Wolf,” “Mr. Wrong”) and Serkan Çayoğlu (“Wolf,” “Cherry Season”) on Sunday at the Italian Global Series Festival. The second the on-stage conversation concluded, a
Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.
Chemical control dominates global fight against invasive alien plants
Efforts to manage invasive alien plant species in forests could be held back by a continued reliance on chemical methods, according to a new study. Research led by Lizzie Keen, a postgraduate researcher at Newcastle University's School of Natural and Environmental Sciences,
European Parliament approves free cabin luggage and delay compensation for air passengers
Lawmakers gave the final green light to the revised regulation after a decade of talks with EU countries. Airlines argue the new rules will inevitably lead to higher ticket prices. Passenger associations say rights have been upheld.
