Near Fourfold Surge in Rooftop Solar Slashes Eskom, City Revenue
South Africa’s near fourfold increase in rooftop solar power generation capacity in the year to March has reduced
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Absurd stat makes Vikings look like the wimpiest team in the NFL
The Minnesota Vikings are simply incapable of breaking tackles when running the football. It is quite comical really, only to be outdone by the division rival Detroit Lions who have a league-leading 19 on the campaign. Good times!
1970-01-01 08:00
Jordan tries to draw contrast with Scalise in pitching himself as chief GOP salesman
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is trying to draw a sharp contrast with his chief competitor for the speakership, arguing that he would be a more effective messenger for his party to the American public as he tries to win Republican holdouts ahead of next week's pivotal vote.
1970-01-01 08:00
Updated NFL Draft order after Bears-Commanders
A look at the 2024 NFL Draft order following the Chicago Bears' win over the Washington Commanders.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat” on Halloween?
The origins of the phrase (indirectly) involve smelly cabbage, Donald Duck, and several Canadian journalists.
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China’s New PBOC Chief Faces Big Test on World Stage
Pan Gongsheng is set for a key appearance on the international stage next week, presenting the biggest opportunity
1970-01-01 08:00
Former Spanish king hints at return to public life after winning UK harassment case
LONDON (Reuters) -Spain's former King Juan Carlos hinted at a return to public life on Friday after he won a
1970-01-01 08:00
SoftBank’s Arm Faces Wall Street Scrutiny After Biggest US IPO Since 2021
Major Wall Street bank analysts will begin weighing in on one of the most-watched initial public offerings in
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada jobs, wage gains blow away expectations, up chances for rate hike
By Ismail Shakil, Steve Scherer and Nivedita Balu OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada's economy more than tripled expectations by adding 63,800 jobs
1970-01-01 08:00
Auto workers worry it takes less labor to build electric cars. Maybe not, some researchers say
A traditional car engine is a complex wonder of engineering, with pistons moving up and down, springs compressing and decompressing, spinning shafts, opening and closing valves and spinning gears meshing together. That's not to mention a transmission, connecting the engine to the wheels, that's a complex machine all its own. An electric motor, on the other hand, is really just some magnets wrapped in wires and it only needs a single speed transmission. That simplicity worries the United Auto Workers union.
1970-01-01 08:00
'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial' makes the case for William Friedkin's final film
Mounted as the filmed version of a stage play, "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial" has more in common with "A Few Good Men" than the 1954 movie starring Humphrey Bogart, and might be as notable for its credit list as this sturdy but unspectacular production -- marking, as it does, the final film from director William Friedkin as well as co-star Lance Reddick, both of whom died earlier this year.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Escaping Twin Flames Universe' shines a dark light on a site for those seeking soulmates
Is Twin Flames this year's Fyre Festival or NXIVM cult in terms of media coverage and dueling docuseries? It sure feels that way, with competing (or really, complementary) streaming projects kicking off with Amazon's "Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe," to be followed in November by Netflix's more economical "Escaping Twin Flames."
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