Vice President Kamala Harris during an event on high-speed internet access. Kent Nishimura | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The Biden administration said it secured commitments from 20 internet service providers to either reduce prices or increase speeds to serve low-income households, according to a White House press release published Monday. The news means
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to offer his resignation if he is issued a fixed penalty notice for breaking COVID rules. Sir Keir has come under pressure over an event in Durham in April 2021 with party colleagues when he was filmed having a drink and a takeaway curry was ordered. Durham Police
Human rights groups say Russian reservists are being contacted in what could be the start of a general mobilisation – an all out war. Vladimir Putin insists only “professionals” will fight the war in Ukraine. But ahead of Victory Day, many Russian’s are fearful of what’s to come. For the latest developments: https://qrcode.skynews.com/skynews/ukraineblog SUBSCRIBE to
CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh sits down with Ukrainian Marine Hlib Stryzhko who was fighting for Mariupol before Russia held him for 17 days. #CNN #News
The inability to test cutting-edge theories in a laboratory setting is a key roadblock for fundamental research in physics. However, a recent breakthrough finding is allowing scientists to observe phenomena that were previously only comprehended in theory or represented in science fiction. The Unruh effect is one such theory. It’s a warm glow that appears on
The intrigue around black holes is something that fascinates every space enthusiast. The physics behind it has troubled scientists for decades. These mysterious space elements are known as powerful cosmic engines because they provide the energy for quasars and active galactic nuclei. We may be discussing the magnetic field of black holes, but black holes
Russia’s ambassador to Poland had red paint thrown in his face by protesters opposed to the war in Ukraine. Sergey Andreev’s face was covered with the substance as he arrived to pay his respects at a Warsaw cemetery to Red Army soldiers who died during the Second World War. He had been due to lay
The Queen will not be attending tomorrow’s State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years, Buckingham Palace has said. The Prince of Wales will read the Queen’s Speech on her behalf, with the Duke of Cambridge also in attendance. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen continues to experience episodic mobility
Flashy electric sports cars and massive electric trucks may grab more attention and headlines, but it’s the average-Joe electric vehicles that will make a real difference in our cities. But just because something like an electric panel van doesn’t sound flashy, that doesn’t mean it can’t be awesome in its own way! Just check out
Led by OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia, the OPEC+ energy alliance swiftly agreed in late March to raise its output targets for May. SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Oil producer group OPEC+ on Thursday is seen as likely to rubber-stamp another small production increase for June, amid persistent concerns over weaker Chinese demand and
Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin criticized Sunday billionaire Elon Musk for allegedly providing the Ukrainian troops with military communication equipment and warned him about possible repercussions. Earlier on Sunday, the captured chief of staff of the 36th Ukrainian marines brigade said that Musk’s satellite constellation was providing internet connection to Ukrainian troops in Mariupol. “Per our
In this article UBER Uber posted a $5.9 billion loss in the first quarter of 2022. Philip Pacheco | AFP via Getty Images Uber will cut back on spending and focus on becoming a leaner business to address a “seismic shift” in investor sentiment, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in an email obtained by CNBC.
The boss of a major Scottish energy company has called for “urgent action” to help the poorest households with energy bills, warning of another £900 increase this winter. Keith Anderson, who leads ScottishPower, called for ten million families to receive bill discounts of £1,000. The energy price cap rose by 54% in April, taking the
Vladimir Putin says Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine was a pre-emptive move to ward off aggression, accusing the West of “preparing for the invasion of our land, including Crimea”. The Russian president was leading anniversary celebrations in Moscow of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Victory Day in Russia – an annual
Wordle players across the globe were left baffled after a “major recent news event” prompted the people behind the game to change today’s word. Spoiler alert: This story contains the answer to today’s edition of Wordle. A number of people expressed a mixture of confusion and annoyance after sharing their result with friends on Monday,
7:41 PM ET Associated Press DARLINGTON, S.C. — Joey Logano bumped leader William Byron from behind on the next to last lap to win the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. Logano, the pole-sitter, tracked Byron for about 25 laps until catching him and hitting him hard in the rear bumper turn three. Byron
The royals will visit all parts of the UK over the bank holiday Jubilee weekend, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Wales, Buckingham Palace has announced. The Earl and Countess of Wessex will visit Northern Ireland and the Princess Royal will be in Scotland. All will attend public events marking the platinum anniversary.
CNN’s Matt Rivers retraces how the battle around Kyiv unfolded and how Ukraine won. #CNN #News
Russian military leaders are as much to blame for the Ukraine invasion as President Vladimir Putin – and both should face consequences, the UK defence secretary has said. In a major speech today, Ben Wallace is expected to not mince his words, and tell the world bluntly, that Mr Putin and his inner circle should
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This week that includes new electric bikes from the original Mini Cooper maker, FREY launching a fat tire version of the CC commuter e-bike, C3STROM’s motorcycle style e-bike, dueling cannonball runs on electric