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Cuba has increasingly been falling into an energy crisis, which has plunged its citizens into darkness with uncertainty over the future of the country’s energy security. The most recent crisis commenced on the 17th of October when non-essential workers were ordered to go home to help reduce the demand for power. However, this attempt failed and one of Cuba’s main power stations, Antonio Guiteras, shut down, alongside several other facilities.  Much of Cuba’s energy system is outdated, and years of... Читать дальше...

In the Syrian capital, banks reopened for the first time since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, in a major step towards restoring normal life. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday that the U.S. fully supports Syria’s political transition process and wants it to lead to credible, inclusive, and non-sectarian governance. Meanwhile, Israel pounded Syrian army bases on Tuesday in strikes it says aim to keep weapons from falling into hostile hands, but denied its forces had...

The Herald reports: Transport Minister Simeon Brown said public transport costs were rising, shifting more of the burden to ratepayers and taxpayers, who subsidised public transport services. In 2017, public transport users contributed 40% of the operating costs, but by 2023 this had dropped to 10%. Public transport provides a benefit to those who use […]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A coalition of business leaders and housing advocates held a meeting Tuesday to address Ohio’s housing crisis. Like many states, Ohio is facing the challenge of meeting the affordable and diverse housing demand. Housing advocates believe that their plan would help lawmakers tackle this issue.  Groups including the Ohio Chamber of [...]

Once known for their caution in the transfer market, Tottenham Hotspur have gradually evolved into a club willing to break records. From exciting youngsters to... The post Tottenham Hotspur’s top ten most expensive transfers of all-time – From Richarlison to Ndombele appeared first on Spurs Web.

BBC Gavin & Stacey star Rob Brydon reveals he 'welled up' in his final scenes with James Corden and Mat Horne - and gives his typically-honest verdict on the finale's script

KATE Moss has split from aristocrat boyfriend Count Nikolai von Bismarck after nine years together.

You'll be shocked to find out we had problems connecting with the people profiled in this series.

Trump’s attorney had argued that a dismissal is ‘necessary for the health of our Republic for the strife and lawfare to end’.

The happy family enjoyed many of the classic New York City Christmas milestones.

The ghost gun and silencer allegedly used in the United Healthcare CEO shooting appears to have been 3D printed, according to analysts. Experts say the quality of these weapons has improved.

Innovation is continually redefining the parameters of what’s possible in business-to-business (B2B) payments. And across today’s operating landscape, one defined by digital transformation and real-time decision-making, sometimes it’s the smallest innovations in payments that can have an outsize impact. Enter: micropayments. As B2B industries such as manufacturing, logistics, marketplace eCommerce, cross-border facilitation, and more prioritize […]

When can you buy a video doorbell for the price of a trip to a fast-food restaurant? The Blink Video Doorbell is 50% off at Amazon.

Austin Tice has been missing in Syria for years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with two of his siblings, after Assad's regime fell in Syria.

President Joe Biden says he was “stupid” not to put his own name on pandemic relief checks in 2021, like Donald Trump had done in 2020. He noted Tuesday in a speech at the Brookings Institution that Trump likely got credit for helping people out through this simple, effective act of branding. Biden did the second-guessing as he defended his economic record and challenged Trump to preserve Democratic policy ideas when he returns to the White House next month. Trump’s decision to add his name to the... Читать дальше...

Human rights concerns overshadow the 2034 World Cup decision. Norway will abstain from the vote awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia, citing inadequate measures to protect worker rights and concerns about a repeat of the Qatar situation.

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) announced it will abstain from Wednesday’s vote awarding the 2034 FIFA World Cup to Saudi Arabia, citing insufficient progress on human rights protections surrounding the tournament. The decision highlights ongoing concerns... Читать дальше...

"While we’re certainly not going to comment on the investigation ... we condemn violence in the strongest term,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says after Luigi Mangione’s arrest

Trump gained ground in every state and most counties in the 2024 election compared to 2020.

Investigations were linked to high-profile disclosures, including intelligence on Trump campaign ties to Russia.

A federal judge delivered a huge win to the departing Biden administration on Tuesday, ruling in favor of the Federal Trade Commission's action against the merger of the Kroger and Albertsons supermarket chains, reported the Wall Street Journal.

COLUMBUS — As state lawmakers work to wrap up business as soon as next week, they are looking at potentially giving themselves and every other elected official from township trustee up to governor an across-the-board pay raise.