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Never stare at ugly cords again, thanks to this fan favorite — it's just $24
'Love how minimal and clean this makes our home look': The Sleek Socket clears cable clutter and makes plugs easier to access.
- Reuters
US drillers add oil and gas rigs for second week in a row, Baker Hughes says
U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a second week in a row for the first time since July 2024, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday. Despite this week's rig increase, Baker Hughes said the total count was still down 37 rigs, or 6% below this time last year. Baker Hughes said oil rigs rose by one to 480 this week, while gas rigs increased by two to 100.
- BBC
If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.
- The Telegraph
Three Britons detained ‘for smuggling kilo of cocaine into Bali’
Three Britons are facing decades in prison if convicted after allegedly smuggling almost £300,000 worth of cocaine into Bali in blue packages labelled “Angel Delight”.
- Associated Press
Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE's access to Treasury's payment systems
Democratic lawmakers are seeking a Treasury Department investigation of the access that Elon Musk's team was given to the government's payment system, citing “threats to the economy and national security, and the potential violation of laws protecting Americans’ privacy and tax data.” The lawmakers sent letters Friday to Treasury's deputy inspector general and the acting inspector general for tax administration, as well as to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, that laid out their concerns over a lack of transparency and public accountability about the access being granted to the federal government's financial plumbing.
- The Telegraph
Canadian reality TV star ‘destroys village peace’ with diesel generator at her castle
A Canadian reality TV star has been accused of having “destroyed the peace” in a Kent village after a “droning” diesel generator was installed at her castle.
- Evening Standard
Hey Kanye West, the nudity and Nazi nonsense is getting old
Another meltdown-as-music-marketing campaign can’t distract us from the need to fight fascism
- KSBW - Monterey Videos
Santa Cruz crews manage storm impacts; PG&E monitors tree risks
Santa Cruz crews manage storm impacts; PG&E monitors tree risks
- The Independent
Gino D’Acampo shows axed by ITV following ‘sexually inappropriate’ behaviour accusations
D’Acampo has denied the allegations
- WPTV- West Palm Beach Scripps
Mysterious sediment clouds St. Lucie River
The waters of the winding South Fork of the St. Lucie River have the attention of those who visit Halpatiokee Regional Park.
- StockStory
1 Semiconductor Stock Primed for Growth and 2 to Ghost
Semiconductors are the silicon backbone of the digital revolution. Still, they’re subject to swings in the broader economy because customers often stockpile chips ahead of demand. Some investors seem to be debating where we are in the cycle as the industry’s six-month return of 5.8% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 16.1% rise.
- The Independent
Chance of Earth being hit by asteroid in 2032 double
Rock will still almost certainly pass by without incident
- Reuters
Exclusive-Zelenskiy says 'Let's do a deal', offering Trump mineral partnership, seeking security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pored over a once-classified map of vast deposits of rare earths and other critical minerals during an interview with Reuters on Friday, part of a push to appeal to Donald Trump's penchant for a deal. The U.S. president, whose administration is pressing for a rapid end to Ukraine's war with Russia, said on Monday he wanted Ukraine to supply the U.S. with rare earths and other minerals in return for financially supporting its war effort. "If we are talking about a deal, then let's do a deal, we are only for it," Zelenskiy said, emphasising Ukraine's need for security guarantees from its allies as part of any settlement.
- USA TODAY
Bird flu has caused growing problems for the last year. Here's what we know so far.
Bird flu appeared in a Texas dairy farm in March 2024. Havoc has followed on farms and in grocery stores and concerns mount for human health.
- Associated Press Videos
Democratic members of Congress are denied entry to the Department of Education
Democratic members of Congress hold a news conference outside the Department of Education and oppose President Donald Trump's plan to abolish it. They confronted security denying them access to the building.
- BBC
Japan's PM to seek 'personal relationship' with Trump
Shared concerns about North Korea are likely to be a primary topic, along with economic ties.
- Yahoo Finance
Wall Street hopes the worst is behind McDonald's ahead of its Q4 earnings report
It was a quarter filled with an E. coli outbreak and tough weather; Wall Street hopes McDonald's fourth quarter is the worst of it.
- BBC
Dozens of countries back International Criminal Court after Trump sanctions
A majority of member states, including the UK, Germany and France, said the court was "vital" for international justice.
- WMAR- Baltimore Scripps
Kindred Hair and Skin Center discusses American Heart Month
Kindred Hair and Skin Center discusses American Heart Month
- The Weather Network
Hwy. 11 closed after collisions amid snow squalls near Orillia, Ont.
All southbound lanes of Highway 11 closed Friday amid multi-vehicle crash. Drivers urged to avoid the area.