$100M stolen from Ukraine’s nuclear proves the choice: Soviet monopolies Moscow corrupts, or green systems it can’t
The recent scandal uncovered at Energoatom—where NABU’s Operation Midas revealed a serious and deeply rooted corruption scheme involving $100 million in kickbacks—is not merely a dramatic headline. It is a warning signal that Ukraine’s energy sector remains captive to a Soviet-style model of centralized control, endemic “kick-backs” and rent-seeking, ratherContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1360: Russia kills 6 in Kyiv drone assault as Ukraine strikes Trans-Siberian Railway and Energoatom corruption scandal deepens
Exclusives One long-term strategy could stop Russia’s glide bombs—but demands a painful choice. As many as 5,000 Russian glide bombs rain down on Ukraine every month. How can the Ukrainians slow the lethal rain? Ukraine’s quick fix for Energoatom scandal may gut critical reforms. How the government responds will determineContinue Reading
Australian Company BHP Found Liable for Damages in One of Brazil’s Worst Mining Disasters
A High Court in the United Kingdom has ruled that BHP was responsible for the Mariana dam collapse, after the company was acquitted of criminal charges last year in a Brazilian court. Claimants are seeking up to $47 billion in damages. By Blanca Begert In 2015, a mine tailings damContinue Reading
Billie Eilish unleashes profanity-filled criticism of Elon Musk online
Tesla shareholders voted Nov. 6 to award Musk, the company’s founder and CEO, a massive $1 trillion pay package., Tesla shareholders voted Nov. 6 to award Musk, the company’s founder and CEO, a massive $1 trillion pay package., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Jailed Tunisian opposition figure hospitalised amid hunger strike: Family
Jawhar Ben Mbarek’s sister said his health had ‘severely deteriorated’ and a ‘dangerous toxin’ was detected in his body., Jawhar Ben Mbarek’s sister said his health had ‘severely deteriorated’ and a ‘dangerous toxin’ was detected in his body. Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jawhar Ben Mbarek has been hospitalised due toContinue Reading
Man jailed for ‘smash and grab’ theft of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon print
The British street artist has created several versions of the iconic painting across London, as well as in Palestine., The British street artist has created several versions of the iconic painting across London, as well as in Palestine. A man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison by aContinue Reading
A medley of tech gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, unless you want to find the perfect gifts for tech lovers. There’s a lot of slop to sift through as we get closer to the holidays, many interests to appeal to and a whole bunch of deals-that-aren’t-deals flashingContinue Reading
Variations on a theme: The evidence refuting the false claim that vaccines cause autism
Introduction One of the most enduring narratives about vaccine safety is the alleged link between childhood vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in 2020 showed that more than one in four parents of children with ASD believed it was caused by vaccines[1]. This belief directly impacts publicContinue Reading
Headlines for November 14, 2025
Hegseth Announces “Operation Southern Spear” to Target “Narco-Terrorists” Across Hemisphere, 900,000 Palestinians Face Flood Risk as Heavy Rains Compound Gaza’s Misery, Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinian Children in Raid Near Hebron as Settlers Set Fire to Mosque, Russian Attacks on Ukraine Kill at Least 6 in Kyiv, 2 in OdesaContinue Reading
Upgrade to Fedora 41 from Fedora 40 Workstation (GUI and CLI)
Here are the upgrade steps for the new Fedora 41 release from the earlier Fedora 40 workstation version. Fedora 41 is officially available for download and the upgrade channels are now open. This release brings the latest and greatest GNOME 47 desktop for workstation editions, refinements to KDE Plasma 6.2Continue Reading
Honda launches ProZision lineup of electric ZTR lawnmowers
Honda Power Sports & Products, a subsidiary of American Honda Motor, has launched a new lineup of battery-powered, zero-turn-radius (ZTR) lawnmowers branded under the ProZision name. The ProZision range includes 54-inch and 60-inch manual models, as well as a 60-inch autonomous model. The lawnmowers further diversify the company’s outdoor powerContinue Reading
The evolution of aluminum heat exchanger manufacturing
Sponsored by Honeywell. In the dynamic aluminum heat exchanger sector, EV manufacturers continuously push design complexity to meet the demands of electric vehicle size, space, and cooling requirements. This collaboration between EV and heat exchanger manufacturers results in the latter continuously driving improvements in workflow optimization, business efficiency, and environmentalContinue Reading
6 Things to Know From NASA About New US, European Sea Satellite
6 min read 6 Things to Know From NASA About New US, European Sea Satellite Set to launch no earlier than Nov. 16, Sentinel-6B will continue a decades-long data record of sea level measurement that will help decision-makers manage coastal flooding, support hurricane intensity forecasts, and assist in the returnContinue Reading