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Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ bills during drought
Suppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumption Water companies could be allowed to hike bills for customers during periods of drought under proposals being considered by the sector’s regulator for England and Wales. Suppliers would be permitted to factor “water scarcity” into bills as part of efforts…
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Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Ongoing “Health Issues”: “See You Down The Road”
Dolly Parton missed the opening of Dollywood’s new NightFlight Expedition coaster on Friday after her doctor advised against travel due to ongoing health issues. The 11-time Grammy winner addressed park guests via a pre-recorded video, apologising for not attending in person as planned and explaining that she has been dealing with dizziness and dehydration in…
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Jim Jordan says costs ‘are tough,’ but economy is in a ‘pretty good direction’
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Sunday praised the direction of the economy, while acknowledging that costs “are tough” on American families. Jordan made the case for President Trump and Republicans on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures” while slamming the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for “hanging on this idea of affordability” to advocate against the…
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Humanoid robots could patrol southern border, CEO pitches, as futuristic technology moves closer to reality
Foundation CEO Sankaet Pathak said humanoid robots could conduct autonomous surveillance and reconnaissance along the southern border's rugged terrain.
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Turbocharge special needs internships to help tackle UK youth jobs crisis, says Milburn
Government review led by former minister to recommend huge expansion of onsite schemes for those who need support Specialist internships designed to secure work for young people with special educational needs should be put on “turbocharge” to help tackle the growing youth jobs crisis, a government review is to propose. Alan Milburn who is leading…
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Are mass layoffs coming? Most states let you check – here’s how
Companies aren’t legally allowed to keep mass layoffs a secret. Here’s how you can tell if your company has plans to cut jobs.
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Top US Commander Visits Long-Deployed USS Lincoln Amid Reports Of Poor Conditions
CENTCOM’s Adm. Brad Cooper visited the carrier in the Arabian Sea as Trump downplays reports of mental health and supply issues.
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The only map you need to see as California’s billionaire tax fight heats up
Mark Cuban warns he'll pull startup investments from California if the proposed billionaire wealth tax passes, calling founders who stay “idiots.”
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The “terrifying, risky” 2014 role Jennifer Aniston couldn’t turn down: “At this point, who cares?”
A turning point. The post The “terrifying, risky” 2014 role Jennifer Aniston couldn’t turn down: “At this point, who cares?” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Saber CEO Matthew Karch apologises to writer he said he’d have “been happy to replace” with AI
Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch has apologised to Stella Sacco, the writer at the centre of the Rideshare Stimulator AI controversy, after publicly saying he’d have been “happy to replace her with AI”. Read more