Scrutiny of Thames Water, the crisis-hit utility, will intensify this week when the industry regulator appoints LEK Consulting as an independent monitor of the company. Scrutiny of Thames Water, the crisis-hit utility, will intensify this week when the industry regulator appoints LEK Consulting as an independent monitor of the company. Sky News has learnt that
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle from South Texas. This mission is particularly notable for successfully capturing its Super Heavy booster at the launch site, marking a significant achievement in aerospace technology. The successful launch and recovery illustrate SpaceX’s commitment to advancing reusable rocket technology, which is vital for reducing costs and
Energica, Europe’s leading electric motorcycle maker and often considered ‘the Ducati of e-motorcycles’, appears to be in financial distress. New reports from local media indicate that the Italian motorcycle maker may be headed for collapse. According to the Italian newspaper Chronica, Energica’s employees are preparing to strike in response to financial uncertainty regarding their employment
Collect Trump Cards Source: Collecttrumpcards.com With shares of his nascent social media business in the midst of a sharp rebound and with just three weeks until the presidential election, Donald Trump is bringing his latest proposed money-making endeavor to market, this time in crypto. On Tuesday, the former president and current Republican nominee aims to
Recent research indicates that individuals with type A blood may have a higher likelihood of experiencing a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with different blood types. Blood types are determined by specific chemicals found on the surfaces of red blood cells, with the main types being A, B, AB, and O.
In recent years, injectable medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have emerged as powerful tools for weight loss and managing blood sugar levels. These drugs, which act as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have garnered significant attention, leading to soaring sales and becoming billion-dollar products. However, their high costs, typically ranging from £800 to £1,000 per month,
NASA Europa Clipper mission, aiming to explore the icy moon Europa, one of Jupiter’s most intriguing satellites. Scientists believe that underneath this icy surface lies a vast ocean, which could provide the necessary conditions for life as we know it. The Europa Clipper spacecraft will undertake 49 flybys of Europa, using advanced instruments to study its
Blue Origin‘s latest attempt to launch its second human-rated New Shepard rocket, designated NS-27, has been delayed due to a GPS malfunction. Originally scheduled for liftoff on October 13th at 9:27 AM EDT (6:57 PM GMT), the mission was intended to send a newly developed rocket-capsule combination into suborbital space. This setback follows a previous cancellation
In this article 9868-HK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng remains committed to Europe for the long term despite pressure it faces from the European Union’s tariffs, according to a top company official. “Our plan for Europe is a very long term one,” Brian Gu, Xpeng’s vice chairman and co-president,
Sky News’ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. With just over two weeks to go until the autumn budget – what are the rumours about national insurance, and would a rise in the tax for businesses be breaking
Oct 14, 2024, 03:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions It’s a two-game day in the Championship Series. First, the Los Angeles Dodgers look to extend their scoreless innings streak with a bullpen game against the New York Mets, who will try to avoid heading back to Queens in a 0-2 hole. Then, the New York
Phillip Schofield has said he is “heartbroken” by the death of his “magnificent” mother, Pat. In an Instagram post, along side pictures of himself and his mum, the former This Morning presenter said: “I love you mum, forever”, after what he called a “heartbreaking weekend”. He wrote: “Over three days, we held her, loved her,
A woman turns up at the entrance of the tented cholera quarantine ward in Kassala Teaching Hospital. She has a small baby in her arms. “Does your baby have cholera?” an anxious health worker asks. The woman says no. “Then move away from here,” he yells. These are extreme conditions that require a stern tone.
An American predator is close to sealing a £300m swoop on a division of De La Rue, the Bank of England’s banknote printer, in a move that will herald a break-up of the historic company. Sky News can exclusively reveal that Crane NXT, a New York-listed industrial technology group, was on Monday night close to
To be the best, you must beat the best. Hyundai Motor is developing ultra-high-capacity LFP batteries to power upcoming low-cost Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles. Aiming for an energy density of around 300 Wh/kg, Hyundai’s LFP batteries would top China’s CATL and BYD. Hyundai is already proving to be a leader in the shift to
In this article GOOGL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT People take photos in front of a giant Google logo at Google’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California on Aug 13, 2024 where the “Made by Google” media event was held today. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Google said Monday that it
In this article NVDA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., speaks during an event in Taipei, Taiwan, on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Annabelle Chih | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia shares headed for a record close on Monday as Wall Street gears up for earnings
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been hit by a new batch of lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault against six people, including a 16-year-old boy. The new wave of lawsuits filed on Monday accuses Combs, sometimes called P Diddy, of raping women, sexually assaulting men and molesting the boy. At least six lawsuits were filed against
Ever since the Galileo spacecraft flew by Jupiter’s icy moons in 1989, scientists interested in life beyond our planet have been desperate to go back. Europa Clipper, which blasted off from Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, is doing just that. Galileo found clear evidence that while Ganymede, Calisto and Europa have barren frozen surfaces,
Recent advancements in quantum computing have revealed that Google’s 67-qubit Sycamore processor can outperform the fastest classical supercomputers. This breakthrough, detailed in a study published in Nature on October 9, 2024, indicates a new phase in quantum computation known as the “weak noise phase.” Understanding the Weak Noise Phase The research, spearheaded by Alexis Morvan