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Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost

Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost

The Trump administration is working to lift regulations on coal-fired power plants in the hopes of making its energy less expensive. But while cost is one important aspect, utilities have a lot more to consider…

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Oil heads for weekly rise as US adds sanctions on Iran, OPEC cuts

Oil heads for weekly rise as US adds sanctions on Iran, OPEC cuts

Oil heads for weekly rise as US adds sanctions on Iran, OPEC cuts by : Reuters Source link

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Giving cash to families in poor, rural communities can help bring down child marriage rates – new research

Giving cash to families in poor, rural communities can help bring down child marriage rates – new research

Providing cash transfers to low-income families can reduce child marriage rates among girls living in rural communities. That is what we found in a recent study looking at the impact of social assistance programs that…

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‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction

‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction

Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) – a species that went extinct about 13,000 years ago. The breakthrough has been achieved…

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Andrew Bailey to be next FSB chair

Andrew Bailey to be next FSB chair

Andrew Bailey to be next FSB chair – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Klaas Knot will step down from organisation in June as his term at DNB also comes…

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Ukraine, U.S. make 'substantial progress' on minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukraine, U.S. make 'substantial progress' on minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukraine, U.S. make 'substantial progress' on minerals deal, Kyiv says by : Reuters Source link

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Tariffs like Trump’s come with pitfalls, history shows

Tariffs like Trump’s come with pitfalls, history shows

Feeling tariff whiplash? You’re not alone. On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs – a 10% levy on nearly all U.S. imports, along with targeted duties aimed at punishing countries he…

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Superb fairy-wrens’ songs hold clues to their personalities, new study finds

Superb fairy-wrens’ songs hold clues to their personalities, new study finds

When we think of bird songs, we often imagine a cheerful soundtrack during our morning walks. However, for birds, songs are much more than background music – they are crucial to attract a mate and…

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Oil subdued as markets assess effects of trade war

Oil subdued as markets assess effects of trade war

Oil subdued as markets assess effects of trade war by : Reuters Source link

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Des Moines food pantries face spiking demand as the Iowa region’s SNAP enrollment declines

Des Moines food pantries face spiking demand as the Iowa region’s SNAP enrollment declines

As part of its drive to cut federal spending, the Trump administration has paused over US$500 million of funds that had previously flowed annually to food banks across the U.S. It’s not the only policy…

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