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PJM responds to Pennsylvania Governor’s complaint over power market rules By Reuters

PJM responds to Pennsylvania Governor’s complaint over power market rules By Reuters

(Reuters) – Grid operator PJM Interconnection responded on Tuesday to a complaint from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro over power market rules, citing concerns about potential power shortages due to the fast-paced expansion of data centers.…

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Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider

Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider

By the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the surface of the Moon. But as space becomes accessible to more nations and corporations, we need to stop and ask…

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Trials pick holes in retail CBDCs’ privacy technology

Trials pick holes in retail CBDCs’ privacy technology

Trials pick holes in retail CBDCs’ privacy technology – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Report by central banks says shortcomings in design features could stymie implementation A report by…

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Next nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries due on Jan 13 By Reuters

Next nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries due on Jan 13 By Reuters

DUBAI (Reuters) – The next round of nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries will take place on Jan. 13 in Geneva, Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency cited the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem…

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your guide to the southern sky in 2025

your guide to the southern sky in 2025

In addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads each night, there are always exciting events to look out for in the sky. The year 2025 is no exception…

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Puerto Rico’s power grid collapses; could take two days to restore service By Reuters

Puerto Rico’s power grid collapses; could take two days to restore service By Reuters

By Rich McKay and Ivelisse Rivera SAN JUAN (Reuters) -Puerto Ricans were without electricity on New Year’s Eve after a grid failure left nearly all of the island without power. Around 87% of clients were…

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Five consumer myths to ditch in 2025

Five consumer myths to ditch in 2025

Over the past year, books like Less by Patrick Grant and documentaries like Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy have encouraged consumers to rethink their internalised beliefs that more consumption equals better living. As we enter…

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South African study suggests that a distinct echo attracted ancient artists back to one site

South African study suggests that a distinct echo attracted ancient artists back to one site

Physics does not adequately explain reflected sound and echo effects. Take as example the echo-producing Echoplex, a magnetic tape device that influenced the soundtrack of a generation. Think of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love (1969)…

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Gold set for brightest year since 2010 on rate cuts, safe-haven demand By Reuters

Gold set for brightest year since 2010 on rate cuts, safe-haven demand By Reuters

By Daksh Grover and Sherin Elizabeth Varghese (Reuters) – Gold prices were set to end a record-breaking year on a positive note on Tuesday as robust central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainties and monetary policy easing…

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Five things at the top of China’s agenda for 2025

Five things at the top of China’s agenda for 2025

2024 has been a challenging year for China. As its government has tackled economic problems at home, internationally it has handled the complexities of an alliance with Russia. And, while China has continued to play…

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