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In this article SHEL-GB EDP-PT RWE-FF RWE-DE Floating solar panels in the Netherlands. A number of major energy firms are looking into the potential of combining floating solar with other energy sources. Mischa Keijser | Image Source | Getty Images German energy firm RWE is to invest in a pilot project centered around the deployment
The UK economy is facing a labour crisis that is affecting every sector of the economy, from agriculture to airlines, and hospitality to hi-tech industries. At its heart is a shortage of people to do the jobs required to help the economy recover and grow after the pandemic, the product of a unique combination of
Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby’s looking at the final two candidates for the Conservative party leadership on her last podcast before a summer break. As well as assessing the chances for Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, she sits down with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to discuss his image, being investigated for a potential
A fascinating new video has offered viewers the chance to peer deep into the universe as the new super space telescope James Webb zooms in on a dying star. The footage reveals how the James Webb telescope captured the dazzling, unprecedented image of planetary nebula NGC 3132, known as the Southern Ring Nebula. It is
11:47 PM ET ESPN News Services HOUSTON — The Houston Astros opened the second half of the season by sweeping the New York Yankees in a doubleheader Thursday to inch closer in the standings to the team with baseball’s best record. Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman both homered and combined for five RBI as the
Retail sales dipped by 0.1% in June 2022, less than experts had expected but continuing a downward trajectory that reflects an economy grappling with record food and fuel prices. Non-food stores, such as clothing and household goods, which slumped by 4.7% and 3.7% respectively, were hit particularly hard, according to data from the Office of
Moscow and Kyiv are set to sign a deal to reopen Ukraine’s Black Sea ports for grain exports, Turkey has said – raising hopes an international food crisis caused by Russia’s invasion could be eased. Full details of the reported agreement between Russia and Ukraine have not yet been released. However, it is due to
Holidaymakers are stuck in long queues heading into the Port of Dover – with French immigration being blamed for causing a “critical incident”. Delays are “in excess of four hours”, P&O Ferries said, adding: “Please arrive prepared for a prolonged wait. Carry snacks and additional water with you.” It added that anyone travelling today should
Russian military units have stepped up their assaults on Ukrainian forces in the Donbas, where both sides have been pausing manoeuvres to regroup and replenish. But as retired Air Vice-Marshall Sean Bell tells Sky News, this could be ahead of Russian artillery assaults beginning again. For the latest developments: https://qrcode.skynews.com/skynews/ukraineblog SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel
Conservative attorney George Conway, who is now a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, predicts that Trump will run for president again and says Ron DeSantis may be the only candidate that can beat him one-on-one. #cnn #News
Singer and actress Shonka Dukureh, who starred as blues singer Big Mama Thornton in the film Elvis, has been found dead at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. The 44-year-old was found unresponsive by one of her two young children who she lived in an apartment with, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a statement.
A billboard funded by Airbnb shows opposition to Proposition F in downtown San Francisco, California. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Marshall Luck’s chiropractic and massage practice in downtown San Francisco survived the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to government stimulus money and a hefty amount of debt. But well over two years since lockdowns swept
Donald Trump watched the Capitol riots on television in his dining room and failed to take “immediate action in a time of crisis”, an investigation has heard. During the eighth hearing into the January 6 riots, the committee was told that the former president was aiming to stop or delay the congressional certification of Joe
Eurobike 2022, one of the largest bicycle trade shows in the world, took on a new life this year as it moved to a larger venue in Frankfurt, Germany. Electrek was on site to check out all the latest news and unveilings from the electric bike world. We also want to thank Tern Bicycles for
One of the ways that the sector is seeking to replace conventional fossil jet fuel is by exploring the use of sustainable aviation fuels, or SAF. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images FARNBOROUGH, England — Airline executives at Britain’s Farnborough International Airshow are betting on the use of so-called sustainable aviation fuels to reduce
In this article SNAP Snap shares plummeted more than 25% in extended trading on Thursday after the social media company reported disappointing second-quarter results and said it plans to slow hiring as it reckons with weakening revenue growth. Co-founders Evan Spiegel, the CEO, and technology chief Bobby Murphy agreed to new employment contracts that will
Rishi Sunak says he flew back from a government trip last December to stop the country going into a new Covid lockdown. The former chancellor and Tory leadership candidate told LBC that the UK was “hours away from a press conference” announcing the measures due to the spread of the Omicron variant. But he said
Amber Heard has filed an official notice appealing against the outcome of her multi-million defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. The Aquaman actress’ legal team submitted documents to the Virginia Court of Appeals on Thursday, claiming trial errors stopped a “just and fair verdict” from being returned. “We believe the court made errors that prevented
Military Analyst and retired Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell said the end of Russia’s operational pause was “inevitable”, due to the fact that more time on pause means more time for the Ukrainians to prepare their next steps. #Ukraine #Russia #skynews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like