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A worker inspects an outdoor gas pipe at an underground gas storage facility operated by Gas Storage CZ AS in Hacě, Czech Republic, Friday, January 3, 2025.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe International Energy Agency’s latest outlook suggests oil demand could continue to rise until mid-century, reflecting a sharp shift in tone at the world’s energy watchdog and raising further questions about the future of fossil fuels.The Paris-based agency on Wednesday laid out a scenario in its flagship World Energy Outlook in which oil demand reaches 113 million barrels a day by 2050, a 13% increase from 2024 levels.The IEA…
Major League Soccer will step onto a bigger stage next year as all its games will find a new home on Apple TV.Starting with the 2026 season, MLS matches will be available to watch on: apple”s flagship streaming platform. It now includes Major League Baseball games as well as scripted series such as “Severance.”The move marks a major shift for both the league and Apple’s media strategy, with the tech giant ending Season Pass, Apple’s separate subscription service for MLS games.Apple and MLS have signed a 10-year media rights agreement starting in 2022 that will make Apple the exclusive worldwide…
The announcement came after President Petro said Colombia would suspend cooperation with the United States over attacks on suspected drug smuggling ships.Days after President Gustavo Petro announced a suspension of cooperation with the United States over attacks on ships in international waters, Colombian officials said they would continue sharing information with international organizations fighting drug trafficking.Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez said in a social media post on Thursday that Petro had given “clear instructions” to maintain a “continuous flow of information” with international organizations tackling drug trafficking.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”The answer to transnational crime is…
A forensic team thoroughly examined the charred skeleton of a car in a busy area of Delhi. Less than 24 hours later, the air outside Islamabad’s judicial complex was thick with the aftermath of a suicide bombing. The two deadly attacks are separate and there is currently no evidence linking the two. But for the two South Asian rivals, the political shock caused by the explosion is a stark reminder of the lingering security problems that are festering beneath the surface across the region. Explosions in heavily fortified capitals are rare, and officials from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan said two…
Sky Sports has launched Sky Sports Halo, a brand new TikTok channel created specifically to engage and entertain female sports fans.Sky Sports Halo provides a comprehensive, dedicated platform for women to enjoy and explore content from all sports, amplifying women’s voices and perspectives. We provide a safe and positive space for women to connect, comment and celebrate sports and culture.The channel also aims to build a welcoming community of female fans, whether casual or passionate, through fun, on-trend and relatable content.Followers can expect a mix of entertainment, inspiration, and the latest sports news, including behind-the-scenes insights, sports fashion and lifestyle…
Over the past two years, LinkedIn has been experimenting with bringing AI to different parts of its platform, including ad copy, content creation, personalized digests, recruiting assistance, career advice, and learning. The company is now finally adding AI to search, one of the most used parts of the site. Earlier this year, the company released a job search tool for its U.S. members that lets them search for jobs using natural language queries. Now, the company is extending this feature to people searches as well. Users can use queries such as “Find a healthcare investor with FDA experience,” “Someone who…
Check out the companies that made headlines before the bell: The Walt Disney Company — The media giant fell more than 4% on mixed fourth-quarter results. The company’s adjusted earnings were $1.11 per share, beating LSEG’s estimate of $1.05 per share. However, sales came in at $22.46 billion, lower than the consensus estimate of $22.75 billion. Firefly Aerospace — Shares of the Texas-based aerospace company rose more than 20% following strong third-quarter results. According to LSEG consensus estimates, Firefly reported a narrower-than-expected adjusted loss and beat revenue expectations for the same period. Firefly also said it expects fiscal 2025 revenue…
tesla powerwall 2Source: Teslatesla The company is recalling about 10,500 Powerwall 2 home backup batteries, according to a disclosure from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released Thursday.”The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to fail during normal use, resulting in overheating and possibly smoke and flames, which could result in death or serious injury due to fire or burn hazards,” the CPSC’s recall notice states.Elon Musk’s electric vehicle and clean energy company blamed the problem on “defective third-party battery cells,” but did not name the supplier.According to the recall notice, Tesla has received…
Lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James have asked a federal judge to dismiss a criminal case brought against them alleging that President Donald Trump’s administration illegally appointed the prosecutors they accused.On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Curry heard the defendants’ petition in Alexandria, Virginia, as they seek to have the case thrown out before it reaches trial.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listBoth Mr. Comey and Mr. James are considered prominent critics of President Trump and have argued that the charges against them are a form of political retribution.Thursday’s petition concerned U.S. Attorney Lindsey Harrigan’s role in…
The recent arrival of the USS Gerald R. The U.S. says the buildup is aimed at combating drug trafficking, but some experts have questioned why so much firepower is needed if the sole purpose is to target drug ships, noting that the ship’s arrival would be the largest U.S. military presence in the region since the 1989 invasion of Panama. In addition to the aircraft carrier itself, described as the U.S. Navy’s “most lethal combat platform,” the U.S. has about 15,000 personnel in the region, along with more than a dozen warships, including cruisers, destroyers, air and missile defense command…