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Why China’s Cutting Solar Subsidies Is Bad News for Nigeria’s Electricity
Nigeria’s push to expand clean energy across the country is facing a new threat, coming from thousands of kilometres away. China, the world’s largest producer of solar panels, has announced cuts to subsidies it gives to its own solar manufacturers. That may sound like a domestic Chinese policy issue, but the knock-on effects will be
The FCA must continue work on cutting card fees
Friday 21 March 2025 5:37 am | Updated: Thursday 20 March 2025 12:57 pm The news comes as governments and regulators across the world criticise the two dominant card schemes for the fees they charge to merchants. The Payment Systems Regulator was doing vital work on reducing unfair card fees that are hammering retail. Now
Sony Cutting PlayStation VR2 Price by $150 in March
by William D'Angelo , posted 16 hours ago / 1,229 Views Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it is dropping the recommended retail price (RRP) for the PlayStation VR2 starting in March. The price for the PS VR2 starting in March will be permanently dropped by $150 to $399.99 / €449.99 / £399.99 / ¥66,980. A bundle
‘Cutting down ministries is about sentiment, not savings’ – Bright Simmons
The Honorary Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simmons, has characterised President John Mahama’s decision to reduce the number of ministries from 30 to 23 as more of a response to public sentiment than a genuine step toward government efficiency. In an article titled The Stressful Difference between Cutting Ministries &...
Why Fox Corp. Analysts Are Cutting Their Ad Forecasts
For the final quarter of 2022, Fox Corp. could celebrate a 4 percent advertising revenue gain. Amid economic clouds late in the year, executive chairman and CEO Lachlan Murdoch said in February that his team was “mindful of current macroeconomic conditions,” but touted that “the durability of our brands and Fox’s ability to deliver audiences
Tennessee says it’s cutting federal HIV funding. Will other states follow?
Health officials in Tennessee say they will reject federal funding for groups that provide services to residents living with HIV.
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...