World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) that kicked off on November 11, running till November 22. With more than half of the […]
The French competition watchdog warns artificial pricing is unhelpful for consumers and stifles market rivalry. The energy regulator disagrees. ADVERTISEMENT The French government should prepare to abolish regulated power tariffs (TRVs), the Autorité de la Concurrence, the nation’s competition watchdog has said. In a statement published on Tuesday, the regulator said that the mechanisms “blur
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Gwyneth Paltrow-inspired immersive musical “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” is going global following two sold-out London runs. Producers Awkward Productions are taking the show to the U.S., with stops in Utah – where Paltrow lost half a day of skiing after a mid-slope collision with optician Terry Sanderson, who went on to sue her – as well
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Rough Trade has announced its top 100 albums of 2024, led by SOPHIE’s posthumous self-titled album. To celebrate, the indie retailer is selling exclusive vinyl pressings tied to the top 20 albums on its list. Featured are new offerings from SOPHIE, the Smile, Idles, Laura Marling, Charli XCX, Yard Act, and more. Find the list
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Women in the Arts, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women in creative fields through mentorship, networking, and community-building initiatives, is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 grants for emerging female creators. Founded by Brenda Uphopho, Women in the Arts is committed to bridging gender gaps in the creative sector, providing women with
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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced its December 2024 payment dates and schedule for social grants. Beneficiaries, including older persons, those with disabilities, and children, can expect their December grants on scheduled dates, ensuring timely support during the festive season. December 2024 payment dates for all SASSA classes For the SASSA payment
With a second-term president looking on, SpaceX’s sixth Starship test flight met the company’s metrics for success. Instead of returning to the launch pad, the booster diverted to an ocean ditching but the stripped down first stage survived an aggressive re-entry that was calculated to potentially destroy it. Donald Trump was on hand with Elon
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule to address persistent issues reported by airline passengers who were trying to obtain refunds they were owed. The DOT rule created universal standards for refunds owed to airline passengers traveling on flights to, from, or within the United States. It specified for the
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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita said Africa’s biggest mobile operator is exploring partnerships with low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite providers to bring internet connection to rural and remote customers in particular. Satellite-internet has become an alternative connectivity solution across Africa with the popularity of providers such as Starlink, operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. An MTN logo is
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed a high-level African Union (AU) delegation, led by H.E. Ana Nembe, to engage in collaborative efforts aimed at helping Liberia enhance its climate change mitigation efforts. The courtesy visit, held on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marks a
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