British Energy Bills Rise as Millions Face Winter Fuel Poverty
Ofgem's price cap increase takes effect Friday, prompting charities to urge the government to expand support for vulnerable households.
LONDON — Millions of British households faced higher energy bills on Friday as Ofgem's price cap rose, with anti-poverty charities warning that growing numbers of families would struggle to heat their homes adequately. The cap sets the maximum that suppliers in England, Wales and Scotland can charge per unit of gas...
SSPX Defies Pope, Consecrates Bishop Without Vatican Approval
The traditionalist Society of St Pius X faces renewed schism warnings from the Vatican after ordaining a bishop without papal mandate.
The Society of St Pius X pressed ahead on Friday with an episcopal consecration carried out without papal approval, drawing warnings of possible...
US Job Growth Slows in June, Fueling Expectations of Fed Rate Cut
Payrolls missed forecasts and unemployment rose, signaling a softer labor market that could justify September rate relief.
The US economy added fewer jobs than economists predicted in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, as hiring momentum faded across sectors....
Signal Hack Prompts Congress to Tighten Messaging Security Rules
Rep. Don Bacon's compromised account sparks lawmakers to demand updated guidance on encrypted apps and device standards.
WASHINGTON — Congressional cybersecurity officials faced renewed pressure Friday to issue updated guidance on encrypted messaging apps after Rep. Don Bacon...
Merck Scraps Second Alzheimer's Drug Trial, Shaking Neuphoria Partnership
The drugmaker's decision to halt another late-stage candidate narrows the field of experimental dementia therapies and raises questions about the collaboration's future.
Merck & Co. confirmed on Friday that it had discontinued a second Alzheimer's disease trial developed under its partnership with Neuphoria Therapeutics,...
World Cup Quarter-Finals Begin in North America
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its quarter-final stage on Friday, with the remaining eight teams battling for semi-final places across host cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup entered its quarter-final stage on Friday, with the tournament's final eight teams competing for places in the semi-finals across...
Project Hail Mary Launches on Prime Video for Fourth of July Weekend
Ryan Gosling's sci-fi adaptation of Andy Weir's novel arrives on streaming after theatrical run.
Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, became available to stream on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, capitalising on Fourth of July...
Americans Set Records for Fourth of July Cookouts as Nation Marks 250th Birthday
Retailers report brisk holiday food and travel sales as families prepare July 4 celebrations, with grocery groups noting easing barbecue costs.
Millions of Americans began final preparations for Fourth of July cookouts on Friday, one day before the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the...
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