Clarksons names new head of offshore renewables in Singapore
Rouven Willner will focus on expansion in emerging markets
Day: August 18, 2025
Feel the burn on National Hot and Spicy Food Day
Peppers, hot sauce, chili paste and spicy snacks are bringing the heat. From the 37% of Americans who say they’d try the world’s hottest pepper to the 51% who eat hot sauce at least once a week, spicy flavors are having a moment. Wherever y…
FDA’s new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views
A series of panels convened by the Food and Drug Administration is raising concerns that the agency is skirting federal rules and promoting fringe views about antidepressants and other products.
Panic in seaside town as plague of disease-ridden cats ‘completely out of control’
A resident described the cats as a ‘hotbed of infection’ and claimed they can no longer safely use their terrace.
Army revamping hypervelocity cannon plan, eyeing new competitions
“Some of it will absolutely be competed. We’re looking at each of the components that SCO has done. … Some of those technologies are more mature than others,” said RCCTO head Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch.
Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what’s best for you
Switching to a heat pump is often touted as a climate-friendly choice that can help your wallet, too.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 24-30
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 24-30 include actor Keke Palmer of “Nope” fame, actor Rupert Grint from “Harry Potter” and keyboardist Megan Garrett of Casting Crowns
UAE youth join summer camp on culture and technology as part of 2025 year of community
The ECAE Summer Camp 2025 blended Emirati heritage with modern technology, engaging youth aged 12–17 in traditional crafts, digital fabrication, and cultural storytelling. Hosted in Abu Dhabi, the camp fostered intergenerational learning and creativity…
Horror as body of baby found in stormwater drain as cops launch huge investigation
Police have launched a major investigation after tradesmen working in the area made the tragic discovery.
Trump says Zelensky could end Ukraine war ‘immediately’
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky could bring the fighting with Russia to a halt “immediately” by agreeing to a settlement that rules out NATO membership and entails territorial concessions, US President Donald Trump has stated.