The New ‘Gold Rush’ of Geothermal Energy
A new wave of start-ups are trying to harvest emissions-free energy from inside the Earth, but the industry still faces significant challenges.
Day: May 19, 2026
Driver dies after car plunges 500ft from Highway 1 cliff onto California beach
The 58-year-old man died at the scene, officials said, despite lifeuards’ efforts to save him
Acting US attorney general defends fund for prosecuted Trump allies
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate political allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration. Blanche, testifyi…
Bolivia Has Been Paralyzed by Protests. Here’s Why.
After two decades of leftist rule, many voters who backed Bolivia’s new, more conservative president say he’s made their lives harder and are demanding his removal.
Ousted senator Bill Cassidy: no regrets over Trump impeachment vote
Republican defeated in primary says backing Trump’s conviction ‘may have cost me my seat, but who cares?’Returning to the US Capitol after a stinging primary re-election loss, Bill Cassidy, a Republican senator of Louisiana, said he had no regrets abou…
How China became Russia’s economic lifeline – DW.com
How China became Russia’s economic lifeline DW.comFrom sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into China’s border towns since Ukraine war The GuardianHow China became the new master of Russia’s economy …
‘Liquid on lips’: Noughty makes premium alcohol-free wine really nice & ‘appealing to wine drinkers’
Amanda Thomson, a former BBC correspondent turned award-winning entrepreneur with a Champagne taste for innovation, founded Noughty, a premium alcohol-free wine brand, in 2019. She set out to redefine one of France’s most cherished institutions with a…
JD Vance just tried to reassure America. He made everything so much worse
Tasked with making Iran, the president and a slush fund for Trump allies sound good, the VP dug his heels in — and proved exactly why he remains so unpopular to Americans across the political spectrum, writes Holly Baxter
‘Had No Knowledge’: Gulf Leaders On Trump’s Claim Of Stopping Iran Attack
Trump had said on Monday that he decided to “hold off” on striking Iran after leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates appealed for more time for diplomacy.
Sweden Chooses Unusual French Design For Its New Frigates – The War Zone
Sweden Chooses Unusual French Design For Its New Frigates The War ZoneNATO’s newest member Sweden announces $4 billion defense investment; Saab pops 5% CNBCSweden picks France’s FDI frigates in potential $4.2 billion deal &nb…