Giant Merger of NextEra and Dominion Could Fail Amid Anger Over Electricity Bills

New York Times - Nov 9, 2026

State leaders and residents in Virginia have opposed NextEra’s acquisition of Dominion Energy, fearing that it will accelerate rate increases.

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China Rejects Espionage Claims Involving Nvidia C.E.O. Jensen Huang

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The controversy has intensified scrutiny of Mr. Huang’s ties to Beijing and sparked mixed reactions across Asia, where he is widely popular.

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New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission.

Senator Tells Google to Let Schools Disable A.I. Features in Search

Nov 9, 2026

Senator Tells Google to Let Schools Disable A.I. Features in Search

The request came from Senator Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts, after Google said it would not turn off artificial intelligence tools for students using its search engine.

A.I.-Generated Celebrity Ads Get an Assist From Terry Crews

Nov 9, 2026

A.I.-Generated Celebrity Ads Get an Assist From Terry Crews

The Ogilvy ad agency and the CAA talent agency introduced a partnership to create promotions featuring digital replicas of celebrities.

Shoppers to Use Black Friday Sales to Stock Up on Essentials

Nov 9, 2026

Shoppers to Use Black Friday Sales to Stock Up on Essentials

Shoppers strained by high costs of living are expected to put a priority on value this season, whether they’re buying gifts or everyday items for themselves.

Weil Gotshal Was Profitable. But Not Profitable Enough.

Nov 9, 2026

Weil Gotshal Was Profitable. But Not Profitable Enough.

Among the reasons that the 95-year-old law firm fell apart was a failure to adapt to the eat-or-be-eaten ethos of Big Law.

Is it the end of free school milk?

Nov 9, 2026

Is it the end of free school milk?

Free school milk has been provided to children in Wales since the 1970s, but that could now change.

What do we know about Nvidia CEO’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy?

Nov 9, 2026

What do we know about Nvidia CEO’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy?

Adoration for the US tech giant’s CEO Jensen Huang has been labelled “Jensanity”, but can his reputation survive the news of his affair?

Hut owner wins battle to keep living in off-grid home he built

Nov 9, 2026

Hut owner wins battle to keep living in off-grid home he built

The man has lived in the self-built hut since 2020 - but never told authorities or asked for permission.

How you can get council's £250 cost of living help

Nov 9, 2026

How you can get council's £250 cost of living help

Applications for household grants of up to £250 are opening to some Surrey residents.

Hot summers and soaring bills putting soft play centres at risk

Nov 9, 2026

Hot summers and soaring bills putting soft play centres at risk

Jessica Harvey from Whitchurch said there were some days in the summer that no-one visited her centre.

Rubio Warned Officials About Nvidia Chief’s Entanglement With Chinese Spy

Nov 9, 2026

Rubio Warned Officials About Nvidia Chief’s Entanglement With Chinese Spy

The secretary of state’s role in drafting a secret memo highlights how top officials were concerned by this past spring about Jensen Huang’s relationship with a woman tied to Chinese intelligence.

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