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Prince Harry says Prince William screamed and shouted at him in new record-breaking Netflix documentary
IN Netflix’s “Harry & Meghan” documentary, Prince Harry recalls being screamed and shouted at by his brother, William, the Prince of Wales, during a family summit. Chris Jackson | Chris Jackson Collection | Getty Images Prince Harry has described the terror of being shouted at by his brother, Prince William, during a summit to discuss […]
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Europe’s power crisis has ‘very little to do with Putin,’ portfolio manager says
This image, from Sept, 2022, shows a liquefied natural gas tanker arriving at a port in the Netherlands. Siese Veenstra | AFP | Getty Images The power crisis gripping Europe has little to do with Vladimir Putin and it could be argued that the Russian leader’s actions have helped improve the situation, according to Per […]
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WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in a high-profile prisoner swap between the U.S. and Moscow
US WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on June 27, 2022. Kirill Kudryavtsev | AFP | Getty Images WNBA star Brittney Griner is free Thursday after the Biden administration negotiated her release from a Russian penal colony in exchange for an arms dealer, according to a senior […]
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Toyota secures funding to develop hydrogen fuel cell version of its Hilux pickup in the UK
A Toyota logo displayed on a vehicle in Poland. The Japanese automotive giant started working on the development of fuel cell vehicles back in 1992. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images LONDON — A consortium led by automotive giant Toyota will receive millions in funding to develop a hydrogen fuel cell pickup truck in […]
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Rolls-Royce uses hydrogen produced with wind and tidal power to test jet engine
LONDON — Plans to reduce the significant environmental effects of aviation took a step forward this week after Rolls-Royce and easyJet said they had carried out the ground test of a jet engine that used hydrogen produced from tidal and wind power. In a statement this week, aerospace giant Rolls-Royce — not to be confused […]
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Renault wants to use water from depths of 4,000 meters to supply heat to an old production plant
A Renault logo photographed in Bavaria, Germany. The French automotive giant says it’s targeting carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. Igor Golovniov/Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The Renault Group is working with French utility Engie on the development of a geothermal energy project at the automaker’s Douai facility, with […]
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Two companies have luxury trains called the ‘Orient Express.’ Here are the differences
The “Orient Express” has been called the “king of trains” and the “train of kings.” Royalty, writers, actors and spies have ridden the original route between Paris and Istanbul, which started in the late 19th century. Author Agatha Christie described the Orient Express as “the train of my dreams.” She set a bestselling murder mystery […]
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Inflation forces mom and pop restaurants and chains like McDonald’s to lean on their strengths
Customers at a McDonald’s restaurant Scott Mlyn | CNBC As the restaurant industry battles inflation, the large size of chains and their access to cash gives them the upper hand, but independents have advantages of their own when managing higher costs. Feeling the pressure on their budgets, consumers have been cutting back on their restaurant […]
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Chook flu is threatening British meals staples, from the English breakfast to Christmas meal
Egg shortages could be on the cards as avian flu sweeps by Europe. Sam Mellish / Contributor / Getty Illustrations or photos LONDON — The basic English fry-up and traditional Christmas turkey meal could be under risk as Britain bargains with the impact of soaring scenarios of avian flu. Fried, poached, scrambled and boiled eggs […]
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‘Vaccination-style’ intervention essential to clear up power disaster, British isles power boss suggests
Gas rates have soared to record ranges in excess of the last calendar year as better international need has been intensified in Europe. Sean Gladwell | Second | Getty Visuals LISBON, Portugal — The U.K. should embark on a “vaccination-style” exertion to address surging electricity prices and protect against upcoming power crises from occurring, in […]
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