A fire that began at a homeless camp spread to a Red Robin restaurant in Portland’s Lloyd District, damaging the building but causing no serious injuries, officials said.
Federal courts have repeatedly ruled against Trump administration efforts to halt offshore wind projects, allowing construction to resume and marking major legal setbacks for the president.
A new Fannie Mae ad uses an AI-generated version of Donald Trump’s voice, created with his permission, highlighting how synthetic media is entering mainstream political and commercial messaging.
Ahead of Davos 2026, some argue UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves should take a firmer, less deferential stance toward bankers to better balance financial interests with broader economic goals.
Trump’s new tariffs threaten Britain’s carmakers, affecting exports, supply chains, and jobs, while European partners and policymakers weigh responses to reduce economic disruption.
Milk prices in the UK have fallen sharply due to oversupply and weak demand, prompting an MP to warn of financial strain on dairy farmers and seek market protections.
Solo travelers often face single supplements, but flexible planning, off-peak bookings, and solo-friendly operators can help reduce or avoid the extra cost.
Workers at Ireland’s first commercial wind farm reflect on three decades of service as its turbines prepare for decommissioning, marking the close of a foundational chapter in renewable energy.
Celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, Wikipedia continues to thrive without advertising. It attracts over seven billion visitors every month, even while navigating the complexities of AI and government censorship.
Pete Briquette says a DNA test showed him to be 99% from a specific part of Ireland, a result he views as a calm confirmation rather than a revelation.
After 14 years of delay, plans for the 8km missing link of the Royal Canal Greenway are set to be submitted, marking a cautious step forward for the long-paused project.
A reflective look at Cork city’s pubs in the 1960s, exploring how these quiet social spaces shaped community, memory, and everyday life during a period of gentle change.
Trump announces a surprise lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, highlighting tensions between political figures and financial powerbrokers in a dispute over past actions.
Businesses near Glasgow’s first safer drug consumption room report rising crime and anti-social behaviour, prompting debate about local impact even as health officials defend its harm-reduction role.
After years of rapid expansion, AI companies face growing scrutiny as record spending collides with investor demands for clearer returns and sustainable growth.
Rising electricity costs are moving from household concern to political discussion, as higher bills quietly reshape conversations about affordability, infrastructure, and public policy.
Residents and advocacy groups filed a last‑minute lawsuit to block Micron’s semiconductor fab project in Clay, NY, arguing the environmental review was rushed and failed to address key ecological concerns.
Trump’s energy push emphasizes gas and traditional power plants to meet AI data centers’ surging electricity demand, but building new generation capacity takes years amid supply and permitting challenges.
Global oil markets show that structural oversupply—more oil than demand—matters more than geopolitical tension over Iran or Russia in shaping prices and market balance.
Analysts forecast the Indonesian rupiah may weaken toward Rp17,100 per dollar amid global pressures and market sensitivities, even as policymakers work to support stability.
Chinese tire firms are investing billions in Indonesian plants, reshaping local manufacturing with new production hubs and sparking both opportunity and industry concern.
Reddit moderators are urging users to show greater respect, citing stress and burnout as their role expands, and sparking debate over visibility, authority, and unpaid digital labor.
Matt Damon says Netflix pushes early action and repeated dialogue to retain distracted viewers, signaling a shift in filmmaking shaped by shrinking attention spans and streaming strategy
TikTok quietly launches PineDrama, a free micro-drama app offering select series without ads or subscriptions, raising questions about storytelling, attention, and future monetization.