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Simon Cowell faces showdown over Amanda Holden power play in BGT

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Simon Cowell faces showdown over Amanda Holden power play in BGT Simon Cowell has found himself in a challenging position as his loyalty is questioned by his longtime friend and Britain’s Got Talent’s co-host Amanda Holden. Holden desires for Cowell to respect the power dynamics, especially in light of her recent achievements and upcoming projects, … Read more

Cuba ‘Power and Food’ Protests Erupt in Over Blackouts and Hunger

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Protesters took to the streets of Cuba on Sunday in a rare outburst of social unrest as a fresh wave of blackouts exacerbated tensions on the cash-strapped island. Social media posts showed crowds of people in Santiago de Cuba, the second-largest city on the eastern part of the island, chanting “corriente y comida”—power and and … Read more

Iceland’s latest volcanic eruption is decreasing in power, and defenses are holding

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GRINDAVIK, Iceland — Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland flowed Sunday toward defenses around the town of Grindavik, which have so far held the molten rock back from the evacuated community. Scientists said the eruption appeared to be weakening and would probably peter out within hours. A volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula in … Read more

This workstation offers a clever way to organize and power your deskspace

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The Hexcal Studio is a beast of a tabletop power station. ZDNET/Jack Wallen ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hexcal Studio is available to purchase now from the Hexcal site for $899.00.This thing is sturdy, offers plenty of electrical outlets, has an ingenious system for stowing away devices and cables, and includes a nice ambient lighting system.It’s … Read more

Russia’s glide bombs give its air force new power in Ukraine

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KYIV — Russia’s air force has dramatically boosted its effectiveness in the Ukraine war with its increased use of “glide bombs,” contributing to Moscow’s recent battlefield successes, according to Western experts. The plentiful Soviet-era bombs, which carry up to a half-ton of explosives, have been fitted with wings and guidance systems to fly long distances … Read more

Rad Power Bikes Has 4 New Models—and Safer Batteries

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The Seattle ebike company Rad Power Bikes has announced four new ebike models, all of which have the very important distinction of being unlikely to have their batteries suddenly burst into flames. The company says its new Safe Shield Batteries—which come standard on all four new bikes—have been certified at UL-2271, an industry standard ranking … Read more

Two former CloudKitchens execs are tackling Mexico’s solar power lag

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For a country with some very sunny regions, Mexico has strikingly little solar power. At just over 10 gigawatts of solar capacity, it has one-eighth that of Germany, a country with less sunlight and 40% fewer people. German government incentives have helped, but there’s more to the story than that. In Mexico, the solar market … Read more