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UK landlord firm fined £42,500 after tenants found near dead rats and waste

A landlord company in County Durham has been fined £42,500 after tenants were found living in unsafe conditions, including sleeping among dead rats, mice, human waste and urine. The court heard the firm failed to carry out required property inspections and maintain valid gas safety certificates across several rental homes, prompting legal action by Durham

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‘E20 petrol may cut mileage by up to 5%, but no damage to engines’: Govt tells Parliament

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said fuel economy is influenced by several factors, including driving style, vehicle maintenance, tyre pressure, wheel alignment and the use of air conditioning. The government said the drop in mileage for some older vehicles is generally limited

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EXPLAINED: Why Spain players cut the goal nets after winning World Cup

Spain celebrated their 2026 FIFA World Cup victory by cutting down goal nets. This tradition was borrowed from American basketball championship celebrations. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time against Argentina. Spain secured their second World Cup title after a dominant performance. The players took pieces of the net as souvenirs of their

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Native Australian grass used for millennia reveals unusual chromosome secret

Channel millet, a native grass, possesses twelve chromosome copies, a trait linked to domestication. Mithaka people utilized this grain for millennia, demonstrating sophisticated ecological knowledge. This desert plant thrives in Channel Country’s extreme boom-and-bust cycles. Its genetic makeup suggests resilience, offering potential for future climate-resilient crops. Ancient Aboriginal practices shaped native grains, revealing hidden strengths

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Google employees’ union gives ‘never-before-delivered’ petition to CEO Sundar Pichai

Nearly 100 Google employees rallied at Mountain View, delivering a petition signed by 4,500 workers to CEO Sundar Pichai. Led by Alphabet Workers Union president Parul Koul, the Googlers for Job Security campaign demands guaranteed severance, voluntary exit packages before layoffs, and an end to AI-era performance quotas. Executives were absent, so the petition was

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Oracle loses billions as Sam Altman’s trouble with ‘Chinese models’ come knocking

Oracle’s credit rating has been downgraded by S&P due to significant artificial intelligence investments. The company faces increasing investor concerns about its rising debt and competition. OpenAI’s financial stability poses a key credit risk for Oracle’s future obligations. Oracle’s substantial data center leases could become problematic if clients fail to pay. The firm’s AI business

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Controversy! Ronaldo likes Insta post claiming FIFA helped Argentina reach final

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Instagram account liked a post alleging FIFA aided Argentina’s World Cup final journey. This incident adds to existing tournament controversies and questions about FIFA’s integrity. Argentina’s path to the final involved several close matches and dramatic comebacks. They ultimately lost the World Cup final to Spain after extra time. Ronaldo has not publicly

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Satya Nadella flips a Nobel economist’s paradox warning AI buyers about a hidden cost

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has flipped Nobel economist Kenneth Arrow’s Information Paradox to warn AI buyers about a hidden cost. In his “Reverse Information Paradox” essay, Nadella says enterprises pay for intelligence twice—with money and proprietary knowledge. As firms feed AI models their expertise, the seller learns more while the buyer learns little in return.

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