Energy emissions reached record levels due to rising demand for fossil fuels, the report said

Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the Energy sector myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Greenhouse gas emissions from energy reached a record high last year as demand for fossil fuels rose despite a surge in renewable energy, according to a report highlighting the need to accelerate the green transition. … Read more

NASA and Boeing are delaying the landing of the Starliner astronaut until June 26 due to thrust problems

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The return to Earth of Boeing’s Starliner capsule will be delayed a few more days due to thruster problems and a planned spacewalk. NASA announced today (June 18) that Starliner will complete its first human mission to the International Space Station (ISS) no earlier than June 26, nearly three weeks after launch. The landing will … Read more

Every sandwich, wrap and salad pulled from shelves due to E.coli fears – see list

A huge number of sandwiches, wraps and salads are being recalled due to the worsening E.coli outbreak. In the latest outbreak, 211 cases have been confirmed so far, with at least 67 people requiring hospital treatment. Some of Britain’s biggest retailers, including Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Tesco, have been forced to issue recalls. Health officials … Read more

The IMF warns of massive labor disruption due to AI

This article is a local version of our Disrupted Times newsletter. Subscribers can sign up here to receive the newsletter three times a week. Discover all our newsletters here Today’s top stories Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the war cabinet he created after the Hamas attack on October 7, following the resignation of two … Read more

The IMF warns of ‘profound concerns’ about rising inequality due to AI

Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. The IMF said it had “deep concerns” about massive labor disruptions and rising inequality as societies move towards generative AI, and urged governments to do more to protect their economies. In a report published Monday, … Read more

Opening of NYC’s first public observatory is in jeopardy due to last-minute regulations

The red tape has stalled plans to install the city’s first free public observatory in a Bronx park, and organizers now fear they may have to pull the plug on the project. The grand opening of the dome in Jerome Park, near the Bronx High School of Science, was scheduled for this spring. But in … Read more

Mow away! The street has become a mess due to careless lawn mowers

People living on an estate in Hellesdon say the maintenance team responsible for mowing their lawns have left behind large piles of leftover clippings and knee-high tufts of missed grass – or have not appeared at all. Orbit Housing Group, which is responsible for maintaining the area on Cottinghams Drive, charges tenants a service charge … Read more

Tesco recalls products due to E.coli – full list of 60 affected supermarket items

More products have been recalled from UK supermarkets this evening due to a major E.coli warning, including Tesco. Sandwiches and wraps sold by more than six major brands across the country are being recalled following a major update published by the Food Standards Agency on Friday. The affected products are distributed by two brands: Greencore … Read more

Shoppers warned ‘don’t eat’ 45 supermarket items due to fears of E. coli

Dozens of ready-to-eat products are being pulled from grocery store shelves as health officials continue to work to identify the source of an ongoing E. coli outbreak. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a recall warning for a total of 45 sandwich, wrap and salad items from Greencore Group due to possible contamination with … Read more

Tesco’s newest supermarket is recalling products due to E.coli – all 60 items affected

More products have been recalled from UK supermarkets this evening due to a major E.coli warning, including Tesco. Sandwiches and wraps sold by more than six major brands across the country are being recalled following a major update published by the Food Standards Agency on Friday. The affected products are distributed by two brands: Greencore … Read more