3 h. ago China is now the biggest debt collector in the developing world, report says

Developing countries owe billions to China, which threatens to undermine poverty reduction efforts and fuel instability, according to a new report from Australia's Lowy Institute.

Politics

4 h. ago Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%

A team of international researchers led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia has developed a new composite material made of acrylate that enhances the performance of solar cells. Adhering the composite material to solar cells deployed in Saudi Arabia for weeks significantly raised the power output and longevity while reducing the electricity consumed by the cells. The study can be read in Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports.

Politics

5 h. ago Morgan Wallen storms the charts with 'I'm the Problem' — and 36 of its songs

This week, the album at No. 1 on the charts is one everyone saw coming: With the biggest streaming numbers of 2025 and strong sales to boot, Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem is the chart-topper it had always seemed destined to become.

Events

5 h. ago Survey: Consumers in North, South America shy away from U.S. grocery items

Survey: Consumers in North, South America shy away from U.S. grocery items  Chain Store Age

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9 h. ago Washington Consumers Gain Right To Repair For Cellphones And More

Washington Consumers Gain Right To Repair For Cellphones And More  Hackaday

Technology

17 h. ago AFC East scout offered up this bold take about the 2025 Patriots

"I feel like they're the Bills' biggest threat." The post AFC East scout offered up this bold take about the 2025 Patriots appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

23 h. ago Biggest California utility sees more than 40% jump in data center interest, executive says

Biggest California utility sees more than 40% jump in data center interest, executive says  Reuters

Politics

24 h. ago OpenAI may soon let you ‘sign in with ChatGPT’ for other apps

OpenAI is exploring ways for users to sign in to third-party apps using their ChatGPT account, the company noted on a web page published Tuesday. OpenAI is currently gauging interest from developers who might want to integrate this service into their apps. ChatGPT is quickly becoming one of the largest consumer applications in the world, […]

Technology

27 h. ago 11 Mexican Federal Cops Caught Guarding Cartel Fuel Theft Operations

Authorities in Mexico arrested 11 members of the country’s National Guard for protecting an alleged cartel fuel theft operation in Central Mexico. The arrest comes at a time when the U.S government has singled out the theft of fuel and its underground market as one of the biggest revenue makers for drug cartels in Mexico. The post 11 Mexican Federal Cops Caught Guarding Cartel Fuel Theft Operations appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

27 h. ago PWHL expansion to Seattle and Vancouver could shake Frost’s championship team

PWHL expansion to Seattle and Vancouver could shake Frost’s championship team  Star Tribune

Politics

29 h. ago Brazil confident it can seal regional trade deals with EU, US despite bird flu

Brazil confident it can seal regional trade deals with EU, US despite bird flu  Reuters

Politics

30 h. ago U.S. Consumers Shake Off Gloom, Confidence Sees Biggest Boost In Four Years

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index jumped by 12.3 points in May, the largest monthly gain in four years. The post U.S. Consumers Shake Off Gloom, Confidence Sees Biggest Boost In Four Years appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

30 h. ago Cool computing—why the future of electronics could lie in the cold

Modern computer chips generate a lot of heat—and consume large amounts of energy as a result. A promising approach to reducing this energy demand could lie in the cold, as highlighted by a new Perspective article by an international research team coordinated by Qing-Tai Zhao from Forschungszentrum Jülich. Savings could reach as high as 80%, according to the researchers.

Politics

30 h. ago US consumer confidence improves in May, tariffs anxiety lingers

US consumer confidence improves in May, tariffs anxiety lingers  Reuters

Politics

30 h. ago WA consumers will gain ‘right to repair’ cellphones, other electronics

WA consumers will gain ‘right to repair’ cellphones, other electronics  The Seattle Times

Politics

31 h. ago Commentary: Confidential mental health resources for service members

Commentary: Confidential mental health resources for service members  army.mil

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33 h. ago WA consumers will gain ‘right to repair’ cellphones and other electronics

WA consumers will gain ‘right to repair’ cellphones and other electronics  Washington State Standard

Politics

33 h. ago Businesses Got Squeezed by Trump’s Tariffs. Now Some of Them Want Their Money Back

President Trump’s rapid maneuvering on tariffs led to some businesses narrowly missing out on lower bills. A refund on the difference could spare consumers from price hikes.

Politics

33 h. ago Deli meat, cucumbers top list of 'really risky foods' you might have in the fridge

A 41% rise in food recalls in 2024 highlights the risk of salmonella, E. coli and listeria in common foods such as deli meats, cucumbers, raw milk and eggs, says Consumer Reports.

Politics

37 h. ago Japan Will Spend $6.3 Billion to Shield Its Economy From Trump’s Tariffs

Lawmakers approved a plan to help companies and consumers as officials bargain in Washington for relief from debilitating auto levies.

Economics