A sustainable global universal basic income can be done. Here is how
We have developed a model that can provide a global UBI through a ‘cap and share’ scheme for fossil fuels that also tackles climate change. Universal Basic Income written on…
Falls Road shop owner fined for selling vapes to children
A west Belfast business owner has been fined over £2,000 for selling vapes to children under the age of 18. Gerard Fitzpatrick – of Fitzy’s, 212 Falls Road – has…
Princess Kate ‘abandons plans to reach out to Prince Harry’ amid her cancer battle
The Princess of Wales will focus on her health and family, not on mending Prince William’s relationship to Prince Harry, according to a royal commentator. Kate and Prince William had…
Indian politician known for his close ties with Bollywood killed weeks before a key election in Mumbai
A senior politician in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, who was also known for his close ties with Bollywood has been shot dead weeks before a key state election. Baba Siddique,…
CREA lowers housing market forecast for 2024 amid ’holding pattern’ for home sales
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association is downgrading its housing market forecast for the remainder of the year again, saying the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cuts haven’t spurred…
Environmentalist secures High Court permission to challenge Stormont over alleged failures in tackling climate change
An environmentalist has secured High Court permission to challenge the Stormont government over alleged failures to tackle climate change.
Google backs buildout of small nuclear reactors to run AI data centres
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is investing in the development of the next generation of nuclear power, backing a company that’s building small modular reactors and agreeing to purchase energy once the…
Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys die in 2 days
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s oldest zoo is seeking answers in a monkey medical mystery after nine animals died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered species.…
Motorists seen watching videos and using social media behind the wheel – police
Motorists in Northern Ireland have been spotted watching videos and using social media while driving, a senior police officer has said. Stormont Infrastructure Committee chairwoman Deborah Erskine also said she…
Drivers could be charged 15p per mile in new pay-per-mile taxes – ‘May face higher costs’
New pay-per-mile car tax changes could see motorists charged up to 15p per mile if Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is replaced, with all motorists at risk of being slapped with…