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Sabah Electricity appoints Saadiah as new chairman
Saadiah KOTA KINABALU (Aug 3): Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (Sabah Electricity) has announced the appointment of Saadiah Aziz as its chairman. She succeeds Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau effectively from July 31. Saadiah, 49, formerly a...

12 Best Wrestlers Who Appeared In Comic Book Movies And TV Shows
As the likes of All Elite Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment have become fully fledged entertainment brands, rather than just wrestling promotions, it's become more common to see the in-ring performers make the jump to Hollywood — and no,...

Protest at its best is a promise, followed by action
How feisty student marches in the early 2010s led one young activist to anarcho-syndicalism and a path of direct action ~ Auto ~ As someone who grew up in Britain during the long victory march of Thatcherism, I was in some ways born into a...
I've interviewed around 500 people. I can trace all my best and worst hires back to this single interview question.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eli Rubel, a 37-year-old Denver-based serial entrepreneur and CEO of Profit Labs. His identification has been verified by Business Insider. This story has been edited for length and clarity. At...

Chandigarh’s solar boom: Renewable energy capacity grows 18-fold in a decade
The increase in renewable energy capacity is mainly due to solar power generation, achieved through the installation of rooftop solar plants on government buildings in the past year.Over the past decade, the city's installed renewable energy...

I worked on Corbyn’s last vanity project – the left should be wary of his new party
There is a certain irony that comes with being left-wing and criticising things on the left of politics. Especially when those things are often based around the left’s reliable tendency to eat itself. Many times I have found myself facing the...

New Jersey LLWS squad loses heartbreaker to Connecticut due to illegal slide
The New Jersey Little League team lost because of a rule that isn’t in the major leagues. During the first round of the Little League World Series Metro Regional on Saturday in Bristol, Conn., New Jersey’s Jackson Holbrook lost 2-1 to...

'What is real and what is not' - AI rules come into force
New rules came into force yesterday requiring makers of artificial intelligence (AI) models to ensure their systems are safe and transparent. The latest phase of the EU's AI Act also means the Government must put structures in place to police the...

National Grid Launches £8 Billion Initiative for Clean Energy Substations
London, England – National Grid has announced a transformative new initiative aimed at enhancing substation infrastructure across England and Wales with an investment of £8 billion. The Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) focuses on a...

Katya Jones ‘ready and open' for new love
Katya Jones just revealed she is ready to settle down. However, the Strictly Come Dancing professional, who might be keen on finding her Mr. Perfect, thinks guys are either too shy or too intimidated to talk to her, let alone ask her out. She told...

4 Best Cryptos To Buy In July 2025 One Shouldn’t Ignore: Cold Wallet, ENA, PENGU, And LTC
Feeling lost in the crypto noise? Many are. While countless coins grab attention, only a few are making steady and meaningful progress. In July 2025, Cold Wallet, ENA, PENGU, and LTC are standing out, not because of hype, but thanks to real use,...

10 Best Charlize Theron Sex Scenes in Movies
Hailing from South Africa, Charlize Theron has graced American lands with her exceptional talent and will to portray controversial or bold characters, fueling tons of Hollywood movies. Her transformation into the many colourful people she has...
Oka Day 2025: Community marks festival with new projects, bursary awards
The 2025 edition of the annual Oka-Akoko Yam Festival took a remarkable turn as the community celebrated in grand style with the commissioning of new developmental projects and the presentation of educational bursaries. The three-day celebration,...

No new crypto ban from China in 2025: Clarifying misinformation spreading on social media
Fact Check: Viral claims about a new cryptocurrency ban in China are false. The policy referenced dates back to 2021 and remains unchanged. What’s being claimed A viral message circulating online claims: “China has officially banned cryptocurrency...

Battery storage safety: navigating the path to a secure and sustainable energy transition
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are no longer just an innovative addition to Europe’s energy landscape—they are now essential, writes Carolina Cruz of EASE. As renewable energy capacity grows, BESS facilitate the integration of variable...

Alan O’Sullivan: I still think Michael is there, we were best friends
When Alan O’Sullivan went clear on Filey Bay in the Connacht Hotel Handicap at Galway on Monday, the feature race on the first day of Galway week, the one that every amateur rider in the country wants to win, he looked up at the big screen.He knew...

Tesla Signs Billion Dollars Battery Deal With LG Energy Solution
Electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla has reportedly signed a US$4.3 billion (approximately RM20.21 billion) deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd for the supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The agreement marks a strategic move by Tesla to...

‘Jaws’ spawned a new generation of shark research
No, they didn’t need a bigger boat. The 55-foot custom dive vessel would do just fine. After all, the group of University of Miami marine science students had not ventured into the waters of Biscayne Bay on an early Tuesday in late June to battle...

Employee Happiness Awards launches in Riyadh, recognises Kingdom’s best workplaces
The inaugural Employee Happiness Awards KSA took place last week at the Holiday Inn Riyadh – Al Qasr, bringing together HR leaders, finalists, and jury members to recognise some of the Kingdom’s most progressive employers. The event marked the...

Trump’s Second Term Silences Green New Deal as Democrats Retreat from Climate Agenda
New data show Democrats have nearly stopped referencing the Green New Deal, with Republicans taking over the conversation amid Trump’s rollback of climate initiatives. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom President Donald Trump’s second term appears to have...