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Welcome back to Energy Source. Balmy weather has played a central role in helping Europe avoid a winter energy supply crisis and tempering sky-high natural gas and electricity prices. Record-high renewable power generation has also helped of late. The FT’s David Sheppard reported yesterday that wind power has consistently generated about half of the UK’s power over the past week and hit record output on Tuesday. Blustery weather and new turbines have helped reduce fossil fuel’s share of the UK’s electricity mix to less than 15 per cent over the past week.In today’s newsletter we look at the fresh energy…

Bitcoin, the world’s largest and most popular digital currency, extended its winning streak to nine days and reached an intraday high of around $18,224. Meanwhile, Ethereum, the second most valuable cryptocurrency, benefited from Bitcoin’s rise, rising nearly 5% to $1,401. Simply put, the world’s two most popular cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), have continued to rise this month, adding more than 10% and 17%, respectively, around the $18,000 and $1,400 levels.The reason for the continuous upward trend in all digital assets, however, was the expectation that inflation would cool and that the Federal Reserve would gradually raise interest rates as…

At least two dead bodies have been sent flying in the Muslim section of Bedminster Down Cemetery in Bristol in muddy conditions due to water-logging issues with the turfPallbearers carrying coffins in a flooded cemetery have twice slipped in the muddy conditions, sending dead bodies crashing to the ground. The Muslim section at Bedminster Down Cemetery in Bristol sits at the bottom of a hall, causing water-logging problems with the turf. Farooq Siddique, chair of the Muslim Burial Working Group committee, says the issues have been ongoing for decades. As a result, on at least two occasions the bodies of…

Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. Subscribe now to get Fox News First in your email. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …MELT DOWN MODE – Pelosi, Schumer not thrilled after new bill requires care for babies born during failed abortions. Continue reading …WAR WARNING – Navy secretary says US may soon face a tough choice on Ukraine support. Continue reading …DEAL OR NO DEAL – Two of NYC’s largest hospitals bend the knee to striking nurses. Continue reading …HUNTER, CHINA AND MORE – Mystery swirls around Biden think tank after classified docs…

Hamilton police say a 15-year-old driver has been arrested after he allegedly struck and killed another 15-year-old boy, then fled the scene. Police allege the 15-year-old boy was speeding northbound on Upper Paradise Road in a Dodge hatchback shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday when he hit the other teen, who was trying to cross the street on foot.Police say the driver fled the scene while witnesses rushed to help the pedestrian until paramedics arrived. The 15-year-old boy was sent to hospital, but later died.Police say they were able to quickly locate and arrest the driver.They say he remains in custody…

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday (Jan 12) that inaction by the country’s former president and four others led to Easter Sunday bomb attacks in 2019 that killed nearly 270 people and ordered them to pay compensation for violating the basic rights of the victims and their families. A seven-judge bench of the top court ordered former President Maithripala Sirisena to pay 100 million rupees (US$273,300) from his personal funds. It also ordered the police chief, two top intelligence officials and the secretary to the ministry of defence at the time to pay a total of 210…

CNN  —  When you fill up your coffee machine or humidifier, is tap water your choice? Naturally, many of us question how sterile our tap water is – or maybe even get a bit anxious thinking about the microorganisms in our faucets. Despite some misconceptions, tap water is generally harmless when ingested during drinking and cooking because the microbes are killed by stomach acid. On the other hand, infectious disease experts are saying tap water is not OK for some other uses, including home medical devices. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On…

Subway, one of the world’s most recognizable fast food brands, might be up for a sale, according to the Wall Street Journal. The privately held company has obtained advisers to explore sale that could value Subway at more than $10 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported. If reached, it would be one of the biggest deals in the fast food industry since Inspire Brands bought Dunkin’ for $11.3 billion in October 2020. In a statement provided to CNN, Subway said that it doesn’t “comment on ownership structure and business plans” because it’s private. “We continue to be focused on moving…