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UK prime minister Rishi Sunak is examining a U-turn on another of his predecessor’s energy policies by scrapping a revenue cap on low-carbon electricity generators in favour of a more straightforward windfall tax.Treasury officials are looking at extending an energy profits levy (EPL) on oil and gas producers, which Sunak introduced in May when he was chancellor, to electricity generators.This would replace the revenue cap introduced by Liz Truss as one of her last acts as prime minister, even though legislation supporting the latter policy was passed by parliament this week. The cap applies to low-carbon electricity companies, such as the…

Former President Barack Obama is urging voters to support incumbent Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in her campaign for reelection against former television broadcaster Mark Ronchetti.The one-minute video endorsement from Obama praises Lujan Grisham for increased public investments in schools, economic policy and expanded access to subsidized health care.Obama also says Lujan Grisham took action to protect the rights of women. The governor last year signed a bill to overturn a state ban on abortion in time to ensure access after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe vs. Wade.BIDEN TO SIGN SECOND EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXPAND ABORTION ACCESS”You can…

Jefferey Epstein’s former lover and cohort Ghislaine Maxwell was spotted exercising and socializing in a gray prison uniform this week at the cushy Florida detention center where she will spend the next two decades of her life for sex trafficking teen girls.The British socialite, 60, was transferred over the summer to the low-security Tallahassee Federal Correctional Institution, which houses about 755 female inmates, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons database.The prison offers yoga, Pilates and even flag football. Maxwell was spotted running and walking laps outside the prison earlier this week — occasionally with a buddy.Since her transfer to…

For half the population, Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October means being bombarded with pictures of breast cancer lumps, and messages encouraging them to “be familiar” with their breasts and know the warning signs of breast cancer. However, what’s normal for one pair of breasts may not be for another, so it can be tricky to determine what’s just typical variation and what’s a warning sign. TODAY spoke to several experts who explained what to be aware of and when you should see a doctor.What does it mean to “be familiar” with your breasts? While most medical organizations don’t recommend…

In the hours after Elon Musk completed his purchase of Twitter late Thursday, many avid users began voicing their uncertainty about the future of the platform and whether they want to remain on it. But with few obvious alternatives, Twitter users may be left with nowhere else to go. Musk has repeatedly stressed his intention to rethink Twitter’s content moderation policies and permanent bans, potentially restoring the accounts of some incendiary figures. Those expected moves, and Musk’s own mixed reputation as both an innovative entrepreneur and someone with a history of erratic and controversial behavior, have ignited speculation about an…

From the cheekbones to the smoldering gaze, and of course that dark, glossy mane, Monica Bellucci knows her way around an effortless beauty look. Having begun her career as a model, the Italian siren later became an actor, starring in films like The Passion of Christ and Spectre, the latter of which saw her become the oldest Bond girl in history at 50. And for good reason, too. At 58, her beauty knows no bounds, and though she has switched up her hair throughout the years (from long, raven lengths to short choppy bobs and even a faux mullet), she…

A compliment can have a notably positive impact on someone else’s mood or perspective — and one coffee shop is attempting to do this on a regular basis.La La Land Kind Café is based In Dallas, Texas, with eight stores throughout the country. The company’s motto? Normalize kindness. HOW DELICIOUS! COFFEE SHOP SPREADS KINDNESS THROUGH ITS PRODUCTS, PEOPLE AND PROGRAMSFounder and CEO Francois Reihani shared background about the café with Fox News Digital in a phone interview and revealed more about the organization that sparked his business idea.  Reihani attended a meeting for Dallas CASA — a court-appointed special advocate organization, in which…

Jerry Lee Lewis. Chris Pizzello/AP/ShutterstockRock ’n’ roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis has died at age 87. The “Great Balls of Fire” singer’s death was confirmed by his reps at 117 Entertainment Group on Friday, October 28. In a lengthy tribute to the legendary artist — nicknamed “The Killer” — Jerry’s team noted that his wife, Judith Coghlan Lewis, said that he was “ready to leave.” News of the “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” artist’s passing comes two days after TMZ erroneously reported that he had died. The article was subsequently taken down. “He’s alive,” the singer’s rep told Us Weekly…

CNN  —  The increase in threats to US lawmakers over the last two years has also extended to family members, according to federal law enforcement officials, but a lack of federal protection for families is frustrating some members of Congress. After the attack on Paul Pelosi, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger told CNN in an interview on Friday that the threats against his own family included one that mentioned killing his young child. But when he asked US Capitol Police for additional security, they essentially told him to “get in line,” Kinzinger said. Like other…

CNN  —  The man who allegedly attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband early Friday posted memes and conspiracy theories on Facebook about Covid vaccines, the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, and an acquaintance told CNN that he seemed “out of touch with reality.” David DePape, 42, was identified by police Friday as the suspect in the assault on Paul Pelosi at the speaker’s San Francisco home. Three of DePape’s relatives told CNN that DePape has been estranged from his family for years, and confirmed that the Facebook account – which was taken down by…