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A German court is expected to rule Wednesday in a landmark climate lawsuit brought by a Peruvian farmer against energy company RWE that claims global warming fueled by the firm’s historical greenhouse gas emissions puts his home at risk.Farmer and mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya said glaciers above his hometown of Huaraz are melting, increasing the risk of catastrophic flooding. RWE, which has never operated in Peru, denies legal responsibility, arguing that climate change is a global issue caused by many contributors.Experts say the case at the state court in Hamm, in western Germany, could set a significant precedent in…

Finding the best wireless earbuds can make a huge difference in your day-to-day life, whether you’re commuting, working out, traveling or just zoning out with your favorite playlist. Today’s earbuds aren’t just about cutting the cord — they’re smarter, more comfortable and packed with features like active noise cancellation, customizable sound profiles and even spatial audio support.With so many options out there, there’s truly a pair of wireless earbuds for everyone. Whether you want something that’s perfect for running, built for all-day wear at the office or tuned for serious audiophiles, the choices have never been better. Some models prioritize…

TOKYO :The Bank of Japan’s long-term government bond holdings fell for the first time in 16 years as of end-March as it tapered bond purchases, its earnings showed on Wednesday, in another sign of its steady retreat from a massive decade-long stimulus policy.As a result of its interest rate hikes, the central bank paid 1.25 trillion yen ($8.3 billion) in interest on excess reserves parked at the BOJ in the fiscal year that ended in March – a move aimed at mopping up liquidity from the market to nudge short-term borrowing costs around its 0.5 per cent policy rate.As its…

It has long been recognised that central and local government departments, as well as the public sector more widely, face a challenge in recruiting the technology talent they urgently need to transform services. There are perennial skills shortages in key areas such as software engineering, data and cyber. This acts as a brake on the ambitious modernisation and digitisation plans for the UK’s public services – as well as raising concerns in key areas such as cybersecurity, as the National Audit Office (NAO) recently warned. The key factor behind this issue is undoubtedly pay, given that base rates of…

It’s the time of the month when Microsoft releases previews of next month’s software updates, and for Windows 11 users there is the KB5058502 update preview. Interestingly, this particular update is focused on older editions of Windows 11 — specifically Windows 11 23H2, and the Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 11 22H2. And the update is significant; it brings not only bug fixes, but also a raft of new feature, including the almost inevitable selection of new Copilot-related bits and pieces. See also: In terms of fixing problems, the KB5058502 update preview addresses issues with Explorer, HoloLens and Windows…

Periods often bring the expected cramps, bloating, and mood swings, but for many women, leg pain is another unwelcome symptom. You might be asking, “Why do my legs hurt on my period?” You’re not alone. Leg pain during menstruation can range from a dull ache to sharp, shooting discomfort, and is more common than you’d think. Let’s dive into the causes of leg pain during periods, how it feels, how it differs from regular muscle soreness, and the best ways to find relief. 8 Reasons Why Your Legs Hurt During Periods If you are wondering, What causes leg pain during my…

THE number of people with cardiovascular disease has surged by 148% in South-east Asia over the past three decades, with the condition becoming the region’s leading cause of death, new research has found. In 2021, 37 million people in the region had cardiovascular disease, and 1.7 million died from it. The findings by researchers at Seattle-based Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and the National University of Singapore are based on analysis of health data between 1990 and 2021 drawn from the 10 South-east Asian countries in the Asean bloc. The results, published this week in a special edition of…

NPR and the local stations “bring this action to challenge an Executive Order that violates the expressed will of Congress and the First Amendment’s bedrock guarantees of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of association, and also threatens the existence of a public radio system that millions of Americans across the country rely on for vital news and information,” the lawsuit said. Congress appropriated $535 million in general funding for the CPB in fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027, the lawsuit said. “NPR is funded primarily through sponsorships, donations from individuals and private entities, membership and licensing…

TOKYO :Japan’s Nissan has started offering buyouts to U.S. workers and has suspended merit-based wage increases worldwide, internal emails reviewed by Reuters showed, as the automaker expands cost cuts amid weak performance in key markets.CEO Ivan Espinosa announced a new round of cost cuts this month that include closing seven production sites globally and cutting 11,000 more jobs, taking its total planned workforce reduction to around 20,000.As part of the cuts, Nissan has offered separation packages to workers at its Canton plant in Mississippi as well as to salaried workers in human resources, planning, information technology and finance, showed one…

[BANGKOK] Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will on Wednesday (May 28) propose a 3.78 trillion baht (S$149 billion) budget to parliament for the 2026 fiscal year, as her government seeks to support a sluggish economy facing steep US tariffs. The draft budget Bill, which will be debated in the house over the next four days, projects a 0.7 per cent rise in spending, and a 0.7 per cent drop in the budget deficit to 860 billion baht, or 4.3 per cent of gross domestic product, from the 2025 fiscal year that ends in September.“A deficit budget policy is aimed at maintaining…