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California: Rising expenditure on artificial intelligence has pressured Google’s cash generation, pushing Alphabet’s free cash flow into negative territory despite strong revenue growth. Alphabet Inc. reported that free cash flow of negative $5.9 billion (£4.3 billion). This is the first such level in at least a decade based on financial records. The decline reflects heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company’s quarterly revenue has reached $119.8 billion. This marks a 23 percent increase compared with the same period last year. Growth has continued across core segments. This performance reflects sustained demand across advertising, cloud, and digital services. Rising costs…

New Delhi: Indian solar panel manufacturers have shut production lines after facing waits of up to eight months for locally sourced components. The disruption followed new rules introduced on June 1 to boost domestic manufacturing. Industry sources warned that the policy shift strained supply chains and slowed production. Manufacturers without in-house solar cell facilities faced the longest delays. Waiting periods stretched from six to eight months for domestic cells, driving up production costs sharply. Panels using local cells now cost nearly twice as much as those built with Chinese imports. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) stated that…

Hong Kong: China has entered the peak flood season with forecasts of heavier and more frequent rainfall from late July to early August, putting northern regions at increased risk of flooding and landslides. Weather experts have warned that rising temperatures are shifting the country’s rain belt westward and northward. The change has expanded humid and semi-humid climate zones while increasing the possibility of secondary disasters linked to urbanisation and infrastructure development. The northern areas are expected to receive 20 percent to 50 percent more rainfall than usual from late July to early August. The increased precipitation has raised concerns over…

London:  England has reported increasing cases of type 2 diabetes in women in their 20s, prompting concerns about early health risks and prevention strategies. The experts at Imperial College London have analysed data from the National Health Service (NHS) covering the period from 2011 to 2024. Findings indicate a sharp rise in diagnoses among younger adults, with the most notable increase seen in women aged 20 to 29. The analysis shows that while older adults still account for the majority of new cases, rates in this group have slightly declined. In contrast, cases among people under 40 have grown rapidly.…

Paris: The heatwaves sweeping across France have highlighted the growing impact of climate change on elderly communities, healthcare systems and national preparedness efforts. The summer of 2026 has brought France into a difficult period shaped by a warming climate, an ageing population and financial limits on public investment. Rising temperatures have arrived earlier in the year and have increased pressure on systems designed to protect vulnerable groups. Historic heat levels have triggered unprecedented wildfires near Paris, forced school closures and placed additional strain on hospitals that require improved cooling facilities. The extreme conditions have also increased risks for elderly residents…

London: The Arctic sea has experienced its largest winter ice reduction on record, ending a brief slowdown in melting and raising environmental concerns. Researchers have found that a previously observed pause in ice loss no longer holds, with fresh satellite data showing a sharp drop in ice coverage. The findings follow earlier research which indicated that sea ice decline had slowed over the past 20 years. That earlier study showed no statistically significant reduction in Arctic sea ice extent between 2005 and 2024. The result surprised scientists due to rising global temperatures during the same period. Researchers attributed the slowdown…

New Delhi: Indian social activist Sonam Wangchuk has become a prominent figure in a Gen Z movement demanding action over exam paper leaks that have affected millions of students. Wangchuk, who is nearing 60, gained wider attention after a three-week fasting protest supporting young demonstrators. The campaign increased pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over concerns linked to examination security and education issues. Beyond Ladakh, Wangchuk gained wider attention through education and climate initiatives. The campaign strengthened youth support around exam leak concerns. https://twitter.com/CJP_for_India/status/2079035377818706234 The Delhi Police moved Wangchuk to a hospital after the hunger strike continued for several…

Washington: The US President Donald Trump has confirmed the Qatar Air Force One jet will undergo extensive technical upgrades after concerns emerged over its security features. Trump stated that the aircraft, donated by Qatar, will be sent for what was described as maximum upgrades. The move has followed scrutiny from experts who have questioned whether the rapid refurbishment met the strict standards required for presidential use. The jet entered service on July 1 as part of an accelerated programme to prepare the aircraft for presidential use. Trump began flying aboard the modified Boeing 747 under the same accelerated effort. The…

For many people, checking a phone before bed has become part of their nightly routine. Whether it is replying to messages, watching videos, or scrolling through social media, screen use often continues until the moment people fall asleep. However, experts say the light coming from digital devices, particularly blue light, can influence the body’s natural sleep cycle and contribute to eye discomfort. While screens are not the only cause of sleep problems or vision issues, understanding how blue light works can help people develop healthier habits. What is blue light, and why does it matter? Blue light is a high-energy…

Seoul: The workforce reduction at Samsung America has affected 739 roles in New Jersey as the company prepares to relocate operations and restructure its US headquarters functions. Samsung Electronics America (SEA) has submitted a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) for its Englewood Cliffs site, outlining workforce changes tied to internal restructuring. The entity oversees sales and marketing operations for Samsung Electronics across the United States, covering segments such as displays, smartphones, televisions, and home appliances. The New Jersey unit has employed about 1,200 workers, forming a significant part of the company’s regional operations and workforce base. The reduction represents…