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UK Wind Power “Racket” Exposed: Octopus Energy Reveals £650m Wasted on Idle Turbines – Is Our Grid Broken?

UK Wind Power “Racket” Exposed: Octopus Energy Reveals £650m Wasted on Idle Turbines – Is Our Grid Broken?

Octopus’s campaign has thrust the curtailment problem into the spotlight. Greg Jackson bluntly told The Independent that wind farm owners (some of whom also run gas plants) “realise there is a bunch of generators…that won’t get to market because of grid congestion, so they pay them anyway, and then they find someone else to fill the gaps” the-independent.com. In other words, billpayers fund idle wind farms and pricey backup power – a situation Jackson labels “a racket” the-independent.com the-independent.com. He illustrated it like “building a factory where there [are] no roads and then being paid for what you might have
28 September 2025
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OnePlus 15 Leak Bombshell: Radical Design, Monster Battery & Next-Gen Power

OnePlus 15 Unveiling: Jaw-Dropping Specs, Price & Launch Date Leaked

Design & Display: A Bold New Look OnePlus has radically redesigned its flagship’s appearance. Leaked images and the official teaser confirm the rear camera layout has changed from the usual circular Hasselblad module to a vertical pill-shaped island androidcentral.com androidcentral.com. This new square-ish bump (top-left corner) houses three lenses and a flash. The black color shown off (“Absolute Black”) is very glossy and premium-looking androidcentral.com. The company says it did this following positive feedback on similar designs (like the current OnePlus 13s), blending OnePlus styling with Apple-inspired cues androidcentral.com androidcentral.com. The front of the phone, as previewed by OnePlus staff,
28 September 2025
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Leak Bombshell: 200MP Camera Monster, AI Upgrades & Radical Lineup Shake-Up

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Rumors: 60W Charging, AI Magic & January 2026 Launch – What We Know So Far

With these key points in mind, here is a deeper look at what the rumors and reports are saying about the Galaxy S26 series – and how it will compare to the current S25 phones. Launch Date and Model Lineup All signs point to a traditional Samsung Unpacked event in early 2026. PhoneArena expects the S26 reveal in mid-January or early February phonearena.com (Samsung has typically unveiled S series phones on a Wednesday in late Jan/early Feb). This matches reports that Samsung is preparing an early 2026 launch. A Times Now (LatestLY) report specifically notes the S26 series “might launch
28 September 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy! Nvidia, Microsoft Soar on OpenAI Drive – Is a Bubble Brewing?

AI Stocks Frenzy! Nvidia, Microsoft Soar on OpenAI Drive – Is a Bubble Brewing?

The late-September surge left US indexes near record highs on renewed AI optimism. “There needs to be a catalyst for stocks to move materially higher,” notes Oliver Pursche of Wealthspire Advisors, warning that stretched valuations mean markets may be ignoring potential headwinds reuters.com. Dan Moczulski of eToro cautions retail investors: “The risk comes when people treat generic models like ChatGPT or Gemini as crystal balls” reuters.com. Even OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has admitted the AI industry faces “bubble fear” despite explosive revenue growth nasdaq.com. In short, AI-focused stocks and funds have drawn massive investor attention and flows, driven by big
28 September 2025
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Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold & Silver Smash Records as Platinum and Palladium Rally

Precious Metals Bonanza: Gold & Silver Smash Records as Platinum and Palladium Rally

Overview of Precious Metals Price Movements Late-September 2025 saw a broad rally across the precious metals. Gold futures hit fresh all-time highs – by Sept. 26, December gold settled near $3,809/oz reuters.com. Silver climbed in lockstep, reaching about $46.41 on Sept. 26 (a 14-year peak) reuters.com. Platinum and palladium likewise surged: platinum hit $1,568.21 on Friday (its best in over 12 years) reuters.com, and palladium jumped above $1,280. These gains pushed all four metals into strong bull-market territory (e.g. gold is up roughly 35–40% for 2025). Traders note that all sectors of bullion demand are rallying – and even traditionally lagging metals
28 September 2025
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Trump Tariffs Spark Asian Market Meltdown: Stocks Dive, Rupee Crashes & Gold Soars

Trump Tariffs Spark Asian Market Meltdown: Stocks Dive, Rupee Crashes & Gold Soars

Regional Stock Market Performance China & Hong Kong: Mainland markets were modestly lower. The Shanghai Composite traded near 3,820–3,830 (about –0.7%) on Friday reuters.com, dragged by global tech weakness and trade jitters. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell over 1% on Friday reuters.com, led by declines in technology and financials. Chinese data showed some stabilization – for example, August industrial profits jumped 20.4% YoY (recovering from a July decline) reuters.com – but analysts note demand remains weak. Beijing’s central bank, meeting on Tuesday, said it would “step up adjustments” and keep policy loose to shore up growth reuters.com. The PBOC also
28 September 2025
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Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

European Stocks Surge Amid Tariff Twists and Bank Boosts – What’s Next for October?

Index Performances: Broad Gains, Sector Rotation European benchmarks climbed on Friday, shrugging off mid-week lows. The pan-European STOXX 600 closed +0.8% investing.com. Country indices ended higher: Spain’s IBEX 35 led with ~+1.3%, the CAC 40 (France) +0.97%, the DAX (Germany) +0.87%, and the FTSE 100 (UK) +0.77% reuters.com investing.com. Week-over-week, gains were modest – STOXX 600 was just 0.07% higher investing.com – reflecting a recovery from tariff-led fears. By sector, financials and industrials outperformed. European insurers (e.g. Munich Re, SCOR) jumped ~2% on the day investing.com, driven partly by dovish global rate signals and M&A chatter. Materials and industrial stocks
28 September 2025
Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Crypto Mayhem: Bitcoin & Ethereum Dive as Global Regulators, DeFi Hacks and Bullish Prophets Shake Up Markets (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Chart: Bitcoin price and futures open interest (USD). BTC hovered ~$109K with open interest ~$78B, reflecting sustained trading activity on Sep 27. (Source: CoinGlass) Chart: Top crypto assets (prices and 24h change). BTC ~$109.3K, ETH ~$3,995, BNB ~$969, SOL ~$201, XRP ~$2.78 as of Sep 27. (Source: CoinGecko) Sources: Authoritative crypto news outlets and financial press (Coindesk, Cointelegraph, Decrypt, The Economic Times, Binance Research, etc.) were used for all facts above m.economictimes.com cointelegraph.com ainvest.com binance.com. Wherever possible, direct quotes from industry experts (SEC/CFTC chairs, CEO’s, policy heads) are cited. Links are provided for verification (see references).
28 September 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Nasdaq Surges Amid AI Frenzy and Fed Optimism – EA Skyrockets on $50B Buyout Buzz

Sources: Major financial news outlets including Reuters, Nasdaq.com and mainstream analysts’ reports (cited) provided the above insights and quotes reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com. Each development is drawn from these verifiable sources for accuracy.
28 September 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Key Facts Finance & Banking Fed policy: The Fed’s Sept. 17 decision to cut rates (to 4.00–4.25%) was driven by slowing growth and job gains, though inflation has crept up federalreserve.gov. Fed Chair Powell and colleagues signaled further cuts ahead, but warned that inflation upside risks remain high federalreserve.gov reuters.com. Fed Vice Chair Bowman urged a commitment to cuts to shore up jobs reuters.com, while a strategist noted Powell was dovish but noncommittal on timing reuters.com. Bank stocks: Regional banks held mixed news. First Horizon (FHN) was downgraded by one analyst firm (citing weakening outlook), while other analysts actually raised
28 September 2025
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Cosmic Showcase: What’s Up in the Sky on Sept 28–29, 2025

Cosmic Showcase: What’s Up in the Sky on Sept 28–29, 2025

Meteor Showers and Fireballs This weekend’s meteor activity will be modest. No major shower peaks on Sept 28–29. The Orionids (parent comet Halley) have just started but are weak – current rates are well under 1 meteor/hour and won’t peak until Oct. 23 amsmeteors.org. The only notable shower is the Southern Taurids (from comet 2P/Encke), active Sept 23–Nov 12 with a broad radiant. AMS predicts a Southern Taurid rate of about 3/hour around local midnight (the radiant in Pisces, best near 1 a.m.) amsmeteors.org. All other named showers (epsilon Geminids, sextantids, etc.) are producing <1/hr amsmeteors.org amsmeteors.org. Thus most meteors will be
28 September 2025
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The Ultimate iPhone 17 Showdown: Base vs Air vs Pro vs Pro Max – Which Model Reigns Supreme?

Apple’s iPhone Air vs iPhone 17: The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Showdown

Design: Titanium Air vs Aluminum 17 Apple’s design goals diverged: the iPhone Air pushes the envelope on thinness, the iPhone 17 on balance and durability. The Air’s 5.6 mm-thin titanium frame (grade 5, polished mirror finish) makes it “the thinnest iPhone ever” apple.com techradar.com. TechRadar’s Jacob Krol calls it “stunning…a perfect showcase for iOS 26” and notes it feels “balanced” at 165 g techradar.com techradar.com. Apple’s new plateau camera module and curved edges cram in space for a larger battery despite the thin profile apple.com techradar.com. The Air even ditched the SIM tray globally for space, relying on eSIM only techradar.com. The
28 September 2025
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Space News Bonanza: NASA’s Artemis, SpaceX Starlink Launch & China’s New Weather Satellite (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Space News Bonanza: NASA’s Artemis, SpaceX Starlink Launch & China’s New Weather Satellite (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Government Space Agency Missions & Announcements NASA: In late September, NASA’s focus was on its upcoming Artemis II Moon mission. The four astronauts held a media briefing on Sept. 24 to announce the name of their Orion spacecraft: “Orion Integrity” nasa.gov. They explained “Integrity” symbolizes the trust and collaboration needed for the mission. This 10-day crewed lunar test flight is slated for no later than April 2026. Meanwhile, NASA science made headlines with a major Mars discovery: analyses of a Perseverance rover sample (nicknamed “Sapphire Canyon”) from Jezero Crater suggest it “could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life” nasa.gov. Acting
28 September 2025
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Billion-Dollar AI Bets and Biotech Breakthroughs: Top Tech News (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Billion-Dollar AI Bets and Biotech Breakthroughs: Top Tech News (Sept 27–28, 2025)

Key Facts: Artificial Intelligence & Big Tech Nvidia–OpenAI Partnership: Nvidia announced a landmark collaboration with OpenAI to deploy at least 10 gigawatts of AI computing power. Under the plan, Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion as each gigawatt of NVIDIA systems is deployed nvidianews.nvidia.com. The first 1 GW is slated for late 2026 on Nvidia’s new “Vera Rubin” supercomputer. CEO Jensen Huang said this marks “the next leap forward — deploying 10 gigawatts to power the next era of intelligence” nvidianews.nvidia.com. OpenAI’s Sam Altman emphasized that “everything starts with compute,” and the new chips will fuel AI breakthroughs. This deal comes amid
28 September 2025
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$100B in Crypto? How Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) Stocks Became the Hottest Trend in Finance

$100B in Crypto? How Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) Stocks Became the Hottest Trend in Finance

What Are Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATs)? Digital Asset Treasury companies (often called DATs or DATCOs) are publicly traded firms whose core strategy is to hold crypto as a corporate treasury, instead of—or alongside—cash or traditional assets coindesk.com marketswiki.com. In practice, a DAT will raise capital (via stock or bond offerings) and immediately use the proceeds to buy digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) or other tokens. These companies may have little or no traditional business; their “product” is largely the crypto on their balance sheet. For example, MicroStrategy (now branded as Strategy) famously shifted from software to crypto
28 September 2025
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Minecraft LIVE 2025 Unveils “Mounts of Mayhem” – Spear, Nautilus and Zombie Horses Revealed

Minecraft LIVE 2025 Unveils “Mounts of Mayhem” – Spear, Nautilus and Zombie Horses Revealed

Mounts of Mayhem – New Combat and Exploration At Minecraft LIVE, Mojang’s developers introduced Mounts of Mayhem – a game drop themed around new rideable creatures and combat gear. The centerpiece is the Spear, Minecraft’s first multi-material (“tiered”) weapon in years minecraft.net. As the official blog explains, the spear can be crafted from copper up to netherite, and “will give you an edge in both melee and mounted combat” minecraft.net. It offers two attacks: a quick jab from foot to keep enemies at bay, and a charge attack that can knock foes off their mounts with the right timing minecraft.net.
27 September 2025
Fortnite’s Daft Punk Experience Goes Live – With a Surprise Weeknd Cameo

Fortnite’s Daft Punk Experience Goes Live – With a Surprise Weeknd Cameo

What Is the Daft Punk Experience? Fortnite’s new event is a fully interactive music playground, not just a passive concert. Epic Games has branded it their “biggest musical experience” yet Pitchfork. It spans 31 classic Daft Punk songs (from their early French-house era through hits like “Get Lucky”) in five custom virtual rooms. Each room has a theme – e.g. a Dream Chamber DJ hub where players remix tracks (including Daft Punk’s catalog and Weeknd collabs) Pockettactics, a Daft Club dance floor playing the Alive tour visuals Pitchfork, a Robot Rock Arena with breakout stages, and even a Lego build
27 September 2025
MTG’s Secret Scare Superdrop Brings Dwight Schrute, Iron Maiden & Furbies – You Won’t Believe These New Cards

MTG’s Secret Scare Superdrop Brings Dwight Schrute, Iron Maiden & Furbies – You Won’t Believe These New Cards

What’s in the “Secret Scare” Superdrop? At MagicCon Atlanta 2025, Wizards revealed the full contents of Secret Lair: Secret Scare. This Halloween-themed Superdrop assembles ten different mini-sets in one release mtgrocks.com articles.starcitygames.com. The Artist Series: Kieran Yanner pack includes four classic cards (Demonic Tutor, Armageddon, Northern Paladin, Lord of the Pit) with stunning dark-fantasy art articles.starcitygames.com. A Jaws: Terror of Amity Island set (named for the famous shark movie) debuts the new card Jaws, Relentless Predator, plus thematically-repainted reprints like Descent into Avernus and Sneak Attack articles.starcitygames.com mtgrocks.com. The The Office: Dwight’s Destiny pack reimagines six MTG cards as Dwight
27 September 2025
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No, You Won’t Get a Surprise $2,000 Stimulus Check in Late 2025 – Experts Debunk Viral Rumors

Stimulus Check Shock: IRS Denies Any Surprise $2,000 Payment in October 2025

Rumors vs. Reality In September 2025, social media erupted with posts claiming the IRS would deposit a fresh stimulus payment (often citing figures like $2,000 or $1,702) into Americans’ accounts in October. These rumors linked the checks to ideas like a proposed tariff rebate or a so-called “DOGE dividend.” In truth, nothing of the sort is happening. As the Hindustan Times reports, “The IRS will not send any stimulus check in October 2025” hindustantimes.com. Similarly, Fox News fact-checker Austin Williams quoted an IRS spokesperson: “The IRS says there are no new stimulus checks on the way” fox32chicago.com. The Associated Press
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Stock Market Today

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
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