News from November 7, 2025

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Trump administration ‘failed to consider the harms’ in not supporting Snap, judge says in ruling that demands funds by Friday – live

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to pay the full amount of November Snap food aid benefits to states within 24 hours

Robert Mackey (now);Shrai Popat, Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier) 2 days ago

Technology

The statistics behind Victoria's crime wave

Victoria is experiencing a crime wave, with the number of criminal incidents rising to their highest level on record. The federal opposition leader recently went as far as to label Melbourne Australia's "crime capital". This followed incidents including a brawl involving machetes at a Melbourne shopping centre in May, a fatal attack on two young boys in September and the daylight stabbing of a woman in the city's CBD in October. When an alleged crime occurs in Victoria at one location on a single date, it is recorded on the police database. This occurs even if multiple offences or multiple alleged offenders and/or victims are involved. If police have later deemed no offence has occurred, the incident is removed from the count of "criminal incidents". By collecting these singular criminal events and adjusting for Victoria's population, a partial picture of crime across the state can be generated. But these numbers alone do not tell the story. Crime statistics can be difficult to gauge, with the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns impacting social movement and offence trends. Here is a deeper look at some of the numbers behind Victoria's current crime wave. Which crimes have become more common? The largest category of crime in Victoria is property and deception offences, growing in 2024/25 to make up two-thirds of all criminal incidents in the state. It means crimes such as theft, burglary, and arson are more than four times more common than crimes against the person, such as assault. In particular, crimes relating to vehicles have featured heavily in the past year's statistics and media headlines across Victoria. Analysis by the Insurance Council of Australia showed motor vehicle theft claims fell in every Australian state in 2024/25 except for Victoria, where claims rose. In the 12 months to June 2025, there were 25,448 incidents of vehicles being stolen, a jump of 56 per cent on the previous year. Reports of thefts stealing from motor vehicles also rose sharply from 2023/24 to 2024/25. Statistics also show the number of both common and serious assaults has risen in Victoria, even accounting for population growth. In addition, there has been a steady rise in the number of assaults occurring in public settings, such as on public transport or on public streets. An illegal tobacco war between organised crime groups has made headlines for several years in Victoria, resulting in more than 100 tobacco stores being set alight across the state. Despite the high profile of these incidents, the arson rate has actually fallen from a high in 2016. But the rate has continued consistently since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where is crime growing? The growth in crime is widespread across Victoria. Just four local government areas have seen a decrease in crime since the 2022/23 financial year, while dozens have seen double-digit increases. Low populations in rural areas can skew crime figures, but data shows urban areas are by far the hardest hit by a rise in crime. Three quarters of all criminal incidents in the 2024/25 financial year occurred in Greater Melbourne suburbs. Metropolitan areas saw a greater share of arson incidents over the past 12 months to June 2025. When adjusting for population, the numbers in certain areas of Victoria are stark. The suburb of Broadmeadows in Melbourne's north had 44 arson incidents, while a short distance away across the Western Ring Road, similarly sized Fawkner had nine. In the space of a 10-minute drive, the arson rate jumped more than 400 per cent. Victoria's car crimes are also heavily concentrated in a small minority of suburbs. The majority of Victorian suburbs did not see a single car theft in 2024/25, while just 5 per cent of suburbs accounted for 65 per cent of all motor vehicle thefts. Cases of theft from motor vehicles saw a 42 per cent spike in the past year, from 55,082 theft incidents to 78,304. In the case of both offences, Melbourne's CBD was the worst-hit suburb in the state. There were 2,359 thefts from motor vehicles in Melbourne's CBD in the 12 months to June 2025, up from 1,049 the previous year. That means, over the course of the year, something was stolen from a motor vehicle every four hours in the CBD. Who is committing these crimes? Authorities say the rise in Victorian crime has been mainly driven by recidivists — repeat offenders committing crimes. Despite an increase in criminal incidents per capita, data shows the overall rate of offenders per capita has steadily dropped in Victoria for more than a decade. In September, Victoria Police reported that 5,400 people, or 0.07 per cent of the population, were responsible for 40 per cent of crime in the state. In particular, the force highlighted recidivism in teenagers as a driving factor. "It's very well recognised across the board that we have seen an increase in youth crime, particularly in Melbourne," Central Queensland University criminologist and associate professor Xanthe Mallett said. "Violent crime, more weapons being used, specifically knives. "We are seeing retail crime increase, car theft, break and enters … but there's a core group of repeat offenders and that's the problem that the police are grappling with." Dr Mallett said Melbourne was not the only city experiencing an increase in youth crime. She said Queensland was also experiencing a rise in break-ins, car thefts, and teenagers going armed with weapons. Dr Mallett said she believed the rise in crime could be directly linked to the COVID pandemic, when she said lockdowns caused a breakdown in social cohesion and an increase in domestic and family violence. She said, given Melbourne endured the longest lockdowns in Australia, it was no surprise that the city has also been hit hardest by the increase in crime. "I think it's going to be a really long time before we fully understand the effects of COVID, especially in Melbourne. "For some of these young people, that event has been incredibly impactful, and I think we're still seeing that lack in social cohesion. "The psychological impact on those people hasn't been fully investigated yet or understood." Media and political attention has also been focused on offenders committing crimes while on bail for other offences, with the government facing criticism over its handling of bail laws. In September, when a 32-year-old woman allegedly stabbed another woman in Melbourne's CBD, police also charged her with committing an indictable offence while on bail. Statistics show the number of people charged with breaching bail conditions has dropped when accounting for the population. A sharp decline in figures occurred in 2024/25, following a softening of bail laws in March 2024. These changes repealed offences that applied when certain, non-violent crimes were committed while already on bail, meaning fewer bail breaches would be recorded. It also made it easier for offenders to be granted bail — even if reoffending was a risk. These changes lasted just one year before the government reversed them, admitting the laws did "not meet community expectations". What has the response been? The changes to bail laws in March and August this year are just the latest of repeated adjustments to address crime. Bail laws have been changed in Victoria more than a dozen times since 2008 in response to crime spikes and high-profile cases. The government coupled the new bail laws with a crackdown on knife crime, with a machete ban put in place in September, and the reopening of a controversial youth justice centre. Premier Jacinta Allan has earmarked further new legislation to tackle the rising crime rate, which is expected to be signed off by cabinet next week. Dr Mallett said she understood the rise in crime had created fear in the community, but she said locking up youths through tougher bail laws was not the answer. "Obviously, for that very hardcore group, we have to make sure that the community is safe, and incarceration may be the only choice in that situation," she said. "But for the vast majority, we know that it doesn't actually reduce offending." She said detention and jail exposed young people to more hardened criminals, increasing their likelihood of repeat offending. Victoria Police has also vowed to focus more heavily on crime prevention, with Chief Commissioner Mike Bush committing to an annual 5 per cent reduction in crime. The target comes in tandem with a restructuring of the force, cutting executive roles to divert staff to the front lines. Dr Mallett said she did not expect a turnaround to come quickly. "There's no quick fix. We're looking at years' worth of work that we're going to have to do to turn this tide," she said.

ABC News 2 days ago

Technology

News Corp reports higher revenue as CEO shares pointed message to AI firms

News Corp’s Chief Executive Robert Thomson warned Thursday that artificial intelligence businesses must pay for the data and journalism they use, as the company reported revenue and profit increases in its first quarter. “Creativity and content must not be stolen, but purchased for a reasonable price,” Thomson said in a Thursday statement. “Information and sophisticated data are the essence of AI, and without these essential ingredients, AI is but empty, ignorant infrastructure,” the exec added. “Electricity without alacrity. Buildings without billings. Chips without chops.” The comments came as News Corp, the parent company of The Post, reported higher fiscal first-quarter earnings, led by gains at Dow Jones and its digital real estate businesses. News Corp’s revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30 rose 2% to $2.14 billion, beating analyst expectations. Net income from continuing operations ticked up 1% to $150 million. Profitability also improved at News Corp’s News Media segment, which includes The Post, The Times of London and The Australian. “News Media had a very strong quarter with revenues rising 1% to $545 million led by higher cover and subscription prices in the UK and Australia,” said News Corp’s Chief Financial Officer Lavanya Chandrashekar. “Advertising trends were mixed but with notable strength at the NY Post. Segment EBITDA grew 67% to $30 million driven by continued cost efficiencies.” For News Corp as a whole, segment EBITDA — or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — climbed 5% to $340 million. Adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.22 from $0.20 a year earlier. Thomson said News Corp believes its shares are undervalued, “given the sum of our valuable parts and our profit trajectory. “We will continue to focus on ways and means to maximize shareholder value,” he added. Thomson pointed a finger at artificial intelligence for warping perceptions of the value of intellectual property. “It is also patently clear that the value of IP in the age of AI is misconceived,” he said. He noted a “positive trend” that “both enlightened companies and wise courts” have increasingly acknowledged the value of creativity and content. News Corp stated its “current cash position is robust” and it expects “to generate strong free cash flow this fiscal year.” Revenue at Dow Jones, which includes The Wall Street Journal, climbed 6% to $586 million, powered by a 16% gain in its professional information unit and rising digital subscriptions. Realtor.com’s parent Move reported $152 million in revenue, up 9% — its strongest quarterly growth since early 2022. Book publishing was weaker due to a $13 million receivable write-off, but News Corp said HarperCollins “has been showing signs of improvement in recent weeks.” News Corp’s legal and licensing strategy with AI firms has been progressing, according to Thomson. “Courtship and courts are both crucial components of our strategy,” he said. “Our wooing has gained increasing traction, and we expect to announce further partnerships in the near future, which we expect to have a positive impact on our results.”

Ariel Zilber 2 days ago

Technology

How Tesla shareholders put Elon Musk on path to be world’s first trillionaire

A staggering compensation package has been approved – but what does Musk have to do to reap the full rewards?

Maddy Lauria 2 days ago

Technology

Taurus Horoscope Today, November 7, 2025

Taurus Daily Horoscope Today, November 7 2025: Ganesha says today will be extremely fruitful for you. As one of your wishes is fulfilled, you can go on a trip to the temple with your family members. If you are going to start a plan in business, then that will also be beneficial for you. Today will bring an increase in your bravery, seeing that even your enemies will be worried. If there is any legal dispute going on, it will drag on today, but you may have to bribe someone in that matter. Positive – Planetary transits and circumstances are very positive at this time. You will be able to achieve a specific goal based on your abilities. If you are planning to invest somewhere, this is the right time to implement it. Negative – Do not take on additional workload or responsibilities. You may face difficulties in maintaining a balance between all tasks. Haste can cause things to go wrong. Patience and discretion are essential at this time. Business – Devote more time to business activities to achieve better results. Your income situation will also improve. There may be tension with employees for some reason. In government jobs, avoid arguments in public places. Finance– Today’s financial condition will be average for you. You may get a chance to earn good money in an investment today. You may need to find new options to take your business forward today. You can spend money on your material comforts. But you may need to keep an eye on your expenses as your pocket may be loose today. You may get a chance to help the women around you financially today. You may also feel like shopping today, but you may need to maintain control over your expenses. Along with giving financial assistance to the people around you, you can also try to take your business forward. There are chances of your luck shining in the job as well. You will be full of enthusiasm, energy, and excitement as compared to before. There are signs of good results for students engaged in competitive examinations. Love – All members of the family will be cheerful and happy. Love relationships will deepen. Health – Avoid eating and living contrary to the weather. Taking precautions will maintain mental and physical energy and peace. Lucky Color- Sky Blue Lucky Number– 4 (The author Chirag Daruwalla is the son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla).

Chirag Daruwalla,Devanshe Pandey,News18 2 days ago

Technology

Shocking video shows moment troubled NBA great Tony Allen was arrested for drug possession

Tony Allen's emotional reaction to his drug possession arrest has been revealed on bodycam footage, as the former Memphis Grizzlies star fumed that he has 'too much to lose' and denied being responsible for the alleged cocaine that was found in a car. Allen, 43, and driver William Hatton, 33, were arrested on Wednesday after being stopped on Interstate 555 about 50 miles northwest of Memphis. Poinsett County Sheriff's Office cops allegedly found marijuana on Allen, while a search of the car allegedly found a cigarette box with a powdery substance, later identified as cocaine. However, Allen - who admitted to smoking weed - said he didn't have 's** to do' with the cocaine that has found in the car. 'Y'all bogus, bruh,' he said, appearing to refer to the driver of the car. 'Y'all should've never came and got me. You should've never came and motherf***ing got me! I got too much to lose to be f***ing with you, man!' Allen was then told to calm down by a police officer, which didn't immediately work. 'Nah, this my life! I'm a ball player, I don't got s*** to do with this! I smoke weed that's it!' Allen told cops that he was on his way to record a podcast, and said aloud that he should've just taken an Uber. He continued pleading with police, saying that he had 'nothing to do' with the alleged cocaine found, as they led him towards their car. Allen was booked on one felony and one misdemeanor drug charge. The 14-year NBA veteran is best known for his time with the 'Grit and Grind' Grizzlies, with whom he racked up six All-Defensive team nods. He also won the 2008 NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics, where he began his NBA career. This is not the first time that Allen has faced legal troubles. In August 2023, Allen pleaded guilty in a federal case regarding an NBA health insurance and fraud scheme. He was sentenced to community service and three years supervised probation. And in 2021, Allen was charged with domestic assault and domestic vandalism after an incident that occured at his wife's apartment. But early in 2022, those charges against him were dismissed. In March, the Grizzlies retired Allen's No. 9 jersey, as he became the third of the 'Core Four' to receive the honor after Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph. Allen and Randolph host the 'Out the Mud' podcast together.

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Technology

Numerology Horoscope Today, November 7, 2025: See What's In Store For You

Numerology Predictions for November 7, 2025: Today will bring different effects depending on the number. Those with number 1 will have a good day, with high energy levels, but be cautious about headaches and blood pressure. Those with number 2 will receive desired financial gains and support from brothers and friends, although the behavior of a family member may raise concerns. Those with number 3 will have a normal day, engaging in religious activities and planning auspicious events. Visiting Lord Hanuman will be beneficial. Those with number 4 will maintain discipline, receive good news, and be influential at work.Those with number 5 will have an auspicious day; contacting a special person will be beneficial, reviving old memories with siblings, and staying health-conscious. Those with number 6 should avoid arguments with their spouse, respect women, increase attraction among friends, and enjoy shopping. Those with number 7 will experience some anxiety, but their thoughts will bring positive changes. Take care of your health, and you may become emotional about something in the family. Those with number 8 should avoid major decisions, may experience mental stress, be wary of infections, and be cautious of the suspicions of colleagues at work. Those with number 9 will be at their peak of anger, so restraint is essential; speaking frankly may create enemies, but bold decisions will earn praise. (Image: Pexels) Number 1 (People born on 1, 10, 19 and 28 of any month)Ganesha says time will be very good for people with the number 1. A headache can trouble you throughout the day. You will feel very energetic today. Be polite in your way of speaking; otherwise, you will get into unnecessary arguments with someone. If you are a patient with high blood pressure, then you are advised to eat less salt today; otherwise, your high blood pressure can cause harm. (Image: Pexels) Number 2 (People born on 2, 11, 20 or 29 of any month)Ganesha says people with the number 2 will feel very happy today because today they can get the desired money. Anxiety can increase due to the rude behavior of a family member. You will get full support from your brothers and friends. You should treat your mother with affection; otherwise, you will cause harm to yourself. (Image: Pexels) Number 3 (People born on 3, 12, 21, 30 of any month)Ganesha says people with the number 3 will have a normal day. Today, your running around in religious activities will increase. You can also think of some auspicious work with the family. Visiting Hanuman ji today will prove to be lucky. The advice you give today will prove to be very effective. Today, you can also think of some other way to support your livelihood and consider it. (Image: Pexels) Number 4 (People born on 4, 13, 22 or 31 of any month)Ganesha says the luck of people with the number 4will be normal today. They will prove to be effective in controlling their behavior and thoughts throughout the day. Some good news can bring happiness in life. Today, even if you do not want to, you will like to remain disciplined, and this change will also benefit you. Whatever work you do at your workplace today, it will be completely effective. (Image: Pexels) Number 5 (People born on 5, 14, 23 of any month)Ganesha says the day will be good for people with the number 5. Today, you can contact a special person, and it will also be beneficial. Today, you will refresh very old memories with your siblings, which will give you immense happiness. You will also be very conscious about your health, which will bring very good changes in your lifestyle. (Image: Pexels) Number 6 (People born on 6, 15 or 24 of any month)Ganesha says people with the number 6 should not argue with their spouse today. Respecting women will be very important. Today you can go shopping for some of your favorite clothes. Today, your charm will be very impressive among your friends. Today, planting beautiful flowers at your home will prove to be lucky. (Image: Pexels) Number 7 (People born on 7, 16, and 25 of any month)Ganesha says the day of people with the number 7 will be surrounded by a little worry. Today, the decisions taken by your mind will bring good changes. Today, you can express some business ideas from abroad, which will also be proven in the future. Some kind of disease can haunt you throughout the day. Today, the words of a member of your family may hurt you. Due to which you will feel a little emotional. (Image: Pexels) Number 8 (People born on 8, 17 and 26 of any month)Ganesha says people with the number 8 should not make any special decision on this day. Today, you will feel an increase in material comforts, but you will feel mental stress to be quite high. If there are chances of getting any kind of infection, then it is very important to be careful. Today, your colleagues at the workplace will look at you with suspicion, but you do not see any major effect. (Image: Pexels) Number 9 (People born on 9, 18 and 27 of any month)Ganesha says the anger of people with the number 9 will be at its peak today. It is very important for you to keep complete control over your anger today; otherwise, the work being done will be spoiled. Today, your habit of speaking clearly can make many new enemies. Today you will take some courageous decisions, although they will be challenging, their effect will be commendable. (Image: Pexels)

Chirag Daruwalla,News18,Priyanka Das 2 days ago

Technology

Bihar’s makhana potential

Bihar, the poorest among Indian States, is hardly known for success stories. However, there is one area it stands out — makhana (fox nut) production. The State accounts for 90 per cent of the country’s production of this aquatic crop, and 90 per cent of the world’s makhana comes from India. Only recently has makhana been marketed as a gluten-free wonder food (with protein, fibre, minerals and antioxidants) and sold in various forms after secondary processing. Questions yet remain: Is it done at scale, how far is it positioned relative to the potential, and does it bring about distribution of value in favour of Bihar? It seems that makhana mimics the archetype of cocoa in Africa where the African producers in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire get only a miniscule share ($8-9 billion) of $150 billion plus a year chocolate industry. The same mechanics seem to work for makhana albeit at lower value level. Must scale up Despite being the largest producer, Bihar just does not have the scale to count as a big exporter. Existing as well as potential demand far outweighs the quality adjusted supply. Makhana may be a wonder food, but it cannot yet be a wonder income generator and poverty reducer in Bihar. As there are costs, particularly fixed costs, involved in trading, they can only be offset with scale. Unfortunately, the low volume for domestic and international trade characterises Bihar’s makhana. The scaling up is needed not only in quantity but also in quality. Quality involves, among other things, packaging and meeting food safety standards. Because of low value, until 2022makhana did not even have a code for identification as a unique nut (was clubbed with other nuts) in trade data. Now all trade, including makhana, takes place through global value chains (GVCs). Though the largest producer of raw makhana, the biggest processors and exporters are in other States like Punjab and Assam, which then export to other countries and States within India — quintessentially a GVC construct. In makhana, initial or pre-production activities are relatively low-value, highly labour intensive in a low wage economy while post-production activities command significant value and drive profitability. Bihar’s makhana may need to focus on diversifying from a popped snack status to other value-added products to cater to specific food and medicinal uses. The 2022 Geographical Indication (GI) tag in principle should change the value in the popped makhana segment itself, by bolstering exports. How price premium follows from GI tag for Bihar remains to be seen. Traditionally grown in deep ponds, production has shifted to shallow waters. The Mallah community has expertise in harvesting makhana. Other States such as Assam, UP, and Odisha plan to promote makhana alongside other water crops. The demand-supply gap is so large that increased supply from other sources will only help Bihar to ensure scale and create further demand. To get India’s exports to scale that will positively impact Bihar, other States’ exports must join in. Recent advances in trade theory explain that only productive firms or farms export. Makhana needs a major technological upgrade for this purpose as well. Bihar could benefit by expanding from pond- to field-based cultivation, favouring transplanting over podcasting and adopting improved varieties. Field systems shorten crop durations and ensure consistent quality. In makhana processing, a technology upgrade will be needed. Well-processed makhana pops are larger and weigh less — an indication of good quality. Addressing non-price attributes is another major factor through independent certification. This involves popularisation of certified makhana through promotion of food safety, quality and environmental attributes. Singh is Assistant Professor of Economics at Ahmedabad University and Roy is a Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute Published on November 7, 2025

Rahul Singh Devesh Roy 2 days ago

Technology

Kerala needs to rethink plastics policy

Kerala has positioned itself as a key player in environmental policy, with strict bans on single-use plastics (SUPs) extending even to rural markets. Plastic bags, straws, and packaging are some of the most obvious pollutants due to their lightweight nature, ease of littering, and centuries-long persistence in the environment. In response, governments have responded with bans on SUPs. While well-intentioned, these bans have created unintentional trade-offs. The alternatives, such as paper, cotton, and metal, require more water, energy and timber, thereby contributing to deforestation and higher greenhouse gas emissions over their life cycle. For instance, a paper bag can emit up to 5.5 kg of carbon dioxide, whereas a properly recycled reusable plastic bag emits about 1.6 kg of carbon dioxide. Additionally, a cotton bag should be used 50-150 times before it outperforms SUPs. According to life cycle research, alternatives such as paper or cotton bags often have a greater carbon and resource footprint if they are not used extensively whereas plastic will only emit 10-90 per cent fewer greenhouse gases compared to its alternatives over their life cycles. Unfortunately, in the State, the comprehensive ban on plastic in 2020 has made the trade-offs very evident. Even after the ban, nearly 46 per cent of plastic litter in 2023 originated from already-banned items, indicating gaps in enforcement and a lack of behavioural change despite a robust legal framework. Economically, bans may result in higher prices for small businesses that are forced to choose more expensive substitutes. Since many individuals are employed in the informal recycling and plastic manufacturing industries, job losses are also a problem. Instead of recycling locally, the State currently sends a large portion of its plastic waste to cement factories in other States, resulting in the disposal of about 804 tonnes of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) every day. As a result, Kerala loses out on opportunities for circular economy models and becomes more reliant on external industries. Ways forward Global experiences indicate that although prohibitions may reduce trash in public areas, they rarely address the underlying causes of waste. Rather, they frequently transfer the environmental load to other products or direct waste into streams that are less obvious, such as co-incineration in cement mills. Past policy lessons emphasise the value of integrated systems: prohibitions must be accompanied by robust infrastructure for recycling and waste collection, as well as reasonably priced alternatives. Otherwise, there’s a chance they will turn into symbolic acts instead of permanent solutions. In contrast to nations that solely used bans, those that combined bans with deposit-refund schemes, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and government-sponsored recycling initiatives have had greater results. Kerala should prioritise treating plastics as resources rather than waste. Instead of transporting 804 tonnes of plastic garbage every day to cement factories outside of Kerala, it is crucial to strengthen the State’s domestic recycling system so that the waste may be collected, separated, and processed locally. This gap can be filled by funding decentralised collection sites, modernized material recovery facilities (MRFs), and collaborations with the informal recycling industry. Furthermore, it is essential to strengthen EPR to hold companies directly accountable for the collection and recycling of plastic packaging they release into the market. Financial incentives for companies that utilise recycled materials and penalties for non-compliance can help address this issue. Households can be encouraged to recycle plastic products by implementing community-level programmes, such as deposit-refund schemes for plastic bottles. Kerala can cut pollution, create green jobs, and preserve natural resources by focusing on developing a circular economy. Thus, recycling becomes a more viable and sustainable option than simply replacing them with more expensive and less environmentally favourable materials. The message is clear: society’s handling of the plastics life cycle is the real issue, not the materials themselves. Kerala can make significant progress in reducing pollution without incurring additional social and financial costs by shifting its focus from prohibition to controlled usage, efficient recycling, and adopting circular economy principles. The benefits of such policy shifts include reduced deforestation and carbon emissions, as well as resilience against climate change, which is highly critical for a State like Kerala, which is highly vulnerable to floods and extreme weather. By re-framing plastics as part of a regulated circular system, Kerala can pioneer a more balanced and practical path to sustainability. Ashmy is an Assistant Professor and Anagha, an MA student, at the Department of Economics, Christ University, Bengaluru Published on November 7, 2025

Ashmy 2 days ago

World

Death toll from UPS plane crash at Louisville airport rises to 13

Firm released names of the three victims on the plane and investigators confirmed plane’s left wing caught fire

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Technology

Donald Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joining Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, the first nation of his second term to do so and a “major step toward peace,” he announced on Truth Social. Trump said he held a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to discuss the agreement, which he framed as part of his broader effort to expand diplomatic ties between Israel and Muslim-majority nations. The Abraham Accords, brokered during Trump’s first term, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Trump said a formal signing ceremony with Kazakhstan will take place soon and that more countries are “lining up” to join. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow. President Donald Trump, center right, Vice President JD Vance, center left, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, attend a dinner with leaders from countries in Central Asia, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Gabe Whisnant 2 days ago

Technology

Aries Horoscope Today, November 7, 2025

Aries Daily Horoscope Today, November 7 2025: Ganesha says today will be a better day for people working in social sectors because they will get a chance to prove themselves. Your fame and glory will increase in society. You seem to be receiving special honors for some government work. Some special deals may be finalized in the evening, which will be beneficial for you. Whatever work you do with the blessings of your parents, you will achieve success in it. Students will have to work very hard on their weak subjects; only then will they be able to climb the ladder of success. Positive – Obstacles in financial matters will be removed. Confidence in your hard work and ability will yield favorable results. Stuck money may also be recovered. Ample time will be spent on household maintenance and care. Negative – Sometimes your authoritarian attitude hurts others. It’s best to adapt your behavior accordingly. Fears about something untoward happening may be just your delusion. Business – Focus on current activities. This isn’t a favorable time for making new plans. Avoid making any financial decisions at this time. Some successes will be achieved in businesses related to computers, marketing, etc. Employed people may have to deal with ongoing office politics. Finance– Today will be a very auspicious day for you from a financial point of view. You will get prosperity in money today, and you will get happiness. You are likely to get more money than today. You will enjoy being in a good position along with money today. Today is a good time for you to invest. You will not have any shortage of money today, and you will be able to meet your expenses. You will be able to handle your expenses well today and will be successful in saving your money. You may need to pay attention to your expenses today, but you do not need to panic. Today will be a very pleasant day for you from a financial point of view, and you will be able to handle your expenses well today. You should pay attention to saving your money today as well as in the coming days. You will get money as well as good health and happiness for your coming days today. You will have the possibility of getting respect, promotion, and progress in the job. Students may have some big successes in education. Love – Proper coordination between husband and wife will maintain peace and order at home. Love relationships will also be romantic. Health – Don’t be careless about the health of senior members of the family. If any problems arise, seek immediate medical attention. Lucky Color– Green Lucky Number– 6 (The author Chirag Daruwalla is the son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla).

Chirag Daruwalla,Devanshe Pandey,News18 2 days ago

Technology

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Ecuador

Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, greeted by Defence Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo, tours Ulpiano Paez Air Base in Salinas, Ecuador, on Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem participates in a flight simulator, as she tours Ulpiano Paez Air Base, in Salinas, Ecuador Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem participates in a flight simulator, as she tours Ulpiano Paez Air Base, in Salinas, Ecuador Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, accompanied by Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, speaks as she tours Ulpiano Paez Air Base, in Salinas, Ecuador Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, accompanied by Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, tours Ulpiano Paez Air Base, in Salinas, Ecuador Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is greeted by Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, as she tours Ulpiano Paez Air Base, in Salinas, Ecuador Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is greeted by Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, as she tours Ulpiano Paez Air Base, in Salinas, Ecuador Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem escorted by Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, tours Ulpiano Paez Air Base, in Salinas, Ecuador Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says goodbye to Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, after touring Ulpiano Paez Air Base, in Salinas, Ecuador Nov. 6. Swipe or click to see more REUTERSU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem boards her plane to travel back to the U.S., after touring Ulpiano Paez Air Base, in Salinas, Ecuador, Nov. 6.

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The one thing that 95% of health care execs agree on, per HFMA's CEO

This is a preview of the November 6 edition of Access Health—Tap here to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Good morning. Yesterday was the submission deadline for Rural Health Transformation applications, and some states have started releasing overviews of their plans. Here’s what we know so far (a special thanks to my colleague Lauren Giella for her reporting on this topic). At the time of writing on Wednesday, three state governors had publicly unveiled their blueprints: North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves. Unsurprisingly, telehealth expansion and stronger workforce pipelines were core to their proposals. But I did find another common thread throughout the states’ plans: They all called for some level of interoperability between health care stakeholders. Missouri aims to create a “unified, regional network” that will connect providers, public health agencies, at-home resources and digital health tools to expand access, according to Kehoe’s news release. Mississippi wants to build a “connected, data-driven network of emergency, clinical and community-based services,” Reeves said. And Armstrong outlined four strategic initiatives for his state, including “connecting technology, data and providers for a stronger North Dakota.” A few weeks ago, on the heels of the Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care, I wrote about the skepticism that many health care executives expressed when asked about the $50 billion transformation fund. (If you missed it, you can check out that newsletter here.) I’ve come across a few recurring concerns: (1) that the plans will be too broad to effect real change, (2) that they’ll set up costly programs that won’t be sustainable once the cash infusions end and (3) that $50 billion is not nearly enough to offset the $1 trillion in Medicaid and CHIP cuts that hospitals are expecting in the next decade. We don’t have every state’s plan yet, and the information we do have isn’t very detailed. But so far, those concerns I outlined above appear to be valid—especially when it comes to the sections on “connected networks.” Health care IT executives know that data exchanges aren’t easy to build. Leaders spoke about this in depth at Newsweek’s Digital Health Care Forum, chronicling privacy concerns, internal data silos and complex relationships among competitors. And those are concerns from well-funded health systems, which have more solid IT infrastructures than their rural, independent counterparts. Plus, maintaining a connected network will undoubtedly take resources, and the fund only lasts five years. It is unclear how these projects will sustain themselves over the next few decades. Fortunately, states won’t be working toward these goals on their own. This week, a coalition of health tech companies launched the Collaborative for Healthy Rural America, specifically designed to advance the Rural Health Transformation projects. The group intends to address access challenges through “shared infrastructure, unified data and modern technology,” and will work up an “AI-enabled interoperable operating platform” to help states carry out their visions, according to the Collaborative’s website and news release. Founding members include Lumeris (primary care), Teladoc Health (virtual care), Nuna (an app with an AI “coach” for chronic disease patients), Deloitte (for data systems interoperability expertise), and Unite Us (a company that builds networks to coordinate care and improve communications between health care and human services organizations). Plus, the Collaborative aims to improve access nationwide, not just in awarded states. Perhaps these companies, which are well-resourced and nationally scaled, could give some of the state-wide plans a helpful boost—and keep this entire endeavor from being a bust. We’ll know more when the winners are announced December 31, and as the funds are distributed in early 2026. What stood out to you from the early Rural Health Transformation Fund proposals? Send me an email at a.kayser@newseek.com and let me know. In Other News Major health care headlines from the week Newsweek will host a live webinar, “Traveler to Teammate: Becoming a Hospital Where Nurs...

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रास्वपा विस्तारित बैठकमा के हुँदैछ ?

सेयर मार्केट्स English edition सबै रिज्ल्ट हेर्नुस ट्रेन्डिङ + ताजा अपडेट + Skip to content जीवनशैली प्रमुख जब वैज्ञानिकहरू नै तालभित्र ‘भूत’ खोज्न लागिपरे… जीवनशैली प्रमुख एक शताब्दी बन्द रहेको चीनको ‘छियान्लोङ बगैंचा’ खुला जीवनशैली प्रमुख बालबालिकालाई राजनीतिक आन्दोलन र निर्वाचनमा प्रयोग नगर्न माग के पेट र दिमागको सम्बन्ध टुट्दा डिप्रेसन हुन्छ ? चाडपर्वमा मोटोपन बढ्छ, कसरी नियन्त्रण गर्ने ? मोटोपनबाट कसरी छुट्कारा पाउने ? अन्योलमा दशौँ राष्ट्रिय खेलकुद : गण्डकीबाट पठाएको झण्डा कर्णाली पुगेन सरकारले घोषणा गर्‍यो, तुइन विस्थापित भएन निर्णायक हुन्थे केन्द्रीय समिति, अचेल निरीह भए प्रदेश समाचार काभ्रेको बनेपामा १२ वर्षे नरदेवी नाच (तस्वीर) अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय समाचार अफगानिस्तानमा अफिम खेती २० प्रतिशतले घटेको राष्ट्रसंघीय प्रतिवेदन सूचना प्रविधि अन्तरिक्षमा एआई डेटा सेन्टर बनाउँदै गुगल कविता : यो देश बिक्रीमा छ अन्तर्वार्ता युजन राजभण्डारीलाई प्रश्न : जेनजी फ्रन्ट दलमा रूपान्तरण हुन्छ ? हाम्रो नेपाल, राम्रो नेपाल मेरो प्यारो ओखलढुंगा (तस्वीरहरू) सेयर मार्केट्स सबै रिज्ल्ट हेर्नुस रास्वपा विस्तारित बैठकमा के हुँदैछ ? २०८२ कात्तिक२१ गते ६:२३ २१ कात्तिक, चितवन । चितवनको सौराहास्थित चित्रसारीमा आजदेखि राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टी (रास्वपा) को विस्तारित बैठक सुरु हुँदै छ । २१ र २२ कात्तिकसम्म सञ्चालन हुने विस्तारित बैठकले पार्टीको आगामी रणनीति तय गर्नेछ । शुक्रबार बिहान ८ बजेदेखि विस्तारित बैठक सुरु गर्ने तयारी छ । त्यसका लागि अधिकांश प्रतिनिधिहरू बैठकमा सहभागी हुन विहीबार राति नै सौराहा आइसकेका छन् । रास्वपाले विहीबार सौराहामा पत्रकार सम्मेलन आयोजना गरी बैठकको तयारी पूरा भएको जनाएको छ । बैठक उदघाटन पार्टीका कार्यवाहक सभापति डीपी अर्यालले गर्नेछन् । बैठकमा पार्टीका कार्यवाहक सभापति अर्यालले राजनीतिक र अर्का उपसभापति डा.स्वर्णिम बाग्लेले आगामी निर्वाचनका लागि वाचापत्रको मस्यौदा पेस गर्नेछन् । साथै, महामन्त्री कविन्द्र बुर्लाकोटीले सांगठनिक र सहमहामन्त्री विपिन आचार्यले उम्मेदवार चयनको विधी सम्बन्धी प्रतिवेदन पेस गर्ने तयारी गरेका छन् । बैठकमा पार्टी केन्द्रीय सदस्य, सचिवालय सदस्य, सल्लाहकार परिषद्का सदस्य, केन्द्रीय विभागका पदाधिकारी, प्रदेशका सचिवालय सदस्य, प्रतिनिधिसभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रीय सभापति, जिल्ला सभापति, विदेशमा रहेका पार्टी संगठनका पदाधिकारी तथा पालिकाका सभापतिहरूसहित ५१२ जना प्रतिनिधि सहभागी हुनेछन् । बैठकमा प्रदेश सभापतिहरूले प्रदेश भित्रका जिल्लाको पार्टी संगठनको अवस्थाबारेमा धारणा राख्नेछन् । बैठकमा पेस गरिएका प्रतिवेदनमाथि प्रतिनिधिहरूले सुझाव राख्ने र ती सुझावलाई समेत समेटेर परिमार्जन गर्नुपर्ने देखिए परिमार्जनसहित विस्तारित बैठक सकिने रास्वपा केन्द्रीय सदस्य राजन गौतमले जानकारी दिए । बैठकमा सो पार्टीले आगामी फागुनमा तोकेको महाधिवेशनका बारेमा पनि छलफल जनाइएको छ । फागुनमा निर्वाचन गर्ने सरकारको तयारीसँगै महाधिवेशन के गर्ने भन्ने बारेमा पनि निर्णय लिइने नेताहरूले जनाएका छन् । विस्तारित बैठकमा पार्टी संरचनाको पुनर्गठन, विगतमा अंगिकार गरेका विधि, रणनीति, सांगठनिक कमजोरी भावी रणनीति लगायतमा सघन बहस हुने नेताहरूले जानकारी गराएका छन् । पार्टी संरचनाको गठन पुनर्गठन जस्ता विषयमा पनि छलफल हुने बताइएको छ । वैकल्पिक राजनीतिक शक्ति निर्माणका बारेमा पनि बैठकमा छलफल हुने जनाइएको छ । पार्टी प्रवक्ता मनिष झाले पार्टीभित्र आउने फरक–फरक धारणालाई सम्मान गर्ने र सबैले आफ्ना धारणा राख्न पाउने बताए । जेनजी आन्दोलनका क्रममा सभापति रवि लामिछाने नख्खु कारागारबाट निस्केपछि उत्पन्न भएको विवादका बारेमा समेत र देखिएको विग्रहका बारेमा समेत पार्टीको धारणा आउने जनाइएको छ । जेनजी आन्दोलनपछि पार्टीको भावी कार्यदिशा तय हुने प्रवक्ता झाले बताए । प्रतिनिधिलाई खानाको व्यवस्था, आवासको जिम्मा आफ्नै रास्वपाको विस्तारित बैठकमा सहभागी प्रतिनिधिहरूलाई खानाको व्यवस्थापन गरिएको छ भने आवासको व्यवस्थापन आफैंले गर्न भनिएको छ । दुई दिनको खाना र खाजा पार्टीले नै व्यवस्थापन गर्नेछ भने आवासको व्यवस्थापन प्रतिनिधि आफैंले गर्नेछन् । खाना र खाजाका लागि हरेक प्रतिनिधिबाट १ हजार ५ सय रुपैयाँ शुल्क तोकिएको छ । हल परिसरमा नै क्याटरिङ लगाएर पकाउने र खाने व्यवस्था गरिएको रास्वपका जिल्ला सभापति कृष्णप्रसाद भुषालले बताए । उनले प्रतिनिधिहरूलाई आवासको व्यवस्थापनको संयोजन पनि भइरहेको बताए । सौराहाको होटलमा साधारण कोठाको १ हजार, मध्यम खालको कोठाको २ हजार र अलि बढी सुविधायुक्त कोठाको ३ हजार रकम दिने सहमति भएको छ । कसैले स्वेच्छिक रूपमा बस्न चाहे सो अनुसार बस्न सक्नेछन् । विस्तारित बैठकको व्यवस्थापनका लागि पूर्वसांसद हरि ढकालको नेतृत्वमा १७ सदस्यीय मूल समिति र ७ वटा उपसमिति गठन गरिएको छ । रास्वपा विस्तारित बैठक यो खबर पढेर तपाईलाई कस्तो महसुस भयो ? प्रतिक्रिया प्रतिक्रिया दिनुहोस् Login to comment Remenber me Forgot password? खाता खोल्नु भएको छैन ?साइनअप गर्नुहोस् वा इमेल/सोसल मिडियामार्फत् लगइन गर्नुहोस् Forgot Password? 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Zuckerberg, Chan shift bulk of philanthropy to science, focusing on AI and biology to curb disease

By BARBARA ORTUTAY REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — For the past decade, Dr. Priscilla Chan and her husband Mark Zuckerberg have focused part of their philanthropy on a lofty goal — “to cure, prevent or manage all disease” — if not in their lifetime, then in their children’s. But during that time, they also funded underprivileged schools, immigration reform and efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion. Now, the billionaire couple is shifting the bulk of their philanthropic resources to Biohub, the pair’s science organization, and focusing on using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery. The idea is to develop virtual, AI-based cell models to understand how they work in the human body, study inflammation and use AI to “harness the immune system” for disease detection, prevention and treatment. “I feel like the science work that we’ve done, the Biohub model in particular, has been the most impactful thing that we have done. So we want to really double down on that. Biohub is going to be the main focus of our philanthropy going forward,” Zuckerberg said Wednesday evening at an event at the Biohub Imaging Institute in Redwood City, California. Three other Biohub institutes — in New York, San Francisco and Chicago, focus on addressing different scientific challenges. Chan and Zuckerberg have pledged 99% of their lifetime wealth — from shares of Meta Platforms, where Zuckerberg is CEO — toward these efforts. Since 2016, when Biohub launched, they have donated $4 billion to basic science research, a figure that does not include operating expenses for running a large-scale computer cluster for life science research. The organization says it is now on track to double that amount over the next decade, with an operating budget of about $1 billion a year. Last week, singer Billie Eilish told an audience that included Chan and Zuckerberg that rich people should do more to address the world’s problems. “Love you all, but there’s a few people in here who have a lot more money than me,” she said, to a smattering of applause. “And if you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? And no hate, but give your money away, shorties.” The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the couple’s charitable organization, has been faced with criticism recently for curtailing its other philanthropic work. Earlier this year, it stopped funding grants related to diversity, equity and inclusion, immigration advocacy and other issues currently in the crosshairs of the Trump administration — though the focus has been shifting to science and away from social issues for years, the couple says, long before the 2024 election. “So we basically looked at the ecosystem of science funding and decided that the place that we can make the biggest impact was on tool development,” Zuckerberg said. “And specifically working on long-term projects, 10 to 15 years, where the output of them was taking on a biological challenge that would produce a tool that scientists everywhere could use to accelerate the pace of science.” The organization earlier this year scrubbed its website’s mentions of DEI, including a statement saying “People of color and marginalized communities have experienced a long history of exploitation in the name of scientific research, and indeed science has itself been deployed as a tool of oppression.” “Going forward, Biohub will be our primary philanthropic effort and where we’ll dedicate the vast majority of our resources,” Zuckerberg and Chan said in a blog post Thursday. “We will continue our other philanthropic efforts as well, but the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will serve as infrastructure and support for our initiatives.” Zuckerberg and Chan’s increased commitment to science research comes as the Trump administration has cut billions in scientific research and public health funding. Chan, who had worked as a pediatrician and treated children with rare diseases, says what she wanted “more than anything was a way to see what was happening inside their cells — how genetic mutations were expressed in different cell types and what, exactly, was breaking down.” “Until now, that kind of understanding has been out of reach. AI is changing that. For the first time, we have the potential to model and predict the biology of disease in ways that can reveal what’s gone wrong and how we can develop new treatments to address it,” she said. On Thursday, Chan and Zuckerberg also announced that Biohub has hired the team at EvolutionaryScale, an AI research lab that has created large-scale AI systems for the life sciences. Alex Rives, EvolutionaryScale’s co-founder, will serve as Biohub’s head of science, leading research efforts on experimental biology, data and artificial intelligence. The financial terms were not disclosed. Biohub’s ambition for the next years and decades is to create virtual cell systems that would not have been possible without recent advances in AI. Similar to how large language models learn from vast databases of digital books, online writings and other media, its researchers and scientists are working toward building virtual systems that serve as digital representations of human physiology on all levels, such as molecular, cellular or genome. As it is open source — free and publicly available — scientists can then conduct virtual experiments on a scale not possible in physical laboratories. Noting that Biohub launched when the couple had their first child, Chan listed off some of the organization’s accomplishments, ranging from building the largest single-cell data set, contributing to one of the largest human cell maps, building sensors to measure inflammation in real-time in living cells and researching rare diseases. That work continues, with a focus on using AI to advance biomedical research. “And to anchor it back onto the impact on patients, you know, why do this?” Chan said. “It’s like, why is a virtual cell important? We have cured diseases for mice and for flies and for zebrafish, many, many times. And that’s great. But we want to make sure that we are actually using biology to push the forefront of medicine for people — and that is so promising.”

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Cherry-Evans confirms historic switch after 352-game Manly career

Manly great Daly Cherry-Evans has completed one of the most high-profile shifts in NRL history, joining the Sydney Roosters. Cherry-Evans's departure marks the first time a player with 350-plus games has ever changed clubs. The arrival of the veteran, who is set to partner Sam Walker in the halves, shapes as a significant boost to the Roosters' premiership hopes. "Daly's experience and understanding of the game will be a strong addition to our group and we're excited to welcome him to the Roosters," coach Trent Robinson said in a statement on Friday. "I'm looking forward to working with him." The 36-year-old will formally join the Roosters later this month. As the only remaining active NRL player born in the 1980s, Cherry-Evans shocked the league in March by revealing he would leave the Sea Eagles at season's end. The Roosters have long been considered the frontrunners for Cherry-Evans's signature. Cherry-Evans leaves an immense void at Manly; statistics indicate no single player at any club has had a bigger and better impact in the past two decades. No player in NRL history has started more games at halfback for one club, with all 352 of his matches coming there since winning a premiership in his rookie 2011 season. The former Manly captain's 29 field goals are a record for the NRL era, as are his seven golden-point winners. Cherry-Evans, dropped after game one of this year's State of Origin series, played 26 games for Queensland and 21 Tests for Australia.

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UPS plane crash death toll rises to 13 as authorities begin identifying some victims

The three pilots aboard the crashed UPS cargo plane were identified Thursday.

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Must Watch: Mammoth to Be Aggressive Trade Buyer with Top-4 Target

The Utah Mammoth may emerge as one of the most active teams in the trade market leading up to the NHL trade deadline, according to TSN Insider Chris Johnston. Labeling them as a team worth watching, Johnston suggested the Mammoth might be ready to take a big swing at a specific type of player. Despite not yet seeing the trade market fully develop this season, Johnston notes that the Mammoth have made a much stronger start than last year and are not-so quietly positioning themselves for a playoff push. “They’ve made no secret, internally or externally, about their desire to make the playoffs,” Johnston said during Thursday’s segment. He expects the team to be extremely aggressive in pursuing upgrades and that’s not just limited to depth pieces. He believes Utah could target a higher-end talent to strengthen its roster. He notes, “The Mammoth bear watching mostly because they have tons of picks, tons of prospects, and the cap room available to get into some higher ticket items; if, say, a top four defenseman were to come available between now and March 6th.”

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SA city's bulk-buy renewables program drives surge in battery and solar uptake

Regional households are helping to drive a surge in home battery installations as more households look to slash their power bills. In Mount Gambier, South Australia's largest city outside Adelaide, there has been a flurry of battery and solar panel installations in homes following the launch of a community bulk-buy renewables program. Across Australia, more than 50,000 batteries have been installed since the federal government's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme was expanded in May to include batteries. In July, the City of Mount Gambier launched a community renewables program in partnership with solar technology provider Shinehub, offering bulk-buying rates for home solar and battery systems to residents. Council environmental sustainability business partner Aaron Izzard said nearly 100 households had signed up for the first round of the program. "Half of that is solar and battery systems and another 40 or so is just battery retrofits," Mr Izzard said. Mr Izzard said he would like to see the partnership between the City of Mount Gambier and Shinehub replicated across regional South Australia. "The whole reason for a bulk buy is so you can activate more of that economy of scale so you can get installers and the equipment down and do it all in one go," he said. "I would encourage other councils to have a look at it." Elisabeth Champion, who had her system installed about a month ago, said the installation had transformed the way her family used electricity at home. "Our last bill was $90, most of which was service charges," she said. "It's been delightful for me because I can't stand the cold. Every morning, I get up now and the heater is on. "We wouldn't have done that previously; we'd turn the heater on when it's absolutely freezing." Ms Champion decided to install a battery as well, allowing her to take advantage of the power her panels generated during the day. "[It] probably wouldn't have been worth it for us without the battery because it means that by 11 o'clock in the morning the battery is full and we can run the rest of the day just on the battery," she said. "It just gives us a little bit more freedom to use power that we wouldn't have otherwise." Battery uptake accelerates According to the federal government's figures, household battery uptake is accelerating, with more than 50,000 batteries installed in homes across the country since the scheme was expanded. The Royal Automobile Association of South Australia reported 65 per cent of solar systems it had installed in 2025 also included batteries, up from 29 per cent two years ago. Principal advisor Peter Nattrass said South Australia was taking the lead, finding ways to save money on electricity bills. "We have about 7 per cent of Australia's population, but we've seen 16 per cent of all the batteries under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program," he said. "South Australian households are really tuning in that the premium feed in tariffs that were around 10 years ago are no longer there. "We have days now during the middle of the day … where the entire state is run just on rooftop solar, which globally is something to behold."

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