UK's Ofcom To Investigate Complaints Of Climate-Change Denial Authored by Paul Homewood via notalotofpeopleknowthat blog, This is frightening. Indeed it is truly Orwellian... From the Guardian: A U-turn by the UK’s broadcasting regulator Ofcom means it will investigate complaints of climate change denial on television and radio for the first time since 2017. The move marks a victory for campaigner...
UK's Ofcom To Investigate Complaints Of Climate-Change Denial Authored by Paul Homewood via notalotofpeopleknowthat blog, This is frightening. Indeed it is truly Orwellian... From the Guardian: A U-turn by the UK’s broadcasting regulator Ofcom means it will investigate complaints of climate change denial on television and radio for the first time since 2017. The move marks a victory for campaigners who have accused the regulator of allowing some broadcasters “to spout dangerous climate lies” and “flout” rules on accuracy and impartiality. Complaints about programmes on TalkTV and TalkRadio were assessed by Ofcom, which then decided not to investigate, the same result as more than 1,000 other climate complaints since 2020. However, after a letter from the Good Law Project (GLP) in January, requesting an explanation for the rejections, Ofcom said it had withdrawn its original decision and would “consider afresh” the complaints. One complaint was about comments from a Talk guest who said in November that climate change “was a deliberate effort to create fake anxiety … out of something that is false”. I n the second case, also in November, another guest said the Labour government’s energy policies were “suicidal”, “driven by pseudoscience in many cases” and “a kind of cultish behaviour”. A reassessment led Ofcom to conclude its approach to “due impartiality” in the broadcasts “required reconsideration”, with the results of the investigations to be published in due course. Ofcom stuck by its decision to not investigate three other climate complaints. “Rightwing channels have been allowed to spout dangerous climate lies, unchecked, for too long,” said a GLP spokesperson. “We’re glad Ofcom is finally listening and await the conclusion of the investigations. Should it fail to take action against Talk’s misinformation, we will not hesitate to hold them to account.” An Ofcom spokesperson said: “ In re-examining the programmes, we concluded that they raise potentially substant...
Commercial Metals Company is on track to rebound robustly in Q2 and Q3 2026 as its business grows and margins widen. Execution is a risk and a catalyst.
Commercial Metals Company is on track to rebound robustly in Q2 and Q3 2026 as its business grows and margins widen. Execution is a risk and a catalyst.
VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF (NYSEARCA:OMAH) promises something Berkshire Hathaway itself has never offered: a monthly paycheck. By mirroring Berkshire’s top equity holdings and selling covered call options against those positions, the fund targets roughly 15% in annual income. Since its March 4, 2025 launch, it has grown to nearly $690 million in ... OMAH Promises Monthly Inc...
VistaShares Target 15 Berkshire Select Income ETF (NYSEARCA:OMAH) promises something Berkshire Hathaway itself has never offered: a monthly paycheck. By mirroring Berkshire’s top equity holdings and selling covered call options against those positions, the fund targets roughly 15% in annual income. Since its March 4, 2025 launch, it has grown to nearly $690 million in ... OMAH Promises Monthly Income From Berkshire Holdings, With One Major Catch
After the anguish of Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s almost unthinkable the US would again send troops to the Middle East – but its president is desperate and narcissistic Concern is justifiably growing that a cornered Donald Trump will send US ground troops into combat on Iranian soil to avoid being personally and politically humiliated in a war he started, mismanaged and cannot end. Yet such a self-s...
After the anguish of Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s almost unthinkable the US would again send troops to the Middle East – but its president is desperate and narcissistic Concern is justifiably growing that a cornered Donald Trump will send US ground troops into combat on Iranian soil to avoid being personally and politically humiliated in a war he started, mismanaged and cannot end. Yet such a self-serving escalation, even if ostensibly limited in duration and scope, could itself prove catastrophic for him and the American people. Think what happened in previous US military interventions. In sum, he’s caught in a modern-day catch-22. Pick your own metaphor for dumb. Trump’s stumped, hoist by his own petard, stuck between a rock and a hard place, and up the creek without a paddle. The creek in question is, of course, the strait of Hormuz. Firmly ensconced in his weird parallel universe, Trump insists the war is all but won, Iran is suing for peace and talks are making good progress. In the real world, Iran is still fighting on all fronts, Israel is still bombing, the strait of Hormuz remains largely closed , and the Iran-allied Houthi militia in Yemen has joined the war , attacking Israel and potentially blocking Red Sea trade routes. The US and Iran have each issued maximalist demands , but there is no sign of actual negotiations. They are even further apart than they were before Trump, egged on by Benjamin Netanyahu, abandoned diplomacy last month. Sometime soon, Trump will be forced to confront the huge gap between what he wants and what’s on offer. At that point he could turn to the troop buildup in the Gulf and order ground attacks. Simon Tisdall is a Guardian foreign affairs commentator Continue reading...
Key PointsThe Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have outperformed under President Trump, relative to most other presidents since the late 1890s.
Key PointsThe Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have outperformed under President Trump, relative to most other presidents since the late 1890s.
POET Technologies Inc. ( POET ) is a name that I have been extremely bullish on, rating it as a strong buy in multiple instances over the past year. Recently, POET’s stock has been under pressure as it is down more than 13% over the past month, despite a successful participation at the OFC 2026 conference. During the conference, POET announced a significant partnership with optoelectronics giant L...
POET Technologies Inc. ( POET ) is a name that I have been extremely bullish on, rating it as a strong buy in multiple instances over the past year. Recently, POET’s stock has been under pressure as it is down more than 13% over the past month, despite a successful participation at the OFC 2026 conference. During the conference, POET announced a significant partnership with optoelectronics giant LITEON and an expanded partnership with Lessengers; both are for the co-development of 1.6T transceivers. With POET expanding its partnerships with Tier 2 ODMs, the company’s moves over the past years appear to have resulted in a CPO ecosystem parallel to Nvidia’s ( NVDA ). In a world where hyperscalers are utilizing their own ASICs and custom AI infrastructures, these partnerships could allow POET to penetrate hyperscalers’ data centers as they continue to shift away from Nvidia’s complete, closed-loop solutions. The significance of this ecosystem is already starting to show, in my opinion, after Nvidia’s latest investments in Coherent ( COHR ) and Lumentum ( LITE ) amidst the ongoing Indium Phosphide (InP) shortage. As these investments could further tighten laser supply, POET could have a significant moat since its 1.6T optical engines utilize 4 laser chips, potentially allowing its customers to produce more modules at the same global InP supply. In my opinion, this moat could see POET receiving meaningful orders from its partners, LITEON and Luxshare, setting it up for a meaningful revenue ramp in late 2027. With a strong cash position to expand capacity ahead of this potential demand, I’m reiterating my strong buy rating for POET. OFC 2026 Highlights POET is coming off the OFC 2026 conference , where it showcased its external light source (ELS) products, Starlight and Blazar. The company also received the Lightwave Innovation Reviews award for its Teralight optical engine during the conference, which is set to be at the core of its latest partnerships. POET’s participat...
The average one-year price target for Nine Dragons Paper (SEHK:2689) has been revised to HK$8.97 / share. This is an increase of 12.55% from the prior estimate of HK$7.97 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analy
The average one-year price target for Nine Dragons Paper (SEHK:2689) has been revised to HK$8.97 / share. This is an increase of 12.55% from the prior estimate of HK$7.97 dated February 21, 2026. The price target is an average of many targets provided by analy
Model posted picture of herself naked and pregnant, standing ‘in her full power’, to celebrate Mother’s Day It is a black-and-white photograph of a heavily pregnant Erin O’Connor touching her baby bump with an expression of maternal bliss on her face. For the 48-year-old model, who has worked for Dior, Versace, Alexander McQueen and Chanel, it conveys the “abundance of life being right there” unde...
Model posted picture of herself naked and pregnant, standing ‘in her full power’, to celebrate Mother’s Day It is a black-and-white photograph of a heavily pregnant Erin O’Connor touching her baby bump with an expression of maternal bliss on her face. For the 48-year-old model, who has worked for Dior, Versace, Alexander McQueen and Chanel, it conveys the “abundance of life being right there” under her fingertips when she was pregnant. Continue reading...
Tesla Inc. has shared company-complied delivery estimates for the first quarter of 2026, citing data from various industry analysts and research firms. Tesla Touts 365K Deliveries In a press release published on Thursday, the automaker shared that analysts expect 365,645 deliveries this quarter, with 351,179 units comprising the Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla also shared that analysts estimate the com...
Tesla Inc. has shared company-complied delivery estimates for the first quarter of 2026, citing data from various industry analysts and research firms. Tesla Touts 365K Deliveries In a press release published on Thursday, the automaker shared that analysts expect 365,645 deliveries this quarter, with 351,179 units comprising the Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla also shared that analysts estimate the company to deliver over 1,689,691 units this year and over 3,032,000 units in 2030. The 365,645-unit fi
charnsitr/iStock via Getty Images The Pentagon is developing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East, according to a Washington Post report citing U.S. officials speaking anonymously about sensitive military plans. Rather than a full-scale invasion, any potential ground operation would likely involve raids by Special Oper...
charnsitr/iStock via Getty Images The Pentagon is developing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East, according to a Washington Post report citing U.S. officials speaking anonymously about sensitive military plans. Rather than a full-scale invasion, any potential ground operation would likely involve raids by Special Operations forces and conventional infantry troops. The missions under consideration include the possible seizure of Kharg Island, a critical Iranian oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, and raids into coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz to destroy weapons capable of targeting commercial and military shipping. Officials estimated the objectives could take “weeks, not months” to complete. The Trump administration has sent mixed signals about the conflict’s direction, with President Trump expressing interest in negotiations while White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that the president is “prepared to unleash hell” if Iran does not abandon its nuclear ambitions. Trump himself denied plans to deploy ground troops, telling reporters, “I’m not putting troops anywhere.” The human cost of the conflict continues to mount. In the past month, 13 U.S. troops have been killed in action, and more than 300 service members have been wounded by Iranian drones and missiles in retaliatory attacks across at least seven Middle Eastern countries. American public opinion remains firmly against ground operations, with an AP-NORC poll finding 62% of respondents strongly oppose deploying ground troops to Iran, while only 12% support such action. Dear readers: We recognize that politics often intersects with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on oil A Perspective On Why The Oil Price Is More Likely To Reach $150 Than $50 Commodities: Oil Steadies As Iran Deadline Pushed Back But Upside Risks Persist Commodities: ...
Forthcoming rules mean debilitating conditions may not meet strict ‘severe and lifelong’ eligibility criteria, say disabled people’s organisations Hundreds of thousands of severely ill and disabled people making new claims will have their benefits cut if the government assesses that their condition might improve, charities have said. In April, the health element of universal credit – an extra paym...
Forthcoming rules mean debilitating conditions may not meet strict ‘severe and lifelong’ eligibility criteria, say disabled people’s organisations Hundreds of thousands of severely ill and disabled people making new claims will have their benefits cut if the government assesses that their condition might improve, charities have said. In April, the health element of universal credit – an extra payment for people assessed as too unwell to work or prepare for work – will be reduced to £50 a week and frozen for new claimants unless their condition is found to be terminal or severe and lifelong with no prospect of improvement. Continue reading...