Energy Firms Try to Squeeze More Power Out of Old Nuclear Plants

It takes a long time to build new nuclear plants. So, some U.S. companies are looking to get more electricity out of reactors that already exist.
UK Security Adviser Jonathan Powell Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate Closure

Jonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser, visited Israel last week to try to negotiate over the looming closure of his country’s consulate in Jerusalem, according to three officials.
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services

Compromise of 3 domain registries allows hackers to walk off with unauthorized certs.
Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy

The AI lab’s personal assistant is an operating system from the future designed to compete with Muse, Dots, and Instinct.
Paramount completes $111B Warner merger, creating “Skydance” behemoth

Paramount now owns Warner Bros. as last-ditch effort to stop $111B merger fails.
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Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres

The order affecting two planned data centres follows concerns over forest clearance.
India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion

JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than through a standalone service.
Live Updates: Student Protests Expand to More Than 40 French Cities

Union members, parents and teachers joined the demonstrations, broadening the student-led protest movement that has closed hundreds of French high schools since late September.
Army Subedar faces court martial for cheating civilians of Rs 51.44 lakh

Army Subedar faces court martial for cheating civilians of Rs 51.44 lakh