Monthly Archives: September 2022

Russian ambassador insists it is a reliable supplier of energy as it cuts off gas to Europe, plunging the continent into economic crisis

A composite image of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Daniel Reinhardt/Picture Alliance via Getty Images, Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images Russia cut off gas flows to Europe last week, and Germany’s leader called it an unreliable supplier. A Russian ambassador said “inappropriate” to question “the reliability of Russia as a supplier.” He…

European natural gas prices surge 36% after Russia halts Nord Stream 1 flows indefinitely

Russia halted flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. ODD ANDERSEN/Getty Images European natural gas prices surged 36% Monday after Russia indefinitely stopped flows via Nord Stream 1. Russia said turbine issues mean it won’t reopen the pipeline from a three-day maintenance shutdown. Europe has been plunged into economic crisis by a dramatic rally in…

Expandable apartment systems are the latest twist on tiny homes as people look for affordable homes — take a look inside

The Cloud Bed ranges from $8,000 to $11,000. Ori A company based in New York is creating expandable furniture for apartments, costing up to $11,000.  Robotic-furniture company Ori says people want technology that lets them to live without compromise. Its founder, Hasier Larrea, said high property prices make its products more appealing. Ori, a robotic-furniture…

8 classic entertainment trends that are now defunct thanks to streaming

A phone with Spotify’s logo on the screen. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Video and music streaming have changed the world. The ability to stream content from the internet has transformed audience consumption habits. Those changing trends have also forever altered the entertainment industry. Streaming has transformed the way we consume media: movies, television shows,…

Amazon is closing 2 facilities with a total of 300 employees and reportedly scrapping plans for 42 new buildings

Amazon packages at a Baltimore facility. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne Amazon is shutting two facilities in Baltimore and offering jobs elsewhere to over 300 workers. Amazon is having to curtail growth of its vast delivery network. The e-commerce giant has scrapped plans for 42 new US facilities, a consulting firm told Bloomberg. Amazon is starting to tighten…

Trump said Mar-a-Lago documents were for his presidential library, which ex-aides said he rarely mentions and doesn’t care about

Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on September 3, 2022. Kyle Mazza/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Trump claimed he held secret documents at Mar-a-Lago for his presidential library.  But ex-aides told NBC News he had little interest in the library until the scandal over the files. It’s one of…