US Core Factory Orders Unexpectedly Plunge Most In A Year

The Case For Air Conditioning Is Growing In Britain A recent spell of extreme heat has intensified debate over whether UK homes should be designed with built-in cooling systems, according to FT. Air conditioning remains uncommon in Britain, with fewer than 5% of homes equipped with it, reflecting a long-standing view that cooling is a luxury rather than a necessity. FT writes that current building standards favor passive methods of controlling indoor temperatures, such as insulation, shading, and natural ventilation. Developers generally prioritize these measures, arguing they are more energy-efficient and better...

Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that a deal to disarm Hamas had been reached, Israeli officials said Tel Aviv has no intention of withdrawing its forces from Gaza.  “Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza,” the President wrote on Truth […]

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, said in a post on X on Thursday night that “time is running out” for the US and Israel to honor the ceasefire agreement by putting an end to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. Ghalibaf’s post included the image of text that outlined three parts of Iran’s position […]