IEA: World will have enough renewable energy in 5 years to power China

London CNN Business — Global renewable energy capacity is expected to grow as much over the next five years as it has over the past two decades, as soaring energy prices and the climate crisis force governments to move away from fossil fuels. In a report released on Tuesday, the International Energy Agency predicts a … Read more

Hawaii Volcano: State Activates National Guard As Mauna Loa Lava Slowly Closes In On Critical Highway

CNN — Officials in Hawaii have activated the state National Guard to help respond to the eruption of Mauna Loa, whose lava has been oozing steadily toward a critical highway for days. The lava fountains that erupted from the volcano over the past week pose no threat to communities or property, officials said. Still, the … Read more

8 million Laundress detergent products recalled due to risk of exposure to bacteria

New York CNN — Detergent and home care brand Laundress has recalled about eight million products due to the possible presence of bacteria that may pose a health risk to consumers. The recalled items, made by the expensive boutique brand between January 2021 and September 2022, include its laundry detergents, fabric softeners and cleaning products. … Read more

ChatGPT: this AI chatbot dominates social media with its frighteningly good tests

CNN — Imagine if Siri could write you a college essay, or if Alexa could spit out a Shakespeare-style movie review. Last week, OpenAI opened up access to ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot that interacts with users in a strangely compelling and conversational way. His ability to providing long, thoughtful, and thorough answers to questions and … Read more

Self-checkout annoys customers and helps shoplifters. Stores still add it

New York CNN Business — Self-service payment arrived in the late 1980s in supermarkets. A decade later, it began to spread to large chains and pharmacies. Today, self-checkouts, loved by some and hated by others, have made their way into discount clothing stores and department stores. Kohl’s (KSS) is testing self-service payment terminals in a … Read more