How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisisKatya AdlerEurope EditorBBCThe knock-on effects of the conflict now whipping through the Middle East are awakening ghosts of crises past that shook the European Union.Seven months into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, the President of the European Commission stood at her podium in the European...

Is It Snowing Where You Are? I Hope You Have a Roof RakeOnce again this winter, the snow is coming down with authority, and when this nor'easter winds down later today, there'll be a new accumulation of 12 inches or more. By this time next week, we're expecting at least another foot on top of that.As a native New Englander, I'm prepared. We have shovels, sand and a guy who comes to plow our...

Sri Lankan monks arrested after cannabis discovered in luggage3 hours agoBBC SinhalaandFlora DruryAFP via Getty ImagesTwo of the arrested monks arriving at court on SundayTwenty-two monks have been arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110kg (242lbs) of cannabis concealed in their luggage.Customs officials said each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a...

Anthropic launches code review tool to check flood of AI-generated code When it comes to coding, peer feedback is crucial for catching bugs early, maintaining consistency across a codebase, and improving overall software quality.  The rise of “vibe coding” — using AI tools that take instructions given in plain language and quickly generate large amounts of code — has changed how...

Death Valley blanketed in wildflowers in best bloom since 2016Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since 2016Image source, Will Lester/MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty ImagesDeath Valley in California - the hottest place on Earth and the driest place in North America - is currently carpeted in wildflowers in what is shaping up to be the best bloom in a...