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France drops renewables targets in new energy bill
France drops renewables targets in new energy bill
Economy
by  AFP

Critics are deriding as a step backward a new French energy bill that favours the further development of nuclear power and avoids setting targets for solar and wind power and other renewables. But the proposed text sets no such targets for building renewable capacity, in particular wind and solar, whereas previous energy laws did.

Asian markets enjoy healthy bounce after Wall St rally
Asian markets enjoy healthy bounce after Wall St rally
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets enjoyed a much-needed bounce Tuesday after a dour start to the year, with traders tracking a rally on Wall Street fuelled by bargain-buying and a surge into sold-off tech giants. On Wall Street, all three main indexes powered higher, with the Nasdaq up more than two percent.

CES gadget fest a showcase for AI-infused lifestyle
CES gadget fest a showcase for AI-infused lifestyle
Technology
by  AFP

From self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally opens Tuesday in Las Vegas. Ending Friday, CES is expected to see strong themes of AI-infused health, cars, beauty, entertainment and sustainability.