March 14, 2026

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Trump administration now ‘bio surveilling’ millions to track ‘health threats at the border’

By ALEXA LARDIERI U.S. HEALTH EDITOR The CDC announced Friday that it has surpassed 1 million participants in its travel bio surveillance program, ‘marking a significant milestone in the United States’ ability to detect and respond to emerging public health threats at our borders.’ The agency’s Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) is a program that collects

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Energy

5 ways to use your electric heater more efficiently

While you might be toasty warm with your central heating on at home, when it goes off, low outside temperatures mean you probably won’t stay that way for long. A popular solution is to complement your central heating with a portable electric heater than can provide a burst of heat as and when you need

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Insurance

Will my insurance firm cover the costs? – The Irish Times

My home has been badly damaged by flooding, so will my insurance company cover the damage? This question is likely going to be asked by far too many people this weekend following severe rainfall. The good news − at a time when it is hard to find – is that most standard house insurance policies

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Energy

How the £150 energy discount actually works — and who is eligible

The warm home discount will be received by millions of families every winter for the rest of the decade, the government has announced. With the cost of living crisis still hitting households hard and wholesale energy prices soaring, the government has decided to extend the £150 payment for eligible households to help pay their energy

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Energy

Type One Energy initiates licensing of fusion power plant

US fusion energy developer Type One Energy has submitted the initial licensing application in preparation for the construction of a fusion power plant at Tennessee Valley Authority’s former Bull Run fossil plant site in Clinton, Tennessee.   Type One Energy said it worked closely with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Tennessee Department of

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Wealth Management

Apex Fintech Launches AI Suite for Faster Development

Apex Fintech Solutions has launched its Apex AI Suite, featuring one of the first agentic development kits in the clearing and custody industry. The tool is intended to accelerate developer integration with the company’s AscendOS platform through natural language commands and, in turn, enable faster development of wealth platform prototypes, cutting development time from weeks

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Energy

‘Full’ British Gas hack to lower your energy bills

People across the UK are trying to keep their energy bills down 12:10, 30 Jan 2026Updated 12:27, 30 Jan 2026 British Gas and other energy customers may be able to save(Image: Suzanne Plunkett/Bloomberg via Getty Images) With chilly conditions persisting throughout the UK, many households are attempting to strike a balance between maintaining warmth and

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Tax

Council tax could be slashed by ‘up to 100 percent’ – eligibility and 5 key factors

Exactly how much council tax you owe is largely dependent on the tax band of your property Are you eligible for a Council Tax Reduction? (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) Many people across England, Scotland and Wales may be eligible for a Council Tax Reduction (CTR) of up to 100%, provided they meet certain criteria. While

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Energy

India Energy Week 2026 In Goa: Participation From Over 120 Nations Positions India as Bridge Between Developing and Developed Economies

India oi-Oneindia English Desk Published: Friday, January 30, 2026, 16:20 [IST] India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 marks a defining moment in India’s rise as a serious global stakeholder in the energy transition. Conceived and led by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the platform reflects New Delhi’s intent to move global energy conversations beyond

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Wealth Management

Verso undertaking company restructure following FCA consolidation review

Professional Adviser understands that following the regulator’s review of wealth management consolidation firms, it asked Verso to undertake a minor company restructure to establish a single UK parent entity for the Verso Group, which is in the process of completing. Following the FCA’s instructions, VWM Holdco is now the UK parent entity of Verso Wealth

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