February 13, 2026

China’s MiniMax Unveils Powerful, Cheap AI Model M2.5 for Real-World Use

China’s MiniMax launches M2.5, its most powerful AI yet, offering fast, affordable performance that rivals US models like OpenAI's. The new AI drives 30% office task automation and promises intelligence “too cheap to meter.”

February 13, 2026

Tony Blair Institute Blames Ed Miliband’s Green Policies for Rising UK Energy Prices

Tony Blair’s thinktank has criticised Ed Miliband and the UK government’s green policies for pushing energy prices up. The report urges dropping some decarbonisation targets, warning of economic and geopolitical shifts. The government defends its clean energy mission as the route to energy security and lower bills.

February 13, 2026

Tony Blair Institute urges more North Sea oil, delays UK clean energy goals; experts hit back

The Tony Blair Institute calls for expanding North Sea oil and gas despite climate concerns. It opposes the UK’s 2030 decarbonisation targets, favoring fossil fuels to power AI centers. Experts criticize the report for ignoring cheaper renewable energy and calls to scrap windfall tax on energy giants amid soaring profits.

February 13, 2026

Food Firms Tell EU: Don’t Ban 'Sausage' and 'Burger' for Veggie Products

More than a dozen food companies, including Quorn, warn the EU against banning terms like 'sausage' and 'burger' for plant-based foods. They say the ban will confuse shoppers and harm innovation. The decision awaits a vote on March 5.

February 13, 2026

Indiana Lawmaker Slams Purdue for Hiring Foreign Software Engineer on H-1B Visa

Indiana Republican Andrew Ireland criticized Purdue University for hiring a foreign software engineer on an H-1B visa with a $149,000 salary. He questioned why a US graduate couldn’t fill the role. This is not his first protest against Purdue’s use of H-1B visas in tech and marketing jobs.