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Honolulu Tries to Mug Energy Companies
The U.S. Supreme Court can put a stop to this dangerous and meritless lawsuit.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Shell says it ‘lobbies for energy transition’ during climate ruling appeal
Company is fighting Dutch court ruling that says it must emit 45% less CO2 by 2030 than in 2019. Shell has argued that it “lobbies for, not against, the energy transition” on the final day of its appeal against an important climate ruling.. The ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Costs of burning fossil fuels dwarf costs of energy transition: Report
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Costs of burning fossil fuels dwarf costs of energy transition: Report Climate action is costly, but inaction could be far more expensive, ...The Hill - Politics -
Clean energy’s dirty secret: the trail of waste left by India’s solar power boom
As vast solar plants multiply, so does the scrap, set to reach 19m tonnes by 2050. But disposing of the waste often falls to informal traders who risk injury when dismantling broken panels. Under the scorching sun, a sea of solar panels gleams in ...The Guardian - World -
Generative AI Is Changing the Hiring Calculus at These Companies
With price tags of up to millions a year for a single use case, firms hope AI can deliver savings through reduced hiring needs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden set to deny approval for mining company's road through Alaskan wilderness
The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining company’s proposed industrial road through parts of northwestern Alaska, two sources familiar with the process confirmed to The Hill. One of the sources, who asked to ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Le Pen’s Party Wants the ECB to Help Fund the Green Transition
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Layoffs in 2024: A List of Companies Cutting Jobs This Year
The layoffs are expected to be smaller and more targeted than those in 2023.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
One-Third of Hiring Managers Just Admitted to Asking Job Candidates Improper Questions
'So, are you gay? Pregnant? Over 40? And where's that accent from?' If any of these questions come out of your mouth, you should probably shut up.Inc. - Business -
GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: 'I don’t know who would want the job at this point'
Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) on Wednesday lambasted any Republican looking to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), arguing the Louisiana Republican is doing the job "very admirably" given the circumstances. "I'm standing with the Speaker ...The Hill - Politics -
Some companies discriminate against Black job applicants more than others, report finds
Some of the nation's biggest companies are discriminating against Black job applicants, according to a new report by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Researchers contacted 97 companies with 80,000 resumes over three years. Evan Rose, a ...CBS News - Top stories -
The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore
The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S., China to Cooperate in the Fight Against Dirty Money
The U.S. and Chinese governments have started working together to fight money laundering in their financial systems, finding some common ground amid increasing geopolitical and economic tensions between the two countries.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
A Safe, Profitable Bet on the Green Transition
Midstream energy companies are especially attractive given how difficult it has been to add pipeline or storage capacity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Energy-Guzzling AI Is Also the Future of Energy Savings
Data centers need more power because of artificial intelligence, but other buildings can use the technology to conserve.The Wall Street Journal - World - Energy -
The Fantasy of Reviving Nuclear Energy
The nuclear industry has a long history of failing to deliver on its promises.The New York Times - Top stories - Fantasy Football -
Practice patience with struggling stars
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses why fantasy managers need to be patient with slow starters like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Julio Rodriguez.ESPN - Sports -
Venture Capitalists Make Few First-Quarter Deals
The number of new venture bets on startups was down slightly from a year ago. But some general partners say there are signs the tide is turning.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The fallout from Arkansas' "right to mine" bitcoin law
The peace and quiet of rural Bono, Arkansas, has been shattered by a loud and incessant mechanical buzzing sound created by a bitcoin mine. What exactly is a "bitcoin mine," and how does it work? Who owns them? And what can the residents of Bono ...CBS News - Top stories - Crypto -
Europe restarts magnesium mining to counter reliance on China
US-backed Verde to invest $1bn in disused Romanian mine and begin production in 2027Financial Times - World - China -
The last women standing in a Serbian village swallowed by mine
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What Will Caitlin Clark’s W.N.B.A. Transition Look Like?
She has been the center of attention before. The only difference now is that the players she suits up against will be able to do something about it.The New York Times - Sports -
Haiti names transitional council to handle crisis
Nine-member body will take over from acting PM in effort to end power vacuum that has allowed gangs to thriveFinancial Times - World -
Biden's Green-Energy Price Shock
The cost of electricity has climbed by 29.4% since January 2021.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Simpson Oil, implications of the Iranian attack on Israel and more in the latest Market Talks from the Energy and Utilities sectors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Texas Gets a Spring Energy Scare
The Long Star State power grid is already swooning and it’s only spring.The Wall Street Journal - World - Texas -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China Struggles to Kick Deflationary Concerns
A manufacturing-led recovery has sparked trade frictions abroad, but weak price growth shows consumption lags behind at home.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Calipari hired by Razorbacks at reduced salary
Arkansas has hired John Calipari as its men's basketball coach, paying $7 million per season over five years -- $1.5 million less than the Hall of Famer made at Kentucky.ESPN - Sports -
The impact of Mark Pope’s hiring at Kentucky
Kentucky is set to hire its former national championship-winning player to succeed John Calipari. What's next for Pope, the Wildcats and the Cougars?ESPN - Sports -
Croatia's parliamentary election follows harsh contest between country's top two officials
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The IRS 'Dirty Dozen': 12 Tax Scams You Need Know About Now
Don't pay attention to these scams only during tax season.Inc. - Business -
Few Signs of Progress on Aid to Gaza After Israeli Pledges
Israel promised last week to open a border crossing and a port to aid shipments, but it is not clear when either change will occur. Israel and the U.N. also disagree on how much aid is reaching Gaza.The New York Times - World - Israel -
China to Build More Coal Mines to Feed Surging Power Capacity
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China Feels Boxed In by the U.S. but Has Few Ways to Push Back
China seeks to project military power in the seas around its coastline, yet also faces pressure to mend relations with neighbors for the good of its economy.The New York Times - World - China -
How New Mines Could Break U.S. Reliance on China's Batteries
With China producing more than 85% of the world’s batteries, the U.S. is racing to mine the metals needed for national security and products like EVs. WSJ goes inside two projects working to change the battery-mineral supply chain.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
U.S. Limits Deadly Mining Dust as Black Lung Resurges
Federal regulation capping toxic airborne silica has been decades in the making. The delay has cost miners dearly.The New York Times - Health -
Rafael Nadal beaten but insists ‘I can be competitive in a few weeks’
It is not often that Rafael Nadal takes a beatdown on clay and declares himself delighted with the whole experience. But then Nadal was hardly in a typical situation in Barcelona this week, having returned to the red-brick courts after 681 days away.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Martha Stewart Has ‘Never-Ending Curiosity’ (And a Few Regrets.)
At 82, the entrepreneur and media mogul isn’t slowing down.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Temper your expectations for Caitlin Clark at the next level
The likely No. 1 pick in Monday's WNBA Draft dominated her peers in college for the last two seasons. It's not going to be like that when she's playing against pros.Yahoo Sports - Sports