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The New York Times - Business
On ‘Hard Fork,’ a Hard Look at the Future of Technology
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton reflect on the success of their podcast and look toward what’s next. -
The Guardian - World
Far right using climate crisis as bogeyman to frighten voters and build higher walls | Jonathan Watts
It is no coincidence that ever more extreme politics has come at a time of ever more extreme weather. A disrupted climate and diminished natural world are widening the dividing lines of ideological debate. Left unchecked, this will undermine ...Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
How Russia, Ukraine deploy new technologies, tactics on the battlefield
From Putin's military converting Soviet-era stockpiles of dumb gravity bombs into precision weapons, to Ukraine's deadly deployment of drones, the tactics of war are constantly shifting, with the most important battle being waged over political will.Ukraine -
ABC News - World
US asks Haiti to prioritize electoral council amid gang violence and a humanitarian crisis
U.S. officials have asked Haiti’s prime minister to prioritize the establishment of an electoral council as the country strives to rebuild its government amid rampant gang violence -
The Guardian - World
Biden pledges to ‘unite America’ as Democrat Schiff says Harris could win if president drops out – live
Adam Schiff says on NBC News that president ‘either has to win overwhelmingly or pass the torch to someone who can’. “God knew Biden needs some love,” said J Louis Felton, the church’s senior pastor, who noted that the president had been due to ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
New disclosures show that Google and Microsoft's emissions data are moving in a direction counter to the companies' climate commitments through the end of the decade.
New disclosures show that Google and Microsoft’s emissions data are moving in a direction counter to the companies’ climate commitments through the end of the decade. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hedge funds are offering incentives to attract successful traders of electricity and natural gas amid an energy boom spurred by the rise of energy-intensive artificial intelligence and preferences associated with energy transition.
Hedge funds are offering incentives to attract successful traders of electricity and natural gas amid an energy boom spurred by the rise of energy-intensive artificial intelligence and preferences associated with energy transition. -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Romance Bookstore Boom
The arrival — and success — of brick-and-mortar romance stores. -
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The Hill - Politics
White House seeks to stop the bleeding amid new calls for Biden dropout
The White House and Biden campaign sought to stop the bleeding Wednesday, forcefully saying the president will not be dropping out of the race after a disastrous debate underscored concerns about his age and ability to serve. Allies and staff ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Hurricane Beryl Shouldn't Pose Threat to Specialty Insurers' Full-Year Targets
Potential Hurricane Beryl losses shouldn’t threaten European specialty insurers’ and reinsurers’ full-year targets, though it is still too soon to tell, RBC Capital Markets said. -
ABC News - Top stories
Defiant Biden insists he's 'staying in the race' ahead of ABC News interview
ABC's George Stephanopoulos' has the first post-debate TV sit-down with Biden.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: New Pushback From Netanyahu Narrows Hopes for a Truce in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not agree to a permanent cease-fire, digging in at a sensitive moment in the negotiations with Hamas. -
The Hill - Politics
Vermont Democrat warns Biden could take other Democrats down with him
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch (D) warned Wednesday that President Biden could take other Democrats down with him if he loses badly in November, and said he doesn’t know anymore if Biden would be a stronger candidate than Vice President Harris. “So if ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden in Crisis
Why the next few days will be pivotal for his candidacy.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Does Australia need a sugar tax to tackle diabetes, and how would it work?
A parliamentary report says sugary drinks should be taxed to help stop the spread of obesity. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEvery five minutes an ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China is taking tentative new steps to help disrupt the global supply chain fueling the opioid crisis after intensifying criticism from the U.S.
China is taking tentative new steps to help disrupt the global supply chain fueling the opioid crisis after intensifying criticism from the U.S.China -
Financial Times - World
Can the market fix climate change?
Also in this newsletter: French horse-trading, Biden under pressure, inflation slows across EuropeClimate -
The New York Times - Top stories
Crisis? What Crisis? Biden Rejects Democratic Pessimism.
After last week’s devastating debate performance, the president’s prime-time interview with ABC News was an exercise in not just damage control but reality control.Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Mother of six whose $444 Trader Joe’s receipt went viral still considers the store ‘super cheap’
A video showing a California mom’s $444.38 grocery bill has been viewed more than 17 million times. And she told MarketWatch she’s actually OK with the total tab. -
Financial Times - World
Stifling China’s green energy boom would be a disaster
Does the government in Beijing have the courage to throw its weight behind what business is already doing?China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Tempted by Japan's Booming Market? Be Like Warren Buffett
American investors who avoided a hit from the slumping yen have done much better.Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Artificial Intelligence Boom Lifts Paychecks for CIOs
Compensation gains reflect how chief information officers are increasingly taking on new AI-related responsibilities. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
LNG Exports Could Be a Boon for Climate and Security
If only the Biden administration can put good policy above the word of green activists and TikTok influencers.Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
How to talk to kids about climate change
Recent studies show that kids are increasingly becoming concerned about the effects of climate change. Elizabeth Bagley, the managing director at Project Drawdown, joins CBS News with tips on how to talk to children about the future of the planet.Climate -
Politico - Politics
'I am your least worst alternative': Why one Utah conservative is drawing in climate backers
Rep. John Curtis, a heavy favorite to win his general election race in November, could be in a position to provide a crucial GOP vote against a gutting of President Joe Biden’s energy and climate policies during a second Trump administration.Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
Can 3D-printed homes weather climate change?
3D printing startup co-founder Jason Ballard explains how he thinks 3D-printed houses will transform construction jobs and resist the effects of climate change.Climate -
CBS Sports - Sports
Pittsburgh legend Bobby Grier, first Black player to participate in Sugar Bowl, dies at 91
Grier was a trailblazer for both the University of Pittsburgh and college football -
The Guardian - World
Biden says he’s best qualified to beat Trump, brushes off low polling and denies cognitive issues – live
President says in occasionally tense ABC interview he is not dropping out and believes he’s the best candidate to win. Full story: Biden calls Trump debate a ‘bad episode’Joe Biden has cancelled his upcoming Sunday address to the National ...Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump Media to buy assets of WorldConnect Technologies in all-stock deal
Trump Media & Technology Group on Wednesday said it will acquire substantially all of the assets of WorldConnect Technologies.Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - World
J2 Ventures Raises $150 Million to Finance 'Dual Use' Technologies
J2 Ventures has raised $150 million for its second venture fund, bolstering its strategy of backing startups and helping them secure capital through government grants and contracts. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
David Ellison's goal for Paramount: make it a 'media and technology' company
The day after Paramount's board approved a merger agreement with Skydance Media, tech scion David Ellison laid out his plans for the newly-combined company. -
The Hill - Politics
America’s shrinking military is a cultural crisis
The future of the American military is in question as recruitment deficits, escalating tensions, and a lack of investment in defense technologies have led to a crisis, with the possibility of conscription or a reduction in military support ... -
ABC News - Entertainment
‘Despicable Me 4’ debuts with $122.6M as boom times return to the box office
After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming -
The New York Times - Top stories
Romance Bookstores Are Booming, Dishing ‘All the Hot Stuff You Can Imagine’
Bookstores once shunted romance novels to a shelf in the back. But with romance writers dominating the best-seller lists, a network of dedicated bookstores has sprung up around the country. -
MarketWatch - Business
Hurricane Beryl puts focus on oil with climate change likely to intensify storms
Even though Hurricane Beryl is predicted to miss most of the offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. energy industry is on high alert over climate change and the risk of more frequent, more intense storms posing a growing challenge for ...Climate -
The Guardian - World
Can the climate survive the insatiable energy demands of the AI arms race?
New computing infrastructure means big tech is likely to miss emissions targets but they can’t afford to get left behind in a winner takes all market. The artificial intelligence boom has driven big tech share prices to fresh highs, but at the ...Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
How to talk to your kids about climate anxiety, according to an expert
Elizabeth Bagley shares tips for parents on how to navigate tricky conversations about climate change with their children.Climate -
The Hill - Politics
Instead of running from climate, politicians should highlight its importance
Climate policies are absent from campaigns in the US and Europe, despite voters ranking the climate crisis as a top concern, and politicians are failing to effectively communicate the interconnectedness of the climate crisis with other immediate ... -
Financial Times - Business
Democratic governors back Biden as crisis deepens
Discussions come as polls show sharp drop in support for US presidentJoe Biden