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Methane emissions from gas flaring being hidden from satellite monitors
Use of enclosed combustors leaves regulators heavily reliant on oil and gas companies’ own flaring data. Oil and gas equipment intended to cut methane emissions is preventing scientists from accurately detecting greenhouse gases and pollutants, a ...The Guardian - World -
Australian Low-Cost Carrier Bonza Goes Into Administration
Bonza, a startup low-cost carrier in Australia that competed with local heavyweights Qantas and Virgin Australia on some routes, has gone into administration, a process similar to U.S. bankruptcy.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Australia -
Trump's Gag Order Violations Cost $9,000
The judge holds the former President in contempt at his trial and threatens jail time, but not yet.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Parents struggle to afford soaring summer camp costs
Inflation's impact has been felt in nearly every facet of U.S. consumer spending, including summer activities, with many parents saying they are unable to afford the spiking costs of summer camps. Nancy Chen has some tips on what parents can do to ...CBS News - Top stories -
The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs
Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.BBC News - Top stories -
Amazon cost cuts drive operating margin into double digits for first time
Amazon's operating margin jumped past 10%, topping a prior high of 8.2% in 2021.CNBC - Business -
Inside America'sPriciest Resort,Where the Cheapest Homes Cost Millions
Sea Island’s 31561 ZIP Code is so exclusive that properties trade without ever having hit the market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare Advantage persist
CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecastABC News - Top stories -
Estimated cost of World Cup matches in Vancouver has doubled since 2022
The estimated cost of staging matches at BC Place Stadium during the 2026 World Cup has more than doubled over the past two years to $483 million to $581 million Canadian ($351 million to $422 million U.S.)ABC News - Sports - World Cup -
College costs are skyrocketing. Let’s help students bring them down.
Before students take the leap—and tens of thousands of dollars in loans—Congress and colleges should help make sure they have the full picture.The Hill - Politics -
The Guardian view on the cost of a cashless society: the most vulnerable will pay | Editorial
The pandemic accelerated the shift away from notes and coins. But China and others are realising that transition has a price. One of the idiosyncrasies of China’s huge appetite for luxury goods has been the high sales of man bags – a niche item in ...The Guardian - World -
Democrats signal further increases to defense funding could come at cost for GOP
Prominent Democrats said Wednesday that any increases to defense spending beyond the budget limits agreed to as part of a bipartisan deal last year must also be met with parity for domestic programs. In remarks to the press on Wednesday, Senate ...The Hill - Politics -
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Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect
A six-week abortion ban goes into effect in Florida Wednesday. The law includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormalities and the life of the mother, but abortion rights advocates say the law effectively cuts off access for more than 21 ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
6 Due Diligence Steps to Take Before Joining a Board
Board service can be fun and enriching or a waste of time. Here's how to make your service valuable.Inc. - Business -
6 risks to consider before tapping into your home's equity
Borrowing from your home equity can be a smart option to consider, but there are some risks to be aware of, too.CBS News - Top stories -
NBA playoffs: Tyrese Maxey leads frantic 76ers rally past Knicks to save season, stun Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden was ready to explode Tuesday night. Tyrese Maxey had other plans.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station
A Chinese spacecraft has returned to Earth with three astronauts who lived for six months on the country’s space stationABC News - Tech -
The Islamic State group claims Afghanistan mosque bombing that killed 6 people
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly shooting targeting members of the country's minority Shiite community inside a mosque in western Afghanistan that killed six peopleABC News - World -
Giannis, Dame 'very close' as Bucks force Game 6
The Bucks beat the Pacers on Tuesday night without their top two scorers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, and made history in the process.ESPN - Sports -
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin slumps 6% as losses nearly double
Adjusted loss before tax was £110.5 million ($137.8 million) compared to a loss of £57.3 million the previous year.CNBC - Business -
Florida's 6-week abortion ban goes into effect. Here's what to know
Florida's six-week abortion ban officially went into effect Wednesday, one month after the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of the measure, turning the Southeastern region essentially into a desert of abortion access. Prior to the ban going into ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Trump confirms he wanted to go to Capitol on Jan. 6
Former President Trump on Wednesday confirmed he told Secret Service agents he wanted to go to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, while he mocked the claim that he lunged at officers in his vehicle when they refused. Trump, speaking to supporters in ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump Acknowledges He Wanted to Go to the Capitol on Jan. 6
The former president recalled a key detail central to testimony before the Jan. 6 committee during a campaign event in Wisconsin.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
JD Vance says he is 'skeptical' Pence's life was in danger on Jan. 6
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said Wednesday he is “skeptical” that former Vice President Pence’s life was endangered during the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked Vance on “The Source” whether the Ohio Republican had “any ...The Hill - Politics -
Knicks talk mistakes that cost team Game 5: ‘Tough way to lose a ballgame’
After the Knicks blew a six-point lead with less than 30 seconds remaining, the team discussed the mistakes that cost them Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
CVS shares plummet as health company slashes profit outlook on higher medical costs
CVS and other insurers have seen medical costs spike as many Medicare Advantage patients return to hospitals to undergo procedures they delayed during Covid.CNBC - Business -
Pfizer beats earnings estimates, raises outlook on cost cuts and smaller-than-feared drop in Covid drug sales
The pharmaceutical giant's quarterly results also benefited from a smaller-than-feared drop in sales for its Covid antiviral pill Paxlovid.CNBC - Business - Covid -
‘It blew our budget by a massive amount’: four couples break down their wedding costs
The average cost of a wedding in 2023 was $35,000 in the US and £20,700 in the UK – how are people spending that money?. Weddings are expensive. That much we know.. The average cost of a wedding in the US in 2023 was $35,000, according to industry ...The Guardian - World -
How much does long-term care insurance cost for a 65 year-old?
Are you thinking about purchasing long-term care insurance at 65? Here's how much your coverage could cost.CBS News - Top stories -
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, offers no relief from high borrowing costs — what that means for your money
The Federal Reserve pushed out rate-cut expectations — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Enovix shrinks quarterly loss, vows to cut costs as battery maker’s stock soars 20%
Battery maker narrows quarterly loss and says it plans to cut more costs on its road to profitability.MarketWatch - Business -
Florida abortion clinics squeeze in as many patients as possible ahead of 6-week ban
Abortion clinics across Florida have been trying to see as many patients as possible before the state's ban on abortions after six weeks takes effect.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Trump says he may free every Jan. 6 rioter. His team is eyeing 'case-by-case' pardons.
Former President Donald Trump said he'd "absolutely" consider pardoning every Jan. 6 defendant while his campaign said they'll consider pardons "case-by-case."NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Angels score two on wild pitch and throwing error, beat Phillies 6-5 and snap 4-game skid
Ehire Adrianza and Mike Trout scored on a wild pitch and throwing error in the seventh inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied from an early three-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 and snap a four-game losing streakABC News - Sports - MLB -
Braves' Max Fried throws 6 no-hit innings, but bullpen loses no-no in 8th against Mariners
The Atlanta Braves lost a combined no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning when pinch-hitter Josh Rojas singled off reliever Joe JiménezABC News - Sports - MLB -
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Tesla shares drop nearly 6% after Musk cuts about 500 jobs in Supercharger team
Tesla is continuing a sweeping reorganization and laying off some 500 employees from its Supercharger team.CNBC - Business - Tesla -
The best pre-Memorial Day patio furniture deals include an entire 6-piece set
Upgrade your outdoor living space with new patio furniture that's on sale from Wayfair, Walmart and Amazon.CBS News - Top stories -
RFK Jr. hires GOP operative who called Jan. 6 'Democrat misdirection'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign has hired a former spokesperson for hard-right Republicans who has called the Jan. 6 Capitol riot “Democrat misdirection.”NBC News - Top stories