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In Nigeria's lithium boom, many mines are illegal and children do much of the work
Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in NigeriaABC News - 6h -
Reported assault of Rep. Nancy Mace stemmed from 'aggressive' handshake: Court docs
Officials said the suspect, James McIntyre, went through security screening prior to entering the congressional building.ABC News - 6h -
Security contractor can seek damages from CNN over Afghan war profiteer report
A Florida judge ruled in favor of U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young, who says he was defamed in a 2021 CNN story on evacuation services in Afghanistan.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Red Sox get Crochet, send prospects to White Sox
Left-hander Garrett Crochet, who had 209 strikeouts in 146 innings last season, was traded from the White Sox to the Red Sox in exchange for four prospects.ESPN - 10h -
Organized crime gangs expanded into a third of cities in Brazil’s Amazon, report finds
Criminal gangs are operating in over a third of municipalities in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest driving a boom in violenceABC News - 20h -
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Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
The Arctic tundra has historically helped reduce global emissions. But rising temperatures and wildfires in the region are changing that, scientists say.CBS News - 1d -
Trump first-term inquiry into leakers led to invasive searches, report finds
Justice department says lawyers overreached in aiming to discover who was leaking classified information in 2017. A Department of Justice (DoJ) investigation aimed at finding leakers during Donald ...The Guardian - 1d -
Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.
Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the first time in thousands of years.The New York Times - 1d -
Slot unhappy despite Salah sinking Girona to make it a perfect six for Liverpool
Liverpool’s perfect Champions League continued and a new record was completed with a sixth win and a fifth clean sheet. Arne Slot’s side have now not conceded since the third minute of the opening ...The Guardian - 1d -
Arctic tundra is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs, US agency says
Drastic shift driven by frequent wildfires, pushing surface air temperatures to second-warmest on record since 1900. The Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent ...The Guardian - 1d -
Kevin Durant injury update: Suns star could return from sprained ankle as soon as Friday, per report
Phoenix is 1-9 without Durant this seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
Arctic tundra transformed from a carbon sink into a source of emissions, NOAA report finds
The Arctic experienced its second-hottest year on record, according to a NOAA report. The Arctic tundra has become a source of emissions, rather than a carbon sink.NBC News - 1d -
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Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo
For eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environmentABC News - 2d -
Police find writings critical of insurance industry on man being questioned in UnitedHealthcare shooting, AP source says
Police find writings critical of insurance industry on man being questioned in UnitedHealthcare shooting, AP source saysABC News - 2d -
Demand for staff sinks to four-year low in UK
Tax rises spread gloom over pre-Xmas jobs market, recruiters report in NovemberFinancial Times - 3d -
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Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats
New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north. Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter ...The Guardian - 5d -
Canada Moves to Protect Arctic From Threats by Russia and China
Ottawa says its focus on the Arctic comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “has shaken the foundations” of international cooperation in the northern region.The New York Times - 5d -
Live updates: House sinks resolution to release Gaetz Ethics report
It has been a busy Thursday on Capitol Hill, with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy meeting with House and Senate Republicans about their Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as the saga of the ...The Hill - 6d -
Loyd requests trade from Seattle after investigation into Storm shows no bullying, AP Source says
Jewell Loyd wants out of SeattleABC News - 6d -
Syrian army withdraws from key city of Hama amid rebel surge, state news reports
Syrian government forces were withdrawing from the city of Hama in the face of a rebel advance, a setback for President al-Assad and his backers in Russia and Iran.ABC News - 6d -
'Blitz's' transformation of a child in wartime
The wartime London-set film includes moments of real peril for the young boy at its center.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, Amnesty International report finds
Human rights group says Israel ‘brazenly, continuously and with total impunity … unleashed hell’ on strip’s 2.3m population. A report from Amnesty International alleges that Israel’s war against ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Chelsea sink Southampton as Stephens sent off for pulling Cucurella’s hair
Southampton’s captain, Jack Stephens, was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair as the Premier League’s bottom club were thrashed 5-1 by high-flying Chelsea.. The defender Stephens was ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
How Supreme Court decision could transform transgender health care
The Supreme Court seems poised to uphold a Tennessee law restricting gender transition treatments for minors. NBC News' Jo Yurcaba discusses the potential far-reaching implications of the case and ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Lincoln Riley a reported target for UCF job as some in industry wonder if Riley wants soft exit from USC
The USC coach has a massive contract but finished the 2024 season at 6-6CBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Democrats, GOP lay out competing findings in COVID reports
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic held its final meeting on Wednesday and while Republicans signaled a feeling of accomplishment, Democrats maintained their belief that not ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
US biathletes fear retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment, report finds
U.S. biathletes face “misogynistic” behavior while racing and fear retaliation if they report their concernsABC News - Dec. 3 -
An Arctic Hamlet Is Sinking Into the Thawing Permafrost
Canada is losing its permafrost to climate change. The Indigenous residents of Tuktoyaktuk know they’ll have to move but don’t agree on when.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
AWS SageMaker is transforming into a combined data and AI hub
The next-generation of SageMaker will make accessing data assets and wide-ranging tools to make the most of them faster than ever.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
Morning Report — Democrats bemoan party damage from Biden pardon
In today’s issue: President Biden knew that Sunday’s pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, after saying all year that he would not intervene, would set off howls from critics. He boarded Air Force One ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Over-60s who live apart from partners have better wellbeing, study finds
Enjoying a romantic relationship without cohabiting, or ‘living apart, together’, found to be a popular arrangement. It’s known as living apart, together. Being in a serious relationship while ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Liquid AI’s new STAR model architecture outshines Transformer efficiency
The STAR framework leverages evolutionary algorithms and a numerical encoding system to balance quality and efficiency in AI models.VentureBeat - Dec. 3 -
LIV Golf's financial backers eye deal with DP World Tour separate from negotiations with PGA Tour, per report
This investment exploration reportedly comes amid ongoing negotiations with PGA Tour EnterprisesCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Amazon Employees Doubt Leaders’ Carbon Reduction Commitments
An internal survey by the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group challenged the company’s reporting and progress in reducing its carbon footprint.Inc. - Dec. 2
