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Climate change reshapes cities, both environmentally and financially
In thousands of U.S. towns and cities, worsening climate threats — largely due to fossil fuels — trap cities in a paradox. Big cities like Houston and Tampa, Fla., and smaller ones like Port ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
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Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both
So when and how should you use them?Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
New York officials call for big oil to be prosecuted for fueling climate disasters
Oil majors’ conduct can constitute reckless endangerment due to fossil fuels’ effect on global heating, advocates claim. New York state prosecutors could press criminal charges against big oil ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
How This Female Founder Went From a Big-Business Executive to Climate Champion
Karen Sheffield is turning the tide on deploying capital to climate tech startups.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer
The resulting company would be the world’s second-largest crude producer, behind Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, and would pump almost three times the output of Exxon Mobil.World - The Wall Street Journal - 23 hours ago -
10 reasons both Harris and Trump can be hopeful of victory
Polls suggest the race is deadlocked - but if one candidate pulls away, these factors could explain why.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster are taking their case for compensation to a UK court on MondayWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Peru's ex-president gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case linked to Brazil construction giant Odebrecht
Peru's ex-president gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case linked to Brazil construction giant OdebrechtWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle
Brazil's environmental agency levied $64 million in fines against 23 meatpacking and their suppliers companies for buying and selling cattle raised illegally on deforested land in the AmazonWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Real Madrid, Manchester City both humiliated in Champions League, Liverpool enjoys Alonso's return
European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City have both suffered big defeats in the Champions LeagueSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
BlackRock wants to talk about retirement. Climate, not so much
The US asset manager is promoting its pension and infrastructure offerings, after an ESG backlashBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Trump Wants to Kill Biden’s Climate Law. It’s Making His Supporters Rich
Trump allies hold hundreds of millions in stakes in companies that benefitted from the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s signature climate law.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
No one wanted them to win: Texas' first baseball champions
The surviving member of the state's inaugural championship team reflects on the legacy of the Bowie 49ers.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Spain’s apocalyptic floods show undeniable truths: the climate crisis is getting worse and Big Oil is killing us | Jonathan Watts
The devastating flooding should spur this month’s Cop29 climate conference to press for immediate action, not look away. Move on. Nothing to see here. Just another ordinary, everyday apocalypse.. ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Vanessa Feltz looks back: ‘Russell Brand said he wanted to “have it off” with both my daughters – it was revolting’
The broadcaster and her daughters on her rollercoaster media career, enduring public scandals, and their unbreakable bonds. Born in London, Vanessa Feltz, 62, is a journalist and broadcaster. She ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
The conversation: Can the Celtics repeat their formula and repeat as NBA champions?
Let's preview the 2024-25 Boston Celtics, including their best-case and worst-case scenariosSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
'Nothing can bring a life back': Brazil dam collapse survivors speak as UK trial begins
A lawsuit against mining company BHP starts in London on Monday over the 2015 dam collapse.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco
Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s ...Sports - ABC News - October 21 -
BP shares fall to lowest since 2022 after sharp drop in the oil major's third-quarter profit
British oil major BP on Tuesday reported its weakest quarterly earnings in nearly four years, weighed down by a slump in crude prices.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Oil giant Shell posts $6 billion profit beat, launches new share buyback program
British oil giant Shell on Thursday posted a small year-on-year drop in third-quarter profit as a sharp drop in crude prices was offset by higher gas sales.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier
Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has reported third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down about 15% from last year as low oil prices ate into its revenuesWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Nintendo profit plunges 69% as it cuts forecast for sales of ageing Switch console
Investors are waiting for news surrounding a successor to the Switch which they hope will re-energize Nintendo's gaming business.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Oil giant Saudi Aramco posts 15% drop in third-quarter profit but maintains dividend
Lower global oil prices, weaker demand and prolonged OPEC+ production cuts led by Saudi Arabia continue to impact crude prices.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Giant spiders that can grow to size of human hand thriving in the UK
Collaboration between RSPB and Chester zoo leads to best mating season on record for the semi-aquatic fen raft spider. Thousands of giant spiders that can grow to the size of a human hand are ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
‘You don’t want to waste time on climate change’: TV weather’s big problem with the environmental crisis
Lack of time, difficulties with scientific rigour, an uninterested public … television meteorologists open up about why they’re so quiet about the reasons for extreme conditions. Why do TV and ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Trump gets record donations from big oil but far less than $1bn he wanted
Republican ex-president has received $14.1m oil and gas industry making it his fourth-biggest source of cash. Donald Trump has raised more money from the oil and gas industry than at this stage ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Champions Trophy host Pakistan says it's not been told India wants to play cricket games elsewhere
A top official of the Pakistan Cricket Board declined to confirm media reports that India has decided against playing any games in host and arch-rival Pakistan during next year’s Champions TrophySports - ABC News - Yesterday -
He was left to die in a garbage can as a newborn, and now wants justice
After learning someone tried to kill him when he was just hours old, he used DNA testing kits hoping to get offenders arrested.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Would You Pay Someone to Teach You How to Be an Influencer?
Valeria Lipovetsky brings in millions of dollars as an online personality. Now she’s teaching aspirants what she’s learned — for a price.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26
