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Less than half of Americans say opinion of Trump is favorable: Poll
Less than half of Americans said their opinion of President-elect Trump is favorable, according to a recent poll. In a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, around 41 percent stated that their opinion of the ...The Hill - 7h -
Brexit hit to UK trade less than predicted, says study
Larger companies have adapted to red tape at the border, according to London School of Economics researchFinancial Times - 10h -
EU should force customers to buy less polluting products, companies say
Major fossil fuel and industrial groups push for mandatory requirements in letter to European climate commissionerFinancial Times - 10h -
Pollution exposure linked to mental health hospital admissions, says study
Researchers from St Andrews found rise in nitrogen dioxide exposure associated with higher admissions. Exposure to air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospital admission for mental ...The Guardian - 11h -
Medication abortions may be more painful than women expect, study finds
Many women are surprised by how much pain they experience during a medication abortion, a study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health found.NBC News - 11h -
Gas Exports Pose Some Risks to U.S. Economy and Environment, Study Says
The long-awaited study was criticized by the oil and gas industry and could help environmental groups that want to stop new export terminals.The New York Times - 13h -
US voters believe Trump will get more done than Biden – but also trust his government less
Survey finds voters think Trump will be an effective president, but don’t believe his administration will share accurate information. Donald Trump won a second White House term in November’s ...The Guardian - 18h -
Here’s How Microsoft Knows in Less Than 5 Minutes If Someone Is a Good Leader
Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, believes there’s one critical skill that will propel leaders to great success.Inc. - 2d -
More than a million vapes a day in UK thrown away, says research
From June 2025 it will be illegal to sell single-use vapes to combat environmental damage. Thirteen vapes are thrown away every second in the UK – more than a million a day – leading to an ...The Guardian - 2d -
Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $106,000
The world's largest cryptocurrency has risen by more than 50% since Donald Trump's election victory.BBC News - 2d -
Were 750,000 additional lives wasted in Ukraine for less than nothing?
Donald Trump's election will lead to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but it is estimated that this ceasefire is coming too late to save an additional 750,000 soldiers and innocent men, women and children ...The Hill - 3d -
Millionaire boomers less likely to share their wealth: Study
Data revealed that baby boomers, born from 1946 to 1964, plan to spend most of their wealth rather than reserve it for future generations.The Hill - 3d -
NHS spending on new drugs not best use of money, says study
Funding for existing services would have helped more patientsFinancial Times - 5d -
Batman 10-Film 4K Anniversary Collection On Sale For Less Than Its Black Friday Price
Batman 85th Anniversary 10-Film Collection On 4K Blu-ray $85 (was ...GameSpot - 5d -
UK leader Starmer invited to EU meeting in latest sign of post-Brexit thaw
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend a meeting of European Union leaders early next yearABC News - 5d -
Musk’s Foundation Gave Away Less Money Than Required in 2023
Private foundations must donate 5 percent of their assets every year. Elon Musk’s enormous charity missed that standard for three consecutive years.The New York Times - 5d -
Franklin Fire less than 10% contained in Malibu, California, crews battling flames for 3rd day
Containment is still in the single digits for the Franklin Fire that's forced thousands of evacuations in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the fire and CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s, study finds
Average user generates greenhouse gases equal to driving an extra 123 miles in gasoline-powered car a year, data shows. TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is probably larger than that of Greece, ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games
The Paris Olympics says it was far less polluting than recent Games but is not claiming to have been “carbon neutral” despite funding projects to compensate for its emissionsABC News - 6d -
Americans spend more time living with diseases than rest of world, study shows
American Medical Association finds people in US are sick for an average of 12.4 years, an increase from figure in 2000. Americans spend more time living with diseases than people from other ...The Guardian - 6d -
More than 10,000 UK civil service jobs to be cut
Voluntary redundancies expected across Whitehall as departments respond to chancellor’s spending reviewFinancial Times - 6d -
Luke Littler trends higher than PM on Google in UK this year
The star is the top searched athlete and behind only the Princess of Wales and Donald Trump overall.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Stormont vote on post-Brexit trading arrangements
The Northern Ireland Assembly will vote on controversial post-Brexit trading arrangements on Tuesday.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
The latest cost of Brexit is about to hit – and voters are watching. Will Labour act? | Polly Toynbee
New EU trade regulations will cause further pain for the UK. Starmer’s talk of breaking down barriers must be more than warm words. “It’s done! Get over it! It’s eight years ago! We’re independent ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Hiring falls more sharply in UK than other major economies
Slowdown in British recruitment unusual because it involves low-wage sectors, according to data from website IndeedFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
EV batteries may last much longer than expected: Study
The shelf-life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries may be as much as 40 percent greater than previously assumed, a new study has found. Stanford University scientists uncovered this possibility by ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Signs of UK insider trading fell to five-year low in 2023, FCA says
Financial regulator finds suspicious stock market moves took place before 30% of takeover announcementsFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
President-elect Trump says Ukraine to 'possibly' receive less military aid
President-elect Trump tells NBC News Ukraine will likely receive less U.S. aid once he takes office.CNBC - Dec. 8 -
Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heatABC News - Dec. 6 -
Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heatABC News - Dec. 6 -
Extreme heat-related deaths may be affecting the young more than the old: Study
Young people may be at much greater risk of dying from climate change-induced extreme heat than the elderly, a new study has found Those under the age of 35 years old made up about 75 percent of ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
More than 400 chemicals in plastic products linked to breast cancer – study
Exposure to these toxic compounds, found in everyday items, could be elevating cancer risk in young women. More than 400 chemicals regularly used in everyday plastic products are linked to breast ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
UK’s balanced trade with US reduces risk of fresh Trump tariffs, says Reynolds
Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summitFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Creighton makes it 2 wins in less than a year against No. 1s, with Jayhawks latest to lose in Omaha
Creighton has played eight No. 1 teams in its program’s history, and the first six of those games weren’t closeABC News - Dec. 5 -
Almost 30 Percent of U.S. Drug Stores Closed in a Decade, Study Says
Closures by big chains and independent stores hit poorer neighborhoods hardest, researchers found.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Google DeepMind predicts weather more accurately than leading system
AI program GenCast performed better than ENS forecast at predicting day-to-day weather and paths of hurricanes and cyclones. For those who keep an eye on the elements, the outlook is bright: ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, ADP says
Companies added 146,000 jobs on the month, below the downwardly revised 184,000 in October and less than the Dow Jones estimate for 163,000.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Why Trump’s tariff threats will hit stocks sooner than you think
Trump’s trade team could be even more hawkish this time around.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Global Airlines Too Slow to Switch to Green Jet Fuel, Study Says
The advocacy group Transport and Environment faults carriers for slow adoption rates, and oil producers for underinvesting in the sustainable aviation gas.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
UK chemicals sector doubts Starmer ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues
Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EUFinancial Times - Dec. 3