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U.S. proposals to curb AI, semiconductor investment into China under final review
The proposals are part of the Joe Biden administration's efforts to restrict the flow of U.S. capital, technology and expertise into China.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
California Tribal Casinos May Sue to Curb City Card Rooms
A new state law allows tribes to file suit against gambling venues they don’t operate, potentially shuttering them and jeopardizing local tax revenue.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Under Trump or Harris, U.S. Asylum Curbs Are Likely to Endure
As administrations of both parties have failed to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws, a reckoning for the asylum system, which some say is overdue, seems inevitable.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
California Will Boost Sustainable Fuel Supplies to Curb Airplane Emissions
Jet engines contribute about 9 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the agreement with an airlines trade group may help reduce the total.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Google curbs politics discussion among employees on U.S. Election Day
During Election Day, employees tried flooding popular internal message board with election-related memes despite warnings by company executives.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Not just for weight loss: Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction
The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Ireland orders X, TikTok and Instagram to curb terrorist content
Regulator issues online safety ruling after finding weak processes leave networks ‘exposed to terrorist content’. Elon Musk’s X, TikTok and Meta’s Instagram have been ordered by Irish media ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Curbs on long hours spur Japanese companies to tackle productivity
The government’s campaign against overwork could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and consumersWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
‘Minimal progress’ made this year on curbing global heating, report finds
Analysis by Climate Action Tracker puts median temperature rise by 2100 at 2.7C if current policies continue. World leaders have promised to try to stop the planet heating by more than 1.5C (2.7F). ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says
Analysis lays bare huge challenge of mismanaged waste on eve of UN plastic treaty talks in Busan. Global plastic production must be reduced to tackle the immense challenge of plastic pollution , ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
TikTok Canada Unit Ordered to Dissolve Operations on National-Security Concerns
Canada ordered the domestic unit of TikTok to dissolve its business operations in the country, while still allowing its citizens to continue using the app.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters
Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall furtherWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Canada, India, and their diplomatic death spiral
The two nations are locked in a fierce row over murder plot allegationsTop stories - BBC News - October 24 -
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Canada braces for second Trump presidency
Defence spending and agricultural protections could raise tensions with the new US administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Canada: Spying part of 'unacceptable culture'
The Canadian Soccer Association says an independent review confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep.Sports - ESPN - November 9 -
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The Best Electric Bikes of 2024 That We've Tested and Reviewed
We tested the best electric bikes in every category: commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
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The Best Electric Kick Scooters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says BrusselsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
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What to look for on US election night
Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some timeBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Trump Won. What Will Happen to Electric Vehicles?
Thanks to Elon Musk’s influence, the president-elect has waffled on the future of America’s electric transition.Tech - Wired - November 6 -
Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?
The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.World - The New York Times - November 8 -
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How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
The most important Eagles development since the bye week
The Eagles are 2-0 since the bye week and it probably isn't a coincidence that Jalen Hurts has protected the football in those two games.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports
The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
The Unbearable Importance of Being 32nd in the World at Tennis
Come late this season and early in the next, the fiercest battles in tennis are outside the top ten.Sports - The New York Times - October 28 -
Marina: 'It's important to take the shame from bulimia'
The singer tells the BBC about her new poetry book, and why she decided to write about bulimia.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
The important role of concession speeches to U.S. democracy
A concession speech delivered by the losing candidate is a patriotic tradition as old as the U.S. itself, and as Vice President Kamala Harris showed Wednesday, it often represents the most ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Flyers Get Bad News About Important Goalie
This is rough news for the Flyers.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Atacms missiles: what are they and why are they important for Ukraine?
Joe Biden has given the green light for the US-made weapon to be used inside Russia. How will it affect the war?. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Joe Biden has permitted Ukraine to ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Ecuador expands power cuts to 14 hours a day due to drought
Ecuador has announced an increase in daily power cuts as the severe drought impacting the nation keeps lowering the levels of water for the key hydroelectric plants, the source of more than 70% of ...World - ABC News - October 25
