China and US push each other on priorities for UN COP29 climate talks
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The Guardian - World
‘It breaks us deeply’: anguish as China closes door to foreign adoptions
For couples in the US mid-way through the adoption process, news of an end to international adoptions has been crushing . Americans Lauren and Harrison Smith met in China as students, and discussed ...1 hour ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Dems push ahead on ACA subsidies
Presented by Plan B One Step — Democrats are pushing to extend subsidies that are set to expire next year {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Democrats press for ACA subsidies ...4 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Tyson Is Sued Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef
An environmental group said the company, a major food producer, was misleading shoppers with its claims about eco-friendly practices.8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change Decades of development ...8 hours ago - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
Federal decision on Nippon-US Steel takeover to be pushed back
Japan’s largest steel maker, Nippon, is asking to refile its bid to acquire US Steel, a person familiar with the decision told The Hill, a move that will put off a decision on approving the deal ...8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
UN members back resolution directing Israel to leave occupied territories
General assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestinian resolution after ICJ ruling in July. Middle East crisis – latest news updates In a symbolic step exposing Israel’s continued ...9 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Cape Cod Beach Shack Where Charm Takes Priority Over Air Conditioning
A minimalist Manhattan architect gets fresh air — and fresh eyes — at his family’s cluttered cabin.13 hours ago -
ABC News - World
China announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan
China has announced sanctions on American companies selling arms to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force16 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Health
FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion
FIFA has teamed up with the World Health Organization for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion injuries16 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion
FIFA has teamed up with the World Health Organization for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion injuries16 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
South Korea emerges as a top US investor as China tensions escalate
US project commitments from South Korean companies totalled $21.5bn last year, more than any other country22 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - World
Gore warns US election outcome will determine future of climate action
Former vice-president says voters face ‘clearest choice ever’ in November poll22 hours ago - Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major
The former Tory leader criticises the previous government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.Yesterday -
ABC News - Health
Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
The US and UN condemn the killing of an environmentalist in Honduras
The U.S. State Department and other global leaders have denounced the slaying of another environmental leader in rural HondurasYesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
The Sims is getting a film adaptation, among other additions
Electronic Arts plans several expansions to The Sims franchise, including a movie and a shared social network across many experiences.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Renowned ballet dancer and mom die within 1 day of each other
Boston Ballet second soloist Michaela Mabinty DePrince and her adoptive mother Elaine DePrince have both died, the DePrince family confirmed to ABC News.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Obama goes to TikTok to push voter registration
Former President Obama is pulling out all the stops on National Voter Registration Day to expand the Democratic Party's reach, including appealing to younger voters through a partnership with ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
ABC News - Top stories
Senate to vote again on IVF fertility protections in election-year push
The Senate will vote for the second time this year on legislation to establish a nationwide right for in vitro fertilizationYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
One thing we learned about each team in Week 2 of 2024 NFL season
Key takeaways from the latest wave of actionYesterday - NFL -
CNBC - Business
A push toward sustainable jet fuel is leaving investors with unanswered questions
"The truth is, it's going to be more expensive, you can't really sugarcoat that," one producer said.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
China says it tailed a US spy plane through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
Chinese warplanes tailed a U.S. military aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, China’s military saidYesterday - China -
ABC News - World
China says it tailed a US spy plane through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
Chinese warplanes tailed a U.S. military aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, China’s military saidYesterday - China -
ABC News - World
UN rights experts decry worsening repression in Venezuela in wake of contested election result
Independent U.N. human rights experts say Venezuela’s government has intensified the “harshest and most violent mechanisms of its repressive apparatus” in the wake of the disputed July presidential ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
Lo-Fi Weather Channel Videos Are Soothing Climate Fears on YouTube
Hours-long videos of ’80s and ’90s Weather Channel broadcasts set to vaporwave tunes are all over YouTube. They’re perfect for those moments you want to remember a time when weather was a little ...Yesterday - Climate -
ABC News - World
Hard-right Dutch coalition will lay out priorities as leaders bicker
A speech by the Dutch king to lawmakers is laying out the new government’s policy plans for the coming yearYesterday - Netherlands -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Meta Deepens Smart Glasses Push With EssilorLuxottica Deal
Meta Platforms struck a new long-term agreement with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, deepening a push into smart eyewear as the tech giant starts to roll out artificial-intelligence features.Yesterday - Meta -
BBC News - Top stories
Wine and wasabi producers battle climate change
Farmer Jon Old tells the BBC that rising temperatures are making growing his crops more difficult.Yesterday - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Azerbaijan accused of hypocrisy after calling for Cop29 global truce
Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents. The host country of this year’s UN climate summit, Azerbaijan, has been accused of ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, 29, and her mom died within 24 hours of each other
Just one day after Boston Ballet principal soloist Michaela Mabinty DePrince died at the age of 29, her adoptive mother also passed away from an unrelated illness.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in responseYesterday - China -
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ABC News - Top stories
Boeing strike triggers standoff over losses each side's willing to stomach
Workers could drain savings while company risks ballooning debt, experts said.2 days ago -
ABC News - Health
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan2 days ago - Afghanistan -
The Guardian - World
Each of the six Booker novels does something unique
As the Guardian’s fiction editor, I’ve been writing about the Booker prize for years. Now, as a judge, I’ve seen behind the curtain. • Percival Everett and Rachel Kushner make the 2024 Booker ...2 days ago