China passes energy law to 'promote carbon neutrality'

World - Yahoo News - November 8

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World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Dutch appeals court overturns landmark ruling that ordered energy firm Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030

World - ABC News - November 12

Who is Thomas Brown? Bears promote passing game coordinator following firing of Shane Waldron

Get to know Chicago's new play-caller

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza

Israel’s parliament has passed two laws that severely restrict the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza

World - ABC News - October 29

Israeli parliament passes law banning UN Palestinian refugee agency

Western nations concerned over how UNRWA will operate in war-torn Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Israel passes law banning UN humanitarian relief agency for Palestinians

Israel passed a law on Monday banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), according to multiple reports. Israel’s legislature, the Knesset, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

A new law allows Israel to deport the relatives of attackers. Experts expect it to be struck down

Israel’s parliament has passed a law that would allow it to deport family members of Palestinian attackers to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip or other locations

World - ABC News - November 7

Israel passes law to deport relatives of attackers, including citizens

Opponents say the legislation, which would apply to close family members, is unconstitutional.

Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism

The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.

Tech - Wired - November 14

Tycoon Drives India's Push Against China's Solar-Energy Dominance

Gautam Adani, the founder of one of India’s biggest business conglomerates, lies at the intersection of the country’s clean energy challenge to China.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military

German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.

Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Major geothermal bills pass House, widening path for clean energy drilling boom

Two bills making it easier to tap the Earth’s heat for on-demand clean power have passed the House. The CLEAN Act and HEATS Act remove many of the federal permitting regulations currently necessary ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

‘Passing laws saves lives’: what’s at stake for US gun safety if Trump wins?

Biden oversaw the passage of the first major federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. But advocates fear gun safety policy could be easily reversed: ‘We are at a pivotal moment’. Yoonie Yang was ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

A predator used her 12-year-old face to make porn. She helped pass a law to make that a crime

Child actor Kaylin Hayman fought back after she learned that a man had used AI to make child sex abuse materials from images on her Instagram page. Last year, Kaylin Hayman walked into a Pittsburgh ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Middle East crisis live: world leaders express ‘grave concern’ at Israeli vote to ban Unrwa; deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon

Israel passes bill dealing huge blow to humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank; at least 60 people killed in latest reported strikes . . The Israeli army told residents in parts of ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Israeli lawmakers pass second law to restrict the main UN agency providing aid to Gaza, and designate it a terror group

World - ABC News - October 28

Palau’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law

Surangel Whipps Jr retains power in Palau, which is important to the US military amid tensions with China and is among a dozen diplomatic allies of Taiwan. Palau’s incumbent president Surangel ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Supporting a neutral Ukraine is in the West’s interest

A neutral Ukraine would contribute to regional stability, reduce military and economic strains on the West, and allow all parties to pivot toward peace.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Carbon Removal Companies Seek More Regulation

As federal dollars flood the sector, these emissions fighters want official standards and regulations to boost transparency and confidence in their work.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Turning the tables on big carbon emitters | Fiona Katauskas

No wonder some members of the Commonwealth heads of government meeting had that sinking feeling. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

New plant captures carbon dioxide for fizzy drinks

The new electricity plant plans to use the gas rather than releasing it into the atmosphere.

Bitcoin and Crypto, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility

Many crypto investors hope that a victory for Donald Trump could propel the price of Bitcoin to new heights, though a loss could cause a fall.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Wrexham end winless run to boost promotion bid

Wrexham earned a 1-0 victory over Mansfield Town on Saturday as they continue their promotion bid in League One.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Santos eye Neymar return after earning promotion

Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when it hopes that star striker Neymar will be back at the club which achieved a global following with Pelé.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Football Daily | Ireland’s dangerous precedent and promotion for England

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Well, that was close. Despite all the media pearl-clutching over mass withdrawals and the inexplicable no-show of a new manager who – Football ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

FIFA's lowest-ranked San Marino promoted in NL

World football's lowest ranked national team San Marino clinched promotion to Nations League C with a 3-1 comeback victory at Group D1 rivals Liechtenstein on Monday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Wales boss Bellamy savours Nations League promotion

Craig Bellamy hopes his successful start as Wales head coach has proved he is not the “lunatic” some expected him to be.

The man who played a big role in getting Russ back to neutral

As Russell Wilson navigates the road from his rocky Broncos stint to Steelers starter, the influence of his late mental coach Trevor Moawad persists.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

How Harris Failed to Neutralize Immigration as a Campaign Issue

Democrats struggled to respond to real and manufactured challenges as voters grew more concerned over the number of people crossing the border.

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Bronwyn Newport’s Style Stands Out on ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’

The addition of Bronwyn Newport to the cast of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” has added a maximalist approach to a series known for its understated aesthetic.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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