Climate Change’s Latest Deadly Threat: Lightning Strikes
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The New York Times - World
Live Updates: Israel Strikes Lebanon in Wake of Hezbollah Threat to Retaliate, Officials Say
Israel carried out one of the most intense bombardments of the past year, as warplanes launched 70 airstrikes, Lebanese security officials said. The barrage came shortly after Hezbollah’s leader ...32 minutes ago - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Tyson misleads shoppers about carbon emissions, climate group says
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.1 hour ago - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
Hezbollah, Israel trade threats, strikes after deadly Lebanon device explosions
It is uncharted territory in the conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group after a deadly string of explosions affecting pagers and other devices in Lebanon reportedly killed several ...2 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Business
Threats Against Haitians Land at the Doorstep of The Haitian Times
Racist emails. Swatting. Intimidated sources. The Haitian Times has been receiving some of the same threats that it has been covering in Springfield, Ohio.5 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Israel says two of its soldiers were killed by latest Hezbollah strikes across the Lebanon border
Israel says two of its soldiers were killed by latest Hezbollah strikes across the Lebanon border6 hours ago - Israel -
ABC News - Tech
What to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria
Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of millitant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of ...7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Deadly wildfires burn in Portugal
At least seven people die after wildfires in the Aveiro and Viseu areas of Portugal.10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
I’ve studied geopolitics all my life: climate breakdown is a bigger threat than China and Russia | Anatol Lieven
‘Risk’ analyses largely ignore the dangers of the climate crisis. Unless we wake up to them, they will soon outweigh all others . The Irish sea captain who in 1751 discovered the Atlantic ...10 hours ago - China -
Financial Times - World
Tech’s climate cost and TikTok’s day in court
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times14 hours ago - Climate -
Wired - Tech
The United Nations Wants to Treat AI With the Same Urgency as Climate Change
A UN report proposes that the organization take a much more active role in the monitoring and oversight of AI.16 hours ago - Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?
It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.22 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Here's what changed in the new Fed statement
Here's how the central bank's policy statement changed for its September rate decision.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU
Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall. Soldiers, emergency workers and volunteers battled through the night to reinforce defences around ...Yesterday - Climate -
The New York Times - Top stories
Europe’s Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
Climate change is influencing extreme weather events like the flooding across six countries that has led to mass evacuations of cities as the waters continue to rise.Yesterday - Climate -
ABC News - World
EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm
The European Union's head office is warning that devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the ...Yesterday - Climate -
Financial Times - World
Al Gore’s latest inconvenient truth
China’s clean tech growth poses challenge for US policymakersYesterday -
Inc. - Business
Instagram’s Latest Change Is Supposed to Make Teens Safer. It’s About to Create an Even Bigger Problem
Private accounts and messaging restrictions don't solve the biggest problems with social platforms.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
GOP: New threat to Trump will boost his campaign
Republican lawmakers think the second assassination attempt against former President Trump could give his struggling campaign a needed boost by energizing GPO voters and putting Democrats on the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Israel put explosives in thousands of pagers Hezbollah imported, reports say
Taiwanese company says firm in Europe made devices used in extraordinary attack in Lebanon and Syria. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel planted explosives inside thousands of pagers ...Yesterday - Israel -
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 pollYesterday - Climate -
The New York Times - Health
How Does Pregnancy Change the Brain? Clues Are Emerging.
As hormones surge, some brain areas shrink in what scientists say may be a fine-tuning that helps mothers bond with and care for their babies.Yesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of flooding and conflict, there is optimism in the African country - as climate editor Justin Rowlatt discovers.Yesterday - Climate -
ABC News - Health
AP PHOTOS: Hallmarks of climate change seen in floods, fires and drought around the globe
The hallmarks of climate change — extreme heat and drought; larger, more intense wildfires and supercharged hurricanes, typhoons and rainstorms that lead to catastrophic flooding — are being seen ...Yesterday - Climate -
Wired - Tech
The Mystery of Hezbollah’s Deadly Exploding Pagers
At least eight people have been killed and more than 2,700 people have been injured in Lebanon by exploding pagers. Experts say the blasts point toward a supply chain compromise, not a cyberattack.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New details reveal what led up to the deadly implosion of Titan submersible
A former engineering director at Oceangate, the company that made the Titan submersible, testified Monday that the vessel had multiple problems for years before making its fatal attempt to reach ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Lammy vows to put climate action at centre of UK foreign policy
Foreign secretary says government will build global clean power alliance for sharing knowledge and technology2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Instagram rolling out changes for teen users
Instagram announced sweeping changes to teenagers' accounts Tuesday, an effort aimed at boosting their safety and giving parents more control over content settings. The social media platform will ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
How will the apparent attempt on Trump’s life change the campaign?
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris’s Nevada problem and the polling advantage on economic stewardship2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Samuel (calf) to miss time in latest blow to 49ers
Already without running back Christian McCaffrey, the 49ers are poised to be without wide receiver Deebo Samuel for a couple of weeks after he strained a calf late in Sunday's game at Minnesota.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Data centres must work ‘within climate limits’, says Irish minister
Energy demands of AI place strain on power supplies2 days ago - Climate -
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 ...2 days ago - Climate -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Clutch Cousins changes the conversation with primetime comeback
The Falcons heard the criticism for eight days after an ugly Week 1 loss and responded when it mattered; with Kirk Cousins executing a game-winning drive.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans
Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant’s 500 workers would be given severance and offered ...6 days ago