EU emissions fall by 8% in steep reduction reminiscent of Covid shutdown

Decline over 2023, helped by switch to renewable power, means greenhouse gas pollution is now 37% below 1990 levels. The EU’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 8% last year, the European Environment ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Beyoncé brings star power as Kamala Harris touts ‘freedom’ in Texas

Vice-president seeks to energise women voters as White House race against Donald Trump tightens

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Nasdaq hits record high as tech stocks rebound from summer sell-off

Sharp turnaround from 15% slide as investors make ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ bet

Business - Financial Times - October 25

UK ‘falling behind’ on sewage pollution regulation while EU tightens rules

EU member states agree to update urban waste water treatment directive. The UK is falling further behind on sewage pollution regulation as the EU tightens its rules to clean up Europe’s waterways, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Power Rankings: Here's how Week 8 shook up the NFL landscape

Philadelphia is suddenly 5-2 and looks like one of the NFC's top teams. How is the rest of the league fairing after Week 8?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

EBay’s sales outlook comes in weaker, and stock falls more than 7%

EBay’s slightly better-than-expected quarterly earnings were no match for a weaker sales outlook.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

When will home equity loan rates fall below 8%?

Home equity loan rates have been dropping. But when will they fall below 8%? Here's what to consider now.

Van falls off mountain highway in Nepal, killing 8 and injuring 4

A passenger van veered off a mountain highway in western Nepal, killing eight people while four on board were injured

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Canada Sends Mixed Signals With TikTok Shutdown Order

The industry minister closed TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver over security concerns, but Canadians can still download and use the app.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Harden lauds Steph's career, reminisces on facing Warriors dynasty

Clippers guard James Harden shared his respect for Warriors superstar Steph Curry after Los Angeles beat Golden State on Saturday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Don't expect Doc Rivers to take fall for Milwaukee Bucks 3-8 start

He signed a $40 million contract just a season ago and the Bucks ownership is not going to just eat that.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction

Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively.

How each country’s emissions compare

A searchable dashboard of 193 countries’ historical emissions and future climate targets

World - Financial Times - November 11

Asia braces for steep China tariffs in second Trump term

Former president has outlined plans to revive trade war with Beijing and questioned backing for Taiwan

World - Financial Times - November 6

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Unrwa shutdown by Israel would add to Gaza suffering, says top official

Sam Rose warns of severe consequences amid weakened US stance and points to ICJ demand to protect aid efforts. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel’s plan to close the UN Palestinian ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Unpacking the looming government shutdown deadline with Rep. Brendan Boyle

Federal agencies are set to run out of money on Dec. 20, meaning that current members of the House and Senate are gearing up for what could be a complex funding fight this holiday season. ...

PSG’s Mary Earps: ‘United fans come out to watch me – we can reminisce’

England goalkeeper explains her difficult exit from Manchester United, life in France and battling for her place in the national side. ‘It’s a blessing and a curse,” says Mary Earps. “Naturally, ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

How oil and gas companies disguise their methane emissions

FT analysis shows that firms regularly hide leakages of the deadly greenhouse gas — despite this being one of the easiest climate fixes there is

Business - Financial Times - November 12

2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record

Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.

World - The New York Times - November 13

C.D.C. Expands Covid Vaccine Recommendations

The agency endorsed additional doses for people at high risk.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Microsoft CEO Nadella asked for pay reduction after security slip, but total comp still rose 63%

Following cyberattacks from China and Russia, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella asked for his pay to be reduced.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Sweden cuts its key rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.75%, the largest reduction in over a decade

Sweden’s central bank has cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 2.75% in what was described as the largest reduction in over a decade

World - ABC News - November 7

PGA Tour approves reduction to 100 players keeping cards off FedEx Cup list

The PGA Tour board has approved sweeping changes to eligibility that wipes out 25 cards starting in 2026

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids

The last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son in early November were: “Mom, come get me.”

World - ABC News - November 13

Darius Slay still a shutdown CB at 33; how Eagles veteran vital for success of Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell

Slay continues to be motivated by play of Mitchell and DeJean

Sports - CBS Sports - 8 hours ago

Is It Covid or the Flu? New Tests Can Check for Both

So when and how should you use them?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?

The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse

Some people will need an extra Covid vaccine in the spring

How durable are the mRNA Covid vaccines? Does the protection last as long as other vaccines? Experts the vaccines are performing as expected.

Covid bereaved angered by Badenoch’s ‘insulting’ Partygate remarks

Families group calls Tory leader ‘deeply misguided’ after telling BBC that Boris Johnson-era scandal was ‘overblown’. Families bereaved by the Covid pandemic say they feel insulted by Kemi ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

New U.N. emissions report warns of catastrophic global warming

A new report from the United Nations says the world is way off target when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst threats of climate change. CBS News national ...

Latest UN report demands 'unprecedented' emissions cuts to salvage climate goals

World - Yahoo News - October 24

UK needs big emissions cut, climate watchdog says

The government's advisers say faster action is needed but the UK has the tools to achieve this.

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