Global Charities Say Using Companies' Carbon Offsets to Lower Emissions Undermines Climate Targets
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GM to pay $146M in federal penalties over older vehicles' carbon dioxide emissions
General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles don’t comply with emissions and fuel economy standards -
MarketWatch - Business
Constellation Brands profit tops estimates and company backs guidance, offsetting slight sales miss
The brewer of Modelo Especial is still expecting sales to grow 6% to 7% in fiscal 2025. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Brown's Take: AI Threatens Tech Companies' Climate Commitments
The numbers are starting to roll in, and tech giants’ energy use is way up .Climate -
Financial Times - World
Smaller US companies are starved of investor attention
The Russell 2000 index struggles as megacaps dominate -
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Inc. - Business
Among This Year’s Crop of New Unicorns, AI Companies--and the US--Dominate the Field
The rate at which new, privately held startups reach unicorn status is slowing. But among recent successes, it's clear that one buzzy new tech trend leads the field: AI. -
The Guardian - World
Far right using climate crisis as bogeyman to frighten voters and build higher walls | Jonathan Watts
It is no coincidence that ever more extreme politics has come at a time of ever more extreme weather. A disrupted climate and diminished natural world are widening the dividing lines of ideological debate. Left unchecked, this will undermine ...Climate -
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Captain Tom's daughter disqualified from charity
The family of the late fundraising veteran say they have made the "difficult decision" not to appeal. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Finland's president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.
Finland’s president said China holds the key to ending the war in Ukraine, urging Beijing to use its sway over Moscow.China -
Financial Times - World
Questions in the wake of the global inflation hit
There is still too much we do not know about what happened and why -
The New York Times - Top stories
Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Ballot Drop Boxes Can Again Be Used
The decision by the court’s liberal majority, delivered four months before the November election, reverses a ruling by conservative jurists two years ago. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
India's Modi Seeks to Shore Up Ties With Russia and Offset China's Sway
A trip by the prime minister is aimed at dispelling speculation about a downgrade in ties with Moscow.China -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Formula for Impressive Wall Art: Large, Dynamic, No Frame Required
Mounting big prints and paintings costs a lot. Instead, plow that money into distinctive hangings made of different materials, such as ceramic or wood, that don’t require a frame. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Bleeds Democratic Support, Undermining Case to Take on Trump
The latest WSJ Poll shows the incumbent has allowed the race to become referendum on his leadership rather than a choice between him and an unpopular challenger.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Can the market fix climate change?
Also in this newsletter: French horse-trading, Biden under pressure, inflation slows across EuropeClimate -
The New York Times - World
Australian Author’s Novel-Turned-Film Goes Global
Lily Brett’s delight is bittersweet as “Too Many Men,” her story about traveling with her father, becomes a movie he did not live to see.Australia -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in light up-and-down trade. -
The Hill - Politics
GM paying $146M in penalties over older vehicles' emissions
General Motors (GM) will pay $146 million in penalties after an investigation found 5.9 million of the company’s vehicles put out excess greenhouse gas emissions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Wednesday. The ... -
CBS News - Top stories
GM fined nearly $146 million for excess vehicle emissions
General Motors will also retire millions of credits it received for complying with federal regulations. -
Inc. - Business
Google's AI Tool Is Driving Efficiency but Also Increasing Emissions
A new sustainability report from the tech giant says that itsgreenhouse gas emissions rose by almost half between 2019 and 2023.Google -
Inc. - Business
Feds Fine GM $146 Million Over Emissions Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationsaid Chevy Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade and Chevy Silverado models made between 2012 and 2018 burned more gas and spewed more carbon dioxide than the automaker claimed. -
ABC News - Tech
China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
The U.N. intellectual property agency says China has requested far more patents than any other country when it comes to generative AI, with the United States a distant secondChina -
ABC News - Health
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year
CDC says a Colorado dairy worker has recovered from bird flu, the fourth US human case this year -
The Guardian - World
‘Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor; former Tory chair says party faces ‘oblivion’ – election live
Rachel Reeves becomes first woman to hold post in 800-years as Angela Rayner named secretary of state for levelling up. UK general election results 2024: live trackerHow Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’Clive Myrie is ... -
ABC News - Sports
Boxer Ryan Garcia apologizes for using racial slurs, says he is going to rehab
Boxer Ryan Garcia has apologized in a series of social media posts after he used racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims in livestreamed comments -
ABC News - World
US says Iran's presidential election was 'not free or fair' and won't 'lead to fundamental change in Iran’s direction'
US says Iran's presidential election was 'not free or fair' and won't 'lead to fundamental change in Iran’s direction'Iran -
The Wall Street Journal - World
LNG Exports Could Be a Boon for Climate and Security
If only the Biden administration can put good policy above the word of green activists and TikTok influencers.Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
How to talk to kids about climate change
Recent studies show that kids are increasingly becoming concerned about the effects of climate change. Elizabeth Bagley, the managing director at Project Drawdown, joins CBS News with tips on how to talk to children about the future of the planet.Climate -
Politico - Politics
'I am your least worst alternative': Why one Utah conservative is drawing in climate backers
Rep. John Curtis, a heavy favorite to win his general election race in November, could be in a position to provide a crucial GOP vote against a gutting of President Joe Biden’s energy and climate policies during a second Trump administration.Climate -
Financial Times - Business
The cloud over cloud companies
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Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
CBS News - Top stories
CDK Global faces multiple lawsuits from dealerships crippled by cyberattack
A number of lawsuits claim CDK was negligent in protecting customer data from cybercriminals. -
NBC News - Top stories
China leads the global patents race for generative AI, with the U.S. a distant second
China dominates the global race in generative artificial intelligence patents, filing more than 38,000 patents from 2014 to 2023, a U.N. report showed.China -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Beryl: Britons join global aid effort amid Caribbean devastation
New UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, adds to support of individuals raising funds for disaster-hit islands. Britons have joined a growing global effort to help thousands of people in the Caribbean left homeless and destitute after Hurricane ... -
CNBC - Business
This 'bucket strategy' could lower your taxes in retirement — here's how to maximize it
Most Americans aren't planning to reduce taxes on retirement income. Here's how the "bucket strategy" could help, experts say. -
CNBC - Business
The 7 most important phrases, says veteran advice columnist Ask Amy: Use them when you need 'the right words'
These are "the most important statements I believe anyone can make," says Amy Dickinson in her final "Ask Amy" column after over 20 years. -
The Hill - Politics
House Republicans target Harris as Biden concerns loom
The House Republicans' campaign arm launched an ad targeting Vice President Harris on Wednesday, as some Democrats call on her to replace President Biden at the top of the party’s November ticket. “House Republicans are sharpening our knives if ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
Things to Bring to College That You Can’t Buy at Target
They won’t add bulk to the car or much cost to the bill, but they’ll help keep your college student safer. Pepperoni is also involved. -
BBC News - Top stories
Man targeted in Qatar Grindr 'sting' lodges appeal
Manuel Guerrero Aviña says he was convicted of drug offences "because I am gay". -
MarketWatch - Business
Hurricane Beryl puts focus on oil with climate change likely to intensify storms
Even though Hurricane Beryl is predicted to miss most of the offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. energy industry is on high alert over climate change and the risk of more frequent, more intense storms posing a growing challenge for ...Climate