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Global biodiversity offsetting doesn’t work – keep schemes local, say experts
Voluntary standards proposed at Cop16 focus on local like-for-like habitat projects, while critics call the issue a ‘distraction’. International biodiversity offsetting “doesn’t work”, according to ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Exxon CEO says Trump should keep U.S. involved in global effort to address climate change
Trump has slammed the Paris climate agreement as "horribly unfair to the U.S."Business - CNBC - November 12 -
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‘Africa in a glass’: Abidjan cocktail week mixes local flavours for global palates
Ivory Coast drinks festival aims to champion and change perceptions of alcohol made in the region. At an event in Abidjan in late October, Alexandre Quest Bede noticed someone staring at him. Then ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
This Texas city has the lowest cost of living in the U.S.: There is 'investment in the area keeps home prices low,' expert says
Realtor.com ranked the cities with the lowest cost of living by examining regional price parities data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.Business - CNBC - October 27 -
A Popular Decongestant Doesn’t Work. The FDA Is Finally Doing Something About It
Oral phenylephrine was shown to be ineffective for treating nasal congestion over a year go. This week, the FDA took the first steps toward removing it from pharmacy shelves.Tech - Wired - November 10 -
3 high-paying roles in industries that keep adding jobs: 'You wouldn't think' they'd pay 6 figures, says expert
Even industries like food and beverage have six-figure jobs, says John Mullinix, head of growth marketing at Ladders.Business - CNBC - November 9 -
JD Vance says Putin is ‘clearly an adversary’ but doesn’t call him an enemy
In an interview with Meet the Press, Republican VP candidate JD Vance tells Kristen Welker that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “clearly an adversary” but stops short of calling him an enemy.Politics - NBC News - October 27 -
Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut
The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say
A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal housing in Paris and surrounding areas during preparations for the 2024 Summer OlympicsWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
The global fertility crisis: are fewer babies a good or a bad thing? Experts are divided
The UK’s fertility rate is at an all-time low, and many other countries face similar declines, creating ageing populations. But can ecological benefits of fewer people outweigh social problems ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
‘A wrecking ball’: experts warn Trump’s win sets back global climate action
Election of a ‘climate denier’ to US presidency poses ‘major threat to the planet’, environmentalists say. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results 2024: live ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Reddit Back After Tens of Thousands of Users Report a Second Outage
Reddit users reported having problems with the site two days in a row.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Musk says PAC will 'keep grinding' through midterms
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said early Tuesday that his political action committee (PAC), America PAC, will continue working to support Republicans through the midterm elections and will be involved ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Returns Are a Headache. More Retailers Are Saying, Just ‘Keep It.’
In a survey, nearly 60 percent of retailers said they had policies that refund customers for items that aren’t financially viable to send back.Business - The New York Times - November 15 -
Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march
The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Bernie Sanders says he doesn’t support urging Justice Sotomayor to step down
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Meet the Press says he doesn’t support urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who is 70, to step down from her post while President Joe Biden can nominate a liberal ...Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
Scott Jennings says he ‘doesn’t know how successful’ Trump will be at getting Gaetz for AG role
CNN pundit Scott Jennings said he isn’t sure “how successful” President-elect Trump will be at getting former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) into the attorney general position. As controversy swirls ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Local authorities in northern Israel say 5 people have been killed by projectiles fired from Lebanon
Local authorities in northern Israel say 5 people have been killed by projectiles fired from LebanonWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Death toll from Israeli strikes on villages in northeast Lebanon climbs to 45, local authorities say
Death toll from Israeli strikes on villages in northeast Lebanon climbs to 45, local authorities sayWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
China's president will unveil a megaport in Peru, but locals say they're being left out
A remote fishing town on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert is the site for a $1.3 billion megaport majority-owned by the Chinese shipping giant CoscoWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Cop29 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock
Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
RFK Jr could have disastrous global impact on public health, experts fear
Concerns anti-vaccine pick for US health secretary could pursue ‘anti-science positions’ on life-saving interventions. The appointment of a US health secretary with anti-vaccine views could cause ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Ask for Angela: Staff had no clue, says pub worker
A pub worker warns failures in the Ask for Angela safety scheme could put vulnerable women at risk.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Rachel Reeves ain’t ‘working people’, says Starmer
Definitive errorBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
U.S. election won't be an 'uneventful event' for global markets, UBS chief says
Ermotti forecasts "market movements" will take place in the wake of the upcoming U.S. elections, no matter who wins leadership of the world's largest economy.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Climate breakdown will hit global growth by a third, say central banks
New modelling finds risk to global economies much worse than previously thought, but group of central banks says even this may be an underestimate. The physical shocks caused by climate breakdown ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says
Analysis lays bare huge challenge of mismanaged waste on eve of UN plastic treaty talks in Busan. Global plastic production must be reduced to tackle the immense challenge of plastic pollution , ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Maro Itoje says England is ‘the mecca’ amid talk of global breakaway league
Proposal of touring eight-team franchise competition RFU would not select any breakaway players for England Maro Itoje has insisted that playing for England is “the mecca” amid fears Steve ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Darwin Núñez keeps working hard to prove his worth to Arne Slot’s Liverpool | Will Unwin
Striker has not been prolific in England but has the energy to disrupt defences and can cover the injured Diogo Jota . Mohamed Salah’s header in Leipzig on Wednesday night was almost certainly ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Is the 'vibecession' here to stay? Here's what experts say
Election exit polls continued to show signs of a "vibecession" among voters. The vibes might continue to be "off" in the future, experts say.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Cop16 ends in disarray and indecision despite biodiversity breakthroughs
Conservation summit agrees global levy on drugs from nature’s genetics and stronger indigenous representation, but developing nations furious at unmet funding promises. A global summit on halting ...World - The Guardian - November 3
