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Britain Promised Clean Energy, but It Still Needs Oil
The government wants to rapidly replace oil and natural gas with renewable energy projects, but offshore wind and other alternatives are still in their early stages.The New York Times - 16h -
A Northern Gaza Hospital Lacks Food and Water for Patients, Officials Say
The health ministry in Gaza said dozens of patients are at risk of death because the Indonesian Hospital does not have enough water and food to keep them alive.The New York Times - 1d -
China Stages Largest Show of Force in Decades After U.S. Visit by Taiwan's Lai
Taiwanese authorities said they were seeing ‘major elements of a military drill’ over a vast expanse of air and sea.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
22 percent approve of Biden pardon of son Hunter: Survey
Less than a quarter of adults approve of President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, while roughly half disapprove, a new poll has revealed. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center ...The Hill - 17h -
Trump, team trail Fauci on trust as medical information source: Survey
President-elect Trump and those in his circle may have some ground to make up compared to former White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci when it comes to earning trust related to medical ...The Hill - 19h -
Trump's administration set to have unprecedented number of billionaires
Once President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, an unprecedented number of billionaires will make up his incoming administration. Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai joins "The ...CBS News - 1d -
Americans have job security, but more say they feel underpaid: Survey
Americans say they feel a high degree of job security at work, but more workers report feeling dissatisfied with the amount they are paid, according to a new Pew Research Center poll. In the ...The Hill - 1d -
Growing number of U.S. adults lack literacy skills, survey shows
The share of adults with literacy skills at the lowest measured levels increased, according to the National Center for Education Statistics’ Survey of Adult Skills.NBC News - 1d -
Most in New York survey want Hochul challenger
More than half of registered voters in New York said that they would prefer a different gubernatorial candidate to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) according to a new Siena College New York State Poll. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Romero criticises Spurs board for lack of spending
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero criticises the club's board for a lack of investment following Sunday's disappointing 4-3 defeat home by Chelsea.BBC News - 1d -
4 Crystal-Clear Signs to Spot Someone With Good Leadership Skills
Adopting these leadership skills stands the test of time.Inc. - 1d -
Why more high schoolers are taking financial literacy classes
Only 10 states require a personal finance course to graduate high school, but that's changing. For "Eye on America," Meg Oliver reports on the growing trend of teaching financial literacy as a ...CBS News - 2d -
How investors can position for bond ‘vigilantism’ and a growing U.S. debt load, according to Pimco
Taking U.S. equity exposure and preferring debt exposure in Europe makes sense, Pimco says.MarketWatch - 2d -
Household finance outlook is highest since early 2020, New York Fed survey shows
Optimism about household finances hit a multiyear high following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory in November, according to a New York Federal Reserve survey released Monday.NBC News - 2d -
Household finance outlook hits highest since February 2020 following Trump win, New York Fed survey shows
Heads of households expecting their financial situation to be better a year from now jumped to 37.6%.CNBC - 2d -
Crow says Secret Service isn’t 'developing' skills, employee training
The ranking member for the House task force assembled to review the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump’s life said the Secret Service isn’t “developing” the skills or training for ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump nomination pace, lack of vetting gives Senate GOP headaches
President-elect Trump’s rollout of his Cabinet and administration nominees, coupled with the transition team’s lack of vetting, is creating unwanted headaches for Senate Republicans. Trump has been ...The Hill - 3d -
Inside a one-of-a-kind home for teens and adults with autism
About one in every 36 children is diagnosed with a form of autism. A New York facility is seeing success in treating some of the most profound cases — and providing a welcome home for teens and ...CBS News - 4d -
The Warriors' wins -- and losses -- come down to 'strength in numbers'
Golden State's 12-man rotation, injuries and late-game issues are hindering a team with playoff hopes.ESPN - 5d -
Path Of Exile 2: How To Respec Passive Skills
Remember the massive passive skill tree in Path of Exile? Well, it's back in Path of Exile 2 , offering over a thousand nodes for you to lose your mind over. If you're a newcomer to Path of Exile, ...GameSpot - 5d -
In Mexico, Heat Waves Are Even Killing Younger Adults
It’s not just the elderly. More than three-quarters of heat-related deaths in Mexico occurred among people younger than 35, researchers reported.The New York Times - 5d -
Path Of Exile 2: How To Get Uncut Skill Gems
In Path of Exile 2 , you acquire different kinds of skills throughout the course of the leveling process. However, leveling up your character only grants access to a passive ability skill tree, ...GameSpot - 5d -
Risk of Iran Building Nuclear Weapons Grows, U.S. Intelligence Says
A report warns that public debate in Iran over deterrence risks “emboldening” nuclear weapons advocates there.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
The Growing Cost of Making C.E.O.s Safe
The tragic killing of UnitedHealthCare’s Brian Thompson has spurred companies to ratchet up security for their most senior executives.The New York Times - 5d -
U.S. economy poised to dominate for the next 20 years — at the cost of growing inequality, economist says
U.S. economic dominance over other countries is poised to surge in the next 20 years due to its widening lead in technology and science, but at the expense of growing inequality at home.MarketWatch - 5d -
The Risky and Rewarding Skill Travis Kelce Has Suddenly Perfected
Kansas City’s star tight end has mastered the art of the lateral pass.The New York Times - 6d -
Vance to travel to North Carolina to survey hurricane recovery efforts
Vice President-elect JD Vance will travel to North Carolina on Friday to survey hurricane relief efforts, a spokesperson told The Hill. He is scheduled to visit Fairview, N.C., weeks after ...The Hill - 6d -
It’s a cross-platform world — 61% of U.S. gamers play across multiple devices | exclusive CTA survey
Gaming has become a cross-platform world as a survey by the Consumer Technology Association found that 61% of U.S. gamers play across multiple devices.VentureBeat - 6d -
Jobless claims show extremely low layoffs amid sturdy U.S. economy
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits during Thanksgiving rose to a six-week high, but jobless claims stayed at extremely low levels in a clean bill of health for the U.S. ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Ken Griffin Agree: The U.S. Must Grow Its Way Out of Debt
The three heavyweights weighed in on the economy, the debt crisis, and central banking at the 2024 DealBook Summit.Inc. - 6d -
Investigation finds inconsistencies in number of migrant deaths in Arizona
A study examined discrepancies between the numbers of migrant deaths reported by county and federal agencies, neither of which reflect remains that haven't been recovered.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Most employees on lookout for or seeking new position: Survey
Most employees are on the lookout for or actively seeking a new position as an increasing number of workers feel detached from their jobs, according to a new survey. The Gallup poll, released ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Europe lacks a monetary response to Trump
Uncertain inflationary effects leave the ECB hoping for the bestFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
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'Extraordinary' - the case for Aspinall to fight Jones in numbers
A statistical look at why Britain's Tom Aspinall deserves a UFC undisputed heavyweight title showdown with Jon Jones.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
W.N.B.A. Unveils 2025 Schedule, With a Record Number of Games
Teams will play 44 games during the league’s 29th season.The New York Times - Dec. 2
