Growth is enriching an elite and killing the planet. We need an economy based on human rights | Olivier De Schutter
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World - The Guardian
Harsh terrain, extreme fatigue. Life as a wildland firefighter in a heatwave: ‘It’s not normal for humans’
Firefighters carry heavy packs along rugged slopes to calm fast-moving fires, and sweltering weather is compounding already dangerous work. Life as a roofer in Florida’s sweltering heat: ‘It ...3 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Economy Looks Strong After the Latest Jobs Report
Also, Trump is returning to the site where he was shot. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.17 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Investors question Fed’s rate cut amid signs of faster economic growth
Something unexpected is happening on the road to the much-hoped-for soft landing in the U.S.: The growing possibility of an economic reacceleration, which handed Treasury yields their biggest ...18 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Employers Add 254,000 Jobs in September as Economic Growth Remains Solid
U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, a sign that economic growth remained solid. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.19 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Strong Jobs Report Suggests the Economy Is More Resilient Than We Thought
After months of wobbling, a fresh jobs report showed that hiring and wage growth are strong, aligning with other robust economic data.20 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Supreme Court declines to block Biden rules on planet-warming methane and toxic mercury emissions
The Supreme Court left in place Biden administration regulations aimed at curbing oil and gas facility emissions of methane, a major contributor to climate change.20 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
'Being true to our inner nerd': The eye-catching lineup at L.A. Comic Con is proof of the event's growth
L.A. Comic Con's diverse lineup includes Ewan McGregor, Rosario Dawson, Michael J. Fox and ... Anjelica Huston?20 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Should seniors invest in gold as the economy improves?
Even as the economy improves, seniors could still benefit from investing in gold. Here's what to know now.21 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene's effect on the U.S. economy
Ripple effects from Hurricane Helene are already hitting American wallets as victims wait for basic needs from the federal government. Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist for Oxford Economics, joined ...22 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Cleveland Cavaliers 2024-25 season preview: Can this core four hang with East elite?
Breaking down Cleveland's biggest question, best- and worst-case scenarios, and fantasy outlook.23 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris gaining ground among women on economy: Survey
Vice President Harris is seeing a surge in enthusiasm among women on the economy, a top issue for voters ahead of November, according to a new survey released this week. The poll, conducted by ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Six hours at hands of Hamas - new accounts reveal how Israeli base fell on 7 October
The BBC has seen an army account of how Hamas overran a base, and spoken to survivors and bereaved families.Yesterday - Israel -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s Budget: how will the UK secure economic growth?
Join a webinar for FT subscribers on 1 November 13:00 — 14:00 GMTYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
In Gaza, we have one question for the rest of the world: aren’t we human, just like you? | A voice from Gaza
Every night we huddle together and pray our building doesn’t collapse over us. Who will stop this war – and give us a future?. The writer is a 24-year-old woman who has lived in Gaza all her ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Middle-class wages aren't keeping up. Some economists say policy is suppressing pay growth
As of June, two-thirds of middle-income households said they believed their income was falling behind the cost of living, according to a survey by Primerica.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and the chess elite now playing in London
Eight of the world top 12 are competing in the Global Chess League at Friends House, Euston, from 3-12 October, with spectator tickets bookable online. There is a unique opportunity to watch the ...Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
Collapse of national security elites' cyber firm leaves bitter wake
IronNet, a cybersecurity startup, had promised it would combat hackers using a unique blend of expertise and softwareYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Britain cedes disputed islands to Mauritius, securing key U.S. military base
Britain said it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it said secured the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Will Conflict in the Middle East Affect the Global Economy?
As fighting in the Middle East continues, policymakers brace for its impact on the global economy.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Asheville's needs are vast and varied
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The 80-year-old woman put her hands to her face and cried when I told her I’d help load her car with boxes of canned food and water. She’d come on Wednesday to BeLoved ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Toddler's murder 'devoid of humanity', court told
Ali Jayden Doyle was killed by her mother's on-off boyfriend at a house in Dungannon.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Sports - CBS Sports
Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings Risers and Fallers: Nico Collins is elite, Brian Thomas may be as well
Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football risers and fallers after Week 4Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
The US needs to act to avoid Eurosclerosis
Draghi’s report holds lessons for America on the dangers of overregulationYesterday -
Sports - ESPN
'We are going to build this the right way': How the Panthers rose to prominence on and off the ice
Through smart hockey moves and making Florida a destination for players, the Panthers have gone from laughingstock to a model franchise.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power Season 2 Finale: 9 Questions We Need Answered
Warning: The following contains full spoilers for the Season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. If you haven't watched the entirety of Season 2 yet, you should steer away now. ...Yesterday -
Science - The New York Times
The Food of Space Travel Could Be Based on Rocks
Scientists are studying whether future astronauts on deep-space journeys could transform compounds in asteroids into food.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Is Kamala Harris having a breakthrough with voters on the economy?
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump races through Texas oil country in bid to raise cash2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
What the elites don’t understand about the Trump vote
People are confounded that Donald Trump might win back the White House; ironically, their confusion says more about their ignorance and narrow-mindedness than about Trump voters.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - VentureBeat
Avarra raises $8M for AI-based avatar sales training
Avarra raised $8 million and it is launching its first AI-avatar-based enterprise app that uses AI avatars to train human salespeople.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelago2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Politics - The Hill
Do we still need vice presidential debates?
Very few people make their voting decisions based on the vice-presidential candidate. So why do we bother?2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a myth2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
How to fragment the global economy
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-aligned2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Wildfires are burning through humanity’s carbon budget, study shows
Forests around world being changed from carbon sinks into carbon sources, making it harder to slow global heating. Wildfires are burning through the carbon budget that humans have allocated ...2 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
AI to Have Human-Level Abilities in a Few Years, SoftBank CEO Says
Masayoshi Son reiterated his bullish forecasts for artificial intelligence in a speech that stressed advances made by OpenAI.2 days ago - Artificial Intelligence -
Business - Financial Times
We need a plan to revive Canary Wharf
Tenants are deserting the area and moving back to the City of London — it must transform to survive2 days ago