Helena Norberg Hodge Wants a Local Focus to Have a Global Effect

Helena Norberg-Hodge Wants a Local Focus to Have a Global Effect

Helena Norberg-Hodge founded Local Futures with a mission of strengthening local economies and ending the most wasteful aspects of the global trade system.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

‘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

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

Morning Report — Trump’s tariff plans rock global, local leaders

In today’s issue: President-elect Trump on Monday announced what he sees as the fix for the state of the economy and inflation: Huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States. With ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Trump was right, voters want decisions about abortion to be made locally

Donald Trump's position on abortion, which favors state-level decisions, was supported by voters in several states, including Montana, Nevada, and Arizona, who voted to expand abortion rights while ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Fed Chair Powell: Election will have 'no effects' on policy decisions

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the presidential election will have “no effects” on policy decisions. The fed cut key interest rates a quarter point.

The Dobbs effect: Why abortions have risen across America

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many expected abortion rates to drop. Instead, they rose. Here's why.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Americans Want Trump to Focus on Inflation in First 100 Days

A new poll released Tuesday shows people want the president-elect to tackle inflation first, with immigration and jobs as other leading priorities.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Mass Effect 5 Won't Have Stylized Dragon Age Graphics, But It Will Have Mature Tones

With the upcoming launch of Dragon Age: The Veilguard this week, Mass Effect 5 project director Michael Gamble has commented on some of the differences that players will see between BioWare's ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Counting the cost of Spain's hellish floods, the government pledged $11B, local officials want $34B

World - Yahoo News - November 5

New report reveals global diabetes rates have doubled since 1990

A new report shows global diabetes rates have doubled, rising from 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022, with the largest increase seen in low and middle-income countries. CBS News medical contributor Dr. ...

Local authorities in northern Israel say 5 people have been killed by projectiles fired from Lebanon

World - ABC News - October 31

Eagles vs. Commanders in Week 11 to have massive effect on NFC East, according to SportsLine Projection Model

The model's updated projections say the showdown between Philadelphia and Washington on Thursday Night Football will have a big impact on the race for the division title

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Dodgers' top 5 offseason questions: Where will Mookie Betts play in infield and what domino effect will that create?

The tone is certainly different as this hot stove season commences considering L.A.'s campaign ended on the ultimate high note, but that’s not to say the Dodgers won’t be busy.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

Walmart may have to raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says

The discounter's comments are the latest warning from retail leaders about the potential impact of the tariffs.

Business - CNBC - November 19

England batter Wyatt-Hodge makes Surrey move

Record-breaking England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge signs for Surrey's new professional women's team.

Do You Have a Favorite Wedding Keepsake? We Want to See It.

Tell us about the items you saved from your wedding day that you still cherish today.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

Want to easily render 3D environments? Cybever and Cloud Zeta have a way

The companies also envision a future where 3D tools are more accessible to smaller businesses and non-professional creators.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Have You Ever Ghosted Somebody? We Want to Hear About It.

Tell us about your experience for a New York Times Magazine article about how we communicate in our dating lives and relationships.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

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

We can still have progress under Trump. We just need to focus on our mission | Aaron Glantz

As an investigative reporter, I was able to push for change under a Donald Trump presidency. That can be true for all of us. Sign up for Fighting Back: a pop-up newsletter on defending democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Aldis Hodge takes on the newest version of detective Alex Cross for TV

Prime Video is betting that the small screen will be the right home for Alex Cross as the titular detective's new series “Cross” starring Aldis Hodge debuts Thursday.

Using Online Video Effectively

Research shows that video boosts email open by 19 percent, click-through rates by as much as 300 percent, and website visitors’ likelihood of purchase by 64 percent. Here’s how it can deliver ...

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

If Musk and Trump want to cut federal spending by $2 trillion, they’ll have to come for Social Security and Medicare

Musk is talking big cuts. Something’s got to give.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?

“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

New Mercedes-Benz CLA Will Have Star-Shaped Headlights And I Want To Squeeze Its Cute Little Cheeks

‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?

“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

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