How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds

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World - Yahoo News - November 4

Wisconsin's free-thinking battleground voters

60 Minutes traveled to Wisconsin as the 2024 presidential election nears the finish line to see why, in this battleground state, it's anybody's game.

Walz in Pennsylvania to rally battleground voters

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is touring parts of Pennsylvania to chat with voters in the key battleground. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more on the sort of places Walz is visiting, and ...

Trump hits three battleground states

Former President Donald Trump held campaign events in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia on Sunday. Nikole Killion reports.

Games VC funding is stabilizing, but growth-stage funding is up | Konvoy

Konvoy has published its latest report on venture capital funding in the gaming industry, which shows signs of normalizing.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage

Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting up

World - Financial Times - October 30

The 6 best water filter pitchers and dispensers

Filter out contaminants, chemicals and more with these expert-recommended water filter pitchers and dispensers, including picks from ZeroWater, Brita, PUR and more.

What is okra water and is it good for your health?

In the world of infused water trends, okra water is having a moment, and here’s what you need to know about it. In the wellness world, it seems there’s always a new infused water promising to make ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Lee Waters to step down from Senedd in 2026

As the mastermind of the 20mph law he proved a controversial figure.

Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens

Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfall

World - Financial Times - October 26

In Rome, the water is back in the Baths of Caracalla, a luxurious spa

The Baths of Caracalla in Rome were one of the most luxurious spas the world has ever known. Now, for the first time in some 1,500 years, water is back.

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

Best 5 Soda Makers for Sparkling Water (2024)

These are the best bubblers we've found for fresh carbonation at a moment's notice.

Tech - Wired - November 2

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

Explained: what is fluoride, is it safe, and why does RFK Jr want Trump to remove it from drinking water?

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a potentially influential figure if Trump wins the US election, has called fluoride an ‘industrial waste’. Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.

Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

For Vance, an Idyllic Appalachian Startup Became a Hard Lesson

During JD Vance’s brief career as a venture capitalist, few startups attracted his support more than AppHarvest, a now bankrupt plan to build greenhouses across Appalachia.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

‘English Teacher’ Gets TikTok Boost from Brian Jordan Alvarez

Brian Jordan Alvarez’s career started on social media. His mastery of the form, and a ridiculous dance trend, have drawn viewers to his show, “English Teacher.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 5

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