How the climate crisis threatens the Panama Canal – and the country’s future

Putin says Russia hit Ukraine with a new missile and threatens Western countries arming Ukraine

Russia did not fire an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine on Thursday, a U.S. official and a military officer with knowledge of the matter told NBC News, disputing a claim by Kyiv.

How climate change impacts the economy

2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 ...

Middle East crisis live: world leaders express ‘grave concern’ at Israeli vote to ban Unrwa; deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon

Israel passes bill dealing huge blow to humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank; at least 60 people killed in latest reported strikes . . The Israeli army told residents in parts of ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

How Town & Country Magazine Is Evolving for the Digital Age

Stellene Volandes has brought new life to Town & Country, with snappy cover lines and an active social media presence. Could she be the next Anna Wintour?

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Americans significantly stressed about country's future as Election Day nears, survey finds

With Election Day less than two weeks away, a new survey shows Americans are stressed about the future of the nation, the economy and the presidential election. Dina Demetrius reports on how to cope.

The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more

The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.

How The Opioid Crisis Turned Pharmacists Into Cops

How the opioid crisis changed pharmacists’ relationships with their patients.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

How Bhutan finds itself facing an existential crisis

With an economy hit hard by COVID, many Bhutanese have left for jobs abroad. Bhutan's government, which for years has prioritized Gross National Happiness, is now working to lure people back.

How the U.S. Election Could Shape the Future of Golf

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are likely to respond in different ways to the deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

How the filibuster could shape Trump's legislative future

With Republicans controlling Congress and the White House, President-elect Trump appears to have a clear path for his legislative goals. But Democrats can still use the filibuster to slow progress. ...

How to Get Future-Focused in a Nation That Isn’t

Trumpism is a product of our longing to relive the past. But your business can’t thrive in yesterday.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

UN warns of ‘economic carnage’ if G20 leaders cannot agree on climate finance for poor countries

Wealthy nations are yet to offer the hundreds of billions of dollars that economists say are needed to help the developing world cut emissions. Leaders of the world’s biggest economies meeting in ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Countries must set aside differences and agree climate finance deal, says Cop29 negotiator

Jochen Flasbarth called on Cop29 delegates to press on as world faces increasing crises and drop in solidarity. Governments meeting to forge a global settlement on climate finance must get over ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

How strict abortion bans threaten health care for all women

In some states, overturning Roe v. Wade has impacted health care for women, regardless of whether they are pregnant.

The Spin | Pat Cummins takes lead on climate crisis as cricketers pitch green plan

Cricket for Climate is making ‘phenomenal’ strides in Australia, and the global game is joining the movement. It was four years ago during the Covid lockdown that Pat Cummins found himself with ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

‘You don’t want to waste time on climate change’: TV weather’s big problem with the environmental crisis

Lack of time, difficulties with scientific rigour, an uninterested public … television meteorologists open up about why they’re so quiet about the reasons for extreme conditions. Why do TV and ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Record levels of heat-related deaths in 2023 due to climate crisis, report finds

Almost half of global land area saw extreme drought for at least one month, according to Lancet Countdown. Heat-related deaths, food insecurity and the spread of infectious diseases caused by the ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Spain’s apocalyptic floods show undeniable truths: the climate crisis is getting worse and Big Oil is killing us | Jonathan Watts

The devastating flooding should spur this month’s Cop29 climate conference to press for immediate action, not look away. Move on. Nothing to see here. Just another ordinary, everyday apocalypse.. ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

At Cop29, we must treat the climate crisis with the same urgency as Covid – history shows it can be done | Mukhtar Babayev

This emergency will cost trillions of dollars, and is beyond the reach of developing nations. Private investors have to step up. Mukhtar Babayev is president of the Cop29 UN climate change ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Soaring grocery prices helped Trump to victory. The climate crisis is only going to make this worse | James Meadway

From olive oil to butter, extreme weather is pushing up the cost of living and having a dramatic political impact. Economists need a solution. In the US, where Donald Trump swept the board last ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

NHS was ‘within hours’ of running out of gowns during pandemic, Hancock tells Covid inquiry – UK politics live

Former health secretary is facing questions at the UK Covid-19 inquiry. British prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

How Trump and Harris Compare on Climate Change

Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”

Science - The New York Times - October 28

How climate change affects Latino communities and their votes

An Environmental Voter Project poll found that climate change is a top issue for young voters in 2024. Voter efforts are focusing on climate change within Latino communities ahead of Election Day. ...

How is the world doing on tackling climate change?

Emissions from burning fossil fuels are still rising, but the rapid growth of wind and solar power offers hope

How the Country’s Oldest Record Plant Keeps Riding the Vinyl Revival Wave

A resurgence of old-school LPs helped owner Mark Michaels expand United Record Pressing to six time the size it was when he bought the business in 2007.

Business - Inc. - October 29

How Russia’s energy minister plotted merger of country’s oil majors

Pitch by Sergei Tsivilev, a relative of Vladimir Putin, aimed to tighten oversight of Rosneft and nationalise Lukoil

World - Financial Times - November 13

China removes memorials and censors online outrage after deadly car attack

Chinese authorities scrambled on Wednesday to respond to public outrage over the Zhuhai car ramming that killed 35 people.

How country star Lainey Wilson helps bring the 'Twisters' heroine home

'Out of Oklahoma,' the song she co-wrote for the movie, evokes a long drive on a flat, open highway and aligns with the protagonist's journey.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Almost 120 countries vowed to triple renewables by 2030 – how is it going?

At Cop28 last year they also pledged to double energy efficiency in an effort to cut the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. Almost 120 countries came together in Dubai last year at the Cop28 climate ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

How some Nevada voters see the affordable housing crisis

Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed building three million new homes and rental units, while former President Donald Trump has said he will reduce mortgage rates by slashing inflation.

How New York City’s Migrant Crisis Became a Potent Campaign Issue

Across New York State, Republican and Democratic candidates are using the city’s migrant crisis to attract voters fearful of its effects on their districts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

UCL talking points: Are Madrid in crisis? How good is Gyökeres?

After matchday four of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

How Trump 2.0 might affect the wildfire crisis: ‘The harms will be more lasting’

As the US grapples with smoky skies, Trump is solidifying an anti-science agenda – here are the challenges ahead. In the days that followed Donald Trump’s election win, flames roared through ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

How to fight the silent debt crisis engulfing the global south

Multilateral institutions must help these countries find the money to stave off climate change