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Election Betting Markets See Vindication in Trump Victory
Prediction markets, which surged to prominence during the presidential campaign, started reflecting a likely Trump win several weeks ago, even as opinion polls showed a tight race.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Middle East crisis live: France sees ‘window’ to end wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Trump victory
France’s foreign minister cites Donald Trump’s desire to see end of ‘Middle East’s endless wars’. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said the presidential election result in the US is a ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
'I have no money': Thousands of Americans see their savings vanish in Synapse fintech crisis
CNBC spoke to a dozen customers caught in the Synapse fintech predicament, people who are owed sums ranging from $7,000 to well over $200,000.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
'I have no money': Thousands of Americans see their savings vanish in Synapse fintech crisis
For 15 years, former Texas schoolteacher Kayla Morris put every dollar she could save into a home for her growing family.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
This startup brings in $162 million a year helping people find food at huge discounts: It's 'the most genius app'
Copenhagen-based Too Good To Go wants to help reduce global food waste, an estimated $1 trillion problem. Here's the food tech startup's strategy.Business - CNBC - November 16 -
In a Decisive Election, a Jewish Group Focuses on Climate Voters
Dayenu, a nonprofit group, is mobilizing Jews around a threat that organizers warn every walk of life on earth must confront: climate change.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
The Climate Election: Natural disaster recovery, explained
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
‘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 -
‘You can’t shoot climate change’: Richard Seymour on how far right exploits environmental crisis
In his latest book, Disaster Nationalism, the Marxist thinker explores how extremist movements around the world seek to blame fictional enemies for real disasters. Like a lot of people, Richard ...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 - 2 days ago -
A bond bear thinks battered Treasurys could see a year-end bounce
Investors could see a “right-now” trading opportunity take shape in long-term Treasury bonds.Business - MarketWatch - November 11 -
Syphilis cases see first substantial decline in 20 years: Federal data
Though the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the U.S., the spread of syphilis appears to be slowing, according to new federal data showing that cases grew by 1 percent ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
XPeng sees ‘knockout’ phase in China’s auto market in the next few years
XPeng’s stock gains after quarterly results top expectations, and the deliveries outlook was upbeat.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Presidential election puts Affordable Care Act back in the bull's-eye
The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could affect the number of insured Americans and the cost of coverage for tens of millions of peopleTop stories - ABC News - October 25 -
The sea was coming closer, it was so painful to see my house being destroyed – This is climate breakdown
When we built the house in 1978 we couldn’t see the sea. We never imagined that one day it would reach us. This is Sônia’s story. Location Atafona, Brazil. Disaster Rio de Janeiro coastal ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Biden will not attend UN climate summit for second consecutive year
President Biden will not attend the United Nations's climate summit in Azerbaijan this year, his second consecutive year skipping the event after attending the first two years of his presidency. A ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Cop29 jargon buster: key terms for this year’s climate conference in Azerbaijan
Here are some of the phrases that are likely to crop up over the coming days in Baku . Cop29 will be the 29th conference of the parties to the UN framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC), ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Cop29 live: solidarity levy on cryptocurrency could raise billions for climate action, says report
Charging $0.045 per kWh for energy used in intensive bitcoin mining could produce $5bn for the climate crisis, says Global Solidarity Levies taskforce. Josh Gabbatiss, from Carbon Brief has ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Mauritius' prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a 'huge' election defeat
Mauritius’ prime minister says his ruling coalition is set for a “huge defeat” following Sunday’s parliamentary electionsWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
The bond market is rarely this volatile outside of a crisis. Blame the U.S. election.
Options that expire soon after the Nov. 5 point to election jitters roiling bondsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Harris, Trump both see paths to victory as election nears
The presidential race is tight, and neither candidate has a clear lead. But in the final weekend before Election Day, both Vice President Harris and former President Trump are ready to declare ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Some traders see opportunity in Wall Street’s election-related anxiety
Wall Street is still on edge ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. election. But some traders appear to be getting a head start on bets that a relief rally will take hold once the vote tallies are known.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
NYT says public may not see political needle on election night
The New York Times’s signature election needle may not be available to the public as results come in Tuesday night amid an ongoing strike by the outlet’s technology staff, the paper’s election ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
See data for key 2024 election results across the U.S.
As polls close on Election Day, data is coming in with the results of the 2024 election. See real-time updates on the presidential, Senate, House and governors' races here.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
ETFs see ‘monumental’ flows after U.S. election, shattering previous record
Investors rushed into exchange-funds after Donald Trump won the race to become the 47th president of the U.S., particularly seeking exposure to the country’s stock market.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
In an Israeli settlement named after Trump, residents see opportunity after the election
Israeli residents of a settlement named after Donald Trump hope his return to office will breathe new life into their tiny community in the Golan HeightsWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Why the stock market failed to see that Trump would win the presidential election
The Dow’s strong gain this year favored the Democrats and Kamala Harris. But Wall Street is increasingly disconnected from Main Street.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Australian 3D Printer Sees Strong Growth Tailwinds on Trump's Election
AML3D this week raised 30 million Australian dollars from shareholders and new institutional investors to expand its Ohio manufacturing facility.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory
Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s electionBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
EV targets 'will not be weakened' despite pressure
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says the rules will remain, but car firms warn they are too strict.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
The Online Safety Act is one year old. Has it made children any safer?
Correspondent Angus Crawford has been following the progress of this much-heralded safety law for the last 12 months and explains whether it lives up to the hypeTop stories - BBC News - October 26
