Humanity is on the verge of ‘shattering Earth’s natural limits’, say experts in biodiversity warning
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Politics - The Hill
How the UN Human Rights Council promotes dictatorships over human rights
The UN Human Rights Council has elected some of the world's most oppressive regimes, including Qatar, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia, to its membership, leading to a mockery of its ...6 days ago - United Nations -
Top stories - NBC News
U.S. supports Israel's 'limited' campaign in Lebanon in hopes of a weakened Hezbollah
President Joe Biden’s administration is signaling that it supports Israel’s operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.6 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
‘Land politics’ are at the root of our costliest natural disasters
Patterns of home-building in climate frontiers and the resources provided to communities following natural disasters are deeply rooted in the political power of land.6 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Snag Nintendo World Championships For Only $25 For A Limited Time
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition recently launched, and right now you can grab it at a discounted price of $25 at Woot. It's just one of numerous Switch exclusives on sale at the ...6 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
LCS experts' predictions: Who is going to the World Series?
Here's who we think is headed to the World Series -- and how our playoff predictions have fared so far.6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Israel is reportedly considering a limited counterstrike against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the Biden administration it is willing to limit its counterstrike on Iran to military targets rather than oil or nuclear facilities, according to ...6 days ago - Iran -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Review: Feminist artists cast a skeptical eye at the linking of gender and nature in new L.A. show
Artists explore the intersection between environmental ruin and sexism6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
About 80% of countries fail to submit plans to preserve nature ahead of global summit
Countries promised to save 30% of land and sea for nature - but as their deadline approaches, only 24 have followed through with a plan. More than 80% of countries have failed to submit plans to ...October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Overtourism: It's not the tourists — it's local 'lack of management,' says sustainability expert
Overtourism can be alleviated by better awareness and management at the local level, said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Life and Death in Gaza TV review — film focuses on human resilience
Four families tell of their struggles to find food, safety and hope in this BBC documentaryOctober 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Drone attack on Israel puts spotlight on Iron Dome's limitations
Drones are becoming a deadly headache for Israelis. How can its air defence system stop them?October 14 - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Retirees can shop for health-care coverage during Medicare open enrollment. It's a great time to review costs, experts say
From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, Medicare enrollees have the ability to switch plans for 2025. Here's what changes experts say to watch for next year.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
The United Nations is on the verge of irrelevance
There are two unpalatable truths about the U.N.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests
Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Climate Disasters Are Shattering the Lives of People Who Live in Mobile Homes
Millions of Americans, many poor and vulnerable, live in mobile and manufactured homes. When catastrophe strikes, they’re often on their own.October 14 - Climate -
Business - CNBC
This top concern of U.S. retirees is a 'huge risk factor,' says retirement expert—here's how to plan for it
Health care concerns are the top worry among U.S. retirees, which makes sense, experts say. Costs associated with long-term care can derail your plans.October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Israel’s Army Uses Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza
Israeli soldiers and Palestinian former detainees say troops have regularly forced captured Gazans to carry out life-threatening tasks, including inside Hamas tunnels.October 14 - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared
With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?
The sudden collapse of carbon sinks was not factored into climate models – and could rapidly accelerate global heating. It begins each day at nightfall. As the light disappears, billions of ...October 14 -
World - Financial Times
Safet Zec at Venice Biennale — humanity at its most fragile and battered
Eighty-year-old Bosnian painter is the star of the pavilion’s multinational show ‘Home Sextant’October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14 -
Sports - The New York Times
Ruth Chepngetich Shatters the Women’s Marathon World Record in Chicago
The Kenyan runner became the first woman to break 2:10 in the marathon.October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Kenya’s Ruth Chepng'etich shatters world record at Chicago Marathon, dedicates win to Kelvin Kiptum
Ruth Chepng'etich honored men’s world record holder and fellow Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash earlier this year, after her win.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Beshear: ‘It hurts’ to see Trump, Vance lie about election, natural disasters
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in an interview Sunday that “it hurts” to see former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, lie about the results ...October 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Ruth Chepngetich shatters world marathon record as Nike overtakes Adidas in super-shoe wars
Ruth Chepngetich has become the first woman to run a marathon in under 2hr 10 min, shattering the previous world record by almost two minutes in one of the most exceptional distance-running feats ...October 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Ruth Chepngetich shatters women’s world record at Chicago Marathon
Kenyan distance runner Ruth Chepngetich completed the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56 on Sunday, smashing the women’s full marathon world record. Chepngetich became the first woman to ever run under ...October 13 -
Business - CNBC
Kamala Harris says this lesson from her mom shaped her career—why parenting experts say it’s essential for success
Growing up, Vice President Kamala Harris's mother taught her to approach conflict with agency and accountability. The lessons have shaped her career, she says.October 13