Is it worse to have no climate solutions – or to have them but refuse to use them? | Rebecca Solnit
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Where NLCS, ALCS stand: Who are the early MVPs? Which teams have impressed us most?
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World - The Guardian
Is it worse to have no climate solutions – or to have them but refuse to use them? | Rebecca Solnit
Tech barons are forever predicting some amazing new technology to fix the climate crisis. Yet fixes already exist. There are so many ways to fiddle while Rome burns, or as this season’s weather ...4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The Diamondbacks are facing a climate problem. They aren’t alone among US sports teams
As the threats of climate change continue to become realities in new and sometimes terrifying ways, more and more teams and leagues will have to address the problem. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a ...5 hours ago - Climate -
World - ABC News
A South Korean adoptee needed answers about the past. She got them — just not the ones she wanted
Rebecca Kimmel sat in a small room, staring at the baby photo she had just unearthed from her adoption file12 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
US election live: Trump holds rally in Atlanta after Georgia sees record first day of early voting
More than 250,000 voters cast ballots on day one of in-person early voting. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Joe Biden is in his home ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - ABC News
Countries that have cashed in on their top-level domain names
Anguilla is raking in extra unexpected revenue from registration fees for its13 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Old and fabricated hurricane videos go viral. Here's how to spot them.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to spot misleading natural disaster videos online.14 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘DJT’ and Trump-related stock Phunware had an eventful day. This is what people are saying about them.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. and mobile-advertising software company Phunware Inc. were both halted for volatility Tuesday on an eventful day for both stocks.14 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred - All Mercenaries And How To Unlock Them
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred marks the addition of Mercenaries to the game. Mercenaries are hirable NPCs that will assist you while playing alone, dealing damage and giving you passive boosts, ...17 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
Anyone Can Turn You Into an AI Chatbot. There’s Little You Can Do to Stop Them
Character.AI lets users create bots in the likeness of any person—without requiring their consent.17 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Local M.L.B. Broadcasters Call 162 Games. Then the Playoffs Start Without Them.
Instead of joining the Mets’ postseason run, Gary Cohen’s season in the radio booth came to a close two weeks ago.18 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
England drop five catches as Windies knock them out of T20 World Cup
England lose captain Heather Knight to injury and drop five catches as they are stunned by the West Indies and knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup following a six-wicket defeat in Dubai.19 hours ago - World Cup -
Top stories - The New York Times
As Black Voters Hesitate on Harris, Democrats Race to Win Them Over
With a frenzy of activity, the vice president and her allies are trying to strengthen her support with Black voters, whose growing alienation the party’s leaders had not confronted directly until now.22 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
A Christian ‘doomsday cult’ is targeting Australian university campuses. Now former members want them stopped
Former members of the Shincheonji church allege the group uses ‘coercive’ tactics such as sleep deprivation and verbal abuse – and they want the government to act. Follow our Australia news live ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Two men wounded at Trump rally shooting say Secret Service failed them
Jim Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, allege ‘100% negligence’ as they consider lawsuit for damages. Two men who survived being shot during the attempt to assassinate Donald Trump in July at a ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Wars, debt, climate crisis and Covid have halted anti-poverty fight – World Bank
Setbacks mean UN goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is impossible to hit, report finds. Wars, debt, the climate crisis and the pandemic have combined to halt progress in the fight against ...Yesterday - Covid -
Tech - Wired
Real-Time Video Deepfake Scams Are Here. This Tool Attempts to Zap Them
Reality Defender, a startup focused on AI detection, has developed a tool to verify human participants in video calls and catch fraudsters using AI deepfakes for scams.Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
In Denmark, 50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons have been unearthed
Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletonsYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Ireland's peacekeepers in Lebanon are putting their lives on the line. I know – I was one of them | Tom Clonan
In 1996, I witnessed the horror as the Israeli army fired on UN positions. Now history is repeating itself. Tom Clonan is an independent senator in the Irish parliament and a retired Irish army ...Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader
Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, on Monday, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader and alleging a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in ...Yesterday - India -
Business - CNBC
Jim Cramer explains why the Magnificent Seven have lasting strength in the market
The Magnificent Seven includes Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta and Tesla.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Arrest made in connection with FEMA threats in North Carolina
An armed man was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina, officials say.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Here's what a $150,000 HELOC costs monthly now that rates have dropped
A $150,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall in the months ahead. Here's what to know.Yesterday -
Sports - ABC News
Motorsports in the United States have taken a dramatic off-track turn: Analysis
Michael Andretti is seemingly out of motorsports just a year after he was drumming support for a Formula 1 teamYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Two men wounded when a gunman opened fire on Trump at rally say Secret Service failed them
Two men who were shot when a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally said the U.S.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Costco's gold bars are selling out. Here's where else to buy them.
If you're planning to buy gold at Costco's warehouse stores, you may need a backup plan. Here's where else to look.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
List: Here are the nearly 500 Big Lots stores that have or will be closed this year
Since filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, Big Lots has slated nearly 500 stores for closure - some of which have already closed their doors for good.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK bookmakers don’t want to (and probably won’t have to) pay more tax
Won’t somebody please think of Queen Camilla?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - ABC News
Analysis: Offenses have their way in Week 6 with highest scoring output of the season
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers moved the ball at will against the Saints2 days ago -
World - ABC News
EU targets top Iran officials and airlines, accusing them of supplying drones and missiles to Russia
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iran’s deputy defense minister, senior Revolutionary Guard members and three airlines2 days ago - Iran -
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Business - MarketWatch
Trend-tracking funds have now turned positive, Goldman Sachs says
Commodity-trading-advisor funds are up 1.4% in the year-to-date, following a tough start to the year.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Emotionally Intelligent People Know How to Say No With Confidence While Strengthening Their Relationships
If disagreeing with others causes you stress, it’s time to learn more about the Big 5 trait of agreeableness.2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Joe Burrow runs for a TD and the Bengals' defense carries them past the Giants, 17-7
Joe Burrow scored on a career-long 47-yard run on the opening possession, and the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense carried them to a much-needed 17-7 victory over the New York Giants2 days ago - NFL -
World - Financial Times
Why have Americans been moving closer to climate risk?
Pandemic-era migration has doubled the number of people in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather events2 days ago - Climate -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Intriguing Flyers Prospect Having Great Start
This Philadelphia Flyers prospect is off to a good start with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Parents who do these 5 things raise kids who are more resilient than most: 'Let them learn from failure,' pediatrician says
Resilient kids are better able to regulate their emotions, bounce back from failure, and forgive themselves for making mistakes.2 days ago