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European agency says 2024 is "virtually certain" to be warmest year on record
Climate scientists working at the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service have announced that 2024 is "virtually certain" to be the warmest year on record.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest
Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling partyWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
This year ‘virtually certain’ to be hottest on record, finds EU space programme
Copernicus Climate Change Service says 2024 marks ‘a new milestone’ and should raise ambitions at Cop29 summit. It is “virtually certain” that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, the European ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
2024 likely to be hottest year on record, first to exceed Paris agreement threshold
This year will likely be the warmest ever recorded, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a statement Thursday. In its announcement, Copernicus noted that last month was ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Michigan on pace to break voter turnout records, official says
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) said Tuesday that the Great Lake State, a critical battleground in the presidential race, is on track to break voter turnout records. “Michiganders ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong's zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say
Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on FridayWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” in Gaza after its tactical victories against HamasWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Mount Fuji snowless for longest time on record after sweltering Japan summer
As of 29 October, the iconic mountain was still without snow, marking the longest period since records began 130 years ago. Japan’s Mount Fuji remained snowless on Tuesday, marking the latest date ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack
Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch
Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his imageBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Nasdaq hits record high as tech stocks rebound from summer sell-off
Sharp turnaround from 15% slide as investors make ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ betBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Kate has been amazing, Prince William says
Catherine is doing "really well" says Prince William, as she recovers after cancer treatment.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
It's been the hardest year of my life, says William
The Prince of Wales tells reporters his year has been "dreadful", following a difficult year for the royals.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
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 ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Three in four Europeans support the use of AI by police and military, study says
Most Europeans support the use of AI technologies like facial recognition by the police and military for surveillance, a report from IE University found.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Nato says North Korean troops in Russia threaten European security
Pyongyang’s involvement marks ‘dangerous expansion’ of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, says Mark RutteBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Data centres could be a source of heat for European cities, says Danfoss boss
Danish executive calls for clear regulation for green transition to avoid the continent’s companies being ‘left on the platform’World - Financial Times - October 29 -
Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths in 2022, says study
Researchers found 38,000 fewer people – 10 times number of murders – would have died if atmosphere was not clogged with greenhouse pollutants. Climate breakdown caused more than half of the 68,000 ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Climate crisis leaves European farmers vulnerable to far right, say campaigners
Populist groups capitalising on costly environmental policies that affect farmers by offering them support. What are farmers in the EU required to do to protect the environment? The painful ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
European countries are spending more on defense, a think tank says
European nations have boosted their defenses in response to the annexation of the Crimea Peninsula in 2014 and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but much remains to be done for them ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
Paul Waring shoots 61 in Abu Dhabi to set 36-hole record on European tour with 19-under par
Paul Waring has hit the shot of his life to complete a career-low 11-under 61 in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday and establish a five-stroke lead heading into the weekend ...Sports - ABC News - Yesterday -
General Motors says Barclays will replace Goldman Sachs as rewards-card issuer starting next summer
The cards give members the opportunity to earn and redeem awards on new Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles, including GM’s line of electric vehicles.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Dublin in 2024
The Irish capital's embrace of Big Tech is filtering through to its startups, who are building better tools for IT teams, AI content moderation tools, and RNA screening for herds of cattle.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Madrid in 2024
The Spanish capital is drawing talent from Latin America, and its eye-catching startups are working on smarter payments, eldercare, and an AI-powered virtual nurse.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Helsinki in 2024
The Finnish capital's most exciting startups are building nuclear-powered heating networks, better weather forecasting tools, and an esports streaming platform that lets viewers bet on the outcome.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Lisbon in 2024
The Portuguese capital's most exciting startups include a platform to help entrepreneurs get going, a smart punchbag, and the Uber of hair salons.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Amsterdam in 2024
There are around 4,000 startups in Amsterdam—the best 10 are tackling forest fires, decarbonizing plastics, and building robot bricklayers.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Paris in 2024
The French capital has become the home of Europe's growing AI industry—but alongside giants like Mistral are startups building EV charging infrastructure and trying to revolutionize social media.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Zurich in 2024
The Swiss financial capital might be most associated with fintech, but its startups are also focusing on medical robotics, AI-powered language learning, and the batteries of the future.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Stockholm in 2024
The Swedish capital produced Skype, Spotify, Klarna, and Minecraft—its stars of the future are building fintech for businesses, gen AI for lawyers, and full-body health care scans.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Berlin in 2024
The German capital attracts talent from all over the world, and its startups are building endless AI-generated audio apps, virtual pet apps, and sensors for early wildfire detection.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in London in 2024
The UK capital's most exciting startups showcase its strengths in biotechnology and artificial intelligence.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
Dillon Gabriel's record-breaking career has been a good run, now it may finally end with a ring on his hand
Dillon Gabriel is near the top of the FBS record books but he doesn't yet have a championship to show for itSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine
Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Harris to interview with Fox News on Wednesday
Harris and Trump hold campaign events in battleground Pennsylvania.Politics - NBC News - October 14 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - October 14 -
A Saudi cartoonist has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, activists say
A Saudi cartoonist who once drew for a Qatari newspaper as a yearslong diplomatic crisis engulfed Doha has been sentenced to 23 years in prisonWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar may have been killed
Israel says Hamas' senior leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, may have been killed by IDF troops during an operation in the enclave. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Ramy Inocencio have more.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Yahya Sinwar may have been killed, Israel says
Israel may have killed Yahya Sinwar, a long-time Hamas commander in the Gaza Strip, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz said. CBS News' Robert Berger and Courtney Kealy have more. Plus, CBS News' ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17