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‘Scramble for the oceans’: how countries are racing to name and claim remote parts of the seabed
Newly ‘discovered’ underwater topographical features are paving the way for nation states to exploit previously untouched marine resources. “The sea does not belong to despots,” Jules Verne wrote ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
In Remote Eastern Congo,a New Mpox Variant Is Attacking Children
An earlier strain of the virus was concentrated among adult men. Now it is moving quickly between children, and in many cases it is proving fatal.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
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Workplaces prep for election clashes by canceling meetings, OK-ing remote work
As the 2024 presidential campaign reaches its feverish end, employers want staff coexisting peacefully and staying productive — even if the election results suck up attention and stoke emotions.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island
Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Remote islands free the imagination – but they also stir up fear
Bestselling author Paula Hawkins set her new book on a fictional tidal island. Here she examines the power and appeal of islands. There is something about an island that stirs the imagination. Or, ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-PacificEntertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-PacificWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
‘It felt wild and mystical’: readers’ favourite remote spots in Europe
Our tipsters have found solitude in glorious mountains, islands and coastlines from the Highlands to the Aegean. Davaar island , off the Kintyre peninsula in south-west Scotland, is a true ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
A crisis-era mortgage strategy is making a comeback — and this time it’s bailing out buyers
Home buyers are turning to interest-free second mortgages to fund their down payments.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
‘We’re running out of time’: UN warns of 3.1C temperature rise
Paris agreement target of 1.5C of global warming ‘will be gone in a few years’ without action, agency saysBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
It’s Time For Soccer’s Nonsensical Penalty Shoot-Out Law to Be Rewritten
Defeats on penalties are still defeats and should be recognized as much, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 24 -
Connor McDavid's Race To 1,000 NHL Points Is Running Out Of Time
Connor McDavid is so close to 1,000 NHL points. Whether he can reach it quicker than Mike Bossy and Steve Yzerman will be decided in the Oilers' next three games.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
Giants' Snell, 2-time Cy Young winner, opts out
Left-hander Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, has exercised his right to opt out of his contract with the Giants to become a free agent.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
Don’t Get Desperate for a Deal
Founders who get fidgety about flagging top growth can get tempted by bad acquisitions.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
The dos and don’ts of the email introduction
Sending a clunker to save yourself time does no one any favoursBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
‘Crunch time for real’: UN says time for climate delays has run out
Means to stop catastrophic global heating exist, says UN chief, but political courage is needed to end world’s fossil fuel addiction. The huge cuts in carbon emissions now needed to end the climate ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
A French crypto whale backing Trump may be moving markets many times its size
There’s something funny going on in betting markets that seems to be leaking out into banking stocks, the dollar and Treasury yields.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Virginia coach Tony Bennett chokes back tears explaining decision to retire: 'It was time'
'I realized I'm no longer the best coach to lead this program in this current environment,' Bennett said at a press conferenceSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
Harold Perrineau's 'secret plan' to bring back 'The Best Man' one last time
25 years after the original film's premiere, the actor reflects on his career and 'The Best Man' franchise — and reveals the cast's strategy for keeping it alive.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22 -
The top five contenders for 2025 Ballon d'Or: Can Vinicius Jr, bounce back? Will it be Lamine Yamal's time?
Who can we expect to win the next Ballon d'Or next year?Sports - CBS Sports - October 30 -
Here's why most of America turns clocks back in November for Daylight Saving Time
The 2005 Energy Policy Act extended Daylight Saving Time by four weeks. Scott MacFarlane explains the law's origins.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Perplexity Dove Into Real-Time Election Tracking While Other AI Companies Held Back
The controversial AI search engine, accused of aggressively scraping content, went all in on providing AI-generated election information.Tech - Wired - November 6 -
Piecing Life Back Together After Helene, One Mud-Splattered Photo at a Time
The Mosses’ home washed away during the hurricane, and with it went their photos of a son who had died as a child. They didn’t know a determined detective was on the case.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Brown calls Antetokounmpo 'a child' after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered a handshake to Jaylen Brown after committing an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics wing — only to pull his hand back at the last momentSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Long-time CEO of NEOM exits as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects
Nadhmi al-Nasr, the long-time chief executive of the $500 billion NEOM mega-project at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s drive to diversify away from oil, has departed, NEOM said on Tuesday without ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago
