Making sense of the COP29 outcome

A greater focus on catalytic public finance will be needed

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

What would a good outcome at Cop29 look like?

Focus will be on climate finance and improving on current goal of providing $100bn a year to poor countries. This year’s UN climate summit, being held in Azerbaijan, is focused on finance , and ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Making sense of sentiment

And Trump equity trades

World - Financial Times - October 31

Backroom deals and betrayal: how Cop29’s late $300bn deal left nobody happy

While an agreement on climate finance was eventually reached in Baku, many poorer countries were outraged. The Lamborghini showroom and a Tiffany branch sit at either end of Baku’s long boulevards ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Simeone: Games amid fatal floods make no sense

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday it made no sense to play this weekend after catastrophic floods swept the eastern region of Spain.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Trump Wins: Making Sense of Election Night

An early-morning conversation about the state of the election and the potential consequences of a second term for Donald J. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

States of Play: making sense of football’s descent into the morass

In charting the game’s transformation into a geopolitical weapon, new book serves an urgent and crucial purpose. Stick to football. It doesn’t really work does it? The big problem with sticking to ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Trump’s Tariff Plan Makes Little Sense

Why set off a tit-for-tat with our closest allies?

Top stories - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Opinion: What Exactly Is Matt Rempe Doing In The NHL? Make It Make Sense

Ken Campbell says the Rangers' Matt Rempe can't hit without hurting someone, can't fight and can't produce, which pretty much precludes him from playing in the best league in the world.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Two charts and a map to help make sense of all the early voting data

Charts and data put into context the tens of millions of votes already cast in the 2024 presidential election.

Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster

Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.

World - The New York Times - November 2

The great danger is that this time, Trumpism starts making sense | Randeep Ramesh

So far, the president-elect’s rhetoric has been at odds with reality. If that changes, it would redraw the US electoral map. Donald Trump’s unpredictable style and electoral success reflect a ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?

Finding the right solution to your high-rate credit card debt can be tough if your credit is less than ideal.

Chuck Todd: Trump 'revenge Cabinet' doesn't 'make a lot of sense'

Chuck Todd, former moderator of "Meet The Press,” said President-elect Trump’s recent nominations were motivated by his desire to have a “revenge Cabinet” that will bolster polarizing reforms. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Personal bankruptcies are up. When does it make sense to file?

Americans struggling to stay financially afloat should consider debt relief before tapping into retirement accounts, experts say.

The Popular TV Plots That Won't Make Sense in an AI World

The dramatic courtroom reveal. The brilliant diagnosis. The undercover disguise. TV writers are going to have to rethink the old tropes.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Starmer says

The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.

Do Coding Boot Camps Make Sense in an A.I. World?

Coding boot camps once looked like the golden ticket to an economically secure future. But as that promise fades, what should you do? Keep learning, until further notice.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Does a HELOC make sense with inflation rising again? What experts say

With inflation rising and HELOC interest rates variable, homeowners may be wondering about the value of acting now.

Do Coding Boot Camps Make Sense in an A.I. World?

Coding boot camps once looked like the golden ticket to an economically secure future. But as that promise fades, what should you do? Keep learning, until further notice.

Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Why it makes sense for Jake Paul to continue calling out Canelo Alvarez as champs make their own offers

Paul's explanation for why the fight should happen holds up pretty well in the light

Sports - CBS Sports - November 19

Trump: A Second Chance? review – why his rise, and his return, make total sense

From Front Row Joes wanting control to the leader of the Proud Boys wanting to ‘make America hate again’, this documentary interviews Trump fans – and takes more time than most films to show why ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Lions OC Ben Johnson will reportedly be very selective if he decides to leave Detroit; 3 teams who make sense

Johnson won't go somewhere else unless it's an ideal situation

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Jake Paul plans to call out Canelo Alvarez after Mike Tyson fight: 'It makes so much sense'

Paul has long held a belief that he would fight the undisputed super middleweight champion before he retires

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Neil Druckmann Says He's Been Working On New Game Since 2020, And That Makes Sense

Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has reportedly stated that he's been working on his next game since 2020. According to reports, Druckmann revealed this during the Jewish Visionaries in Gaming ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 14

If Aaron Rodgers wants to play for a new team, which destinations make sense for the aging Jets QB in 2025?

The quarterback could be the next to go in New York

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

COP29 begins in Baku, Biden visits Peru and Reeves makes first Mansion House speech

Plus, US reports inflation figures while Japan, the UK and the EU publish first estimates of third-quarter GDP

World - Financial Times - November 10

Billionaires have business interests hinging on election outcome

Billionaires who have funneled tens of millions of dollars into the 2024 election or who have made key decisions affecting the race have a lot riding on the outcome. Two of the biggest names to get ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome

Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Election outcome could bring big changes to Medicare

How the U.S. election plays out could have a major impact on the millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare. Here's what to know.

Migrants anxiously monitoring U.S. election outcome

Immigration is one of the leading issues in the 2024 presidential race. The outcome of the election could dramatically change U.S. border policy, and impact thousands of migrants hoping to enter ...

Will remote workers determine the outcome of today's election?

The rise of remote work has led to a surge in geographic mobility, with Americans moving from left-leaning urban centers to more affordable suburban or rural areas, potentially shifting the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other

The result for nearly half the country will be devastating, after a campaign with twists and turns, including attempted assassination. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

World watches with anticipation for US presidential outcome

The world is watching to see how the presidential race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris turns out, with enormous stakes for Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the global ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Harris: Election outcome 'not what we fought for'

The vice-president addressed supporters at Howard University in Washington DC, following her election defeat to Donald Trump.

Analysis: Election conspiracies persist, even with different outcomes

Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.

Politics - CBS News - 6 days ago

The Dobbs effect: Why abortions have risen across America

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many expected abortion rates to drop. Instead, they rose. Here's why.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Finding escape, sustainability and a sense of satisfaction on a sewing retreat

As the popularity of sewing continues to grow, Robyn Vinter attends a weekend workshop on the shores of Ullswater. In a room with breathtaking views of Ullswater, the tranquillity is punctuated by ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

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