Microplastics Could Be Making the Weather Worse

Microplastics cause clouds to form in places where they wouldn't otherwise, which is likely to have knock-on effects on the weather and climate.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Cowboys trade interest was already risky. With Dak Prescott's injury, their argument is even weaker

Dallas needs to think critically about 2024 investment, because it's now a risky endeavor.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse

Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink next year for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic

World - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Dolphins Are Exhaling Microplastics

New research highlights how extensive plastic pollution is—and how nonhuman species, including dolphins, are exposed.

Tech - Wired - October 19

Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean

The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.

Shock US jobs data could not have come at worse time for Kamala Harris

With four days until polling day some will recall how in 1970 poor trade figures swung the UK’s general election. With only four days to go until Tuesday’s presidential election, the poor jobs ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Microplastics found in dolphin breath for first time – study

Research suggests the marine animals are inhaling pollutants when they come up for air, with even rural populations affected. Microplastics have been found in dolphin breath for the first time, ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Soaring grocery prices helped Trump to victory. The climate crisis is only going to make this worse | James Meadway

From olive oil to butter, extreme weather is pushing up the cost of living and having a dramatic political impact. Economists need a solution. In the US, where Donald Trump swept the board last ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

Lions-Packers weather: Forecasts show steady soaking rain could persist throughout game in Green Bay

Weather could play a massive role in the game's outcome as Lions quarterback Jared Goff's play dips when playing outdoors

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

More tornadoes could hit Oklahoma after weekend of severe weather batters state

More severe weather is on the way for Oklahoma after a weekend of destruction caused by heavy rainfall and a string of tornadoes.

Valencia floods: Our warming climate is making once-rare weather more common, and more destructive

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Notable firsts that made history on Election Day

Tuesday brought a historic 2024 election in congressional races, as well as the one for the White House.

Iran Debates Whether It Could Make a Deal With Trump

Some in Iran’s new, more moderate government think the result of the presidential election provides an opportunity to make a lasting deal with the United States.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

UN anti-cybercrime treaty could make journalism a crime

Critics argue that the vagueness of the treaty’s language, along with its deference to national laws creates a new vector for transnational repression.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Immigration court backlog crisis could make mass deportations inevitable

dangerous criminals a threat to public safety? If Congress doesn’t pass legislation to end the practice of bypassing the visa system to let migrants who can’t get visas into the country, future ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

College students in swing states could make an impact with registration decisions

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working to court young voters -- some of whom may have switched their voter registration to cast ballots in their college towns.

How third-party candidates could make a difference in swing states

Third-party candidates will be on the ballot in all of the top battleground states, drawing increased scrutiny over how they could influence the outcome of the presidential election in two weeks. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Could The Avalanche, Blue Jackets And Penguins Still Make Goalie Trades?

The Colorado Avalanche's results have improved, but there is still hesitation about their goaltending. There is speculation about them, the Blue Jackets and the Penguins.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

These 17 factors could soon make you eligible for student loan forgiveness

The Biden Administration has outlined two pathways for student loan borrowers facing financial hardship to get debt relief.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Dalvin Cook could make his Cowboys debut Sunday

Running back Dalvin Cook could make his Cowboys debut on Sunday Night Football against the 49ers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

The Hyper-Close House Race That Could Make All the Difference

If Democrats have any hope of taking control of the House, they need to win races like this one.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Trump Would Be Worse for Palestinians

Even if you think Harris is flawed on the Middle East, don’t try to punish the Democratic Party and risk a Trump election.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

A Review of 7,000 Studies Says You Should Be Worried About Microplastics. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Limit Your Exposure

A review of two decades of research found microplastics are literally everywhere. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do about it today.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Is it safe to run in cold weather?

Running experts give tips on how to stay warm while running in cold temperature and suggest gear that will help you stay comfortable and warm.

Fantasy Football Week 7: DeMario Douglas and 5 other players who could make or break your lineups

With bye weeks here and injuries running rampant, fantasy football managers have to make some tough lineup calls. Tera Roberts outlines the scenarios for some key options.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Bondholders could make $14bn from emerging market restructurings, says Debt Justice

Campaign group says debt resolution in countries from Ghana to Ukraine means potential big profits for investors

World - Financial Times - October 18

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer and LeBron could make NBA history with son Bronny: Morning Rundown

LeBron James, Bronny James, Los Angeles Lakers, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Elon Musk lottery, Harvey Weinstein, Robert Roberson testimony, The Vessel New York City, Central Park Five

Fantasy Football: Jalen McMillan and 5 other players who could make or break your lineup in Week 8

Week 7 brought a ton of injuries into our fantasy football lives. Tera Roberts examines some replacements for Week 8.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Cowboys' Dalvin Cook is 'ready,' will make Dallas debut against 49ers in Week 8, per report

It couldn't hurt Dallas to try a fresh face on the ground

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Lyft told drivers they could make more than $30 an hour. The FTC says it deceived them.

Lyft made “deceptive” earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to make per hour and how much they could earn in special incentives, the Federal Trade Commission said Friday in ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Three trades the Eagles could make prior to the deadline: Pass rusher is an option to bolster the defense

Philadelphia could upgrade its roster in these key areas

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Early 2025 Shortstop Outlook: Zach Neto's improved plate discipline could make him a bargain Fantasy pick

Chris Towers highlights why buying the dip on Bo Bichette makes a lot of sense

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Reid the fine print: Wolves prove CBA isn't helping players or teams

Unfortunately for the Timberwolves, they're left stranded due to CBA regulations that limit veteran extensions to 140% of the last salaried year — a percentage Reid is extremely unlikely to agree to.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Investors betting on Treasurys like it’s the 2016 election all over again could be making a big mistake

The market backdrop for this presidential election isn’t remotely like 2016, says Jamie Patton, co-head of global rates at TCW

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Sixers' Joel Embiid, Paul George out Saturday vs. Grizzlies, despite being full participants at practice

Embiid and Geroge have missed Philadelphia's first four games

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Kamala Harris could make history as America’s first woman president: What do women think about it?

CNBC Make It spoke with women across the U.S. about the issues influencing their vote and the possibility of having the first-ever female president.

Business - CNBC - October 31

How small shifts in who turns out to vote could make the difference in the election

It’s clearer than ever after months of close polling: Who wins the 2024 presidential election could come down to tiny differences in who votes and who stays home.

Politics - NBC News - November 3

Rams, 49ers among teams currently out of NFL playoff field that could make a second-half postseason push

These teams still have a legitimate shot at reaching the postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Trump 2.0 could make even the most optimistic climate observers cynical – but it's not the whole story | Adam Morton

Much is unclear about how Donald Trump’s return to power will affect efforts to tackle global heating but there are a few things we can say. You’ve probably already heard the worst-case takes: that ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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