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Gaza rebuild will take 'a lot of time', says UN official
Unrwa's Gaza director says rebuilding homes, infrastructure and people's lives will "take an awful lot of time".BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Big Banks Quit Climate Change Groups Ahead of Trump’s Term
Several large U.S. financial institutions, including the Federal Reserve, have withdrawn from the networks after years of growing political and legal pressure.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Big Four accounting firms set to miss female partner targets for 2025
EY and PwC will struggle to meet UK goals while KPMG and Deloitte are likely to fall short on global ambitionFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
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What if No One Misses TikTok?
TikTok’s cultural footprint in America is huge. Why is its disappearance being met with a shrug?The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
2-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom feeling normal after missing most of 1st two Texas seasons hurt
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom has already thrown off the mound this offseason and says everything feels normalABC News - Jan. 18 -
MLB rumors: Blue Jays pivot to new targets after Roki Sasaki miss, Cardinals 'hopeful' for Nolan Arenado trade
Here are the latest news and rumors from the MLB hot stoveCBS Sports - Jan. 18 -
Shutdown at Mexico toxic waste plant after Guardian investigation revealed pollution in nearby homes
Mexican officials ordered facility to shut down after report on very high levels of pollutants in surrounding neighborhood. Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to Mexico – where a ‘toxic ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Prime Target: Leo Woodall is TV’s most charmless man in this rollickingly silly maths thriller
This entertaining, high concept drama rattles along at quite the pace. It’s very watchable, even if its main character is a sullen grump – and it can feel like prestige TV by numbers. Every actor ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
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Burgum sidesteps Trump's most controversial climate positions in largely cordial hearing
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R), President-elect Trump’s nominee for Interior secretary, sat for a largely cordial hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Schumer pushes for TikTok ban delay as deadline looms
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday called for a looming TikTok ban to be delayed to give the social media company more time to find an American buyer. "We aren’t against ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
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Revealed: drinking water sources in England polluted with forever chemicals
Exclusive: Water industry calls for PFAS ban after analysis of sampling data shows contamination across country. What are PFAS, how toxic are they and how do you become exposed? The Guardian ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Un, deux, trois — three language learning apps, tested by an editor
I tried three language learning apps – Duolingo, Babbel and Pimsleur – to find out which is best for language proficiency and fluency.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Israel targets Iran’s ‘last proxy’
With Hamas and Hizbollah humbled, Yemen’s Houthi militants style themselves as the final bastion of anti-Israel resistanceFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Private equity targets Europe for big buyout deals
Total value of large private equity deals in Europe increased at twice the rate of the rest of world in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 12 -
Kraken Need To Be Sellers At This Year's Trade Deadline
The Seattle Kraken are closer to last place in the NHL than they are to a playoff spot and should be amongst the biggest sellers at this year's trade deadline.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River
The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterwayABC News - Jan. 10 -
Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules
United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Apple Says It Is Fixing AI Notification Summaries. It Missed the Most Important Part
The company is responding to complaints from the BBC but it’s not clear this solves anything.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
BlackRock departs climate investment group
Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor withdraw, but as a voluntary initiative, we respect any ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Targeted marketing can be most effective for games | Gamesight
Gamesight's State of Performance Marketing Report 2024 offers insights into how game studios can use tailored marketing approaches.VentureBeat - Jan. 9 -
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?
Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war . The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
As Port Talks Resume, Strike Deadline Looms
Dockworkers along the East and Gulf Coasts threaten to walk off the job on January 15, over concerns about increased automation and job losses, creating economic uncertainty.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Death toll of Haiti gang violence rose to 5,600 in 2024, UN says
UN Human Rights Office adds that 2,200 were injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped as international mission struggles. More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, the UN has said, ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
NFL Power Rankings: Super Bowl picks still intact, but big misses on preseason top 10, Vikings and Broncos
Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 1 of the 2025 playoffs and mocks himself for some preseason missesCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution
Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty. Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, UN says
The UN human rights chief says it is time Iran "stems this ever-swelling tide of executions".BBC News - Jan. 7 -
World’s climate fight needs fundamental reform, UN expert says: ‘Some states are not acting in good faith’
Special rapporteur Elisa Morgera criticizes ‘ineffective’ status quo and says focus must be on ‘deep, systemic inequalities’. The international effort to avert climate catastrophe has become mired ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Guinea’s junta faces protests after missing a deadline for a return to democracy
Civil society and opposition groups in Guinea are protesting the ruling junta’s missed deadline to launch a return to democracyABC News - Jan. 7 -
Lead pollution in ancient Rome may have dropped average IQ, study finds
Lead pollution in ancient Rome likely dropped the average IQ, a study found. The research is based on an analysis of ice cores extracted from Greenland.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Bracketology: SEC takes lead over Big Ten for most teams in NCAA Tournament projection
The SEC has 12 teams while the Big Ten dropped from 13 to 11 teams in Jerry Palm's latest bracketCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Lead pollution linked to lower IQs in Roman Empire: Study
Atmospheric lead pollution likely caused cognitive decline among citizens of the Roman Empire, according to research published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Target-date funds — the most popular 401(k) plan investment — don't work for everyone
Target-date funds are poised to capture about two-thirds of all 401(k) contributions by 2027. While they benefit many investors, others may see drawbacks.CNBC - Jan. 6
