Out of 1,500 global climate policies, only 63 have really worked. That’s where green spin has got us | George Monbiot
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CNBC - Business
The Fed has set out on a 'recalibration' of policy. Here's what Powell's new buzzword means
Asset prices soared as investors took Powell at his word that the outsized rate cut wasn't in response to a substantial economic weakening.56 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
GameSpot - Tech
BioWare Wants To Avoid Only Having A Single Canon In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Almost everyone's experience in the Dragon Age games varies depending upon the choices they make while playing them. And according to BioWare, the team behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard wants to ...2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Would starring in Men in Black really have made David Schwimmer a movie star?
The Friends actor says he regrets not going for the role made famous by Will Smith, but could he have made ‘I make this look good’ as good?. Hollywood is full of tantalising “what-if?” moments; ...4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Vatican gives green light to devotion at Bosnia site in Medjugorje where Madonna reportedly appeared
The Vatican has given the green light for Catholics to continue flocking to a southern Bosnian village where children reported seeing visions of the Virgin Mary5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Wombs to vrooms: the artist who makes work out of old Audi parts – and her own placenta
Alexandra Bircken started out in fashion but ended up making art out of everything from carved-up car engines to gimp suits and bits of her body. The German artist reveals how her fascinations ...6 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Some prisoners released early without being tagged
Some offenders released last week were not electronically tagged as they should have been, raising the risk of reoffending.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
I’ve studied geopolitics all my life: climate breakdown is a bigger threat than China and Russia | Anatol Lieven
‘Risk’ analyses largely ignore the dangers of the climate crisis. Unless we wake up to them, they will soon outweigh all others . The Irish sea captain who in 1751 discovered the Atlantic ...7 hours ago - China -
ABC News - World
Vatican gives green light to devotion at Bosnian site in Medjugorje where Virgin Mary is said to have appeared
Vatican gives green light to devotion at Bosnian site in Medjugorje where Virgin Mary is said to have appeared8 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Dissecting Trump's history of anti-immigrant rhetoric
Railing against undocumented immigration has been a consistent feature of Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns, going back to his very first one.9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
After Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut, where should I invest $50,000? I’m 38 — and have a high risk tolerance.
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its biggest cut to the benchmark rate in 16 years on Wednesday.12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
US has worst healthcare system among wealthy nations, survey says
The United States healthcare system was deemed the worst overall in a new analysis of 10 similar nations by a leading health research nonprofit. "Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing ...14 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters
Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters.19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Global police dismantle encrypted messaging app used by criminals
Ghost platform was used to distribute drugs and order hits by gangs in many countriesYesterday -
ABC News - Health
Kentucky's governor has signed an executive order banning the use of 'conversion therapy'
Kentucky's governor has signed an executive order banning the use of 'conversion therapy'Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
George Clooney reacts to Trump saying he should 'get out of politics': 'I will if he does'
George Clooney is responding to former President Trump's call that he should abandon politics and focus on his TV career, saying, "I will if he does." "He's a big fan of mine," the "Ocean's Eleven" ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
We might only have 15 healthy summers left, say brothers at risk of dementia
They hope their 903-mile challenge will play a part in “finding a cure for dementia”.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
AOC calls the US Green party ‘not serious’ – can it be more than a ‘spoiler’ in the election?
Jill Stein, the party’s presidential nominee, is polling at about 1%, and of 500,000 elected positions it holds just 149. American politics often has wild deviations from the norms of other major ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Biden's climate law got zero GOP votes. Some Republicans think its energy tax credits are worth saving
As President Biden’s signature climate law spurs energy investments in Republican-led districts, many Republican members are getting on board with keeping at least some of its tax credits — ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
BBC News - Top stories
US election: Do celebrity endorsements work?
Can Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Elon Musk swing the vote for Harris or Trump?Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates review – has Tom Hanks really joined his secret lizard society?
The Microsoft founder’s look at the challenges of AI might lack depth, but he does discover some chilling truths – including very odd conspiracy theories about himself. “In 2022 AI woke up.”. “We ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
More floods are coming to Britain, but you ought to know this: the system that should protect us is a scandal | George Monbiot
A network of public bodies are supposed to safeguard us from flooding. But, like old boys’ clubs, they are bastions of self-interest. Labour’s first stage of government resembles a vast forensic ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Gore warns US election outcome will determine future of climate action
Former vice-president says voters face ‘clearest choice ever’ in November pollYesterday - Climate -
The New York Times - Sports
The Champions League Coverage From C.B.S. Has Become a Global Sensation
The results of “Inside the N.F.L.” and “Inside the N.B.A.” show that pushing the envelope has worked for the network.2 days ago - UEFA Champions League -
Financial Times - Business
Lammy vows to put climate action at centre of UK foreign policy
Foreign secretary says government will build global clean power alliance for sharing knowledge and technology2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
The Harris-Trump debate gave us more questions than answers on foreign policy
Foreign policy was not a major focus of the discussion, but what was said — and left unsaid — by the candidates was cause for concern.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
US homebuilders really do look as safe as houses
The industry cannot avoid its cyclicality entirely but companies can adapt their operating models2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Spanish Socialist Teresa Ribera gets top EU role steering climate and antitrust policy
Spain’s deputy PM among six executive vice-presidents in Ursula von der Leyen’s next European Commission team. Spain’s deputy prime minister, the outspoken Socialist Teresa Ribera , will take ...2 days ago - Climate -
Financial Times - World
Data centres must work ‘within climate limits’, says Irish minister
Energy demands of AI place strain on power supplies2 days ago - Climate -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Eric Roberts has no use for fame anymore. He just wants to work
Eric Roberts' memoir isn't a Hollywood reclamation job designed to kick-start a once-buzzy career. Roberts knows all too well that his erratic behavior damaged his relationships with friends and ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Where third-party candidates have gotten on — or off — the ballot in key swing states
Third-party candidates have played a big role in deciding key presidential battleground states in the last few years. Here's who is on the ballot in which states.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Biden’s green policies will save 200,000 lives and have boosted clean energy jobs, data shows
Two separate reports find policies will save Americans from pollution in coming decades and added nearly 150,000 jobs. The environmental policies of Joe Biden’s administration will save ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
‘We’ve got this tag’: Nicho Hynes blocks out noise amid Sharks’ hunt for finals redemption
Half-back has come under fire for his performances on biggest stages Cronulla have won one of nine NRL finals since 2016 premiership Cronulla Sharks half-back Nicho Hynes has one goal in mind, ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘This is a big chance for all of us’: Germany’s freedom hotel where exiled journalists take refuge
As attacks on the press rise, the House of Critical Voices offers sanctuary for media workers exposing abuses. With its nuclear bunker, textured walls and Bauhaus furniture, the former training ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Who will Japan’s next PM be? A policy wonk, ultra-conservative or surfer making the climate fight ‘sexy’
Polls show Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi and Shinji Koizumi are best placed to replace PM Fumio Kishida later this month. With just 10 days to go before Japan ’s governing party elects a new ...2 days ago - Climate