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China's Xiaomi delivers 20,000 EVs in October, just months after launching its first car
The Chinese smartphone company also announced a high-end sports version of the car, the SU7 Ultra, would begin preorders ahead of a product release in March.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Inside the Effort to Change How Seeds Grow
Much of the food we eat is grown with synthetic fertilizer, which is a huge source of climate change. But now, a seed with DNA-modified bacteria is reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer that ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Afghanistan: a country on the edge
Sanctions have not changed the Taliban — is it time to re-engage?World - Financial Times - October 17 -
Polio cases surge in Pakistan
Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
A Southern California school plants a 'Moon Tree' grown with seeds flown in space
A California school has planted a tree that’s out of this worldTech - ABC News - October 14 -
Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit
A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers
Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse
After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 hours ago -
Israel races to supply anti-missile shield
Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defencesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
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UK chancellor to unlock financing for critical minerals supply
Measures will benefit manufacturers, particularly in defence, aerospace and EV battery makers, says TreasuryBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
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World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch
AI data centre demands and renewable energy’s dispersed nature are driving equipment orders for power grid upgradesBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Adani begins to cut off power supplies to Bangladesh
Indian conglomerate threatens to halt flows from coal-fired plant over debt disputeBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Pair sentenced for drug supply after teenager died
Lucy Hill, 16, died in December 2022 after taking MDMA and collapsing at a nightclub.Top stories - BBC News - 17 hours ago -
Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England
England should be flattered by Pakistan's pitch plan, but the second Test wasn't only decided at the toss, says Stephan Shemilt.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
England spun to series defeat in Pakistan
England are spun to a feeble defeat before lunch on the third day of the final Test to give resurgent Pakistan a 2-1 series win.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Why are the Democrats losing? Hubris.
Both parties are living in their own ideological media bubbles. But it’s worse for the Democrats.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Wisconsin’s vote on the edge as immigrant scare stories spread
In the final leg of the US election campaign, even the quietest towns are being dragged into the border warWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Moscow Roils a Country on the Edge of Europe and Russia
Russia is behind a disinformation campaign in Moldova ahead of a presidential election and a referendum making E.U. membership a “strategic objective,” Moldovan officials and global media companies ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
The Disinformation Warning Coming From the Edge of Europe
Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and ...Tech - Wired - October 19 -
Edge of the world: discovering the wild side of the Algarve
The very tip of Portugal is a haven for dolphins, whales, walkers – and savvy tourists keen to discover an under-the-radar stretch of the coast. ‘I’m not sure about this,” says the American woman, ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Israeli Attack Puts Iranians on Edge: ‘The Vibe Is Not Normal’
A sense of uncertainty prevailed in Iran after an Israeli retaliatory strike. Explosions kept some awake, while others hoped life would go back to normal.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster
The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
I was on the edge of burnout, says campaigner for ADHD awareness
Ana Jaks is part of a campaign which aims to break down the stigma of women with ADHD in the workplace.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale
England miss out in a dramatic finale against New Zealand as Mark Tele'a's try proves decisive at Twickenham.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Harris camp thinks she’s regained edge on Trump
Vice President Harris and her supporters believe they have the edge in the final hours of the presidential campaign, after several weeks when the campaign felt it was on shaky ground as former ...Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago -
Americans head to polls with historic election on a knife edge
With no clear swing-state advantage for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, the US is poised for a long – and tense – wait for results. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates ...World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago -
Tony Bennett retires: How he guided Virginia from 16-seed loss to winning national championship
The inside story of how Bennett guided Virginia from losing to a 16-seed to winning the national championshipSports - CBS Sports - October 18 -
Ask Ottolenghi: how can I use up nigella seeds or dried shiitake mushrooms?
Sprinkle nigella seeds on anything you like, from eggs to filo. Shiitake, meanwhile, will add a chewy umami to stocks or use as a meat substitute. How can I use up nigella seeds or whole ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Bowl projections: Georgia jumps Texas for No. 1 seed in College Football Playoff, Tennessee has work ahead
Despite losing to the Vols on Saturday, Alabama remains in the field as the No. 8 seedSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
NBA picks, predictions: 20 best bets for 2024-25 season, including surprise No. 1 seeds, hardware for Wemby
Here's how to bet on all the major NBA awards and more with the season fast approachingSports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Oregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4Sports - ABC News - October 27 -
They were the top two seeds in the NFC. Now they’re both in danger of missing the playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers square off in a crucial matchup for both franchises.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Turok 2 Seeds of Evil and Shadow Man Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack Game Update Trailer
Get ready for heart-pounding double feature! SHADOW MAN and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil are now available as part of the Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online: MATURE 17+ collection of games!Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago
