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Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests
Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
A Colombian warlord became the Amazon rainforest’s most unlikely protector. Now he is cutting it down
Deforestation fell by a third when the guerrilla leader Ivan Mordisco violently enforced a logging ban, but now he has changed tack and is threatening Cop16 biodiversity talks. In the Amazon states ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
How many people still smoke in the UK?
The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
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Hot seat tiers: The NFL coaches who could be shown the door
Who's next to join Robert Saleh on the sidelines? There's an obvious choice for the most endangered head coach, and also a handful who should be bracing for anything.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Lessons from a heat pump convert
If the UK is to meet its climate targets, one in 10 homes will need to phase out their gas boiler by 2030. But only 250,000 have transitioned so far. It’s an admittedly complex journey, but worth ...Business - Financial Times - November 1 -
WATCH: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire
Firefighters in Ventura County, California, are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has consumed more than 10,000 acres since it began early Wednesday.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans
The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
A truck crashes in Ecuador's Amazon killing 10 people
Law enforcement authorities in Ecuador say 10 people were killed after the truck they were traveling in on the country's Amazon fell into a ravineWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Gunman kills 3 people in southern Brazil during hours-long shootout
Authorities in southern Brazil say a 45-year-old man barricaded himself in a house and killed his father, brother and a police officer in an hours-long shootout before he himself was fatally shotWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Indigenous people march in Brazil's capital against bill limiting land rights
Hundreds of Indigenous people were marching Wednesday in Brazil’s capital, urging Congress to drop a proposed constitutional amendment that has the potential to paralyze and even reverse land ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
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Pictures show mighty smog choking Lahore
The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images.Top stories - BBC News - 21 hours ago -
Wildfires rage across the Northeast as 27 million people remain under fire alerts
Wind gusts and humidity are helping to fuel wildfires burning across the Northeast.Top stories - NBC News - 34 minutes ago -
Brazil federal police seek extradition of Bolsonaro supporters from Argentina
Brazil’s Federal Police has requested the extradition of dozens of people who had fled the country after being accused of storming top government offices last year, in an alleged bid to forcefully ...World - ABC News - October 16 -
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Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light – and TV – to Amazon villages
Their fuel resources have long been plundered by others, while national grids have failed to connect them. Now, solar panels could give more than electricity to Indigenous people. At dusk, Piyulaga ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
'People Like Me': Fixing the feeling of abandonment in American democracy
A bipartisan majority of Americans believe the government is uncaring and unresponsive, and polls suggest that bipartisan solutions on the biggest issues of our time are right in front of our eyes, ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Assisted dying could lead to coercion, says Streeting
The health secretary says changing the law could lead to ill people being "guilt-tripped" into ending their own lives.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Here’s Why People Feel Like a Strong U.S. Economy Is Passing Them By
Many people feel they aren’t getting their share of strong economic expansion—and that isn’t always a disconnect from reality, according to new research.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Top Law Firms Shrink From the Heat of the Mideast Conflict
When a Columbia professor needed a lawyer because of her comments about the actions of former Israeli soldiers on campus, tensions over the Israel-Hamas war got in the way.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Amazon Enters News With Live Election Coverage From Brian Williams
The tech giant has been increasing live programming on its streaming service, but this will be its first test with news.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
Save $50 On The Lego Batmobile Tumbler From The Dark Knight At Amazon
Lego Batman Batmobile Tumbler $220 (was ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
What’s actually worth buying from Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul event
Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul event runs for 2 weeks, during which you can save on skin care, hair tools, hair care and more from brands like Cosrx and Sunday Riley.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings from Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday urged investors to keep a level head during next week's busy slate of corporate earnings and influential economic reports.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Brazil president Lula cancels Brics trip to Russia after ‘small brain haemorrhage’ from fall
Doctors say president sustained ‘great’ trauma to head and slight brain bleed, with long-haul travel cancelled as a precaution but is otherwise fit for duty. The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Voters in Brazil's largest city reelect mayor, who detaches from Bolsonaro after tumultuous campaign
Voters in Brazil’s biggest city of Sao Paulo have reelected mayor Ricardo Nunes following a tumultuous campaign that pitted him against a leftist ally of President Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
‘I never thought I’d win’: Verstappen after shock Brazil GP triumph from 17th
Victory means he can seal fourth F1 title in next round Rival Lando Norris says winner ‘got lucky’ with red flags Max Verstappen revealed he had not believed he had a chance of victory after his ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
'It don't need to look like me': Wade cool with Heat's bizarre statue
"If I wanted it to look like me, I'd just stand outside the arena and y'all can take photos."Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Von Miller feels he's in a "good spot" in return from suspension
Von Miller was back on the Bills' practice field on Wednesday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
UK's ultra-rich feel the pinch from Labour's tax-raising budget
Britain's wealthy are feeling the pinch following a slew of targeted tax hikes in the Labour government's budget, with many saying they are making good on plans to leave.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
How to feel the spark (and keep it alive) – from first date to 50th anniversary
Keeping the flame alive with your partner involves more than the odd night out. From eye contact to deep conversation, these expert tips will help flings and feelings to flourish. The spark: it’s ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
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The weirdest thing about stripping naked with 5,500 people? It didn’t feel weird at all | Monique Ross
I was braced to feel ashamed about my body while taking part in Spencer Tunick’s latest mass nude shoot in Brisbane – but the worst part was setting my alarm for 1.45am. Get our weekend culture ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds
Participants bonded more after watching films that sparked intense emotions. Whether it is laughing at a classic comedy or watching a horror film from behind a cushion, movies can generate myriad ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Durant scores 32 points and Suns rally from 15 down to beat Heat 115-112 for 6th in a row
Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Jusuf Nurkic had 20 points and 18 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 115-112 and extend their winning streak to ...Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Tommy Robinson’s book went to No 1 on Amazon. This is what I learned from the reviews | Zoe Williams
The far-right activist’s Manifesto briefly topped the website’s chart. It is gone now, but the comments make for worrying reading. It’s always tempting to self-soothe when the far right is on the ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Amazon is using tech from a Khosla Ventures-backed startup to run robot warehouses at Whole Foods
Fulfil's technology will enable shoppers to purchase items that are not stocked at Whole Foods, such as Coca-Cola soda and Kellogg's cereals.Business - CNBC - October 15
