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Heat exposure of older people across world to double by 2050, finds study
Extra 270 million adults aged 69 or over will suffer dangerous heat levels of 37.5C amid global heating and ageing populations. The heat exposure of older people will at least double in all continents by 2050, according to a study that highlights ...The Guardian - World -
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Tech - Climate -
New York Travel Disruptions Loom As Air Traffic Controllers Balk at Move
The F.A.A. is clashing with workers over efforts to relocate them from New York to Philadelphia. Senator Chuck Schumer has denounced the plan.The New York Times - Business - New York -
Beloved KTLA reporter Sam Rubin's son delivers heartfelt on-air eulogy
The teen son of a beloved late entertainment reporter fought tears through an on-air eulogy to his “hero” dad.NBC News - Top stories -
‘Magical thinking’: hopes for sustainable jet fuel not realistic, report finds
IPS report says replacement fuels well off track to replace kerosene within timeframe needed to avert climate disaster. Hopes that replacement fuels for airplanes will slash carbon pollution are misguided and support for these alternatives could ...The Guardian - World -
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Head teacher guilty of sexually abusing four girls
Neil Foden is found guilty of 19 sexual offences against young girls.BBC News - Top stories -
Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had blackouts day before crash, NTSB report finds
The NTSB released a new report detailing its investigation into the shipping container that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26.ABC News - Top stories -
All Fours by Miranda July review – a miraculous midlife road trip
The US film-maker, artist and author’s second novel is a funny, sad and idiosyncratic story of vast scope. A good writer can make any material sing. We hardly need another midlife crisis novel, marriage breakdown novel or sexual awakening novel, ...The Guardian - World -
Rangers allow four unanswered goals in Game 5 loss to Hurricanes
The Rangers lost a second consecutive game to the Carolina Hurricanes in their second round playoff series, blowing an early lead and falling, 4-1, in Game 5 Monday night at MSG.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
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Wegovy users keep weight off for nearly four years: Study
Newly released clinical trial data on the GLP-1 agonist drug Wegovy found that weight loss was sustained for up to four years after participants started taking the once-weekly injected medication. The multi-national trial was sponsored by Wegovy ...The Hill - Politics -
Vietnam pledges more energy supply as chip race heats up
Hanoi acknowledges pressure from rival investment destinations Malaysia and IndiaFinancial Times - World -
Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
India is a global powerhouse of spices. But recent quality concerns have cast a cloud on its position.BBC News - Top stories -
Four kids left: The Thai school swallowed by the sea – video
Ban Khun Samut Chin, a coastal village in Samut Prakan province, Thailand, has been slowly swallowed by the sea over the past few decades. This has led to the relocation of the school and many homes, resulting in a dwindling population. Currently, ...The Guardian - World -
I want to enjoy this week as much as possible - Hayes
Chelsea boss Emma Hayes wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club.BBC News - Top stories -
Here's How Much Founders Are Paying Themselves in 2024
A new report shows that even in a challenging funding environment, startup founders' salaries are increasing.Inc. - Business -
The Dali containership lost power several times in the hours before it crashed into and caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, an NTSB report said.
The Dali containership lost power several times in the hours before it crashed into and caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, an NTSB report said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A U.S. Military-Industrial Complex? If Only
America is unable to match China’s surge capacity in shipbuilding.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chiefs favored over Ravens in NFL season opener, but not by much
The Chiefs open up as a small favorite over the Ravens in the opener.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Homes are overvalued in much of the U.S. — with these 5 states leading the list
Home prices are overvalued nationally, according to a new report by Fitch Ratings, led by Southern states.MarketWatch - Business -
Jared Goff, Lions agree to four-year contract extension worth $212 million, including $170 million guaranteed
Goff is now the NFL's second highest-paid QBCBS Sports - Sports -
European Union nations endorse a major overhaul of the bloc’s migration rules as campaigning heats up for elections
European Union nations endorse a major overhaul of the bloc’s migration rules as campaigning heats up for electionsABC News - World -
People on Novo Nordisk's Wegovy maintain weight loss for up to four years, study says
The results shed light on the long-term effects of Wegovy, and could boost Novo Nordisk's case to insurers and governments to cover the costly drug.CNBC - Business -
2024 college football coach rankings: Deion Sanders falls slightly among Power Four coaches ranked 68-26
Houston's Willie Fritz makes a strong debut, while Baylor's Dave Aranda plummets after a 3-9 season in 2023CBS Sports - Sports - College Football -
Google rolls out its most powerful AI models as competition from OpenAI heats up
Google on Tuesday announced new additions to its AI model following a flashy rollout a day earlier from OpenAI.CNBC - Business - Google -
Google rolls out its most powerful AI models as competition from OpenAI heats up
Google is using its annual developer conference to showcase what the company is calling its lightest and most efficient artificial intelligence models.NBC News - Top stories - Google -
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Brazil’s Brumadinho dam disaster reverberates for mining industry
Minas Gerais tragedy in 2019 has driven new global standard for safety and transparency, meanwhile the scars remainFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
BlackRock closes in on crown of world’s largest bitcoin fund
Asset manager pushes deeper into digital assets after ETF successFinancial Times - Business - Crypto -
Why the World Has Gone Cuckoo for Copper
The U.S. and China are competing to acquire the metal, which is essential for EVs and data centers. It is also at the center of a $43 billion takeover battle.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
LAFC confirms signing of World Cup winner Giroud
France striker Olivier Giroud has completed his long-anticipated move to LAFC, the club announced on Tuesday, with the World Cup winner joining in mid-July with a contract until December 2025.ESPN - Sports - World Cup