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Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking ...World - ABC News - 1 hour ago -
Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality
Pakistani officials say dangerously poor air quality has forced the provincial government in Lahore to close primary schools for a weekWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
‘I was asked to find a volunteer for an air pollution campaign in Lahore – I couldn’t find anyone’
As Pakistan’s second biggest city takes the lead in the poor air quality index, one artist and activist struggled to find people who cared. It is “smog season” in Lahore. Along with cities in the ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
‘More toxic than ever’: Lahore and Delhi choked by smog as ‘pollution season’ begins
As air pollution hits toxic levels, one proposal is to introduce a ‘smog diplomacy’ initiative between Pakistan and India. As the smog descended over Lahore, people began to feel the familiar ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting
Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meetingWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023
Carbon dioxide concentration has increased by more than 10% in just two decades, reports World Meteorological Organization. The concentration of planet-heating pollutants clogging the atmosphere ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents
One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali
As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollutionWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levelsHealth - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levelsWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan
Supporters of the constitutional amendments said they would curb judicial activism. Critics said judicial independence had been damaged.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory
Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s electionBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines
Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity pushWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths
The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 34 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Ovechkin is within striking distance of the all-time goals record as the 2024-25 NHL season moves alongSports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago -
Nvidia’s stock secures first record in four months as customers seem locked in
One analyst says customers are in a “prisoner’s dilemma” that will keep them spending, while another was encouraged by recent Nvidia commentary on the company’s “moat.”Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app
Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower pricesWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer
South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-upWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
People with felony records can vote in Nebraska, court rules
Nebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote in a decision with implications for the upcoming electionTop stories - ABC News - October 16 -
Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack
Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch
Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his imageBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Amazon and Google deals to deploy small modular reactors are latest step in sector’s revitalisationBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Chinese share buybacks hit record high as Beijing steps up support
Policymakers push companies to return cash to shareholders as they try to revive flagging stock marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Why several U.S. cities are seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Stocks and gold are both at record highs. Only one will be right on inflation.
Gold’s gain is warning the stock market that higher inflation could returnBusiness - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Investors’ ‘fear of missing out’ drives gold demand to record high
Buyers clamour for gold-backed ETFs as central banks scale back purchases of the precious metalBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Consumer confidence surges to record high ahead of Election Day
During the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, consumer confidence has surged to the highest level in three years, but inflation remains a major concern for families. NBC’s Christine ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Halloween chills are out as record-high temperatures are expected across the country
Halloween is expected far warmer than usual in many parts of the country. More than 30 cities across the Northeast could set new temperature records.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast
As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Should you ever buy a stock index at a record high?
It feels so wrong, but investors (me included) needn’t worry so muchWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Warren Buffett slashes Apple stake as he boosts cash to record high
Berkshire’s stock-selling spree extends for eighth quarter, with $166bn dumped over the periodBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Stock market opens with record highs after Trump’s 2024 victory
The Dow Jones opened with record highs Wednesday after Donald Trump won back the White House. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to discuss how Trump’s stance on the economy and support from Tesla ...Top stories - NBC News - 5 hours ago -
US shares and Bitcoin hit record high on Trump win
The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.Top stories - BBC News - 3 hours ago -
Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins US election
Dollar up and renewable energy stocks down, while shares in president-elect’s media business rise by more than a third. Analysis: Trump policies mean higher prices Business live – latest ...World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago -
Asian semiconductor stocks rise after shares of AI chip darling Nvidia hit a record high
Nvidia's gains in share price lifted its market value to top $3.4 trillion, unseating Microsoft as the second most valuable company on Wall Street.Business - CNBC - October 15