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Worried about the election and your investments? Here’s what four top brokerages advise
There’s a lot of messaging going on, but you still have to read between the lines.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Germany's government is on the brink of collapse — here’s what could happen now
Germany's ruling coalition has long been standing on shaky ground, but the situation has become critical in recent weeks, with a breakup more likely than ever.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Clashes over budget could push Germany’s ailing coalition to collapse
With contradictory proposals unlikely to mesh, leaders to decide whether there is scope for alliance to continue. When, in 2021, Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats went into a “traffic light” coalition ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Harris holds 12-point lead in key Nebraska congressional district: Poll
Vice President Harris leads former President Trump 54 percent to 42 percent in Nebraska's "blue dot" Omaha presidential electoral voting bloc, according to a recent poll.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Fantasy Football Fact or Fluke: Key tips for the 2nd half of the season, whether you're 7-0 or 0-7
With the midpoint of the fantasy football season here, Dr. Renee Miller examines what fantasy managers should do next.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
College basketball's signing period tips off: Top prospects, key decisions and what's ahead
Don't expect a commitment from No. 1 player AJ Dybantsa this month, but some big names like Kiyan Anthony will come off the board.Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Björn Ulvaeus and Thom Yorke among 11,000 artists warning of AI threats
Letter says unlicensed use of creative works to train models poses a major threat to creators’ livelihoodsBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery reaching ‘tipping point’, says watchdog
Internet Watch Foundation says illegal AI-made content is becoming more prevalent on open web with high level of sophistication. Child sexual abuse imagery generated by artificial intelligence ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
‘Humanity would watch helplessly as space junk multiplies uncontrollably’: has the number of satellite launches reached a tipping point?
From chaotic collisions to depletion of the ozone layer, the thousands of satellites in orbit around Earth have the potential to wreak havoc in coming decades. What are the solutions to a growing ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
‘Two sides of the same coin’: governments stress links between climate and nature collapse
Representatives at the Cop16 summit in Colombia negotiated against a backdrop of extreme weather and ecosystem collapse. As world leaders gathered in Colombia this week, they also watched for news ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Global climate disaster inevitable if action not taken soon, U.N. warns
The U.N. said that the world is now in "climate crunch time" as greenhouse gases have hit "unprecedented levels."Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Russia ‘withholding’ vital climate data in the Arctic, warns Nato
Official says accurate modelling of global warming is being hitWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warn
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB
Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warmingWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks
Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands in vulnerable areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Mali and the Palestinian territories, where populations face or approach famine, a report ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
TotalEnergies chief warns Trump against cutting climate rules
Patrick Pouyanné says a return to ‘wild west’ would provoke backlash for oil and gas companiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
‘A wrecking ball’: experts warn Trump’s win sets back global climate action
Election of a ‘climate denier’ to US presidency poses ‘major threat to the planet’, environmentalists say. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results 2024: live ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief
On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near. The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
How last season's collapse led to an offseason unlike any other for Bill Self and Kansas
Bill Self was thinking about this season before the previous one ended. The result: a stacked, deep roster that should help Kansas avoid another down season.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Could John Kelly's Trump warning sway voters?
Between campaign events, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are reacting to recent comments from Trump's longest-serving chief of staff, John Kelly. In an interview with ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Trump's election victory sparks dismay — and defiance — among architects of the Paris climate accord
Donald Trump's election victory on Wednesday sparked a palpable sense of dismay among the climate community.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change
The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Meteorologists could be climate change heroes by relaying its urgency to the public
Weathercasters are positioned to help viewers connect short-term extreme events – like hurricanes – with the climate crisis. Some have called Hurricanes Helene and Milton an October surprise. ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
How climate-minded voters could impact the 2024 election
Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
How election could affect fossil fuel, climate regulations
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High stakes election is underway Today is Election Day. Voters are taking the future of the country — including its energy policy ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Cop29 could change the financial climate for the world’s wealthy polluters
This week’s summit will focus on paying for the costs of global heating – and much more money is needed. About 50,000 government officials, policymakers, investors and campaigners will gather in ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Argentina stokes concerns it could quit Paris climate accord
Milei government to ‘re-evaluate’ its position after walking out of COP29 summitWorld - Financial Times - 1 hour ago -
Onetime art adviser to actor Leonardo DiCaprio, among others, pleads guilty in $6.5 million fraud
An art adviser who once counted actor Leonardo DiCaprio among her wealthy clients has pleaded guilty to wire fraudEntertainment - ABC News - October 17