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Flat caps galore at Tommy Shelby lookalike contest
More than a dozen lined up to take part in the contest in Birmingham on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - 8 hours ago -
The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals
Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Largest local Texas Teamsters union endorses Harris before her rally
Texas’ largest Teamsters union, Local 988, endorsed Vice President Harris before her rally in Houston on Friday. In a letter first obtained by The Hill, the union, which is based in Houston, said ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Biden administration approves Nevada lithium mine, amid local pushback
Federal officials on Thursday granted final approval to a southwestern Nevada lithium mining project, which they say could supply enough of the resource to power nearly 370,000 electric vehicles ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
China's Massive Fishing Fleet Overwhelms Locals in 'David and Goliath' Battle
Off the Peruvian coast, one of the world’s richest fishing grounds is under pressure.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 26 -
Matt Mills transported to local hospital after Homestead-Miami crash
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — NASCAR officials said that driver Matt Mills was transported to an area medical facility for further evaluation after a crash in Saturday’s Craftsman Truck Series race at ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
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 -
UK looks at handing asylum seeker housing contracts back to local councils
Exploratory talks follow criticism of private outsourcing groups and concern about their high profitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say
A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal housing in Paris and surrounding areas during preparations for the 2024 Summer OlympicsWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
40 monkeys escape research facility, police warn locals to lock their doors
A police search is underway after 40 monkeys escaped from an Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina on Wednesday night.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital said Thursday “he will continue to handle the business of the city,” after he pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged bribery scheme that has also led ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
China Reveals $1.4 Trillion Plan to Bail Out Local Governments
The support package came after smaller measures were announced to jump-start growth. Economists said it was not big enough to address China’s sluggish economy.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures
Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
China unveils 10tn yuan support for debt-stricken local government
Cash stops short of hoped-for ‘bazooka option’, with critics calling it ‘an accounting exercise’ that will not bolster growth. China has announced 10tn yuan in debt support for local governments ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
‘Africa in a glass’: Abidjan cocktail week mixes local flavours for global palates
Ivory Coast drinks festival aims to champion and change perceptions of alcohol made in the region. At an event in Abidjan in late October, Alexandre Quest Bede noticed someone staring at him. Then ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Global biodiversity offsetting doesn’t work – keep schemes local, say experts
Voluntary standards proposed at Cop16 focus on local like-for-like habitat projects, while critics call the issue a ‘distraction’. International biodiversity offsetting “doesn’t work”, according to ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
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Trump was right, voters want decisions about abortion to be made locally
Donald Trump's position on abortion, which favors state-level decisions, was supported by voters in several states, including Montana, Nevada, and Arizona, who voted to expand abortion rights while ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Reeves must go bigger and bolder on local pensions reform
If the UK chancellor believes in the benefits of scale, it is not obvious why 8 is the magic numberWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Sadness and confusion locally over murder as police hunt husband
Harshita Brella's husband is suspected of her murder, but is thought to have fled the country.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Xsolla establishes APAC HQ in Busan, launches dev center for local talent
Xsolla today pledged to open its new APAC HQ in Busan, and collaborate with the city to build a talent development center for game creators.Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago -
Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities
Communities on Paraná River fear privatisation of waterway operations will destroy way of life . River communities in Argentina fear that Javier Milei’s plans to privatise operations on a key ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Neymar, Endrick out of Brazil squad for qualifiers
Al Hilal forward Neymar and Real Madrid's Endrick have been left out of Brazil's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Venezuela and Uruguay.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Brazil criticizes Venezuela for escalating tensions and personal attacks
Brazil’s government has broken its silence over growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, with the Foreign Ministry saying it was surprised by “the offensive tone” adopted by Venezuelan ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Brazil’s growing gambling habit threatens to hit economy
Explosion of online sports betting in South American nation sparks warnings about its damaging impactWorld - Financial Times - November 10 -
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Brazil’s global balancing act is trickier than ever
President Lula has sought to maintain ties with the US, China and Russia. But even before the re-election of Donald Trump, that diplomatic space was shrinkingWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
One dead after attack on Brazil's Supreme Court
The suspected attacker is believed to have been killed by his own explosives.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
At Least 1 Killed in Explosions in Brazil’s Capital
Two explosions rocked the area near the heart of the Brazilian government’s offices.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
China arms itself for potential trade war with Trump
Beijing has enacted sweeping laws since US president-elect’s first term that would allow it to retaliate if threatenedWorld - Financial Times - November 14