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The US should help the world get the plastics treaty it deserves
These negotiations represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the plastics crisis, and we cannot afford to fail.The Hill - 5h -
Colombia seeks renegotiation of investment treaty with the UK
Trade minister says current deal favours companies over the stateFinancial Times - 17h -
UnitedHealth chief admits US health system ‘does not work as well as it should’
In a New York Times essay, Andrew Witty also says slain healthcare CEO Brian Thompson cared about customers. The leader of the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, whose chief executive officer was ...The Guardian - 1d -
Get familiar with the market’s history. It’ll help you see what’s coming for stocks.
Some investing pros study the past. Others look ahead. Why it’s important to do both.MarketWatch - 1d -
She didn’t get an apartment because of an AI-generated score – and sued to help others avoid the same fate
Despite a stellar reference from a landlord of 17 years, Mary Louis was rejected after being screened by firm SafeRent. Three hundred twenty-four. That was the score Mary Louis was given by an ...The Guardian - 1d -
US and allies mark the 80th anniversary of World War II Battle of the Bulge
The United States, its European allies and a dwindling number of veterans are marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the BulgeABC News - 2d -
US nuclear build-up would not help deter China from using atomic weapons in Taiwan, war game finds
Unclassified exercise by CSIS and MIT suggests Washington should not go beyond current modernisation plansFinancial Times - 2d -
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The Last Of Us Action Figure 2-Pack Gets First Discount At Amazon
Horizon Forbidden West - Aloy 6-Inch Deluxe Action Figure $35 (was ...GameSpot - 2d -
Saudis get '34 World Cup; 6 nations to host '30
The 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia and the 2030 World Cup will be held across Morocco, Portugal and Spain with three one-off matches in three South American countries.ESPN - 3d -
This is how cold it will get all over the US in the next few days
Millions of Americans should prepare for an Arctic blast that will blanket much of the country in below-freezing temperatures over the next several days.ABC News - 3d -
Americans should get more protein from beans and lentils and eat less red meat, report says
A report on proposed changes to U.S. dietary guidelines suggests encouraging Americans to eat more beans and lentils for protein and less red meat.NBC News - 3d -
The cochlear question: as the parent of a deaf baby, should I give her an implant to help her hear?
Cochlear implantation is controversial in ways that parallel medical situations – such as artificial limbs and cornea transplants – are not. Why does this issue provoke such fierce debate?. This ...The Guardian - 3d -
How broad presidential pardons might help us get to the truth
President Biden's pardons for his son and other powerful individuals could potentially lead to the truth coming out, as they would remove the Fifth Amendment privilege from those individuals and ...The Hill - 4d -
Should you cook with black plastic utensils?
We asked experts if black plastic cooking utensils are dangerous and what you should be using instead.NBC News - 5d -
Australia Signs Security and Economic Treaty With Nauru
In return for financial support, the Pacific island nation of Nauru pledged not to enter any security pacts without Australia’s assent.The New York Times - 5d -
It's the GOP's world in Washington. The Democratic governors are getting ready
Democratic governors met in Los Angeles over the weekend to discuss the way forward, as GOP is set to control all three branches of the federal government.CBS News - 5d -
The ‘War on Crypto’ Helped Get Trump Elected, According to Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse
In an interview on ’60 Minutes’ over the weekend, the CEO reflected on the aftermath of the crypto industry lobbying blitz that splurged heavily on the 2024 campaign.Inc. - 6d -
Trump has no use for the Senate: Why not get rid of it?
With his demand for Congress to allow recess appointments for his executive and judicial appointments, Trump is letting his imperial side show.The Hill - 6d -
‘It is ambitious, but ambition builds the world’: can the Gambia’s bold plan to cut plastic pollution work?
Tourists flock to the country’s dazzling beaches, but its vast, smoking waste sites tell a different story – one that the government is keen to change . Travelling through the Gambia, it is hard to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Google Gemini Can Summarize Your Emails in Gmail. Should You Use It?
AI can tackle your email mountain so you don't have to. Here's how to decide whether Gmail's new productivity feature makes sense for your workflow.Wired - 6d -
These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty
Global plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on production.Wired - Dec. 8 -
The Secret Weapon Helping Businesses Get Results From AI: Humans
It turns out the latest machines need us as much as we need them.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Why some players won't get any Official World Golf Ranking points at the Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods’ Hero World Challenge has always been viewed as a world-ranking boondoggle for the lucky few who qualify, but this year’s event won’t be as lucrative as a result of a new ranking formula.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
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How ChatGPT’s Canvas Can Help You Use AI More Productively
Canvas, which is available to OpenAI’s paid subscribers, is a little bit like an AI-powered Google Docs. Here’s how to use it.Wired - Dec. 6 -
More Americans are living in malls, as developers get creative to help ease the housing crisis
Real estate developers are building housing inside of or next to shopping malls as department stores like Macy's, JC Penney and Sears shrink or cease to exist.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Why You Should Start Using Encrypted Communications—Today
A massive hack prompts a government official to encourage businesses to do a better job of protecting their communications.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Saquon Barkley sees the 'it' factor in Jalen Hurts, says Eagles QB should be getting MVP consideration
Barkley can't explain how Hurts has 'it,' but he doesCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
How NYPD Is Using Cameras to Help Find Brian Thompson’s Killer
The prelude, the crime and the aftermath were all caught on video. But investigators will need to use human intelligence to find the person who gunned down an insurance company’s chief executive.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Marc Andreessen helps to recruit staff for Musk’s US cost-cutting body
Venture capitalist has role in interviewing and identifying candidates for new Department for Government EfficiencyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Pupils inspire switch from single-use plastics
Five schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense should alarm all of us | Moira Donegan
Pete Hegseth, who has been accused of drunken, irresponsible and predatory behavior, would be in charge of the world’s most powerful military. It takes a lot to get a man’s mother to declare him an ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Why you should get a home equity loan for 2025
A home equity loan can be a smart financial tool for homeowners heading into 2025. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Gets A Narrower Release Window
Warner Bros. Discovery has narrowed the release window for when The Last of Us Season 2 is coming. During a recent Wells Fargo event , WBD global streaming boss JB Perrette said Season 2 is on ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
'US Ryder Cup players should get $5m and donate to charity'
Tiger Woods suggests that each American player in the Ryder Cup should receive $5m (£3.9m) and give that money to charity.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
I retired at 30 with $540,000 in the bank and 'I don't have any regrets'—3 moves that helped me get there
After feeling disappointed by her dream job, one millennial decided to retire early. She's happy with her choice: "I'm very good at doing nothing and relaxing."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
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Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.The New York Times - Nov. 30
