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‘Misguided fears’ of nanny state to blame for obesity crisis, peers warn
House of Lords committee calls for ‘long-term’ plan to address disease and ‘broken’ food system in EnglandWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
‘There is no money’: Cuba fears total collapse amid grid failure and financial crisis
Repeated blackouts leave residents concerned about food, water supply and Cuba’s future. Maria Elena Cárdenas is 76 and lives in a municipal shelter on Amargura Street in Havana’s colonial old ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Mondi, BHP, International Paper and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Fresnillo, Akzo Nobel, Kumho Petrochemical and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Whitehaven, Regis Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Gold Road Resources, Mineral Resources, Capricorn Metals and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on American steel producers, Stella-Jones, Teck Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
The Races for Congress
We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Spanish police seize Russia-bound chemicals, including possible weapons material
Police in Spain have seized 13 tons of banned chemicals, including “possible” chemical weapons precursors, that were bound for Russia.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR
Watchdog says it cannot tell how big ‘black hole’ inherited by Rachel Reeves would have been with full transparencyWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space
Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.Science - The New York Times - Yesterday -
He Didn’t See Daylight for Five Years
Here are some basics from the Times investigation into Bangladesh’s secret military prison, the “House of Mirrors.”World - The New York Times - October 17 -
TV Networks Prepared for a Long Wait That Wasn’t
Anchors were ready to camp out in the studio for days on end. Instead, Donald J. Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Why Harris’s Push for Democracy Didn’t Land With Voters
In more than 200 interviews, voters worried not about an endangered country, but about paying rent.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Congress wants telemedicine flexibilities to stay
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Congress wants telemedicine flexibilities to stay A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in both the House and ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
The races that could decide control of Congress
The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Harris, Trump Transition Plans Reflect Their Leadership Styles
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump begin preparing for the turnover process.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under TrumpWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Friday Briefing: Biden promises a peaceful transition
Plus, the readers turning to “healing fiction.”World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
The crisis in Venezuela
In recent years, a quarter of Venezuela's population has fled the country's economic devastation and political repression. Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in July's election, despite evidence he ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.
The deal is centered on the development, construction and operation of a lithium carbonite mining operation called Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nevada.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.
DETROIT — General Motors has agreed to establish a joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
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Want to succeed on ‘Shark Tank’? Your best bet may be walk away without a deal.
As the hit show begins its 16th season, it’s clear some entrepreneurs hit it big even when they fail to win over the sharks.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
JD Vance falsely claims Donald Trump didn’t lose 2020 election
Republican vice-presidential candidate makes baseless claim that ‘big tech rigged the election’. The Republican vice-presidential candidate, JD Vance, told a reporter on Wednesday that there were ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
No, Ukraine and Israel didn’t steal aid from Florida and North Carolina
In other words, guns and ammunition cannot be used to address the damage caused by the hurricanes.Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Kama muta: the powerful emotion you didn’t know you had
Goosebumps, tears, a sense of solidarity… There’s a name for that feeling, and its manifestations – from Swifties handing out friendship bracelets to strong responses to political messaging – can ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Phil Lesh Didn’t Hold Songs Down. He Lifted Them Higher.
The Grateful Dead bassist found new melodic byways through every song.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Jessica Pegula: We didn’t want a LIV Golf situation in tennis
When the world’s best players backed Saudi Arabia as the host for this weekend’s WTA Finals, one of the motivations was to avoid a LIV Tennis situation.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
Deepfakes didn’t disrupt the election, but they're changing our relationship with reality
Deepfakes tap into a fundamental human tendency: our need for clear narratives.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Abandon Harris campaign: 'A Trump presidency didn’t have to be inevitable'
The “Abandon Harris” campaign argued Wednesday that former President Trump's electoral victory "didn't have to be inevitable." “The truth is, a Trump presidency didn’t have to be inevitable. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Joel Embiid Deserved His Suspension. But the N.B.A. Didn’t Fix the Problem.
The best way for the 76ers’ star player to get out of his funk is to be healthy and stay healthy, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday -
In Trump, Wall Street will get what it wanted — and what it didn’t
Election outcome means less red tape, more M&A and more volatility, but health of financial system looks less certainWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot
Democrats on a low-profile House committee have been meeting and designing a plan against any attempt to interfere with the Electoral College certification on Jan. 6, 2025.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
These tight races could decide control of Congress
Whether or not the next president can get their legislative agenda done will depend on who's in charge of Congress after November, and control of both chambers is expected to come down to a handful ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15
