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Rosie O’Donnell’s former Star Island home goes on the market for $54 million
The comedian’s former Miami mansion is listed two decades after she sold the home for less than a third of that price.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Seeking wiggle room from Republicans on climate change
Heather Reams apologized for being late to an interview with The Hill: She had been on a conference call with a GOP congressman discussing the benefits of climate-friendly energy tax credits. ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Think the Cop29 climate summit doesn’t matter? Here are five things you should know
Who pays how much to fund the switch from fossil fuels, what to do about nuclear power, and who hosts Cop31 are key questions. The Cop29 UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, scheduled to finish Friday ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon – report
Warming climate has caused rivers used for transport to dry up, leaving children with little food, water or school access, says Unicef. Two years of severe drought in the Amazon rainforest have ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Netflix Reports 65 Million Streams for Tyson-Paul Boxing Match
The match between Tyson and Paul premiered on Netflix Friday night.Business - Inc. - November 17 -
Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, AP source says
Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, AP source saysSports - ABC News - 14 hours ago -
Caught Between Wars, Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Return Home
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians who escaped civil war at home over the past decade have now fled the conflict in Lebanon, seeking safety in their own shattered country.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
In Wales, we’re one more flood away from another disaster like Aberfan | Aaron Thierry
It is only a matter of time before a mountainside is brought down. We need climate adaptation help – and we need it now. Aaron Thierry is an Earth-system scientist and environmental campaigner ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Russian anti-war teenager faces five years in jail after failed appeal
Arseny Turbin, one of Russia's youngest political prisoners, has lost an appeal to overturn his five-year jail sentence.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
‘Here’s how it feels’: how a Lebanese businessman lost everything in five years of turmoil and war
Beirut property developer among many denied access to fortunes by banks after a financial crisis and now reeling from effects of Israel’s airstrikes. From the balcony of his flat in a monied suburb ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Five takeaways as Kamala Harris takes on Trump from Ellipse
Vice President Harris kicked off the final stretch of the election campaign on Tuesday evening with a speech delivered at the Ellipse, within sight of the White House. The Ellipse is also where ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
'Second to none': How the Dodgers' top-down philosophy won them the title
The Fall Classic was billed as Ohtani vs. Judge. Turns out, it was an ensemble performance.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect
He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Five clues from Man Utd video of first training under Amorim
Manchester United have released a video of head coach Ruben Amorim's first training session. Here are five clues from it.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
HMRC haul from late-filing penalties at a five-year high
Tax authority has received almost £1bn in fines since 2018World - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Five-star QB Bryce Underwood flips from LSU to Michigan
In the biggest flip of the 2025 class, Michigan landed a pledge from longtime LSU QB commit Bryce Underwood.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Trump speaks with Putin and advises him not to escalate Ukraine war – report
In phone call, Trump reminds Putin of US’s ‘sizeable military presence in Europe’, Washington Post reports. Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Vladimir Putin on Thursday and discussed the war in ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
War reporter Andriy Tsaplienko on what's motivating him in Ukraine
Ukrainian war reporter Andriy Tsaplienko has spent the last two-and-a-half years documenting the war with Russia. He views what he does as part of the fight for Ukraine.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Why Ukrainian Andriy Tsaplienko risks his life reporting on war with Russia
Andriy Tsaplienko reported on wars around the world. Then war came to his home country of Ukraine when Russia invaded. He's now committed to documenting what happens there, despite the risks.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
11/10/2024: The Shift; The War Reporter; Robo; Mysterious Russian Deaths
First, how President-elect Trump won Pennsylvania. Then, how Ukrainian reporter Andriy Tsaplienko documents war with Russia. Next, a look at marble-sculpting robots shaking up the art world. And, a ...Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Russian general reportedly dismissed amid allegations of false reports on war's progress
A senior Russian commander who was responsible for troops in Ukraine has been removed from his position, according to reports from several news outlets.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Freddie Freeman named World Series MVP: Dodgers star slugged four home runs in five games on way to title
Freeman had 12 total RBI in the five-game World SeriesSports - CBS Sports - October 31 -
This NFL team scored more times on Cowboys' home field than Dallas has in five winless games at AT&T Stadium
It's been a bad year for Dallas, especially on its home fieldSports - CBS Sports - November 19 -
New 'Star Wars' trilogy in the works from Lucasfilm
“X-Men” alum Simon Kinberg is preparing to visit a galaxy far, far away.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Burglary reported at Windsor Castle, home to Prince William and Princess Kate
A burglary was reported on the grounds of Windsor Castle. The apparent breach of security allegedly happened on Oct. 13. A British tabloid reported thieves broke into the estate through the Shaw ...Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Texas firefighters save toddler from burning home
Two firefighters are being hailed as heroes after saving a toddler from a burning home in Grandbury, Texas. Omar Villafranca spoke with the firefighters and the little boy's mother.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon
Seven-year-old Halima Abou Yassine was brought to Lebanon from Gaza for treatment after an Israeli strike left her near death with a gaping wound in her skullHealth - ABC News - November 13 -
Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon
Seven-year-old Halima Abou Yassine was brought to Lebanon from Gaza for treatment after an Israeli strike left her near death with a gaping wound in her skullWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Trudeau government under fire from all sides on energy and climate policy
Policymakers caught between attacks from oil-rich provinces, the environmental watchdog and activistsWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal
Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Cop 29 live: Argentina’s negotiators ordered to withdraw from climate summit; French minister cancels trip
France’s ecology minister cancels after Azerbaijan’s president attacks French actions in overseas territories. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, has joined a chorus of ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Fears grow that Milei will withdraw Argentina from Paris climate accord
Far-right president may announce country’s departure from agreement after meeting Donald Trump. There is growing concern that Argentina’s far-right president, Javier Milei , is set to announce ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Home prices only beginning to feel the bite of climate change, J.P. Morgan analysts warn
Home prices are reaching new all-time highs, but those prices may be built on outdated assumptions about climate risk, J.P. Morgan analysts warned in a new note.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
War in Sudan has displaced over 14 million, or about 30% of the population, UN says
The International Organization for Migration says the war in Sudan has displaced more than 14 million people, or about 30% of the population, since it broke out over a year agoWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Death from Lassa fever reported in Iowa
An Iowa resident who returned to the United States from travel to West Africa died Monday of a rare hemorrhagic fever, health officials said. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
'Roaring Kitty' Reports Exit From Chewy Stake
Influential investor Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty,” reported an exit from his Chewy stake in a securities filing.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29
