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This year ‘virtually certain’ to be hottest on record, finds EU space programme
Copernicus Climate Change Service says 2024 marks ‘a new milestone’ and should raise ambitions at Cop29 summit. It is “virtually certain” that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, the European ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
European agency says 2024 is "virtually certain" to be warmest year on record
Climate scientists working at the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service have announced that 2024 is "virtually certain" to be the warmest year on record.Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago -
Amazon makes fresh nuclear bet. Is it good news for this year’s hottest stocks?
Tech companies are embracing the construction of new small modular reactors, which could have nuanced implications for nuclear stocks that have been some of the biggest gainers of 2024.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find
The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find
The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
‘Hottest year I’ve ever experienced’: canvassers in Nevada grapple with heat as they work to mobilise voters
Residents of Las Vegas have endured a string of record-breaking heatwaves in summer with a very warm fall. By now, the canvassers at Make the Road Nevada know how to prepare themselves for the ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Cosmic Voids in Space Taught Me to Find Meaning in Life
Most of the universe is made of nothingness. That realization should make us feel empowered, not frightened.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
EU refuses to publish findings of Tunisia human rights inquiry
Inquiry preceded controversial migration deal linked to claims of abuse in increasingly authoritarian country. The European Commission is refusing to publish the findings of a human rights inquiry ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Space station crew gets medical evaluation after record 235-day mission
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
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2024 on track to be world's warmest year on record
It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours ago -
Here’s Why NASA Sidelined Boeing’s Troubled Space Capsule for a Year
The space industry is changing, making more room for private companies. SpaceX is a big player, but some startups are trying to be part of plans for the International Space Station’s replacement.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
UK-EU ‘reset’ talks delayed until next year
Negotiations expected to focus on post-Brexit fishing rights and electricity trading arrangements, which expire in 2026Business - Financial Times - October 25 -
EU lawmakers grill candidates who will drive policy for the next 5 years
Nominees for some of the European Union’s top jobs are facing parliamentary hearingsWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
World still on track to exceed warming of 1.5C this year, EU agency says
The data comes as experts fear Donald Trump will deliver on his promise to pull the US out of the Paris AgreementWorld - Financial Times - 5 hours ago -
The Hottest Startups in Dublin in 2024
The Irish capital's embrace of Big Tech is filtering through to its startups, who are building better tools for IT teams, AI content moderation tools, and RNA screening for herds of cattle.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Madrid in 2024
The Spanish capital is drawing talent from Latin America, and its eye-catching startups are working on smarter payments, eldercare, and an AI-powered virtual nurse.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Helsinki in 2024
The Finnish capital's most exciting startups are building nuclear-powered heating networks, better weather forecasting tools, and an esports streaming platform that lets viewers bet on the outcome.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Lisbon in 2024
The Portuguese capital's most exciting startups include a platform to help entrepreneurs get going, a smart punchbag, and the Uber of hair salons.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Amsterdam in 2024
There are around 4,000 startups in Amsterdam—the best 10 are tackling forest fires, decarbonizing plastics, and building robot bricklayers.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Paris in 2024
The French capital has become the home of Europe's growing AI industry—but alongside giants like Mistral are startups building EV charging infrastructure and trying to revolutionize social media.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Zurich in 2024
The Swiss financial capital might be most associated with fintech, but its startups are also focusing on medical robotics, AI-powered language learning, and the batteries of the future.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Stockholm in 2024
The Swedish capital produced Skype, Spotify, Klarna, and Minecraft—its stars of the future are building fintech for businesses, gen AI for lawyers, and full-body health care scans.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in Berlin in 2024
The German capital attracts talent from all over the world, and its startups are building endless AI-generated audio apps, virtual pet apps, and sensors for early wildfire detection.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
The Hottest Startups in London in 2024
The UK capital's most exciting startups showcase its strengths in biotechnology and artificial intelligence.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
700,000 years of Egyptian history finds enormous new home
Even before it opened this week, the Grand Egyptian Museum looked to be making history. On Wednesday, Egypt will finally open doors to some of the 700,000 years' worth of artifacts to the public.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Sewage illegally dumped into Windermere over three years, BBC finds
United Utilities failed to report 100 million litres of illegal discharges, analysis of its data shows.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
30 years after Vegas mom's murder, police find alleged killer
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said DNA testing helped identify Melonie White's alleged killer 30 years after her death.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
‘Christmas creep is real’: festivities start earlier every year, analysis finds
Data supports belief that Christmas-themed merchandise, songs and decorations are appearing ahead of season. Halloween might not yet be upon us, but the creepy thing is, Christmas is coming – and ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Charity worker helps woman find dad after 30 years
With the help of a good Samaritan, Mika Ap Ellis found her dad living on the streets after 30 years.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Record levels of heat-related deaths in 2023 due to climate crisis, report finds
Almost half of global land area saw extreme drought for at least one month, according to Lancet Countdown. Heat-related deaths, food insecurity and the spread of infectious diseases caused by the ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Patients to get full access to medical records on NHS App
Medical records, test results and letters to be available to all on NHS App in digital revolution.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Fania Records celebrates milestone 60 years after starting in East Harlem
For sixty years, the soul of East Harlem has spun the globe through sound, amplified by Fania Records.Entertainment - CBS News - October 17 -
Slot's Liverpool set 132-year club record with win
Liverpool's relentless start to the season under new manager Arne Slot is seeing the team pump out record after record, and the scene of their latest win felt poignant.Sports - ESPN - October 25 -
WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year — but challenges lie ahead
The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New YorkSports - ABC News - October 24 -
How Virtual Assistants Can Support and Accelerate Sales
Say goodbye to stress when you streamline sales strategy with the power of outsourcing.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Harris-Trump support virtually split by gender: Poll
A new survey found that Vice President Harris and former President Trump are split by gender. Harris earns 55 percent of her support from women voters while Trump earns 54 percent support from men, ...Politics - The Hill - October 27