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BBC News - Top stories
UN General Assembly demands Israel ends occupation of Palestinian territories
Israel denounces the Palestinian-drafted, non-binding resolution as "diplomatic terrorism".50 minutes ago - Israel -
Financial Times - World
Tech’s climate cost and TikTok’s day in court
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times1 hour ago - Climate -
Wired - Tech
The United Nations Wants to Treat AI With the Same Urgency as Climate Change
A UN report proposes that the organization take a much more active role in the monitoring and oversight of AI.3 hours ago - Climate -
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Financial Times - World
Does the UN still matter? With António Guterres
The UN secretary-general defends the UN's role in tackling international crises4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Dems push ahead on ACA subsidies
Presented by Plan B One Step — Democrats are pushing to extend subsidies that are set to expire next year {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Democrats press for ACA subsidies ...10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Death toll in Lebanon walkie-talkie explosions rises to 20, with more than 450 injured – Middle East crisis live
Rising number of deaths comes as White House says US not involved in wave of explosions ‘in any way’. Local Palestinian media is reporting that a 17-year-old child has been killed by Israeli ...10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Alaska Airlines Chief Plans More Routes After a Deal With Hawaiian
The airline’s chief executive, Ben Minicucci, said in an interview that closing its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines would allow it to expand, including on international routes.12 hours ago - Travel -
Inc. - Business
U.S. Will Host Global AI Safety Summit in November
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will lead the gathering, scheduled three weeks after the election.14 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Tyson Is Sued Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef
An environmental group said the company, a major food producer, was misleading shoppers with its claims about eco-friendly practices.14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change Decades of development ...14 hours ago - Climate -
ESPN - Sports
Standalone NFL games driving more betting than ever
NFL games in national windows are changing the betting market, forcing sportsbooks to quickly adapt.15 hours ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
UN members back resolution directing Israel to leave occupied territories
General assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestinian resolution after ICJ ruling in July. Middle East crisis – latest news updates In a symbolic step exposing Israel’s continued ...15 hours ago - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
Class action lawsuit targets game show and YouTube sensation 'MrBeast'
At least five game show contestants were "shamelessly exploited" and subjected to "unreasonable, unsafe" working conditions on Amazon Prime's "Beast Games,” a California civil action said this week.17 hours ago -
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Train drivers accept pay deal to end two years of strike action
Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes.17 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration to convene AI safety summit in California
The Biden administration will host a global safety summit on artificial intelligence in November to discuss the quickly developing technology and efforts to mitigate its risks. Secretary of ...18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
No kill zone: how revenge rampage Rebel Ridge is reinventing the action movie
In a blood-soaked genre with an ever-escalating bodycount, Jeremy Saulnier’s Netflix hit about a marine forcibly disarming a corrupt police system is a refreshing version of vigilante justice. If ...19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Europe’s Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
Climate change is influencing extreme weather events like the flooding across six countries that has led to mass evacuations of cities as the waters continue to rise.20 hours ago - Climate -
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Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Starmer’s £100,000 in tickets and gifts more than any other recent party leader
Prime minister has come under fire recently for clothing, accommodation and glasses provided by Waheed Alli. Keir Starmer has declared more free tickets and gifts than other major party leaders in ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Gore warns US election outcome will determine future of climate action
Former vice-president says voters face ‘clearest choice ever’ in November pollYesterday - Climate -
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Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major
The former Tory leader criticises the previous government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.Yesterday -
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Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of flooding and conflict, there is optimism in the African country - as climate editor Justin Rowlatt discovers.Yesterday - Climate -
ABC News - Health
AP PHOTOS: Hallmarks of climate change seen in floods, fires and drought around the globe
The hallmarks of climate change — extreme heat and drought; larger, more intense wildfires and supercharged hurricanes, typhoons and rainstorms that lead to catastrophic flooding — are being seen ...Yesterday - Climate -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Musk Vows Legal Action After FAA Urges Fines Against SpaceX
The rocket company’s CEO accuses the Federal Aviation Administration of “regulatory overreach” after the agency alleges the company violated launch regulations.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
ABC News - World
The US and UN condemn the killing of an environmentalist in Honduras
The U.S. State Department and other global leaders have denounced the slaying of another environmental leader in rural HondurasYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Klobuchar, Warner press tech leaders to take action against election-related disinformation
Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.) sent a letter to major tech leaders on Tuesday, urging them to take "decisive action" against disinformation related to the 2024 general ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Obama goes to TikTok to push voter registration
Former President Obama is pulling out all the stops on National Voter Registration Day to expand the Democratic Party's reach, including appealing to younger voters through a partnership with ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
CBS Sports - Sports
Could Red Sox promote Roman Anthony for playoff push? Plus more prospects who could make MLB debut this season
The season is winding down, which could give some prospects an easy introduction to the majorsYesterday - MLB -
Financial Times - Business
Lammy vows to put climate action at centre of UK foreign policy
Foreign secretary says government will build global clean power alliance for sharing knowledge and technologyYesterday - United Kingdom -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attemptYesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Key Bridge victims' families to take legal action against shipowner
"Justice for me would be to have my husband at my side," said the widow of one of the workers killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore last spring.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
SEB Appoints Chief Operating Officer, Makes Other Organizational Changes
The Sweden-based bank, which is consolidating its wealth and asset-management operations, said Jonas Ahlstrom, currently head of the large corporates & financial institutions, was appointed COO and ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Meta Deepens Smart Glasses Push With EssilorLuxottica Deal
Meta Platforms struck a new long-term agreement with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, deepening a push into smart eyewear as the tech giant starts to roll out artificial-intelligence features.2 days ago - Meta -
BBC News - Top stories
Wine and wasabi producers battle climate change
Farmer Jon Old tells the BBC that rising temperatures are making growing his crops more difficult.2 days ago - Climate -
ABC News - Health
The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says
The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan2 days ago - Afghanistan