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Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of 'crazy' ocean heat
Scientists say temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in historyABC News - Tech -
World's oceans have gone 'crazy haywire,' officials warn, with majority of coral reefs in peril
Oceans are record-hot, and nearly two-thirds of the world’s coral reefs have experienced heat stress at levels high enough to cause bleaching, NOAA said.NBC News - Top stories -
Trump 'does not like to surround himself with yes people,' says Ben Carson
Ben Carson, who served as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development under former President Trump, said his ex-boss "does not like to surround himself with 'yes' people" when asked about his stance on abortion laws. CNN's Jake Tapper pressed ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs says AI's threat to election will be a "steady drumbeat"
Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, tells "Face the Nation" that while there likely will not be a "one single catastrophic AI-enabled event" threatening the 2024 election, he foresees a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Taiwan’s new leader faces China threat and voters left behind by chip boom
Lai Ching-te brings record of political battle to precarious position between US and increasingly assertive BeijingFinancial Times - World - China -
The tragedy at Friday's PGA wasn't Scheffler's arrest
Over and above all the concern about Scottie Scheffler's arrest, there's this: someone died at a golf tournament Friday.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Taiwan presidential inauguration live: ‘China’s threats to annex Taiwan will not simply disappear,’ says Lai Ching-te
Lai makes first speech as president in historic third term in power for the pro-sovereignty Democratic Progressive party (DPP). Who is Lai Ching-te?Taiwan’s new president to take officeSee all of our Taiwan coverageThe Guardian’s Helen Davidson ...The Guardian - World - Taiwan -
'We need it to be faster,' says Ukraine's ambassador about arms shipments
The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. urged American leaders on Sunday to speed up shipments of arms and aid to the country as it struggles to defend against the Russian military. “There is no such thing as fast enough when we are up against such a ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
DFL leaders, Gov. Tim Walz say they have a deal to pay drivers more, keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota after threats to exit
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.CBS News - Top stories -
Yes, Women Have Midlife Crises, Too
Novelists are finally taking up the once taboo subject of menopause.The Wall Street Journal - World -
English universities face severe deficits if student numbers fall, says OfS
Watchdog says growth forecasts are ‘not credible’ as ministers consider further curbs on international applicationsFinancial Times - Business -
Green Transition Set to Face Critical Minerals Shortfall, IEA Says
Electric vehicle, wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers face a shortfall in critical metals and minerals unless more investment is made in projects such as new mines and recycling, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Param Labs raises $7M to fund gaming ecosystem development
Param Labs announced it's raised $7 million in its latest funding round to fund its modular gaming ecosystem.VentureBeat - Tech -
Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year
Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.The New York Times - World -
At least 27 killed in central Gaza airstrike as U.S. envoy visits the region
At least 27 people, mainly women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza.CBS News - Top stories -
Why the Jets -- yes, the Jets -- will win the Super Bowl this season
Elite defense? Improved offense? Aaron Rodgers back from injury? Things are lining up for New York to be a real Super Bowl title contender.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
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We have $3.9 million in retirement and cash, but face a $60,000 annual college bill for our child over 5 years. Can I retire if my wife keeps working?
“Should I go back to some kind of part-time employment?”MarketWatch - Business -
'Overlooked' workers who train AI can face harsh conditions, advocates say
Millions of workers worldwide help assemble vast amounts of training data, and can often face harsh conditions, advocates say.ABC News - Top stories -
GB News faces possible fine over Sunak Q&A programme, says regulator
Ofcom considers sanctions after channel gave UK prime minister a ‘mostly uncontested platform’Financial Times - Business -
Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall
Botanists and citizen scientists armed with the iNaturalist app on their smartphones are recording the biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico borderABC News - Tech -
When Dynamite Turned Terrorism Into an Everyday Threat
In early 20th-century America, political bombings became a constant menace — but then helped give rise to law enforcement as we know it.The New York Times - Top stories -
Protests threats for Biden's Morehouse commencement speech
President Biden is expected in Atlanta Friday to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College's graduation, despite threats of protests over the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News' Nikole Killion breaks down the latest.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The threat of Russian nationalism looms over Europe
A fragile sense of nationhood is one of Russia’s many complexities.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Why has the UN revised its Gaza death toll for women and children?
The UN says it is now relying on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories -
UN defends Gaza casualty tally amid Israeli anger
A recent drop in UN estimates of killed Palestinian women and children brought Israeli criticism.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
UN humanitarian chief delivers ‘apocalyptic’ warning over Gaza aid
Emergency relief coordinator says famine looming as Israel’s Rafah offensive blocks vital aid routes. The United Nations’ humanitarian chief has warned of “apocalyptic” consequences due to aid shortages in Gaza, where Israel’s military offensive ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
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Bigger, yes, but better? Pep Guardiola tweaks template for latest City kick to line | Jonathan Wilson
Champions have become less guardiolista to allow Haaland to flourish and it is telling the best player of late has been Gvardiol. Familiarity inevitably breeds, if not contempt, then at least discernment. When Leicester won the Premier League what ...The Guardian - World -
When We Lost Challenger
Our secretary burst into the room, crying. ‘It blew up,’ she got out.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up
For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Lawmakers Fear a Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
Putin seeking to weaponise threat of mass migration, warns Estonian PM
‘Adversaries know migration is our vulnerability,’ says Kaja Kallas, spelling out negative consequences to Europe of Ukrainian defeat. Vladimir Putin is seeking to weaponise the threat of mass migration to divide and weaken Europe as supporters of ...The Guardian - World -
New Star Wars Plan: Pentagon Rushes to Counter Threats in Orbit
Citing rapid advances by China and Russia, the United States is building an extensive capacity to fight battles in space.The New York Times - Top stories -
Soaring debt and deficits causing worry about threats to the economy and markets
Government debt that has swelled nearly 50% is capturing increasing worry both on Wall Street and in Washington.CNBC - Business -
Taiwan’s new president calls on China to end threats and intimidation
Lai Ching-te says Taipei will ‘neither yield nor provoke’ in inaugural addressFinancial Times - Business - China -
Michigan county refused to certify vote, prompting fears of growing election threat
The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.CBS News - Top stories -
South Africa tells UN world court Israel's 'genocide has continued at pace and has reached a new and horrific stage'
South Africa tells UN world court Israel's 'genocide has continued at pace and has reached a new and horrific stage'ABC News - World