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Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises
FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operatorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump
Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own. US politics – live updates As the US south-east struggles to rebuild after two deadly ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns
The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 Fahrenheit) warmer than it is now, a United Nations report said ThursdayTech - ABC News - October 24 -
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Jets use balanced scoring attack in 7-4 victory over the Lightning
Dylan Samberg scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to help the Winnipeg Jets to a 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay LightningSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Inside the trade that led Davante Adams to the Jets, Aaron Rodgers
Sometimes it seemed inevitable, other times impossible, but Jets GM Joe Douglas succeeded in his yearlong mission to land a playmaker.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
AAPI adults more likely to view legal immigration as asset to US: Survey
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Native Hawaiian adults are more likely than the rest of the U.S. population to view immigration as an asset to the country, a new survey found. ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
US Intel Says Insider Threats Are 'Likely' During the Election
A government memo viewed by WIRED states that insider threats “could derail or jeopardize a fair and transparent election process.”Tech - Wired - October 28 -
What Was Bronny James Like in Middle School? ‘Just One of Us.’
LeBron’s son was in the orchestra, played soccer and lacrosse and didn’t have a cell phone.Sports - The New York Times - October 30 -
American activists were behind efforts to spread conspiracies with bot networks, study finds
American political activists on the left and the right are using networks of social media followers that behave like bots to rapidly spread conspiracy theories.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other
The result for nearly half the country will be devastating, after a campaign with twists and turns, including attempted assassination. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Is it worse to have no climate solutions – or to have them but refuse to use them? | Rebecca Solnit
Tech barons are forever predicting some amazing new technology to fix the climate crisis. Yet fixes already exist. There are so many ways to fiddle while Rome burns, or as this season’s weather ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Brazilian artist uses ash, mud for Sao Paulo mural lamenting climate disasters
Brazilian artist Mundano is presenting a massive street mural in Sao Paulo that uses ash from wildfires and mud from floods to highlight extreme weather events wreaking devastation in the countryWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
‘I had to fill the tub with ice water’: Americans on how they climate-proof their homes
US readers are responding to the reality of the climate crisis by adapting their homes, from insulation as a refuge from heat to removing yard debris in case of wildfires. Rose, 62, was living in a ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
I used to conserve artworks. Now I am in prison for taking climate action | Margaret Reid
It was my dream job. But what’s the point of preserving masterpieces for a future being destroyed by fossil fuel companies?. Margaret Reid is currently on remand for taking action with Just Stop ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Spain’s apocalyptic floods show undeniable truths: the climate crisis is getting worse and Big Oil is killing us | Jonathan Watts
The devastating flooding should spur this month’s Cop29 climate conference to press for immediate action, not look away. Move on. Nothing to see here. Just another ordinary, everyday apocalypse.. ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Donald Trump can’t stop global climate action. If we stick together, it’s the US that will lose out | Bill Hare
How damaging this presidency is to the planet depends very much on how other countries react. There’s no time to waste. US election 2024 live: latest news and updates US election results 2024: ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study
Climate change-induced warming is drying out the American West by not only reducing precipitation, but also by accelerating evaporation — even amid adequate rainfall, a new study has found. ...Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago -
Iowa school shooter ‘likely displayed warning signs’ before January attack, report finds
The shooter responsible for two deaths and multiple injuries at an Iowa high school earlier this year “likely displayed warning signs” according to a detailed report from state officials released ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Threat actors likely to take advantage of election fraud claims to fuel violence, bulletin warns
The bulletin was published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
US warns Israel humanitarian crisis in Gaza could threaten military aid
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against HamasBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
US warns Israel of potential halt to arms transfers if Gaza aid is not distributed
A private letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin to Benjamin Netanyahu gives Israel 30 days to act. The Biden administration has warned Israel that it faces possible punishment, including ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Senior US official warns of North Korean nuclear threats and help for Russia
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says Washington and its allies are “alarmed” by North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats as well as its increasing military support for Russia’s war in ...World - ABC News - October 16 -
Turkey blocks exports of military-linked goods to Russia after US warning
Customs system no longer allows exporters to proceed with sensitive shipmentsBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
US top diplomat issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Antony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season.Tech - Wired - October 23 -
US, Israel warn of potential attacks on Sri Lankan tourist spots
United States and Israeli authorities warned their citizens on Wednesday against traveling to certain popular tourist spots in Sri Lanka, after receiving “credible” threats of an impending attack. ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Europe’s economy poised to fall further behind US, IMF warns
Fund pins blame on weak productivity and ageing workforce as it highlights continent’s weak post-pandemic performanceBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
US warns against ‘protracted’ campaign in Lebanon as Israel strikes Beirut
In a visit to the region, secretary of state Antony Blinken said the US was working to progress ceasefire talks for Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli strikes hit Beirut on Thursday evening, after the US ...World - The Guardian - October 25