Wars, debt, climate crisis and Covid have halted anti poverty fight – World Bank
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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israel reportedly tells US it won’t hit Iran nuclear or oil sites
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Harris courts Black voters, Trump halts Q&A
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Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $15,000 debt?
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Most in Florida support candidates who fight climate change: Survey
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As an anti-war voter, I refuse to support either Trump or Harris
We need a president who knows how to keep the peace.2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Boeing seeks to raise up to $25bn through stock and debt offering
Planemaker also enters into $10bn credit agreement in ‘challenging environment’ amid strikes and safety concerns. Boeing is seeking to raise up to $25bn (£19bn) in an attempt to shore up its ...4 hours ago -
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U.S. government debt rallies on lower oil, weak U.S. manufacturing reading
Treasury yields fell Tuesday morning as traders reacted to a weaker-than-expected manufacturing reading from the New York Fed and new developments from the Middle East that pushed oil prices lower.4 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Greek official accuses EU of policy failure on migration as war and climate change fuel displacement
A Greek official has criticized the outgoing European Commission for failing to forge a common policy to deport migrants and warned that war and climate change were increasing global displacement4 hours ago - Climate -
World - The Guardian
Wars, debt, climate crisis and Covid have halted anti-poverty fight – World Bank
Setbacks mean UN goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is impossible to hit, report finds. Wars, debt, the climate crisis and the pandemic have combined to halt progress in the fight against ...4 hours ago - Covid -
World - Financial Times
Western business, the Kremlin and the war
This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in Russia5 hours ago - Russia -
Business - Financial Times
Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF
Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decade6 hours ago -
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The UN says over 400,000 children in Lebanon have been displaced in 3 weeks by war
A top official with the U.N. children's agency says more than 400,000 children in Lebanon have been displaced in the past three weeks7 hours ago -
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America and... the war in Ukraine
Could the US election result threaten support for Kyiv?9 hours ago - Ukraine -
Business - Financial Times
Israel races to supply anti-missile shield
Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defences12 hours ago - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
EU ministers nod to support for nuclear energy ahead of UN climate summit
Bloc officials overcome deep divisions on atomic power but finance goal commitment remains unresolved12 hours ago - Climate -
Business - Financial Times
Insurers embrace climate change investments as catastrophe costs mount
Industry adopts low-carbon goals it once shunned as natural disaster losses exceed $100bn a year15 hours ago - Climate -
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Trump's anti-immigrant, domestic "enemy" rhetoric in focus
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly used the "threat from within" label throughout his campaign to label his political opponents.21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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3 ways to make your credit card debt cheaper this October
With rates averaging nearly 23%, credit card debt is expensive right now — but there are ways to reduce the costs.Yesterday -
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Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $40,000 debt?
Getting rid of your credit card debt is important, but is debt forgiveness the right approach? Here's what to know.Yesterday -
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Climate Disasters Are Shattering the Lives of People Who Live in Mobile Homes
Millions of Americans, many poor and vulnerable, live in mobile and manufactured homes. When catastrophe strikes, they’re often on their own.Yesterday - Climate -
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Climate expert Porter Fox breaks down the factors behind supercharged storms
Porter Fox, author of "Category Five: Superstorms and the Warming Oceans That Feed Them," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how warmer water and rising sea levels are fueling more powerful ...Yesterday - Climate -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: what we have learned so far from early stages in UAE
Australia are putting up a mighty defence, the heat at Sharjah has proven to be game changing and England have found themselves in an unlikely Group of Death Continue reading...Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Corporate Retreats Are Back. Hotels Are Banking on It.
Desire for more face-to-face meetings is spurring companies to book group events.Yesterday -
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Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine
Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.Yesterday - Covid -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Singapore to Halt $1.7 Billion Allianz Deal
The Singapore government plans to put a halt to a proposed deal by Germany’s Allianz to buy a majority stake in Singapore insurance company Income Insurance.Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Russian Disinformation Targets U.S.-Backed Anti-Malaria Campaign
Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West.Yesterday - Russia -
World - The Guardian
‘They are ruining my life’: how the shadowy world of debt collection can wreck your finances
A stranger’s bill can be passed, in your name, down a chain of companies until it reaches the courts without you knowing anything about it. The result can be catastrophic. James Barnett and his ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Europe’s medical schools to give more training on diseases linked to climate crisis
New climate network will teach trainee doctors more about heatstroke, dengue and malaria and role of global warming in health. Mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria will become a ...Yesterday - Climate -
Business - Financial Times
Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments
Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest ratesYesterday -
World - Financial Times
Why have Americans been moving closer to climate risk?
Pandemic-era migration has doubled the number of people in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather eventsYesterday - Climate -
World - The Guardian
Despite having a loving partner, Mark feels unloveable. He grew up in a world that shamed him for who he is | Chris Cheers
Just as the cause of shame is outside us, so too must be the cure. Connection with others and collective action is a path to self-acceptance and belief. The modern mind is a column where experts ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Johnson: U.S. is in 'most dangerous situation since World War II'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview Sunday that the U.S. is in “the most dangerous situation since World War II,” citing the economy, global tensions and the southern border. ...Yesterday -
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U.S. to deploy anti-missile system to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran
The deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system is described as a way to "strengthen Israel's defenses against ballistic missiles."2 days ago - Israel -
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Ruth Chepngetich shatters world marathon record as Nike overtakes Adidas in super-shoe wars
Ruth Chepngetich has become the first woman to run a marathon in under 2hr 10 min, shattering the previous world record by almost two minutes in one of the most exceptional distance-running feats ...2 days ago -
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Bob Woodward on "War"
For his 23rd book, "War," legendary Watergate journalist Bob Woodward delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House to examine American influence in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and ...2 days ago -
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U.S. to send anti-missile system to Israel along with military crew to operate it
Intense overnight strikes in southern Lebanon; Israel releases Hamas documents2 days ago - Israel