Who wins from nature’s genetic bounty? The billions at stake in a global ‘biopiracy’ battle
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Inc. - Business
Startup Intuitive Machines Wins $4.8 Billion NASA Contract
To establish a permanent base on the Moon and explore its surface, NASA needs a 21st century communications infrastructure. It chose a small Houston, Texas-based commercial space company to do the ...34 minutes ago - NASA -
ABC News - Sports
Rogers Communications buys out Bell stake in Maple Leafs Sports for $3.5 billion
Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell’s 37.5% share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $3.5 billion1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Science
Why This Tiny Lizard Dives With a Natural Scuba Tank
Almost every animal in the rainforest enjoys snacking on water anoles, but slippery skin and an ability to carry an air bubble underwater help them survive.3 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Google wins court challenge to the EU's $1.7 billion antitrust fine over ad product
The European Union's second-highest court on Wednesday said a 1.5 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed on Google by regulators should be annulled.3 hours ago - Google -
The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
John Paulson says he’ll dump stocks if Kamala Harris wins — except for this company
John Paulson, the investor who successfully bet against the subprime-mortgage bubble, said he would withdraw his money from the market if Vice President Kamala Harris wins in November.4 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
The Hill - Politics
Harris avoids getting too detailed as she battles with Trump
Vice President Harris has avoided getting into the nitty-gritty of detailed policy positions as she seeks to win over centrist voters from former President Trump. While the vice president has ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Google wins an appeal against 1.5 billion euro antitrust penalty in a 2019 European Union digital ad case
Google wins an appeal against 1.5 billion euro antitrust penalty in a 2019 European Union digital ad case7 hours ago - Google -
ABC News - World
Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in digital ad case
Google has won a court challenge against a 1.49 billion euro European Union antitrust fine imposed five years ago that targeted its online advertising business8 hours ago - Google -
NBC News - Top stories
Who made the exploding pagers? A messy global trail emerges behind deadly Lebanon blasts
Gold Apollo electronics manufacturer in Taiwan said that it did not make the pagers used by members of Hezbollah that exploded simultaneously across Lebanon.10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Who keeps Europe's wealthy west going? Underpaid, invisible migrants from its east – and I went undercover to find them | Saša Uhlová
I took on three of the jobs shunned by western workers. Our mini-series reveals the hidden lives of those with no choice. Undercover as a farm worker in Germany: ‘My hands are numb. No one knows ...10 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘If they don’t die, our infantry will’: Ukraine’s pivotal battle for Donetsk
Russian forces are gathering on Pokrovsk, a logistics base and transport hub, after months of slow, brutal advance. The Russian soldiers sent to storm Ukrainian positions arrived at a graveyard. ...12 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Global spending on subsidies that harm environment rises to $2.6tn, report says
Exclusive: analysis finds $800bn increase in direct support for activities including deforestation and fossil fuel use. The world is spending at least $2.6tn (£2tn) a year on subsidies that drive ...17 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, MGX Launch AI Partnership
The partnership, called the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, will additionally build out energy infrastructure to create power sources for the facilities, the companies said.19 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Trump will soon be able to sell shares in Truth Social's parent company. What's at stake?
Donald Trump should have the opportunity starting Thursday to sell his shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the Truth Social platform20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Anthony Joshua willing to risk it all in world title battle with Daniel Dubois
Dubois’ IBF heavyweight belt up for grabs on Saturday Wembley fight will have sold-out crowd of 96,000 Anthony Joshua has suggested he is “willing to die” in the ring when he fights Daniel ...20 hours ago -
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GameSpot - Tech
Call Of Duty Season 6's New Weapons, Michael Myers Operator, BlackCell DLC, And More From The Battle Pass
Call of Duty Season 6 arrives to Modern Warfare 3 , Warzone , and Warzone Mobile on September 18. Activision has revealed the content arriving with the new battle pass, including new weapons to ...22 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Transformers One Final Trailer Teases Optimus Prime And Megatron's First Battle
The previous trailers for Transformers One have played up the friendship between Orion Pax and D-16 before they respectively became Optimus Prime and Megatron. But in the newly released final ...Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Elixir Games allows users to stake tokens directly within its launcher
Elixir Games allows users to stake their $ELIX tokens from its launcher, with a limited time APY through the end of the year.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
The Champions League Coverage From C.B.S. Has Become a Global Sensation
The results of “Inside the N.F.L.” and “Inside the N.B.A.” show that pushing the envelope has worked for the network.Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
Financial Times - World
The questions over Commerzbank’s stake sale
Deal is a textbook example of how not to create price tension in a capital markets offeringYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Rupert Murdoch in tense court battle with his children over media empire
Fox patriarch Rupert Murdoch is in the middle of a fierce court battle with three of his four eldest children over who controls his media empire, which includes Fox News and News Corp. Murdoch was ...Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
11 Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, Bedding (2024): Nontoxic and Natural
These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Natural gas pipeline explodes in Houston suburbs
A natural gas pipeline east of Houston exploded Monday, setting houses around it on fire. The pipeline owner, Dallas-based Energy Transfer, says a 20-inch main carrying natural gas liquids ignited, ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu battles to win over Stearns at Korea Open
Britain's Emma Raducanu earns a hard-fought win in a "tough" match against Peyton Stearns in the first round of the Korea Open.Yesterday - US Open -
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BBC News - Top stories
Life as a woman under Taliban rule
How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions?Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Pret A Manger’s global sales surge above £1bn
UK sandwich chain expands in aggressive international sales driveYesterday -
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.Yesterday - Climate -
The Guardian - World
Azerbaijan accused of hypocrisy after calling for Cop29 global truce
Climate summit host positioning itself as peacemaker but is accused of ethnic cleansing and imprisoning opponents. The host country of this year’s UN climate summit, Azerbaijan, has been accused of ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategyYesterday - United Kingdom -
ABC News - Entertainment
Control of Murdoch media empire at stake as hearing to proceed with mogul and children
Rupert Murdoch and his four children are in Nevada where they're scheduled to return to court Tuesday at an evidentiary hearing that could decide who control’s Murdoch’s media empire after his deathYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Sports group backed by Saudi wealth fund seeks stake in European basketball
EuroLeague is looking to sell minority holding worth €1bn, but PIF’s SURJ firm faces competition from BC PartnersYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Charlotte Wood on the Booker prize: ‘The global attention is like nothing I’ve seen’
The author is the first Australian to be shortlisted for the $98,000 prize since Richard Flanagan won in 2014. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Mere hours after finishing the first ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Anna Delvey's legal battle behind Dancing With the Stars debut
The convicted fraudster who conned her way into New York's elite is facing deportation back to Germany.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Texas natural gas pipeline explodes into flames
A liquid natural gas pipeline has been burning for hours after exploding and shooting flames high into the air, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in the city of Deer Park, Texas. ...Yesterday