Why the public doesn’t buy the idea of a ‘green jobs’ bonanza

The big idea: is convenience making our lives more difficult?

Everything is easier with modern technology – except fulfilling your true potential. The convenience of modern life is nothing short of astounding. As I write this, my phone is wirelessly sending ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2024)

Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.

Tech - Wired - November 5

25 Gift Ideas Under $25 (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re shopping for a book lover, organizer, or perpetual phone dropper, a cheap holiday gift can always be a fun one.

Tech - Wired - November 8

Nintendo Executives Emphasize Commitment To "New Ideas," Not "Bigger Budgets"

In a new interview, Nintendo executives stated that they are skeptical of big budgets and want to rely instead on "new ideas." Nintendo itself conducted the interview as part of its earnings ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

27 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Best Mother (2024)

There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.

Tech - Wired - November 10

Cop29: which climate finance ideas are most likely to work?

With $1tn a year needed, we analyse how best to fill the gap, from wealth taxes to levies on flying and oil extraction. Countries meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the Cop29 climate summit are under ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

How Can We Remove Carbon From the Air? Here Are a Few Ideas

Carbon-dioxide removal is getting a lot of attention from investors and entrepreneurs. But there are all sorts of ways to do that, each with pros and cons.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

British Museum chief Nicholas Cullinan: ‘I start with the idea that everything is possible’

The new director on transforming one of the world’s biggest cultural institutions, last year’s scandal over thefts — and what might happen to the Parthenon Marbles

Business - Financial Times - November 15

GOP senators deride idea of replacing FBI background checks for Trump nominees

Senate Republicans are rejecting a proposal floated by some advisers to President-elect Trump to take the job of conducting background checks for high-level nominees away from the FBI and give it ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

16 Gift Ideas for the Home Chef (2024): Vitamix, Cookbooks

From knife sharpeners anyone can use to ice cream makers and Instant Pots, we have ideas that will keep the curious cook in your life tinkering away.

Tech - Wired - November 19

Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote

The Associated Press has gathered up some of the best items out there to keep any movie lover stylish and informed

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

The Best Office Holiday Gift Ideas for 2024 (Suggested by Real Humans, not Marketers)

It’s holiday gift giving time. Make sure you’re not wasting your money on things employees will just throw in the garbage.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

GOP rep pushes back on Hegseth’s idea to fire 'woke' generals

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) pushed back on Pete Hegseth’s idea to fire “woke” generals, noting that they are only considered "woke" because of the Biden administration. Bacon joined NewsNation’s Chris ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Mexico’s new president digs in with radical ideas as Trump threat looms

Confronting the prospect of tough US tariffs, Claudia Sheinbaum is doubling down on the agenda of her predecessor

World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Inside green's final push for Harris

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Climate activists make final push for Harris Climate activist groups will make calls, unleash advertisements, knock on doors and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Greene easily wins reelection in Georgia

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) easily won reelection Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army general, in Georgia’s deep-red 14th District, Decision Desk ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?

India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.

World - The New York Times - November 9

The global green transition will survive Trump

Higher borrowing costs from tariffs and tax cuts will be the US’s main impact on carbon-saving investment worldwide

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

A local’s guide to Miami’s green spaces

The parks and gardens where the author heads to take in her hometown’s natural beauty

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

If Nashville Is Selling, The Oilers Should Be Buying

Predators GM Barry Trotz is threatening a rebuild after a slow start, and the Oilers could be the beneficiaries.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Armie Hammer returns to public life — with a new podcast

Armie Hammer is back — in your earbuds, anyway, for those who are interested in tuning in to his new project that will in part document him “putting my life back together.”

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures come after she pledged not to be a levy-hiking chancellor

World - Financial Times - October 31

Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?

Economists say the state of public finances should not have come as a complete surprise to the new government.

How RFK Jr. could influence public health

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How RFK Jr. could influence public health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to have a major role in shaping ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Queen to return to public duties after chest infection

The Queen, 77, will attend events in London this week but for shorter periods than originally planned.

Jordan: Gaetz ethics report 'shouldn't go public'

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said Thursday that the former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) House Ethics Commitee report “shouldn’t go public," amid pressure to release it after he ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15