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The New York Times - Business
Tourism and Water Shortages on the Greek Islands: A Delicate Balance
As climate change brings water shortages to vacation hot spots, we look at Greece’s tourism-dependent islands, where residents sometimes compete with visitors for a dwindling supply.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Western nations join forces to break China’s grip on critical minerals
Coalition of 14 governments announces financing network for projects to provide raw materials required by tech industryYesterday - China -
Financial Times - World
Markets fall before close elections and surge after, study shows
Research Affiliates found that political affiliation of the winning party had less bearing than tightness of raceYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
How prescribed burns help save forests
One method to help protect forests from wildfires is what are known as prescribed burns, in which certain areas are intentionally set ablaze. Dave Malkoff explains how they work.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Sen. Rubio says "real-world impacts" of immigration should get more attention
Sen. Marco Rubio argued on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there should be more attention placed on the effects that large numbers of migrants bring to small communities in the United ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Marco Rubio says "the dogs and cats thing" has gotten more attention than immigration impacts
As the GOP presidential ticket continues to spread false claims about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" says "the ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Fake UK news sites ‘spreading false stories’ about western firms in Ukraine
Suspected Russian propaganda operation prompts calls to force UK-registered news sites to reveal ownership. Fake news websites registered in the UK and made to resemble trusted British outlets are ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
BBC News - Top stories
Left-leaning leader wins Sri Lanka election in political paradigm shift
Anura Kumara Dissanayake beat his rivals after a historic second round of vote counting.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sri Lanka's new president: Political outsider makes remarkable turnaround
The newly-elected president signals a pivot away from the unpopular old political order.2 days ago - Sri Lanka -
MarketWatch - Business
Is there a wrong way to do an IRA rollover?
There are plenty of rules, make sure you follow them2 days ago -
The New York Times - World
Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Mark a Sharp Strategic Shift
The events of this week seem to indicate that Israel’s leaders have decided they can no longer live with the threat of Hezbollah on their northern border, analysts say.2 days ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
The moment I knew: on our second date he taught my son how to ice-skate – and my heart melted
For Ella Evans , marriage was never on the cards. But early in her relationship with Grant, she recognised they had a future together. Find more stories from The moment I knew series here At ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody: ‘20,000 people were giving me the finger’
The Northern Irish frontman talks embarrassing love stories, legal run-ins and meeting royalty – both musical and literal. What’s the first rule of patrolling the snow? Is it: don’t eat yellow ...3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
France's New Prime Minister Forms His Government, Shifting Rightward
The new cabinet remains largely dominated by ministers from the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron despite his party’s heavy losses in recent parliamentary elections.3 days ago -
ABC News - Health
Want to burn calories? Climbing stairs might be the most effective exercise for you
If you’re trying to lose a bit of weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you3 days ago -
ABC News - Sports
Want to burn calories? Climbing stairs might be the most effective exercise for you
If you’re trying to lose a bit of weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you3 days ago -
Wired - Tech
California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground
A new study finds that the state should replenish groundwater aquifers to sustain agriculture.3 days ago - California -
The New York Times - World
With Focus Shifting to Lebanon, Some in Gaza Fear Cease-Fire Talks Will Be Sidelined
Even as Israel signals that it is moving its focus to its northern border with Lebanon, there has been no pause to its bombardment in Gaza, where residents are facing another winter with little ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How Georgia's new ballot rule could impact the 2024 election
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday to require each precinct to hand-count the amount of ballots on election night. Georgia's Republican secretary of state and many Democrats have said ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Fossil fuel companies invest billions in sports to boost image, study says
The head of the United Nations wants the fossil fuel industry banned from advertising, arguing its practices threaten the health and safety of people everywhere by driving climate change. Sports ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Fire, water and full moon: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.4 days ago -
The New York Times - Health
Michel Siffre, 85, Dies; Descended Into Caves to Study the Human Mind
He was a pioneer in chronobiology, the study of how our bodies understand the passage of time.4 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Postecoglou faces volatile reality with climate shifting at Tottenham
Spurs manager enjoyed a stirring start to reign last season but is now enduring difficult questions from grumbling fans. Ange Postecoglou agrees because he knew just as well as anyone how it would ...4 days ago - Climate -
The New York Times - Top stories
Cal Fire Engineer Accused of Starting 5 Northern California Wildfires
A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday on suspicion of starting several blazes in Sonoma County.4 days ago - California -
CBS News - Top stories
Secret Service chief pledges paradigm shift for agency
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe told reporters what specific communication lapses and other actions transpired among agents and other law enforcement entities on the day former President ...4 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Change to Nebraska electoral system could impact Harris' path to victory
A potential "winner-take-all" electoral system in Nebraska could alter the path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more.4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Greenhouse gas emissions drop across California, due to clean fuel shifts: Regulators
California's greenhouse gas emissions have plunged in recent years across most sectors, falling about 2.4 percent in 2022 in comparison to the previous year, state regulators reported on Friday. ...4 days ago - California -
ABC News - World
Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release
Japan and China said Friday they have reached a deal toward resolving their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ...4 days ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Watch: Burning Canadian bridge collapses into river
Footage shows the 88-year-old Red Bridge in Kamloops, British Columbia, engulfed in flames.4 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Fussy eating down to genes not parenting, study says
Genetics influence how adventurous or fussy a child is about food, the large study suggests.4 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
NFL QBs scrambling at a historical rate: Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels making impact in running game
Rushing is up and passing is down -- that goes for QBs as well4 days ago - NFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Buffalo Sabres Top Target Is Still Available
This Buffalo Sabres target has still not found a home.4 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries4 days ago - Climate -
ABC News - World
'Water is flooding everywhere' as torrential rains sweep through West, Central Africa
As torrential rains sweep through Central and West Africa, floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across the region4 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
China and Japan end dispute over Fukushima water discharge
China and Japan reached a consensus in August on the discharge of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Chinese foreign ministry said Friday.4 days ago - China -