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World - ABC News
King Charles III's Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance
King Charles III should be prepared to dance when he visits Samoa this week6 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Quest to Save Koshihikari Rice From the Effects of Climate Change
Scientists in Japan are mining DNA to try to make the country’s famous Koshihikari rice resistant to heat, after a broiling summer ravaged the crop.6 days ago -
World - The New York Times
What Is U.N. Resolution 1701?
U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 was intended to create a buffer zone between Israel and Hezbollah. Here’s a look at why it didn’t and what lies ahead in efforts to end the conflict in Lebanon.6 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Tim Walz says Trump is 'spiraling down,' pitches Harris' message of change
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Donald Trump is "spiraling down" after being asked on ABC's "The View" about the former president's recent lewd comments.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change
The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.October 21 -
Sports - ABC News
Ohtani heads to World Series for first time, achieving goal he had when signing with Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani got what he came for when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers: a trip to the World SeriesOctober 21 -
Top stories - BBC News
Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin
Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.October 21 -
World - The Guardian
From fashion to the food industry: 11 ways that weight-loss drugs have changed the world
The growing – and sometimes secret – use of drugs containing semaglutide has had a huge impact on how we live … but where will it end?. For a phenomenon that has such visible results, there is huge ...October 20 -
World - The Guardian
No Plan B: England women’s sorry T20 World Cup exit means it’s time for change
Lack of leaders exposes overreliance on the captain, Heather Knight, and the flaws in Jon Lewis’s easy-option coaching. The England women’s cricket team were touted as gold medal hopes at the ...October 19 -
World - Financial Times
Capital gains tax: a short history
Since its beginnings in 1965, many UK chancellors have sought to reform the levy as a means of spurring economic growthOctober 19 -
World - The New York Times
U.N. Peacekeeping Force in Southern Lebanon Will Remain, U.N. Official Says
Israel has demanded that the force, known as UNIFIL, pull out. But all the countries contributing troops and the U.N. Security Council decided unanimously that UNIFIL should stay.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
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 ...October 18 -
World - The Guardian
American Danielle Collins says she’s changed her mind about quitting tennis
Collins postpones previously announced retirement American is currently at ninth in WTA Tour rankings Danielle Collins says she’s changed her mind about retiring from the WTA Tour at the end of ...October 18 -
World - The New York Times
More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight
Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget
Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body findsOctober 16 -
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Business - CNBC
Key change coming for 401(k) ‘max savers’ in 2025, expert says — here's what you need to know
There's a key change coming to 401(k) catch-up contributions in 2025. Here's who could be affected by the update, according to experts.October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
Supreme Court allows Biden to implement plan to curb carbon emissions from power plants
The regulation is aimed at curbing carbon emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants by using a process called “carbon capture” that challengers say is not economically viable.October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Should you open a short-term CD now? What experts say
Short-term CDs still have high interest rates. But are they worth opening now? Here's what some experts think.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Cost of upgrading six miles of A9 rises to £308m
The total cost of the dualling project was originally estimated to cost £197m.October 16 -
Sports - ABC News
Messi's 10th hat trick raises total to 112 international goals as Argentina wins World Cup qualifier
Lionel Messi scored his 10th international hat trick to raise his career total to 112 goals and also had a pair of assists to lead Argentina over Bolivia 6-0 in a World Cup qualifierOctober 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Climate change-induced extreme weather will push millions to move, study finds
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. ...October 15 -
World - ABC News
4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek island
Greek authorities say four people, including two children, have died off the island of Kos in an accident involving a migrant smuggling boat crossing from nearby TurkeyOctober 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Most in Florida support candidates who fight climate change: Survey
A majority of Floridians said they would prefer political candidates who back action on climate change, according to a Florida Atlantic University survey released Tuesday. The poll, conducted ...October 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
UnitedHealth Shares Dive After Health Giant Says 2025 Results Likely to Fall Short
The company estimates that its formal guidance for 2025 will top out at about $30 in earnings per share.October 15 -
World - Financial Times
France pushes for ‘flexibility’ on EU car emissions rules
Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be doneOctober 15 -
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 ...October 15 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
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 yearOctober 15 -
Sports - ABC News
'Shocker' has Cowboys at crossroads as Jerry Jones says he isn't considering a coaching change
Jerry Jones says he isn’t considering a coaching changeOctober 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Shackleton cross makes 7,000-mile journey to Dundee
A memorial to explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton goes on display in Dundee after a 7,000-mile journey.October 14