World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says

A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.

World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says

A study by the Asian Development Bank shows that countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions and they are not spending enough to limit the damage and adapt ...

World - ABC News - October 30

World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.

U.N. Report on Climate Goals Says Countries Have Made No Progress

An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Would abandoning hope help us to tackle the climate crisis?

Leaders are eager to fill us with positivity, but research shows people in distress are more likely to take collective action. If despair is the most unforgivable sin, then hope is surely the most ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

UK needs big emissions cut, climate watchdog says

The government's advisers say faster action is needed but the UK has the tools to achieve this.

Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB

Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warming

World - Financial Times - October 31

Effort to tackle climate change wildly off track, says UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever

Haberman says Trump's rhetoric becoming 'much more apocalyptic'

Former President Trump's language has shifted to become “much more apocalyptic” than at the start of the election, journalist Maggie Haberman said. “For whatever reason his language, and I think we ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Global climate disaster inevitable if action not taken soon, U.N. warns

The U.N. said that the world is now in "climate crunch time" as greenhouse gases have hit "unprecedented levels."

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.

World - The New York Times - October 18

U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza

Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Israel Cuts Ties With U.N. Agency, Creating New Hurdles for Palestinian Aid

The new laws effectively ban Unrwa from operating in Israeli territory and will make it harder for the agency to lead the humanitarian response to the Gaza war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills dozens, officials there say

An Israeli strike on a five-story building where displaced Palestinians were sheltering in the northern Gaza Strip killed at least 60 people, Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry said.

World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns

The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 Fahrenheit) warmer than it is now, a United Nations report said Thursday

Tech - ABC News - October 24

Messi talks Barcelona, Inter Miami, 2026 World Cup – ‘Achieved much more than I had dreamed’

Lionel Messi was present at a recent award ceremony hosted by MARCA, where he spoke about his love for Barcelona.Messi also reflected on his successes, both at the club and international levels. He ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

More students are eligible for college aid, but fewer high schoolers enroll — 'there's still work to do,' official says

Although more students are eligible for federal aid this year, rising college costs and ballooning student debt balances are still major concerns.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Meteorologists say they're facing pushback like never before, despite highly accurate forecasts

Forecasts for hurricanes Helene and Milton were highly accurate. But meteorologists say they have faced unprecedented skepticism and vitriol despite the strong information they put out.

UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks

Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands in vulnerable areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Mali and the Palestinian territories, where populations face or approach famine, a report ...

World - ABC News - October 31

How much will Arsenal miss Edu after sporting director's shock departure?

Edu has successfully overseen Arsenal's transfers for the past five years. Why is he leaving so unexpectedly, and what will the Gunners do now?

Sports - ESPN - 3 hours ago

BlackRock wants to talk about retirement. Climate, not so much

The US asset manager is promoting its pension and infrastructure offerings, after an ESG backlash

Business - Financial Times - October 27

The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more

The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.

Mayo says Patriots ‘need more' from Polk amid rookie WR's struggles

Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo gave a candid assessment of Ja'Lynn Polk's recent performances after Sunday's loss to the Jaguars.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus

Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing.”

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

England gets back to winning ways but interim coach Carsley says team needs a 'world class' manager

After three wins from four games as England interim coach, Lee Carsley has appeared to distance himself from taking on the job full time

Sports - ABC News - October 13

Kylie: Tension II review – more of the same is much, much less

(BMG) Kylie Minogue’s follow-up to 2023’s euphoric Tension – and smash hit Padam Padam – fluctuates between sparkle and self-doubt, generic pap and two stone-cold bangers. It is impossibly easy to ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

Yanks, on brink, know they must 'shock the world'

The Yankees, trailing 3-0 in the World Series, take the field Tuesday with no choice but to "shock the world." What has been shocking so far this series is their sputtering offense, which has ...

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Report: Netanyahu orders more aid deliveries to Gaza

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor

Iran could do with assistance from its powerful ally, Russia. The extent to which Moscow can — and will — help is uncertain, however.

Business - CNBC - October 21

How much candy do you need to buy for trick-or-treaters?

It's a problem most homeowners deal with every year, how much candy do you need to buy for Halloween?

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Kings Top Six Showing Signs of Much Needed Breakthrough

Three Kings players have stood out this season, and they are not the usual suspects: Alex Turcotte, Quinton Byfield, and Brandt Clarke. Clarke has been leading the team's defensive core, posting 12 ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

Israel says aid is entering Gaza but Hamas is stealing it

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Dannon, is pushing back on allegations that Israel is not allowing sufficient aid to enter Gaza. Dannon said Hamas is stealing much of what enters ...

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.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Ukraine's population down 10 million since Russia first invaded, U.N. says

The U.N. Population Fund says Ukraine's population has shrunk by more than 20% since Russian troops first invaded a decade ago.

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