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World will be ‘unable to cope’ with volume of plastic waste in 10 years, warns expert
Countries must curb production now and tackle plastic’s full life cycle, says Norwegian minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim ahead of key UN talks this week. The world will be “unable to cope” with the ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
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Schroders shares tumble to lowest in over 10 years after warning on outflows
Incoming chief executive Richard Oldfield pledges to sharpen asset manager’s focus and executionBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Last-minute tips for coping with election stress, according to experts
As tensions mount ahead of Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.Politics - CBS News - November 4 -
Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise
Levy that reduced usage by more than three-quarters in four years fell victim to rightwing culture wars, say critics. A tax that has reduced plastic bag consumption in Sweden by more than ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Adyen shares slide as payments giant's transaction volume growth slows
Adyen shares sank Thursday after the company reported a slowdown in the growth of its transaction volumes in the third quarter.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Middle East crisis live: US concerned by ‘horrifying’ Israeli airstrike that killed at least 93 civilians, including 20 children, in Gaza
US spokesperson says officials are asking Israel what happened, expressing ‘deep concern’ over loss of civilian lives. Al Jazeera has spoken with the director-general of the Gaza government’s media ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
10-year-old catches historic World Series grand slam
Fifth-grader Zachary was seated in right field for Game 1 of the World Series, in perfect position to retrieve the 10th inning grand slam ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman that ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
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Election integrity expert warns about the spread of misinformation
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Michael Waldman, President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, on how elections are actually becoming more secure.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Experts warn 'famine is imminent' in Northern Gaza
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) issued a report Friday stating Northern Gaza's citizens are threatened by an “imminent and substantial likelihood of extreme famine." The ...Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
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'Sixth great extinction is happening', conservationist Jane Goodall warns
Conservationist Jane Goodall on the urgent need to turn the tide on climate change and nature loss.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Doctor on coping with election anxiety
The American Psychological Association found that 69% of American adults said the presidential election was a significant source of anxiety for them. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch
AI data centre demands and renewable energy’s dispersed nature are driving equipment orders for power grid upgradesBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warn
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Political violence in US could surge after elections, experts warn
Trends in online chatter mirror patterns observed in the lead-up to 2020 elections and January 6 Capitol attack. There could be a potential surge in political violence following the upcoming US ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Here’s Why Experts Warn Early Vote Counts May Be Misleading
In an instant news cycle, closely watched ballot counts may show up in favor of one candiate, but swing to another for many reasons, like in 202, when a ‘red mirage’ became a ‘blue shift.’Business - Inc. - November 5 -
‘A wrecking ball’: experts warn Trump’s win sets back global climate action
Election of a ‘climate denier’ to US presidency poses ‘major threat to the planet’, environmentalists say. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results 2024: live ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
UK must choose between EU and Trump, trade experts warn
Pascal Lamy, former head of the WTO, says Britain will have to take sides if new US administration slaps hefty tariffs on imports, as fears grow over possible trade war. The former head of the ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Thames Water’s emergency loan could cost £800mn in interest and fees
Mooted £3bn loan will hit customers and drain troubled utility’s resources, warn expertsWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warn
David Attenborough among famous people whose voices have been exploited by fraudsters. It’s the new badge of celebrity status that nobody wants. Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey and Kylie Jenner ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Ukraine front could 'collapse' as Russia gains accelerate, experts warn
Moscow's forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Family unable to grieve after 'hospital nightmare'
A 90-year-old woman's family say they were not told about a cancer diagnosis until finding records.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
New York City Drought Warning Declared for First Time in Over 20 Years
The warning, which extends beyond the city to include 10 other counties in New York state, was announced as wildfires burned and residents continued to await meaningful rainfall.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
World’s 1.5C climate target ‘deader than a doornail’, experts say
Scientists say goal to keep world’s temperature rise below 1.5C is not going to happen despite talks at Cop29 in Baku. The internationally agreed goal to keep the world’s temperature rise below ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
World must act to prevent ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Gaza, António Guterres warns
Secretary general makes appeal as civilian casualties mount amid intensive Israeli strikes on north. The UN secretary general, António Guterres has warned Israel could carry out the “ethnic ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Russia warns of world war after Biden's decision on missiles for Ukraine
A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
PepsiCo Wins Plastics Pollution Lawsuit
The state Supreme Court Justice in Buffalo said the case failed to show PepsiCo created a public nuisance.Business - Inc. - November 3 -
Expert on tips to boost your finances before the new year
With just six weeks left in 2024, Jill Schlesinger shares practical tips to help you save or even earn extra cash by the new year.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
2024 to be first year to breach 1.5C global warming limit
It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
20 Years of Orcs, Guilds and Memes in World of Warcraft
The online role-playing game is more than just a game. It changed how we talk, love, grieve, spend money and hang out.Top stories - The New York Times - November 17 -
On Halloween, experts warn cars and allergies pose greater threats than myths about razor blades
Halloween seeks to blur fear between the line of reality and fantasy for children, but parents sometimes struggle to parse through what is needed to stay safe when planning their holiday ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Foreign buyers eye Japan's empty houses with millions available for cheap — but experts warn of risks
While many places in the world face a housing shortage, Japan is facing the opposite problem: An oversupply of homes on the market.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
‘Strong likelihood’ of imminent famine in northern Gaza, food experts warn, as Israel continues siege
‘Looming catastrophe’ will ‘dwarf anything we have seen so far’ in Gaza since 7 October 2023, famine review committee says. There is a “strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas” of the ...World - The Guardian - November 9
