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London has a congestion charge – and traffic in gridlock. We need other ways to end the obsession with cars | Jonn Elledge

The charge was seen as draconian, but new thinking is now essential. Look to the cities trying a range of bold ideas. There was a moment, during the long, strange summer of 2020, when it felt like ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Royal arms, traffic jams and plastic bans – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Welcome once again to the Guardian Thursday quiz, a test of the little grey cells and how ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Here’s how Trump could impose tariffs on Denmark in a bid to control Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump Tuesday threatened to place new tariffs on imports from Denmark unless the country gives up control of Greenland, news that dented the stocks of some of Denmark’s most ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Los Angeles wildfires rage out of control leaving at least 5 dead

Strong winds spread blazes as more than 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Out-of-Control Fires Devastate Los Angeles Area

Also, no one bid for the chance to drill in Alaska’s wilderness. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Blinken says Trump's push for US to take control of Greenland is 'not going to happen'

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is advising the world not to waste a lot of time on what President-elect Donald Trump has been saying about Greenland

ABC News - Jan. 8

LIVE: Thousands flee out of control wildfires in and around Los Angeles

California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal

The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Traffic has gotten way worse in these US cities, report finds

You're not imagining it. Traffic congestion worsened last year in just about every American city studied by navigation and GPS company TomTom.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Wife of late Padres owner sues for control of team

Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed suit against two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to gain control of the team.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Sheel Seidler, wife of late Padres owner, sues in-laws for control of the team

Sheel Seidler, the wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, has sued two of her brothers-in-law in an attempt to prevent a third Seidler brother from taking control of the team rather ...

ABC News - Jan. 7

Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts

Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Virginia's statehouse control hinges on 3 key special elections

Voters in northern and central Virginia will vote in special elections to fill two vacancies in the state senate and an open seat in the House of Delegates

ABC News - Jan. 7

Milei’s next economic mission: affordable air fryers

Libertarian leader scraps tariffs to break open Argentina’s protectionist economy, unnerving domestic industry

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Backbone One iPhone And Android Controller Is 50% Off

Backbone One Gen 2 Mobile Controller (USB-C) $50 (was ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Hyperkin Announces New DualSense-Inspired Controller For Xbox Consoles And PC

CES 2025 has kicked off, and amidst all of the new tech reveals, Hyperkin has unveiled a new Xbox and PC controller that appears to borrow heavily from the design of the PlayStation DualSense ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Monday will be a tougher test for the system, though snow could limit traffic.

The tolls were introduced just past midnight on Sunday. Officials are still assessing how they are affecting traffic patterns in New York City.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Dan Campbell: Lions' defense controlled the game

The Lions' injury-riddled defense largely shut down the Vikings' offense in Sunday's 31-9 win, and Detroit coach Dan Campbell said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his players deserve a ton of ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

London is Europe’s most congested city, with drivers sat in traffic an average 101 hours last year

The capital beats Paris and Dublin, in second and third place, as traffic congestion gets consistently worse. Much like its gridlocked traffic, London’s position as the most congested city in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 Review: A Great Entry-Level DJ Controller

AlphaTheta’s new cheap option gives you reliable basics without cutting too many corners.

Wired - Jan. 5

There's a Traffic Jam Forming at U.S. Rocket Launchpads

The nation’s busiest spaceports are fielding record demand, spurring new efforts to develop launch sites in landlocked states and even at sea.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Is liquid air the new gold in energy storage?

Pressure will be on to reduce costs significantly if liquid air is to become mainstream

Financial Times - Jan. 5

New York City set to implement controversial plan to reduce traffic with congestion pricing

Beginning Sunday, New York City will implement a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan designed to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements. Ali Bauman has more details.

CBS News - Jan. 4

UK weather: power cuts, traffic chaos and cancelled flights due to heavy snow

Closed roads, multi-vehicle collisions and train problems reported as Met Office warnings remain in place. Live UK weather updates Homes were left without power, roads were closed, cars ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Rickelton hits 259 as SA take control against Pakistan

Ryan Rickelton moves joint-seventh in South Africa's all-time top scorers in a Test innings after hitting 259 in the second Test against Pakistan.

BBC News - Jan. 4

It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air

Fossil fuel pollution is impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. Their future—and health—are at stake.

Wired - Jan. 4

In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns

Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

A New Guitar Hero Wii Controller Has Been Announced In The Year 2025

The original Guitar Hero debuted in November 2005, but the franchise has been in a lull for a long time. The last game, Guitar Hero Live , arrived in 2015 and there hasn't been any concrete word ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

Long lines for passport controls at German airports due to IT outage

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Montenegro to tackle gun control after mass killing left 12 dead

A top-level meeting in Montenegro is looking for ways to curb illegal weapons after a gunman fatally shot 12 people in a second such tragedy in less than three years in the small Balkan country

ABC News - Jan. 3

Speaker Mike Johnson re-elected to lead Republican-controlled House

The 119th Congress begins with Republican majorities in both chambers and a vote to re-elect Mike Johnson as House speaker.

NBC News - Jan. 3

China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls

The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup

Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...