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CBS News - Top stories
Police bust $1 billion cocaine ring dubbed "The Commission"
In addition to the cocaine, detectives allegedly seized 10 cars, $800,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, four guns and two ballistic vests.34 minutes ago -
Financial Times - World
Tech’s climate cost and TikTok’s day in court
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times6 hours ago - Climate -
ESPN - Sports
Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre will testify during a congressional hearing about the need for welfare reform Tuesday.6 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
The United Nations Wants to Treat AI With the Same Urgency as Climate Change
A UN report proposes that the organization take a much more active role in the monitoring and oversight of AI.8 hours ago - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
House GOP torpedoes Speaker Johnson’s funding bill
House Republicans voted down Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to fund the government, leaving the path to averting a shutdown unclear and putting Johnson in danger of disappointing former President ...14 hours ago - House -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans' and survivors' benefits ...14 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Biden Administration Burns Through Climate Funds as Trump Threatens to Slash Unspent Money
The White House said the administration is allocating out the funds "as quickly and as equitably as we can."15 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: House votes on stopgap funding bill
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a partisan spending plan that is seemingly doomed to fail. Republicans who forced Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to scrap a vote last week due to ...15 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Gamebeast raises $3.7M in funding for Roblox games support
Gamebeast has raised $3.7 million in pre-seed funding to put towards its Roblox development and support tools.16 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Tyson Is Sued Over Labeling of ‘Climate-Smart’ Beef
An environmental group said the company, a major food producer, was misleading shoppers with its claims about eco-friendly practices.18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change Decades of development ...19 hours ago - Climate -
Inc. - Business
Startup Intuitive Machines Wins $4.8 Billion NASA Contract
To establish a permanent base on the Moon and explore its surface, NASA needs a 21st century communications infrastructure. It chose a small Houston, Texas-based commercial space company to do the ...21 hours ago - NASA -
ABC News - Sports
Rogers Communications buys out Bell stake in Maple Leafs Sports for $3.5 billion
Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell’s 37.5% share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $3.5 billion21 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Alaska closes $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after DOT blessing
The two airlines can begin the process of closing their $1.9 billion merger.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU
Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall. Soldiers, emergency workers and volunteers battled through the night to reinforce defences around ...23 hours ago - Climate -
CNBC - Business
Google wins court challenge to the EU's $1.7 billion antitrust fine over ad product
The European Union's second-highest court on Wednesday said a 1.5 billion euro ($1.7 billion) antitrust fine imposed on Google by regulators should be annulled.23 hours ago - Google -
The New York Times - Top stories
Europe’s Floods Are Another Sign of Growing Threat of Climate Change
Climate change is influencing extreme weather events like the flooding across six countries that has led to mass evacuations of cities as the waters continue to rise.Yesterday - Climate -
MarketWatch - Business
Intuitive Machines’ stock soars, boosted by NASA contract worth up to $4.82 billion
Shares of Intuitive Machines Inc. were set to skyrocket Wednesday, lifted by the award of a NASA contract that could be worth up to $4.82 billion.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Google wins an appeal against 1.5 billion euro antitrust penalty in a 2019 European Union digital ad case
Google wins an appeal against 1.5 billion euro antitrust penalty in a 2019 European Union digital ad caseYesterday - Google -
ABC News - World
Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in digital ad case
Google has won a court challenge against a 1.49 billion euro European Union antitrust fine imposed five years ago that targeted its online advertising businessYesterday - Google -
Financial Times - World
Gore warns US election outcome will determine future of climate action
Former vice-president says voters face ‘clearest choice ever’ in November pollYesterday - Climate -
The Hill - Politics
House passes bill to plug $3B VA budget shortfall
The House on Tuesday passed an emergency bill to address a roughly $3 billion budget shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn millions of veterans’ benefits are ...Yesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of flooding and conflict, there is optimism in the African country - as climate editor Justin Rowlatt discovers.Yesterday - Climate -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans question proposal to boost Secret Service funding
Some Republicans are questioning whether a boost in spending for the Secret Service as part of the upcoming government funding bill would help protect former President Trump in the immediate term. ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA aims to double audience to over 1 billion in 5 years
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App for connected entertainment beyond gaming will begin testing this fall.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon to Manage Intel's Latest $3 Billion Grant Under CHIPS Act
As foreign rivals leave the marquee chip maker behind, Intel gets a boost from the government, which wants to keep some semiconductor manufacturing securely and reliably based in the U.S., with ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Lammy vows to put climate action at centre of UK foreign policy
Foreign secretary says government will build global clean power alliance for sharing knowledge and technologyYesterday - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Pig-Butchering' Scams Cost Americans Billions. This Lawyer Is Taking Them On.
Prosecutor Erin West has been one of the few to have any success against the overseas criminal networks perpetrating a new type of fraud.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Data centres must work ‘within climate limits’, says Irish minister
Energy demands of AI place strain on power supplies2 days ago - Climate -
Wired - Tech
Lo-Fi Weather Channel Videos Are Soothing Climate Fears on YouTube
Hours-long videos of ’80s and ’90s Weather Channel broadcasts set to vaporwave tunes are all over YouTube. They’re perfect for those moments you want to remember a time when weather was a little ...2 days ago - Climate -
MarketWatch - Business
Pret a Manger’s U.S. expansion sees cafe chain’s sales hit $1.5 billion
The coffee seller said one quarter of its overall sales are now generated outside the U.K.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
FanDuel owner Flutter Entertainment strikes $2.6 billion deal to buy Italy’s Snaitech
Flutter Entertainment has reached an agreement to acquire Playtech subsidiary Snaitech, in what will see the Irish company become Italy’s largest gambling business2 days ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
Wine and wasabi producers battle climate change
Farmer Jon Old tells the BBC that rising temperatures are making growing his crops more difficult.2 days ago - Climate -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft -