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Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali
As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollutionWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Amazon CEO pledges AI investments will pay off as capital expenditures surge 81%
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reassured shareholders that the company expects to make money on its generative AI investments.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and has 2 assists as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-3
Alex Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal and had two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 to continue their strong startSports - ABC News - October 31 -
Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levelsHealth - ABC News - November 1 -
Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levelsWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Activist Engine Capital nominates six directors at software maker Dye & Durham, sources say
Activist investor Engine Capital intends to nominate a slate of six director candidates to Canadian software maker Dye & Durham's board.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Khalil Herbert trade grades: Bengals bolstering backfield after Zack Moss injury; Bears adding draft capital
Which side won the deal?Sports - CBS Sports - November 5 -
Patagonia's profit giveaway sought to turn capitalism upside down — but it hasn't been stress-free
The outdoor apparel brand's restructuring — a pivotal moment in its history — has not been without its challenges.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Silver Lake and Shore Capital deal creates large chain of US petcare clinics
Merger of Southern Veterinary and Mission Veterinary sets up group valued at $8.6bnWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career and help the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 3-2Sports - ABC News - November 6 -
Capital gains tax hikes 'entirely off the table' under President-elect Trump, Republican Congress, economist says
Higher capital gains taxes are unlikely under President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress, experts say.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election
Tens of thousands of activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the nation's capitalWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
NHL Star Power Index: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on goal-scoring tear, Hurricanes' Martin Necas heating up
Quinn Hughes, meanwhile, continues to produce on the Canucks blue lineSports - CBS Sports - November 8 -
Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin
Evgeni Malkin scored midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex OvechkinSports - ABC News - November 8 -
Family of 31-year-old American tourist killed in Hungary's capital mourns loss, suspect in custody
Hungarian police say a 31-year-old American tourist has been killed while on vacation in the capitalWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 victory over the Blues
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis BluesSports - ABC News - November 9 -
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy says
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital, US embassy saysWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in
Haiti’s international airport was shut down after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-PrinceWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Donald Trump Jr to join venture capital firm rather than father’s administration
President-elect’s eldest son says he will join ‘anti-ESG’ firm 1789 Capital, which focuses on conservative investments. US politics – live updates Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
John Tavares scores in OT as the Maple Leafs rally to beat the Capitals 4-3
Mitch Marner tied it in the final minute, John Tavares scored the overtime winner and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a two-goal third-period deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Syrian state media says 2 Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian capital and a western suburb have killed 15 people
Syrian state media says 2 Israeli airstrikes on the Syrian capital and a western suburb have killed 15 peopleWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Israeli strikes kill at least 12 Lebanese rescuers and 15 people in Syria
An Israeli airstrike has killed at least 12 Lebanese rescue workers inside a civil defense center in the eastern city of BaalbekWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago