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Motion to dismiss indictment filed, hearing set in Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ case
Santa Fe judge will hear arguments from Alec Baldwin’s attorney who has filed a motion to dismiss the indictment for manslaughter in the 2021 death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the ‘Rust’ movieNBC News - Top stories -
Judge to Rule Next Week on Whether to Dismiss Alec Baldwin Case
During a heated hearing, Mr. Baldwin’s lawyers claimed prosecutors had improperly presented evidence to the grand jury considering the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic cabin crew sue for unfair dismissal
Tribunal in London will hear claims Richard Branson’s airline used Covid redundancies to target older staff. Hundreds of long-serving Virgin Atlantic cabin crew are suing the airline for unfair dismissal, claiming that the airline used Covid ...The Guardian - World -
English universities face severe deficits if student numbers fall, says OfS
Watchdog says growth forecasts are ‘not credible’ as ministers consider further curbs on international applicationsFinancial Times - Business -
Severe storms in Texas and Disney's new marketing strategy: Morning Rundown
At least four people are dead after severe storms hit Houston.NBC News - Top stories -
Four Dead, Thousands Without Power Following Severe Storm in Houston
Residents were told they should stay home Friday if they are nonessential workers, and local schools were closed until Monday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Kind of Climate Models That Insurers Need
Economics can help with a joined-up understanding of climate risks as the insurance industry reinvents itself.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Activists sue Russia over ‘weak’ climate policy
Russian constitutional court is considering claim, which activists hope will raise awareness about emissions. A group of activists are fighting for the right to scrutinise Russia’s climate policies, and in particular its enormous methane ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance
Fossil-fuel dependent country hopes to provide bridge between wealthy global north and poor south at November gathering. Oil is inescapable in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The smell of it greets the visitor on arrival and from the shores of ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know
Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.The New York Times - World - Climate -
Climate activists protest by glueing themselves at Munich airport
Six climate activists have broken through a security fence at Munich airport and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, temporarily shutting down flightsABC News - World - Climate -
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Georgia court candidate who sued to keep talking about abortion
A federal judge is rejecting a lawsuit by a former Democratic congressman running for Georgia state Supreme Court who claims a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortionABC News - Health - Abortion -
Judge to rule on Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss charge in 'Rust' shooting next week
Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss his involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" went before a judge on Friday.ABC News - Top stories -
Severe storms kill at least four in Houston and shatter windows in high-rise buildings
Fast-moving thunderstorms strike in Texas for second time this month, knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes. Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled south-eastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out ...The Guardian - World -
4 dead as severe storms hit Houston area; hundreds of thousands lose power in Texas
Storms tore through Texas, killing at least four people and knocking out power to nearly 800,000 customers. Emergency crews have begun clearing debris and assessing flooding.NBC News - Top stories -
Eye Opener: Severe storm in Texas kills at least 7 people, caused major power outages
Severe storm in Houston, Texas kills at least seven people and caused power outages that could last for weeks. Also, North Korea launched short range ballistic missiles toward the sea of Japan. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories -
DeSantis signs bill removing climate change considerations from Florida law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Wednesday removing the requirement for the state to consider climate change in crafting energy policy and excises nearly all references to climate change in Florida law. The law, which passed the ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
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New Dutch coalition aims to reintroduce 80mph limit in cull of climate goals
Government, including far-right leader Geert Wilders, announces it will abandon key green policies in strategy. The Netherlands’ new right-wing coalition government aims to reintroduce daytime speeds of 80mph on motorways as part of a number of ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
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Free Solar for Farmers: Climate Law Gives Rich Incentives
The law now offers a particularly sweet deal: a combination of subsidies that can cover or even exceed a project’s costs.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Shell urged to clarify climate targets as it braces for shareholder rebellion
NBIM, one of oil group’s largest investors, calls for ‘additional disclosures’ about green commitments ahead of AGM. Norway’s state investment fund has urged Shell to clarify its climate targets as the oil group braces for its biggest ever green ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Martin Rowson on climate change, and the price of olive oil – cartoon
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Eight climate activists arrested in Germany over airport protest
About 60 flights cancelled after members of Letzte Generation glue themselves to ground at Munich. Eight climate activists have been arrested after causing Munich airport to close, leading to about 60 flight cancellations.. Six activists broke ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Migraines are getting worse — and climate change could be partly to blame
New research suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.NBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Climate activists glue themselves at Munich airport to protest flying
The activists from the German-based group Last Generation, which has carried out similar protests in the past, were protesting flying, the most polluting form of transportation.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
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Why Biden's China tariffs could hurt his climate agenda
As President Biden strives to prove his pro-manufacturing and anti-China credentials ahead of his likely election rematch with former President Trump, his far-reaching climate agenda could pay a price. Biden this past week hiked tariffs on ...The Hill - Politics -
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday foundABC News - Health - Climate -
Ron DeSantis signs bill scrubbing ‘climate change’ from Florida state laws
State, which just had its hottest year since 1895, will ban offshore wind power, boost natural gas and reduce gas pipeline rules. Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation ...The Guardian - World - Florida -
Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought – report
A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product, researchers have found. The economic damage wrought by climate change is six times worse than previously thought, with global heating set to shrink wealth ...The Guardian - World - Climate