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COP29 hosts accused of detaining climate defenders

Human rights groups have called for a review of how countries are chosen to host the COP climate summits.

Democrats’ Message at COP29 Climate Talks: Don’t Panic

American officials are seeking to assure the world that U.S. climate action won’t end with the return of Donald Trump as president.

World - The New York Times - November 16

COP29 Climate Talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Are Teetering

Western countries are confronting demands for trillions of dollars to fight climate change and to cope with its worsening effects.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?

How future talks will play out if another superpower comes to the fore, just as the US steps back

‘Protect the climate for whom?’: Palestinians highlight Gaza at Cop29

Advocates and officials argue that consequences of Israeli siege are inextricably linked to tackling the climate crisis. As countries negotiate over climate finance, Palestinian officials and ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Huge COP29 climate deal too little too late, poorer nations say

Richer countries have promised £238bn a year, but campaigners say it is far from enough.

Huge deal struck but is it enough? 5 takeaways from a dramatic COP29

Fraught debate revealed the divide between rich and poor as the UN conference sealed a climate finance deal.

'My £250 Child Trust Fund is now worth only £12'

Max Prince was shocked to discover that surprise fees had left him with just £12.39 in his trust fund.

This Hedge Fund CEO Extols the Virtues of Challenging Conversations in the Workplace

Robyn Grew, the first woman and openly gay CEO of Man Group, says its diversity is an advantage.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Voters in Liechtenstein withdraw state funding from the country's public radio broadcaster

Voters in Liechtenstein have voted to withdraw state funding from the tiny country’s public radio broadcaster, a decision that leaves the station’s future in doubt

World - ABC News - October 28

Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra raises funding at $4.5 billion valuation

Sierra, the startup founded by ex-Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has raised a fresh round of capital that values the company at $4.5 billion.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments

Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projects

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Elon Musk's xAI in Talks to Raise Funding Valuing It at $40 Billion

The new fundraising effort would substantially increase startup’s valuation from spring.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Republicans unveil emergency bill to fund tapped-out disaster loan program

Senate Republicans released legislation this week that aims to replenish funds for a key federal program that provides disaster loans to businesses and homeowners. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

In Election’s Final Days, Dark Money and ‘Gray Money’ Fund Hidden Agendas

Big-money operatives are taking advantage of lax rules at the end of the campaign to hide the true source of their money until after the election is called — or for forever.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB

Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warming

World - Financial Times - October 31

New York semiconductor site picked for $825 million in funding

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says a semiconductor research facility in upstate New York will be getting $825 million in funding as one of three national technology centers

Tech - ABC News - October 31

Musk in funding talks with Middle East investors to value xAI at $45bn

Early discussions include existing backers of artificial intelligence start-up

World - Financial Times - October 31

John McQuown, Who Pioneered Index Funds and Transformed Investing, Dies at 90

The Illinois native jumped from family farm to mechanical engineering and then led a ‘Manhattan Project’ of finance.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

BBC World Service secures Budget bump in government funding

Executives warned that previous cuts left the UK struggling to counter a rise in Russian and Chinese propaganda

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Elon Musk’s xAI in Funding Talks That Could Value Company at $40 Billion

The financing efforts follow that of rival OpenAI, which recently closed a funding round that valued it at $157 billion.

Tech - The New York Times - October 31

Summit to save nature enters final day with disagreement on funding

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Not one government has paid into fund for victims of Uganda warlord, says ICC

The international criminal court awarded a record €52.4m to survivors of Dominic Ongwen’s crimes but member states have failed to contribute. Not a single country has contributed towards ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Funding of A9 dualling project a real concern, say MSPs

They also say issues around funding had already delayed the £3bn Inverness to Perth project.

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can inflation-proof your portfolio

Prepare for the possibility of higher interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Prince Andrew's funding cut off by King, says book

The Duke of York has been cut off financially by King Charles, according to a royal biography.

Schroders shares tumble after fund manager reports outflows

Shares of U.K. fund manager Schroders fell on Tuesday after it reported outflows in the third quarter and said more money would leave the firm in the fourth quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Israeli law to cut funding for schools linked to terrorist acts

World - Yahoo News - November 5

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