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Much of the food we eat is grown with synthetic fertilizer, which is a huge source of climate change. But now, a seed with DNA-modified bacteria is reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer that ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Effort to tackle climate change wildly off track, says UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever

Annual U.N. summit COP29 kicks off in global effort to fight climate change

The annual United Nations summit known as COP29 kicks off Monday in Azerbaijan. The summit is when nearly 200 countries gather for about two weeks to work on strategies to slow global warming. CBS ...

Exxon CEO says Trump should keep U.S. involved in global effort to address climate change

Trump has slammed the Paris climate agreement as "horribly unfair to the U.S."

Business - CNBC - November 12

What Trump's second term could mean for U.S. efforts to tackle climate change

There is uncertainty about what will happen to the world's battle against climate change as President-elect Trump says he'll again withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Fred Krupp, ...

The Democratic Blind Spot That Wrecked 2024

Maybe it would have been better if the red wave had crashed ashore in 2022.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Women's Bracketology: No. 1 seeds remain the same -- for now

The country's top teams have faced few challenges. That changes this weekend with Notre Dame-USC and South Carolina-UCLA on tap.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit

A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity.

World - The New York Times - October 29

‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers

Set up to conserve traditional seeds, the Genetic Resources Research Institute is now helping smallholders diversify with crops resilient to the rapid changes in climate. On a winding road in the ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Pakistan loses its edge in supplying China with sesame seeds

Companies squeezed by falling prices as other countries compete to cultivate crop prized in Chinese kitchens

Business - Financial Times - November 4

The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank

During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round

Oregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4

Sports - ABC News - October 27

They were the top two seeds in the NFC. Now they’re both in danger of missing the playoffs.

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers square off in a crucial matchup for both franchises.

Turok 2 Seeds of Evil and Shadow Man Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack Game Update Trailer

Get ready for heart-pounding double feature! SHADOW MAN and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil are now available as part of the Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online: MATURE 17+ collection of games!

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

NFL Playoff Picture: Chiefs, Lions ahead in race to get the No. 1 seeds, and NFC West leader is ... whoa

How does the NFL playoff bracket look after 8 weeks?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories

A disinformation campaign is using the unmoderated spaces of right-wing news website comment sections to push its narratives.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Bracketology: Alabama is top No. 1 seed over Kansas, Houston, UConn in 2025 NCAA Tournament as season begins

The Crimson Tide is the overall top seed in the projected NCAA Tournament bracket as the season begins

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds review – up close and existential with rock’s great everyman

AO Arena, Manchester In an expansive, transporting show that draws on his diverse decades and a world of pain, the singer-songwriter turned guru to all sets his sights on the stars – and anyone ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Bowl projections: Alabama moves to 3-seed in College Football Playoff field, Ohio State replaces Georgia

There were some notable moves in the CFP projections this week amid the chaos of the Week 11 slate

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

Trout vs. Harper in October? No Astros title in 2017? What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds?

The 2024 Fall Classic featured the teams with each league's best record. It doesn't happen often -- but what if it ALWAYS did?

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds bring songs of love and loss to London’s O2 Arena

The singer’s bereavements were at the heart of a show that felt quieter than classic Cave gigs

World - Financial Times - November 11

NFL Power Rankings entering Week 12: Can the Bills or Steelers take No. 1 seed from Chiefs?

The AFC playoff picture got a shakeup, so pay attention to the strength of schedule for the trio of front-runners.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Penn State head coach James Franklin joins & playoff seeding STINKS | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, are joined by Penn State head coach James Franklin and preview the biggest matchups of Week 13.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Atos Debt Grows as Restructuring Effort Continues

Atos said its debt pile grew in the third quarter as the beleaguered French IT firm seeks to implement a financial restructuring aimed at restoring profitability.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Investors Want to See a Payout on Microsoft’s AI Efforts

As the tech giant readies a report of what’s forecast as its slowest quarterly growth in a year, shareholders want to see genuine demand for the AI applications it’s spent billions to develop.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Pfizer's Strong Quarter Bolsters CEO's Comeback Efforts

The pharmaceutical company reported its third consecutive quarter with positive results.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Behind efforts to appeal to 2024 women voters

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is positioning surrogates like former first lady Michelle Obama to appeal to women voters before Election Day with reminders about vote secrecy and difficult ...

Missouri sues DOJ in effort to block poll monitors

The Republican-led state of Missouri on Monday asked a judge to block the Justice Department from dispatching lawyers to St. Louis to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Behind efforts to flip North Carolina for Democrats

North Carolina has become one of the key battleground states for the 2024 elections as Democrats push for more voters in that state. CBS News' Skyler Henry breaks down how campaigns are trying to ...

Effort to add abortion rights to Florida's Constitution fails

Florida voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

JJ Redick unhappy with Lakers effort in loss to Memphis

LeBron James can't prevent short-handed Lakers (minus Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura) from losing to Memphis.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Redick praises LeBron, rips others' lack of effort

JJ Redick was effusive in praising LeBron James' effort on a night when the Lakers coach said the rest of the team failed to compete in a 131-114 loss to Memphis.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Meloni launches renewed effort to detain migrants in Albania

Arrival of asylum seekers from Egypt and Bangladesh will test Italian government’s deal with Tirana

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Is the Watch Industry Downplaying Its Sustainability Effort?

Some observers say that, as the deadline for European Union reporting nears, brands have lowered the volume on their environmental communications.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Burberry Ramps Up Turnaround in Effort to Revive Brand

The luxury group said it was taking steps to cut costs and change its pricing strategy, after it slid to a first-half loss on sharply lower sales.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion

Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Stingless bees' lead conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest

As President Joe Biden makes history by becoming the first U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest, efforts are being made to preserve the planet’s critical ecosystems. One project is being ...

US awaits Lebanon response to Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire plan

It comes amid escalating Israeli strikes seemingly aimed at pressurising Hezbollah and the government.

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