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Waste Management Keeps Focus on Renewable Energy, CEO Says
Waste Management remains committed to growing its renewable-energy business as it prepares for what Chief Executive Jim Fish sees as a big surge in demand for energy over the next decade.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
How Trump is hammering Congress ‘on every issue’ — with a clear focus
The president-elect has stayed out of year-end fights in the waning days of the Biden administration, but is fighting for his nominees and the ambitious party-line policy push next year.Politico - 2d -
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Indonesia’s Prabowo suggests scrapping ‘expensive’ elections for regional leaders
President’s comments to political party chiefs on cost of direct votes fuel doubts about his commitment to democracyFinancial Times - 2d -
Why Americans in their 40s need to focus on retirement planning
People in their 40s face major financial pressures, from helping their children pay for college to affording a mortgage. But as Jill Schlesinger explains, it's critical that they also concentrate ...CBS News - 2d -
Ben Stokes puts Ashes on back burner to focus on England’s here and now
England captain admits he ‘spoke a little too much’ about Australia showdown instead of New Zealand and India Tests. . England are about to complete their busiest year of Test cricket with Ben ...The Guardian - 2d -
NCAA volleyball tournament: 16 players to watch in regionals
Heavy hitters Andi Jackson at Nebraska and Sarah Franklin at Wisconsin headline our list of can't-miss stars from the NCAA volleyball tournament's sweet 16.ESPN - 2d -
Somaliland's new president is sworn in after elections that boosted region's drive for recognition
Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland has sworn in its new president after last month’s election that gave a boost for its push for international recognitionABC News - 2d -
At NCAA volleyball regionals, the Wisconsin-Nebraska rivalry could etch a new chapter
When Big Ten heavyweights Nebraska and Wisconsin collided with the national championship in women’s volleyball at stake in 2021, the match lived up to its considerable billing. The Badgers won in ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.CBS News - 3d -
GM shuts down robotaxi project to focus on autonomous vehicles
General Motors (GM) said Tuesday that it will no longer fund the development of robotaxis and instead focus on creating fully autonomous personal vehicles. Cruise, GM’s self-driving car ...The Hill - 3d -
'Promised change, but Juventus are back in crisis'
As Juventus prepare to host Man City in the Champions League, Italian football expert Mina Rzouki looks at why the Old Lady are back in crisis.BBC News - 5d -
Unusual Rolexes Are the Focus of a New Dubai Boutique
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons spent months searching for discontinued models to offer through the watch brand’s certified pre-owned program.The New York Times - 5d -
Turkey: will Erdoğan emerge as the big winner of the Syria crisis?
A decade of backing Syria’s armed opposition could pay off while reshaping the region’s balance of powerFinancial Times - 6d -
New rules sharpen investment focus on modern slavery
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stanceFinancial Times - 6d -
UnitedHealthcare shooting highlights US insurance crisis
The choice is clear: reform the system now, or watch as public trust continues to erode, taking with it any hope of preserving the institutional legitimacy necessary for healthcare to function in a ...The Hill - 6d -
End of Assad rule will reshape region's balance of power
The end of the Assad family's five-decade rule will reshape the balance of power in the region, but many uncertainties lie ahead.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Hundreds of thousands in Ireland, UK without power as Storm Darragh batters region
A man died and hundreds of thousands of people in Britain and Ireland have been left without power as high winds and heavy rain battered the regionABC News - Dec. 7 -
Ghana heads to the polls amid deepening economic crisis
Once one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, Ghana has struggled with a cost-of-living crisis and high inflation. Millions of Ghanaians have headed to the polls in a presidential election after a ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Anti-Assad rebels take most of key southern Syrian region - reports
It comes as Islamist-led rebels in the north say they have reached the outskirts of the city of Homs.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
High school football: Southern California Regional bowl game scores
High school football: Southern California Regional bowl scoresYahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
The Syrian civil war is back, and it could destabilize the entire region
A new migration of refugees is the last thing Syria’s neighbors need.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Inc. Regionals: 5 Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
Applying to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in your part of the country is easier than ever.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Record number of unaccompanied minor children in region, UNICEF estimates
Children are a quarter of all migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean, UNICEF officials estimate.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
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With a focus on food, RFK Jr. can actually make America healthier
Kennedy has decried the prevalence of chronic disease and the “mass poisoning” of Americans by their food.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Democrats, forget ‘resistance’ and focus on ‘betrayal’
There are a few things Democrats can do right now to drive down support for the GOP agenda and position ourselves to start winning again.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Ukraine ceasefire terms come into focus as Trump returns
Potential paths to a ceasefire in Ukraine are coming into focus as President-elect Trump approaches Inauguration Day, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling his concessions to end ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Great Lakes region recovers from winter storms with more coming
Parts of New York state faced up to five feet of snow over the last few days and more is coming across the Great Lakes region this week. CBS News weather correspondent Rob Marciano has the latest.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Lawmakers in Georgia's separatist region of Abkhazia reject encouraging Russian investment
Lawmakers in Georgia’s breakaway province of Abkhazia on Tuesday rejected a bill offering privileges to Russian investors that sparked days of unrest and forced the regional leader to step downABC News - Dec. 3 -
Why Europe's Vaunted Car Industry Is in Crisis
Europe’s carmakers used to rule the world but now they are fighting battles at home and abroad.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Winter storm brings snow to Great Lakes region
Parts of Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania all experienced heavy snow over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Another weather system is looming, ready to bring more cold temperatures and wind ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Massive snowstorm slams the East, Great Lakes region
A snowstorm blasted the Great Lakes region and cold conditions are expected to remain. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports from Cassadaga, New York, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has ...CBS News - Dec. 2
