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Private jet emissions soar almost 50% in four years
High use of aviation ‘taxis’ for big events such as World Cup, Davos — and climate summits, study findsWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
‘Almost unparalleled suffering’ in Gaza as UN says nearly 70% of those killed are women and children
Head of the Norwegian Refugee Council calls for peace process to begin as new figures reveal civilians have borne the brunt of the war. Nearly 70% of the people killed in the war in Gaza are women ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
The final price tag on 2024 political advertising: Almost $11 billion
The total bill for ad spending in the 2024 election hit almost $11 billion, a new record and a substantial increase from the $9 billion spent in 2020.Politics - NBC News - November 8 -
‘Almost like imprisonment’: the shocking truth about life for boybands in their ‘golden era’
Mobbed, groped, overworked, paid a pittance and given little time off … ahead of a major TV series about boybands, former members of 5ive and 911 reveal what success was really like for many. ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
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China borrows almost as cheaply as US in return to dollar bond market
Investors place nearly $40bn of orders to buy $2bn of bonds issued by China’s finance ministryBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Almost half of Valencia’s flood victims were aged over 70, figures show
Police reveal ages and genders of the 216 people who died in Valencia, along with eight other victims elsewhere in Spain. Almost half of the 216 people known to have died in the catastrophic ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
WATCH: Falling scaffolding plank almost hits pedestrians in Boston
Surveillance footage captured a frightening moment for commuters in Boston last week when a large scaffolding plank came crashing down outside a train station, nearly hitting several people.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
Almost 3 in 4 US adults overweight or obese: Research
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are considered overweight or obese, according to new research published Thursday from The Lancet. The research points to a substantial increase in overweight ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Iron Mike vs. El Gallo: We predict who will emerge victorious tonight
Mike Tyson will need to turn back the clock against Jake Paul. What about Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano's rematch? Uncrowned offers its takes.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
Almost 500 carbon capture lobbyists granted access to Cop29 climate summit
More lobbyists for the controversial technology were present this year, despite debate about its viability. At least 480 lobbyists working on carbon capture and storage (CCS) have been granted ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Could Destroy One of Civilization’s Best Achievements
Let’s not make child mortality great again.Top stories - The New York Times - November 16 -
Almost 80 million expected to travel over Thanksgiving in record-breaking getaway
Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the AAA predicts.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Gaza ministry says 20 killed in anti-‘gang’ operation after looting of aid convoy
Hamas-run interior ministry says it carried out security operation after armed looters hijacked almost 100 trucks. Gaza’s Hamas-run interior ministry has said that at least 20 people have been ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Almost 100 House Democrats push for release of Gaetz Ethics report
Nearly 100 House Democrats wrote to the House Ethics Committee urging them to publish its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and their investigation into his alleged misconduct after ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Almost 120 countries vowed to triple renewables by 2030 – how is it going?
At Cop28 last year they also pledged to double energy efficiency in an effort to cut the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. Almost 120 countries came together in Dubai last year at the Cop28 climate ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
8 ways almost anyone can create a happier retirement
From retirement ‘euphoria’ to a search for meaning: Retirement isn’t a decision, it’s a process.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Twins play for Wales again almost 50 years later
Hockey players who first wore the Wales jersey together in 1977 have now reunited in New Zealand.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Bolsonaro allies nearly launched military coup in 2022, police report says
Senior Brazil military figures backed plot to seize power after Bolsonaro’s election defeat, federal documents allege. Brazil came within a whisker of a far-right military coup and the ...World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Has Almost Enough Cutscenes For Two Movies
The Indiana Jones movies may be over, but Indiana Jones and the Great Circle may have more than enough content to satisfy fans of the films. According to MachineGames, the upcoming title will ...Tech - GameSpot - 16 hours ago -
TGI Fridays Nears Bankruptcy Filing
The casual-dining stalwart has dealt with slowing sales. A deal to purchase the company fell through earlier this year.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
DATELINE FRIDAY PREVIEW: Deadly Dance
Andrea Canning reports Friday, November 15, at 10/9c on NBC.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Recipe (for dogs): Friday Playdate Pizza
Behavioral nutritionist Christine Filardi, founder of BowMeowRaw, offers a recipe for your furry companion: a pizza of their very own. Mangia!Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Is the stock market open on Black Friday?
What will be open (or closed) on Thanksgiving and Black Friday? Here’s what to expect.Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago -
Is the 'vibecession' here to stay? Here's what experts say
Election exit polls continued to show signs of a "vibecession" among voters. The vibes might continue to be "off" in the future, experts say.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Election Violence Is Already Here
With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.Tech - Wired - November 1 -
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The court’s chief prosecutor had sought the arrests over war crimes in Gaza. The court also issued a warrant for Hamas’s military chief, Muhammad Deif, whom Israel has said it killed.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
The Climate-Driven Diaspora Is Here
In 2025, extreme weather will drive more people from their homes. Governments have no plan. Where will they be welcome?Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
Lost Chopin waltz discovered in New York museum after almost 200 years
Hidden for nearly two centuries, a mysterious waltz believed to be written by Frédéric Chopin has been discovered in a New York museum - could this be a lost masterpiece?Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
US presidential election updates: Harris and Trump hit Wisconsin as data shows almost 60m Americans have voted
Less than a week before the 5 November election, polls show Harris and Trump tied, with both attempting to win over the final undecided voters. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live
PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Almost two dozen countries at high risk of acute hunger, UN report reveals
Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine and Haiti rated at level of highest concern in latest six-monthly analysis. Acute food insecurity is expected to worsen in war-stricken Sudan and nearly two ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges almost a year after opening statements in trial
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges almost a year after opening statements in trialEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
It’s (almost) 2025: When will the US finally fund a child care system that values women?
Let’s invest in early care and education for all children and stop asking women to sacrifice their bodies, their well-being, and their financial security to prop up the U.S. economy.Politics - The Hill - November 3
