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Climate Change means more lake effect snow for some first responders

While the planet warms due to climate change, some places might actually get more snow. Scott MacFarlane reports from Lowville, New York, where first responders adapt to heavier lake effect snow.

CBS News - 5d

Nature: Caddo Lake

We leave you this Super Bowl Sunday morning north of New Orleans, on scenic Caddo Lake. Videographer: Scot Miller.

CBS News - Feb. 9

The Michigan Lake Where the Sturgeon Season Is 17 Minutes Long

Despite its brevity, the rush to spear giant sturgeon in Cheboygan, Mich., is important to the local economy.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

WATCH: Deer saved in ‘life or death’ rescue from frozen lake

Dramatic video shows two wildlife rescue workers coming to the aid of a struggling deer after it fell through the ice in a New York park.

ABC News - 2d

China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US take effect

Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.

BBC News - Feb. 9

Why is Trump using tariffs and when will they take effect?

Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists warn they could put prices up.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Trump’s Call with Putin, and Ozempic’s Effect on Drinking

Plus, the hidden cost of a Valentine’s bouquet.

The New York Times - 5d

WATCH: New Jersey police officer reunites with boy he rescued from frozen lake

Officer David Brosonski tied a rope around himself and got into the frigid water without hesitating as he saved 11-year-old Ben Santos in West Long Branch.

ABC News - 6d

‘I don’t know whether it’s sustainable’: climate crisis and TikTok change face of mountain rescue work in Lake District

There may be less snow but the number of callouts has surged, and often involve ill-prepared novice hikers. When Neil Barrow first volunteered with mountain rescue 40 years ago, for weeks on end ...

The Guardian - 4d

All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say

Current and former USAID officials blasted the Trump administration's gutting of the agency, saying it has left critical partners in the lurch and staff in limbo.

ABC News - Feb. 7

9 Ways Highly Effective Leaders Build Trust Within Their Teams

As a recent Gallup survey pointed out, only 21 percent of U.S. employees strongly agree that they trust the leadership of their organization.

Inc. - Feb. 8

Gutting USAID Will Have a Monumental Effect on Combating Climate Change

The agency was a key player in renewable energy and disaster protection around the world—until Elon Musk showed up.

Wired - Feb. 8

Small Washington town grapples with effects of french fry plant closure

In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation.

CBS News - Feb. 10

Will Trump have a chilling effect on Hollywood? Insiders say it's already happening

Movies like 'The Apprentice' struggled to get distribution as Trump campaigned. Now Melania Trump's documentary has gotten an Amazon deal.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 11

The Dark Side of Sports Betting and Its Effect on N.B.A. Players

The legalization of sports gambling has led to death threats, racism and Venmo requests.

The New York Times - 6d

Hochul: Louisiana extradition order 'ripple effect of overturning Roe v. Wade'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) weighed in on the recent extradition order in place for a New York doctor who allegedly sent abortion medication into Louisiana, calling it a "ripple effect of ...

The Hill - 4d

NASCAR: Pitbull ends deal with Trackhouse Racing 'effective immediately'

The team announced in January 2021 that the musician had joined the ownership group.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

I was with Salman Rushdie when he was stabbed. The ‘reader effect’ saved us

Reading fiction fosters empathy in a polarized world. I’ve learned how arts organizations can do the same. On 12 August 2022, I was about to begin interviewing Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua ...

The Guardian - 3d

AI is the future of tech, but its effects on the climate could change everything

Big Tech should act now, in the early days of AI.

The Hill - 3d

An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?

A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely adopted?

The New York Times - 1d

John Dickerson on admiration for George Washington and its effect on modern-day politics

It's Presidents Day, the holiday that started in honor of George Washington -- the president with an enormous birthday candle on the Mall. But do we revere the father of our country too much? It ...

CBS News - 23h

Temu and Shein Raised Prices, Removed Products as Trump’s China Tariffs Went Into Effect

Sellers and shoppers on the two sites say they saw items disappear and prices go up after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Chinese imports.

Wired - Feb. 8

Trump to announce 25% aluminium and steel tariffs as China’s levies against US come into effect

US president accused of ‘shifting goalposts’ by premier of Ontario for adding further tariffs on top of existing metal duties, as China’s fossil fuel levies come into force. Donald Trump has said ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Coca-Cola says it will sell more soda in plastic bottles if aluminum tariffs take effect

Coca-Cola can also find domestic aluminum sources and increase the price for customers, CEO James Quincey said.

CNBC - Feb. 11

Coca-Cola may use more plastic if Trump aluminum tariff takes effect

Soda prices could rise, too, if packaging costs increase under President Trump's tariffs.

CBS News - Feb. 11

How the ripple effect of inflation, tariff concern could impact 2 big tech stocks

Inflation-wary consumers are still worried about rising prices — for good reason.

CNBC - 6d

Less supervision, better results: Study shows AI models generalize more effectively on their own

Training LLMs and VLMs through reinforcement learning delivers better results than using hand-crafted examples.

VentureBeat - 6d

‘Less Star Wars – more Blade Runner’: the making of Mass Effect 2’s Bafta-nominated soundtrack

A blind audition, a fruitful collaboration, a tense creative fallout: composer Jack Wall’s journey through the Mass Effect universe was as epic as the player’s. Mass Effect is some of the best ...