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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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 16 -
OpenAI hires Meta's former Orion head to lead its robotics efforts
The former head of Meta's augmented reality glasses initiative has joined OpenAI to lead the startup's robotics and consumer hardware efforts.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Trump chooses Musk and Ramaswamy to lead government efficiency effort
Entrepreneurs will oversee a newly created ‘department of government efficiency’ to ‘provide advice and guidance’Business - Financial Times - November 13 -
RFK Jr. could lead a Trump administration’s efforts to battle ‘childhood chronic disease’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be poised to play a key health role in the next administration should Donald Trump get re-elected, according to two people close to the campaign and familiar with the plans.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson leads effort to improve air travel for disabled passengers
The new taskforce will work to make flying accessible for all "from booking to baggage claim".Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
After Trump re-election, UK will lead efforts to save Cop29, says Miliband
Energy secretary says Britain must work on vital alliances with other countries following victory of climate-denier Trump. The UK must ramp up its efforts on renewable energy to foster national ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Noah Kahan’s Family Is Helping Lead an Effort to Save a Store in His Vermont Hometown
The hit singer Noah Kahan grew up frequenting Coburns’ General Store and has called it “the heart” of his hometown. His mother is helping lead an effort to save it.Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
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 TiranaBusiness - 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 - November 15 -
US awaits Lebanon response to Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire plan
It comes amid escalating Israeli strikes seemingly aimed at pressurising Hezbollah and the government.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
Latest on bomb cyclone damage and recovery efforts
Areas of the northwestern U.S. are recovering as a deadly storm known as a bomb cyclone tore through the region. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the recovery efforts.Top stories - CBS News - November 21 -
The 25 greatest freshman efforts of the past 25 seasons
Cooper Flagg could be on track for a fantastic college basketball freshman season. But which heavyweights is he up against to have one of the greatest?Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Behind the efforts to prevent The Onion from buying InfoWars
A judge is hearing arguments against The Onion's purchase of InfoWars as part of Alex Jones' efforts to retain power over the brand. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Another lackluster effort as Lakers lose to the Suns
Facing a potent team in Phoenix, the Lakers were again badly outclassed in the second half and are routed by Suns.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Murray blasts Pelicans' effort as 'just disgusting'
"If you're not embarrassed and really mad about this, that's a problem," Dejounte Murray said after the Pelicans' 119-93 loss to the struggling Raptors on Wednesday night extended their losing ...Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Americans helping Ukraine's war efforts say the US hasn't done enough
For U.S. philanthropist Amed Khan, America's has mismanaged the war in UkraineWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts
Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
From the archives: Nelson Mandela on efforts to end apartheid in South Africa
In April of 1991, violence plagued South Africa as politicians debated how to end apartheid. Nelson Mandela joined Face the Nation to discuss the problems facing the country and his opinions of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
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Spain deploys 5,000 more troops to boost flood rescue effort
Death toll reaches 211 with an unknown number missing as rescuers struggle to access cut-off areasBusiness - Financial Times - November 2 -
Spain rescue, aid efforts continue as frustration rises after deadly flooding
Rescue efforts are continuing four days after flash flooding in Spain killed over 210 people, the country's worst natural disaster in generations. More than a year's worth of rain fell in just ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
After Floods in Spain, Protesters Throw Mud at King Felipe VI and Officials
As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 214 people dead, thousands have flocked to devastated areas to help. Anger toward public officials is growing.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
The west must outdo rival efforts to build an alternative financial system
Technological and geopolitical competition between democracies and autocracies are two sides of the same coinWorld - Financial Times - November 3 -
Daylight saving ends: Where do efforts to 'lock the clocks' stand?
Tired of changing the clocks twice a year? You aren't alone.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Rubio blasts the media for 'concerted effort' to 'breathlessly distort and lie' about Trump
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) blasted the media for its “concerted effort” to “breathlessly distort and lie” about former President Trump. Rubio joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday morning, when ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting
Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
FBI ramping up security efforts ahead of Election Day
Law enforcement and intelligence agencies across the federal government are assembling operation centers in preparation for Election Day. CBS News' David Becker, Nicole Sganga and Catherine Cole ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4