Major Brushes Impacts

Shell shares rise as oil major brushes off impacts of global refining slump

The British oil major beat forecasts in posting a 4% drop in its third-quarter profits to $6 billion in the face of a global slump in the market for refined products including diesel, jet fuel and ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Biden's Ukraine missile move will have 'some impact': Retired major

Lyons questioned the timing of the decision, saying, “I’m not sure why we didn’t allow this two or three years ago."

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

How to brush your teeth

According to dentists, you should brush, floss and use mouthwash — in that order. Plus, get more tips on how to prevent cavaties and other dental issues.

Arteta brushes off gap to City: 'We are alive'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has played down the significance of a five-point gap to Premier League leaders Manchester City by backing his team to respond in the title race after Sunday's 2-2 draw ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says

FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.

Brush Fire Burns in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan

The blaze in the park, at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Vance brushes off controversial Trump Madison Square Garden rally

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) brushed off the controversy following Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally during a campaign stop in Wisconsin on Monday, saying at one point “we have to stop getting ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state

Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes.

Fox News anchors brush off Trump criticism ahead of election night

Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum are brushing off blistering criticism of the network that has come from former President Trump in the hours before Election night 2024. Trump, who ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations

Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Wind-whipped California brush fire out of control and spreading 'dangerously fast'

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."

Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY

Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

Brush Fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Burns 2 Acres

The fire drew almost 100 firefighters, the commissioner said. The cause was not immediately determined.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Brush fire breaks out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as Northeast drought continues

A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks.

With Brush and Ink, Tong Yang-Tze Brings a Message of Freedom to the Met

Tong Yang-Tze is reviving an ancient but disappearing practice and making it contemporary — writ large.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Dangerous air quality hits New York as brush fires erupt in Northeast

Wildfires brought on by extreme dry conditions have left parts of the East Coast in a dangerous haze this weekend.

New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island

A volunteer firefighter on Long Island, New York, was arrested Tuesday after he intentionally started a brush fire, authorities said.

GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump

The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.

Politics - Politico - November 13

FDNY creates brush fire task force amid historic wildfires

New York is battling its largest wildfire in 16 years, with firefighters now containing about 90% of the affected areas. Officials warn that ongoing drought conditions and strong winds could ...

MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough brushes off backlash to his meeting with Trump

Morning Joe host accuses critics of being disconnected from ‘the real world’ amid outcry over Mar-a-Lago visit. The Morning Joe star Joe Scarborough brushed off criticism of last week’s meeting ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

The problem with the term ‘global majority’

Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futile

World - Financial Times - October 29

Republicans capture Senate majority

Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

The silent majority rises

America was becoming polarized, and Republicans were able time and again to call upon their silent majority to deliver them victory.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

A look at crypto's impact on the 2024 election

A new bloc of voters is emerging and they could sway the 2024 race. With one in five Americans owning cryptocurrency, this group's preferences could have an impact in battleground states. ...

Economic impact of growing gig economy

Winner of the FT Schools/Discover Economics Young Economist of the Year award

Business - Financial Times - November 10

How climate change impacts the economy

2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 ...

'It don't need to look like me': Wade cool with Heat's bizarre statue

"If I wanted it to look like me, I'd just stand outside the arena and y'all can take photos."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Pelosi brushes off Trump's 'enemy from within' rebuke: 'We don't agonize. We organize'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) responded to former President Trump’s statements about her being the “enemy within” by encouraging party leaders to remain focused on winning the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Bill Self brushes off becoming winningest coach in Kansas history, passing Phog Allen

Bill Self brushed off becoming the winningest coach in Kansas basketball history, even as he surpassed the guy whose name is on the arena

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?

With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...

AstraZeneca embarks on major US expansion

UK’s largest drugmaker to invest $3.5bn by end of 2026 as it targets doubling of revenues

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Thune elected Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

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